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Sub-Councils – Alberta’s Safety Network

Through our sub-councils, the Council helps represent industry perspectives in matters of code development, interpretation, and education.
Sub-council members are volunteers nominated by organizations that represent Alberta’s industries and regions. These individuals represent diverse specialities, including engineering, architecture, contracting, manufacturing, corporations, safety codes officers, labour, municipalities, and education.

Report from the Sub-Councils

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Meetings in 2020: 2
Seats: 8
Volunteer Hours: 88

Amusement Rides Sub-Council (ARSC)

  • The adoption of ASTM F2783-17 was monitored. No issues were reported with this adoption and the amendment to not include patron-controlled devices.
  • The ARSC matrix was reviewed and found to appropriately represent the amusement rides discipline.

    • Members

    Fairs & Exhibitions
    Bill Church, Chair

    Large Ride Operators
    Danielle Gillespie, Vice-Chair

    Large Indoor Amusement Parks
    Brian Mykitiuk

    Portable Ride Operators
    Chris Clarke

    Professional Engineers
    Lee Nguy

    Public at Large
    Julian Power

    Risk and Insurance Management
    David Buzzeo

    Small Outdoor Amusement Parks
    Bob Wyatt

    Meetings in 2020: 4
    Seats: 15
    Volunteer Hours: 353

    Barrier-free Sub-Council (BFSC)

  • To address concerns that barrier-free requirements are contained in a non-mandatory appendix of the elevator code and may be missed during elevator updates, a draft STANDATA was created by Alberta Municipal Affairs to clarify when permits under the building discipline may be required.
  • Proposed changes to the 2015 National Building Code were reviewed.
  • On recommendation of the Sub-Council, the content on Barrier-Free Design included in SCO training was made available for free on the Council’s website.
  • The BFSC matrix was reviewed and found to appropriately represent the Barrier-free discipline.

    • Members

    Barrier Free Design
    Barry McCallum to 02/20
    Ron Wickman from 03/20

    Hearing Disabilities
    Lee Ramsdell

    Agility Disabilities
    Bob Macklon

    Aging Population
    Michael Francon to 03/20
    Vacant to 08/20
    Georg Rath from 09/20

    Code Enforcement (Safety Codes Officer)
    David Morton to 01/20
    Vacant to 02/20
    Brian Huxley from 03/20

    Hotel and Tourism Industry
    Tracy Douglas-Blowers to 11/20
    Nominating organization withdrawn 12/20

    Mobility Disabilities
    Chris Schamber

    Non-Residential Building Management
    Tanya Befus, Vice-Chair

    Public at Large
    Karen Muir, Chair

    Residential Apartment and Condominium Owners/Managers
    Vacant
    Donna Monkhouse from 02/20

    Visual Disabilities
    Matthew Kay

    Commercial Construction/Land Development
    Robert Lipka

    Communication and Cognitive Disabilities
    Bev Knudtson

    Education and Training
    Tang Lee to 02/20
    Vacant from 03/20

    Home Construction
    Vacant
    Deliany Sather from 02/20

    Meetings in 2020: 8
    Seats: 17
    Volunteer Hours: 867

    Building Sub-Council (BSC)

  • The Breweries and Distilleries Joint Working Group, formed with the Fire and Electrical sub-councils, concluded its work. Based on the working group’s findings, a document outlining all the building, fire, and electrical code requirements that are relevant to distilleries was supported by the pertinent sub-councils and posted on the Council website.
  • Eighty-eight proposed changes to the 2015 National Building Code were reviewed and Alberta Municipal Affairs was presented with the Building Sub-Council’s recommended comments on the National Building Code proposed code changes for submission to National Research Council.
  • The Occupant Load Working Group, formed with the Fire Sub-Council, concluded its work. Based on the working group’s findings, the pertinent sub-councils recommended to Alberta Municipal Affairs that a STANDATA be issued to outline the differences in how occupant loads are calculated under the Building and Fire Codes. This will provide broad awareness of this discrepancy to owners, operators, design professionals, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
  • The Using Stopped Escalators as Stairs Working Group, formed with the Elevators Sub-council, completed its review. Based on the working group’s findings, the pertinent sub-councils made recommendations to Alberta Municipal Affairs.
  • Numerous proposed STANDATA were reviewed and comments were provided to Alberta Municipal Affairs.

