Publications

Notice : private sewage systems update – July 2017

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This notice includes: the final notice: August 1, 2017 deadline for 2015 Standard of Practice update training required for renewal of a private sewage certificate of competency; establishment of... More ≫

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This notice includes: the final notice: August 1, 2017 deadline for 2015 Standard of Practice update training required for renewal of a private sewage certificate of competency; establishment of Certification Review Committee; and Private Sewage Working Group.

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Notice : new plumbing code

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Notes that the National Plumbing Code 2015 came into force on January 1, 2017 and is applicable throughout the Province of Alberta.

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Notice : new Alberta building, fire and energy codes

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Notes that the 2014 editions of the Alberta Building Code and the Alberta Fire Code based on the 2010 National Building and Fire Codes were adopted at the end of February 2015. The National Energy... More ≫

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Notes that the 2014 editions of the Alberta Building Code and the Alberta Fire Code based on the 2010 National Building and Fire Codes were adopted at the end of February 2015. The National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) 2011 edition has also been adopted.

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Notice : portable fire extinguisher servicing

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Outlines requirements for portable fire extinguishers sold and serviced in Alberta.

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Notice : changes to minimum housing and health standards impacts Alberta’s safety system

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Outlines amendments to the Minimum Housing and Health Standards that enhance the ability of public health inspectors or environmental health officers to address safety concerns within buildings... More ≫

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Outlines amendments to the Minimum Housing and Health Standards that enhance the ability of public health inspectors or environmental health officers to address safety concerns within buildings through consultation with safety codes officers.

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Fire code safety alert : sprinkler systems with antifreeze solutions (NFPA 13, 13D, 13R and 25)

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Outlines possible concerns surrounding the acceptable concentrations of anti-freeze solutions in sprinkler systems and steps being taken to develop information and alternative procedures for... More ≫

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Outlines possible concerns surrounding the acceptable concentrations of anti-freeze solutions in sprinkler systems and steps being taken to develop information and alternative procedures for owners, designers and contractors.

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Notice : intumescent coatings on exterior sheathing

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The Alberta Fire Code contains provisions requiring fire protection of adjacent buildings during construction. This notice provides guidance to safety codes officers as to when to consider... More ≫

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The Alberta Fire Code contains provisions requiring fire protection of adjacent buildings during construction. This notice provides guidance to safety codes officers as to when to consider wood-based sheathing materials, treated with fire-resistant coatings, as one of the acceptable methods of meeting the requirements.

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Notice : fire-resistant coatings on exterior sheathing

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This notice provides guidance to safety codes officer for proper evaluation of applications for alternative solutions to gypsum sheathing under combustible siding.

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Joint interpretation bulletin : jurisdiction of wastewater treatment systems at work camps on Crown land leases

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The estimated peak volume of wastewater per day generated by work camps located on crown land leases is used to determine whether the Alberta Environmental Protection Act applies or if the Safety... More ≫

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The estimated peak volume of wastewater per day generated by work camps located on crown land leases is used to determine whether the Alberta Environmental Protection Act applies or if the Safety Codes Act and Private Sewage Disposal Regulation applies.

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Information bulletin : private sewage systems at work camps

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This bulletin applies to wastewater systems serving a work camp development that generates less than 25 cubic meters of wastewater per day for 110 persons or less (systems that treat 25 cubic... More ≫

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This bulletin applies to wastewater systems serving a work camp development that generates less than 25 cubic meters of wastewater per day for 110 persons or less (systems that treat 25 cubic meters or more per day fall under the jurisdiction of Alberta Environment).

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