Codes and Permits
CONTACT INFORMATION
Public Safety Division
16th Floor, Commerce Place
10155-102 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 4L4
Phone: 1-866-421-6929 (local callers must dial the 1-866)
780-644-1010 (outside of Canada)
Fax: 780-427-8686
E-mail: safety.services@gov.ab.ca
The Public Safety Division of Alberta Municipal Affairs administers the framework established in the Safety Codes Act, including development of codes and standards adopted in Alberta, providing advice and technical support related to the Act to the public, industry, all municipalities and the Safety Codes Council, monitoring the work of municipalities, corporations and agencies that administer the Act or provide services under the Act, and managing agencies under contract to provide services such as permits and inspections for municipalities that do not administer the Act in their jurisdiction.
The division administers the regulated new home warranty framework established in the New Home Buyer Protection Act.
The division also houses the Office of the Fire Commissioner, which supports Alberta’s fire service and search and rescue sectors.
New Alberta Building, Fire and Energy Codes
The 2014 editions of the Alberta Building and Fire Codes based on the 2010 National Building and Fire Codes were adopted in February 2015, as well as the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) 2011 edition.
Click here for more information and details on when these codes can be implemented in Alberta.
Warranty Protection for New Home Buyers
The New Home Buyer Protection Act requires every new home built in Alberta to have warranty coverage.