    • Members

    Builders & Developers
    Keith Jansen

    Building Officials
    Bruce Schultz, Vice-Chair – South

    Fire Officials
    Russell Croome, Vice-Chair – North

    Architecture
    Gregory Beck to 01/20
    Grace O’Brien from 02/20

    Building Owners
    Corey Klimchuk

    Consumer Protection
    Rick Gratton

    General Contractors
    Lee Phillips

    Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning
    Matthew Kramer

    Labour
    Colin Belliveau

    Large Industrial Developments
    Laura Ritchie to 03/20 (Maternity Leave)
    Brendan Ottosen from 04/20 (1 year term)

    Large Municipalities – South
    Ulrik Seward to 05/20
    Justin Pockar from 06/20

    Major Municipalities – North
    David Flanagan

    Mechanical Contractors
    Kenneth Roskell to 01/20
    Terry O’Flaherty from 02/20

    Professional Engineers
    Andrew Smith, Chair

    Public at Large
    Robert Kralka

    Rural Municipalities
    Stephen Hill

    Urban Municipalities
    Darin Sceviour

    Meetings in 2020: 5
    Seats: 18
    Volunteer Hours: 585

    Electrical Sub-Council (ESC)

  • The Breweries and Distilleries Joint Working Group, formed with the Building and Fire sub-councils, concluded its work. Based on the working group’s findings, a document outlining all the building, fire, and electrical code requirements relevant to distilleries was supported by the pertinent sub-councils and posted on the Council website.
  • The CE Code Farm Services Working Group was formed to further research and discuss installations and farm services. A final report was submitted for review.
  • The Single Family Dwelling Joint Working Group was formed with the Gas Sub-Council to investigate discrepancies in the definition of Single Family Residential Dwelling within the Permit Regulation.
  • The ESC matrix was reviewed and found to appropriately represent the electrical discipline.

    • Members

    Major Municipalities – North
    Gerry Wiles, Chair

    Electrical Manufacturers
    Scott Basinger, Vice-Chair – North

    Electrical Contractors
    Bert DeBruin

    Electrical for Residential Construction
    Barry Voogd

    Electrical Safety Codes Officers
    Don Bradshaw to 01/20
    Ken Forbes from 02/20

    Electrical Standards/Testing/Certification Organizations
    Pat Conway

    Labour
    John Briegel

    Large Electrical Utilities
    Brian Townsend

    Major Municipalities – South
    Adam Ghani, Vice Chair- South

    Education and Training
    Glenn Hedderick

    Municipalities
    Lori Monaghan

    Oil and Gas Processing Industry
    Nicolas Leblanc

    Petrochemical Industry
    Tim Driscoll

    Professional Engineers
    Hussein Desouki

    Public at Large
    Ken Hood

    Rural Electrification Areas
    Todd Grayson

    Small/Municipal Electrical Utilities
    Tyler Masson

    Accredited Corporations
    (New Industry Segment)
    Gerry Doan – from 02/20

    Meetings in 2020: 3
    Seats: 12
    Volunteer Hours: 216

    Elevators Sub-Council (EVSC)

  • A review of CSA B355 and ASME A17.1/CSA B44 was concluded and recommendations have been made to Alberta Municipal Affairs.
  • The Using Stopped Escalators as Stairs Working Group, formed with the Building Sub-Council, completed its review. Based on the working group’s findings, the pertinent sub-councils made recommendations to Alberta Municipal Affairs.
  • The EVSC matrix was reviewed and found to appropriately represent the elevating devices discipline.

