The Minister of Alberta Municipal Affairs is ultimately responsible for the delivery of safety services in the province. Through the Safety Codes Council, however, the Minister can delegate this responsibility to municipalities, regional services commissions, and corporations that are interested in administering the safety codes system. In addition, agencies can become accredited to provide services under the Act to provide services to municipalities, regional services commissions, corporations, or the Government of Alberta.

To become accredited means to be delegated the authority and responsibility to administer safety codes including the issue of permits and inspection of work performed in the disciplines and jurisdiction the entity is accredited. Accreditation is voluntary. Accredited organizations are those that want to take responsibility for delivering safety services in their own jurisdiction on behalf of the Minister and the Safety Codes Council.

To become accredited, an organization must complete an application form, prepare a Quality Management Plan (QMP) and pay a fee.