Publications

Evacuation

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Provides information about evacuation alerts and evacuation orders, and how to prepare to evacuate.

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Ministerial Order 13/2023 [Forestry, Parks and Tourism]

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Ministerial Order enabling a fire ban that applies to all public land, including land in the backcountry and in random camping areas, and on all privately owned land, within the following Fire ... More ≫

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Ministerial Order enabling a fire ban that applies to all public land, including land in the backcountry and in random camping areas, and on all privately owned land, within the following Fire Control Zones: Fire Control Zones 1 - 46.

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Ministerial Order 14/2023 [Forestry, Parks and Tourism]

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Ministerial Order that prohibits the operation of off-highway vehicles (OHV) within the following Fire Control Zones: FCZ 1 - 46.

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Ministerial Order 11/2023 [Forestry, Parks and Tourism]

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Ministerial Order enabling a fire ban that applies to all public land, including land in the backcountry and in random camping areas, and on all privately owned land, within the following Fire ... More ≫

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Ministerial Order enabling a fire ban that applies to all public land, including land in the backcountry and in random camping areas, and on all privately owned land, within the following Fire Control Zones: Fire Ban in FCZ p/o 6 north of the Red Deer River, 7-15 and 40-41 Note FCZ 13, 14, 40 and 41 are added to the ban from the previous MO-09-2023.

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Ministerial Order 10/2023 [Forestry, Parks and Tourism]

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Ministerial Order enabling a fire restriction that applies to all public land, including land in the backcountry and in random camping areas, and on all privately owned land, within the following ... More ≫

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Ministerial Order enabling a fire restriction that applies to all public land, including land in the backcountry and in random camping areas, and on all privately owned land, within the following Fire Control Zones: FCZ 16-34 and 42-46 Note FCZ 13, 14, 40 and 41 are dropped from the previous MO 08-2023 Fire Restriction.

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Ministerial Order 09/2023 [Forestry, Parks and Tourism]

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Ministerial Order enabling a fire restriction that applies to all public land, including land in the backcountry and in random camping areas, and on all privately owned land, within the following ... More ≫

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Ministerial Order enabling a fire restriction that applies to all public land, including land in the backcountry and in random camping areas, and on all privately owned land, within the following Fire Control Zones: a. Those parts of Fire Control Zone 6 lying north of the Red Deer River, b. Fire Control Zones 7,8,9,10, 11 and 12, and c. Fire Control Zone 15.

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Ministerial Order 08/2023 [Forestry, Parks and Tourism]

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Ministerial Order enabling a fire restriction that applies to all public land, including land in the backcountry and in random camping areas, and on all privately owned land, within the following ... More ≫

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Ministerial Order enabling a fire restriction that applies to all public land, including land in the backcountry and in random camping areas, and on all privately owned land, within the following Fire Control Zones: a. Fire Control Zone 13, b. Fire Control Zone 14, c. Fire Control Zones 16-34, inclusive, and d. Fire Control Zones 40-46, inclusive.

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STANDATA : building code bulletin [National Building Code-2019 Alberta Edition]

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2019 Alberta edition. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the ... More ≫

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2019 Alberta edition. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the Code that they were issued under. Once a new Code comes into effect, all existing STANDATA are deemed to be obsolete and cannot be used for new construction. They are, however, still valid for evaluating code compliance of existing structures by fire services, insurance companies and by building inspectors in consideration of renovations and retrofits.

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STANDATA variance : electrical : 2021 Canadian electrical code

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Electrical STANDATA, developed jointly by Alberta Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council, are information bulletins containing interpretations, clarifications, recommended practices or ... More ≫

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Electrical STANDATA, developed jointly by Alberta Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council, are information bulletins containing interpretations, clarifications, recommended practices or province-wide variances on Codes and Standards matters related to the Safety Codes Act.

