Publications

Alberta's COVID-19 pandemic response : Alberta COVID-19 Pandemic Data Review Task Force : final report

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The final report of the Alberta Pandemic Data Review Task Force examines the quality, use, interpretation and flow of information and data that informed Alberta’s pandemic response to COVID-19.

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STANDATA interpretation : building [National Building Code-2023 Alberta Edition]

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2023 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–2023 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 interpretation : fire [National fire Code-2023 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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Notice : new CSA Z98:24 passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors

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Notification that the latest (ninth) edition of the CSA Z98:24 Passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors was published on December 17, 2024 and is scheduled to come into force on January 1, 2026.... More ≫

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Notification that the latest (ninth) edition of the CSA Z98:24 Passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors was published on December 17, 2024 and is scheduled to come into force on January 1, 2026. This code outlines the minimum requirements for the design, manufacture, construction, modification, operation, inspection, and maintenance of devices within its scope.

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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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STANDATA bulletin : building [National Building Code-2023 Alberta Edition]

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2023 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–2023 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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Fireguards

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This fact sheet provides an overview of community fireguards and how they are used in Alberta to help prevent the spread of wildfires. It provides background on the Community Fireguard Program.

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Notice : Gas codes in force January 2025

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Notification on several gas codes adopted under the Gas Code Regulation (AR 111/2010) that were published in December 2023 and came into force on January 1, 2025, under the Safety Codes Act.

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Annual fire weather report

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Each annual report summarizes the fire season from a synoptic weather perspective, highlighting the weather conditions that lead up to extreme fire danger. Changes to the weather section and new... More ≫

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Each annual report summarizes the fire season from a synoptic weather perspective, highlighting the weather conditions that lead up to extreme fire danger. Changes to the weather section and new instruments being implemented are also covered. The reports are produced by meteorologists from the Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre.

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Alberta wildfire’s seasonal statistics

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Provides Alberta wildfire season statistics.

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