The Safety Codes Act, Alberta Building Code, and other applicable Codes and Standards regulate how buildings are designed, built, or renovated to protect the health and safety of the occupants.
Lac Ste. Anne County is accredited for Safety Codes Approval in all areas (building, electrical, gas/propane, plumbing and private sewage disposal) except fire, primary electrical and telecommunications lines.
Obtaining all the Safety Code Permits (building, electrical, plumbing, gas, and private sewage permits) are a requirement of the Alberta Safety Codes Act. For Lac Ste. Anne County they are issued through the Planning & Development. The permits allow 90 days for completion after permit approval. If necessary, before the permit expires, you may apply for a time extension.
Fees for Safety Codes Services Bylaw
Some of the Basics
Every new home built in Alberta is protected under warranty, thanks to Alberta's New Home Buyer Protection Act.
New homes (single detached family homes/duplexes/multi-family homes/condominiums/manufactured homes/recreational properties) include, at a minimum, a warranty for:
- One year labour and materials
- Two years for defects in labour and materials related to delivery and distribution systems
- Five years building envelop protection, with a requirement for the warranty provider to offer the consumer the option to purchase additional years of coverage and,
- 10 year coverage for major structural components.
Learn more about Alberta's better warranty standards and get to know your role at http://homewarranty.alberta.ca
Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/home_warranties_faqs
Effective date: The Act applies only to new homes constructed under a building permit applied for on or after February 1, 2014 in-force date of the Act.
Building Code Information
Building Code Information
| # | Title | Size | Hits | Download |
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| LSAC Energy Efficiency Requirements | 144.91 KB | 1925 | Download Preview | |
| Safety Code Permits - Why The Need | 13.10 KB | 1870 | Download Preview | |
| Fees for Safety Codes Services Bylaw | 61.27 KB | 2225 | Download Preview | |
| When to call for Inspection (Homeowners) | 33.35 KB | 1782 | Download Preview | |
| Re-Open_Safety_Code_Permit_2018.02.14_Interactive | 106.47 KB | 148 | Download Preview | |
| Time_Extension_Request_-_Safety_Codes_2018.02.12_Interactive | 106.16 KB | 164 | Download Preview | |
| Private Sewage System Standards (Amended March 2011 | 19.96 KB | 2072 | Download Preview | |
| Private Sewage System Setback Requirements | 128.45 KB | 1934 | Download Preview |
Checklists and Information
Project Checklist
| # | Title | Size | Hits | Download |
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| Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Information July 2013 | 97.06 KB | 2019 | Download Preview | |
| Manufactured, Mobile Modular Checklist July 2013 | 42.09 KB | 2256 | Download Preview | |
| Detached Garage Checklist July 2013 | 76.87 KB | 2572 | Download Preview | |
| Deck Details July 2013 | 43.74 KB | 2331 | Download Preview | |
| Building_Permit_Requirements_Checklist | 146.03 KB | 536 | Download Preview | |
| 9.36_Energy_Efficiency_Checklist | 129.82 KB | 277 | Download Preview | |
| 10 Electrical Service Questions | 167.27 KB | 2376 | Download Preview |
Permit Handbook
Permit Handbook
Safety Code Application Forms
Safety Code Applications
| # | Title | Version | Size | Hits | Download |
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| Building_Permit_Application_Form_(Fillable) | 155.28 KB | 759 | Download Preview | ||
| Building_Compliance_Report_9.36 | 79.58 KB | 644 | Download Preview | ||
| Electrical_Permit_Application_Form_(Fillable) | 149.98 KB | 806 | Download Preview | ||
| Gas_Permit_Application_Form_(Fillable) | 154.89 KB | 624 | Download Preview | ||
| Private_Sewage_Permit_Application_Form_(Fillable) | 317.37 KB | 475 | Download Preview | ||
| Plumbing_Permit_Application_Form_(Filable) | 149.96 KB | 507 | Download Preview | ||
| Building Permit Checklist Application Form June 2017 | 1 | 192.37 KB | 1272 | Download Preview |
A development permit approves the use of a site, as well as the size and location of any buildings or structures. Development permit approvals must be obtained for new construction, renovations, businesses, and changes of use to existing buildings.
All land within Lac Ste. Anne County is zoned for a particular use. Redistricting is part of the County’s Land Use Bylaw and is approved by County Council.
The Municipal Government Act requires all municipalities in Alberta to adopt a Land Use Bylaw. The Land Use Bylaw must divide the municipality into districts (often called zones in other parts of Canada and the United States).