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Get to know your water flow : helping water users predict and prepare for water shortages

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This fact sheet will help water users predict and prepare for water shortages using the Alberta River Basins website. It introduces how to find and interpret data from streamflow and lake level ... More ≫

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This fact sheet will help water users predict and prepare for water shortages using the Alberta River Basins website. It introduces how to find and interpret data from streamflow and lake level gauges, precipitation stations, and snow pillow stations. It also covers water supply outlook and water shortage advisories.

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STANDATA variance : private sewage

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Private Sewage STANDATA, developed jointly by Alberta Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council, are information bulletins containing interpretations, clarifications, recommended practices or ... More ≫

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Private Sewage STANDATA, developed jointly by Alberta Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council, are information bulletins containing interpretations, clarifications, recommended practices or province-wide variances on Codes and Standards matters related to the Safety Codes Act.

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Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation

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This Regulation sets standards and procedures for obtaining operator's licenses, as well as providing a classification of licenses and the requirements for each type of license and provisions for ... More ≫

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This Regulation sets standards and procedures for obtaining operator's licenses, as well as providing a classification of licenses and the requirements for each type of license and provisions for their renewal, expiry, and suspension. The Regulation additionally provides for the registration of vehicles, providing classifications and outlining permitted uses for each class of vehicle. Related to the registration of vehicles, the Regulation provides rules for types, conditions, and uses of license plates. The Regulation additionally outlines the authority of the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services with respect to licensing and registration, and provides for a number of fees related to licensing and registration.

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STANDATA : building code interpretation [National Building Code-2019 Alberta Edition]

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2019 Alberta edition. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the ... More ≫

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2019 Alberta edition. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the Code that they were issued under. Once a new Code comes into effect, all existing STANDATA are deemed to be obsolete and cannot be used for new construction. They are, however, still valid for evaluating code compliance of existing structures by fire services, insurance companies and by building inspectors in consideration of renovations and retrofits.

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STANDATA bulletin : plumbing [National Plumbing Code 2020]

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STANDATA are developed and issued by Alberta Municipal Affairs to support the consistent application of codes and standards under the Safety Codes Act. STANDATA are issued as interpretations, ... More ≫

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STANDATA are developed and issued by Alberta Municipal Affairs to support the consistent application of codes and standards under the Safety Codes Act. STANDATA are issued as interpretations, variances or information bulletins that may apply province-wide or to specific sites for any thing, process or activity regulated by the Act. This record contains information bulletins on plumbing safety.

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STANDATA : joint code bulletin

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Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta STANDATA jointly, including province-wide bulletins related to various safety codes. This record contains STANDATA bulletins that ... More ≫

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Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta STANDATA jointly, including province-wide bulletins related to various safety codes. This record contains STANDATA bulletins that apply to more than one code.

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Notice : 2020 National Plumbing Code of Canada

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Notice to inform interested parties that the National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC) 2020 comes into force on April 1, 2023 and is applicable throughout the Province of Alberta.

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STANDATA variance : fire [National Fire Code-2019 Alberta Edition]

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Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta Fire Code STANDATA jointly. Some are issued as province-wide variances or interpretations. Others are information bulletins that ... More ≫

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Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta Fire Code STANDATA jointly. Some are issued as province-wide variances or interpretations. Others are information bulletins that provide general advice on related matters. New STANDATA are added on a regular basis.

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STANDATA : Gas code variance

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Provides information about allowed variances to the provincial gas code.

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Safety Codes Act

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The Act establishes a unifying framework for the administration of ten safety disciplines which each have their own safety codes and standards.

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Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act

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This act holds property owners accountable for regularly occurring activities on their property that threaten the safety of the community or neighbourhood. It also sets out the process for making ... More ≫

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This act holds property owners accountable for regularly occurring activities on their property that threaten the safety of the community or neighbourhood. It also sets out the process for making a complaint to the Director of Law Enforcement as well as the Director’s role, responsibility and authority in this regard.

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