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Housing market notes

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The Housing Market Notes contain analysis of the latest housing market data for Alberta, released quarterly, with data from the Canadian Real Estate Association, Canada Mortgage and Housing... More ≫

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The Housing Market Notes contain analysis of the latest housing market data for Alberta, released quarterly, with data from the Canadian Real Estate Association, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and Statistics Canada.

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Safety tips : do I need a building permit? [2018]

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Explains situations under which a building permit, or other permit, is required prior to commencing work on any buildings covered by the Alberta Building and Fire Codes, the Canadian Electrical... More ≫

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Explains situations under which a building permit, or other permit, is required prior to commencing work on any buildings covered by the Alberta Building and Fire Codes, the Canadian Electrical Code, the Gas Code, or the National Plumbing Code. Permits are part of a process to access compliance to a minimum standard of construction safety for the benefit of all Albertans.

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Safety tips : finishing your basement [2018]

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This brochure provides information about basement development for single-family homes only. It does not include the province-wide standards for the construction of secondary suites that are... More ≫

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This brochure provides information about basement development for single-family homes only. It does not include the province-wide standards for the construction of secondary suites that are included in the current Alberta Building Code and Alberta Fire Code.

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Safety tips : private swimming pools, hot tubs and spas [2018]

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This brochure provides information about safety requirements governing swimming pools and the placement of pools to protect the owners and neighboring children who may be tempted to use their pool... More ≫

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This brochure provides information about safety requirements governing swimming pools and the placement of pools to protect the owners and neighboring children who may be tempted to use their pool without their knowledge. This safety requirements are specified in the 2014 Alberta Building Code.

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Alberta builder licensing application process

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All residential builders in Alberta are required to have a builder licence in order to obtain permits for new homes and to construct new homes. This one-page guide explains how to apply for a... More ≫

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All residential builders in Alberta are required to have a builder licence in order to obtain permits for new homes and to construct new homes. This one-page guide explains how to apply for a licence through Municipal Affairs' online application portal.

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Builder licensing. Do I need a builder licence?

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Beginning December 1, 2017, all residential home builders are required to have a licence when they apply for a building permit for a new home. Builder licensing applies to the construction of new... More ≫

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Beginning December 1, 2017, all residential home builders are required to have a licence when they apply for a building permit for a new home. Builder licensing applies to the construction of new homes, including condominiums, and major renovations requiring new home warranty coverage.

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Alberta builder licensing. What you need to know

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Beginning December 1, 2017, all residential home builders are required to have a licence when they go to obtain a building permit for a new home. Builder licensing applies to the construction of... More ≫

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Beginning December 1, 2017, all residential home builders are required to have a licence when they go to obtain a building permit for a new home. Builder licensing applies to the construction of new homes to which the New Home Buyer Protection Act applies, including condominiums.

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Memorandum. Builder licence : active building permit applications

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Effective December 1, 2017, residential builders in Alberta are required to have a builder licence to obtain building permits for new homes. This memorandum clarifies that any building permits... More ≫

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Effective December 1, 2017, residential builders in Alberta are required to have a builder licence to obtain building permits for new homes. This memorandum clarifies that any building permits applied for before December 1, 2017, may be "grandfathered", and any new permits applied for beginning December 1, 2017 onwards would require a licence.

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What we heard : builder licensing engagement summary report

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This report summarizes input received during public engagement sessions held by the Goverment of Alberta in Spring 2017 to gather input on how to best implement a builder licensing program.

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Safety tips : additions to a residence

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Provides information for homeowners about permits needed and safety tips regarding building an addition to their residence.

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