    • Members

    Professional Engineers
    J.C. Bawa, Chair

    Public at Large
    Sarah Burghardt

    Architecture
    Salim Merchant

    Elevator Maintenance
    Scott Gavin to 01/20
    Andrew Cross from 02/20

    Labour
    Don Ireland, Vice-Chair

    Large Manufacturers
    Dan Theriault to 12/20
    Vacant from 12/20

    Building Owners – Calgary
    Stephen Weston

    Building Owners – Edmonton
    Lonny Vanderheide

    Construction Contractors
    Jeff Case

    Real Estate Industry
    Ernie Paustian

    Small Manufacturers and Lifts for Persons with Physical Disabilities Industry
    Richard Meunier

    Education and Training
    (New Industry Segment)
    Jeff Mitchell from 03/20

    Meetings in 2020: 4
    Seats: 16
    Volunteer Hours: 420

    Fire Sub-Council (FSC)

  • The Breweries and Distilleries Joint Working Group, formed with the Building and Electrical sub-councils, concluded its work. Based on the working group’s findings, a document outlining all the building, fire, and electrical code requirements relevant to distilleries was supported by the pertinent sub-councils and posted on the Council website. The Occupant Load Working Group, formed with the Building Sub-Council, concluded its work. Based on the working group’s findings, the pertinent sub-councils recommended to Alberta Municipal Affairs that a STANDATA be issued to outline the difference between how occupant loads are calculated under the Building Code versus under the Fire Code. This will provide broad awareness of this discrepancy to owners, operators, design professionals, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
  • The Fire Sub-Council additionally recommended to Alberta Municipal Affairs that a STANDATA be issued on the specific process for Fire Authorities Having Jurisdiction to follow in calculating and communicating occupant loads in assembly occupancies.
  • The code review working group evaluated Alberta-specific items for potential harmonization with national codes.

    • Members

    Insurance Industry
    Mark Heiderich

    Fire Safety Industry
    Robbin Foxcroft, Vice-Chair – South

    Major Municipalities – North
    Gary Mayorchak, Vice-Chair – North

    Alberta Fire Fighters
    Chris Taylor

    Electrical Industry
    Joseph Davis

    Fire Officials
    Michael Bos, Chair

    Major Municipalities – South
    Jim Robinson

    Petroleum Industry
    Allan Blatz

    Professional Engineers
    Hunter Langpap

    Architecture
    Stephen Suen

    Building Officials
    Mario Poser to 01/20
    Richard Friesen from 02/20

    Building Owners
    Cameron Bardas

    Public at Large
    Grace O’Brien to 01/20
    Vacant from 02/20

    Municipal Districts and Counties
    Cammie Laird

    Urban Municipalities
    Marc Royer

    Accredited Corporations
    (New Industry Segment)
    John Penzo from 02/20

    Meetings in 2020: 5
    Seats: 17
    Volunteer Hours: 527

    Gas Sub-Council (GSC)

  • A review of several CSA B149 codes was conducted and it was recommended that the relevant codes continue through the timely code adoption process as published.
  • A review of the Gas section of the Permit Regulation was concluded and recommendations were made.
  • A Single Family Dwelling Joint Working Group was formed with the Electrical Sub-Council to investigate discrepancies in the definition of ‘single family residential dwelling’ within the Permit Regulation.
  • Numerous proposed STANDATA were reviewed and comments were provided to Alberta Municipal Affairs.

    • Members

    Labour
    Ron Beaudette

    Propane Gas Industry
    Jason Helfrich, Chair

    Education and Training
    Denis Turgeon to 04/20
    Darcy Toner from 05/20

    Inspection Authorities
    Mike Turek

    Large Gas Utilities
    Paul Delano
    Roy Herrington

    Natural Gas and Propane Vehicle Conversion Industry
    Marcel Mandin

    Professional Engineers
    James Maddocks

    Public at Large
    Cindy Kieu

    Major Municipalities – South
    Mark Guderjan, Vice Chair from 02/20

    Major Municipalities – North
    Larry Miller

    Manufacturers or Suppliers
    Dale Walls

    Mechanical Contractors
    Simon Jolly to 01/20
    Cody Christman from 02/20

    Municipalities
    Rural Gas Utilities
    Jeff Skeith

    Sheet Metal Contractors
    Chuck Lemke

    Small Gas Utilities
    Nathan Lesage

    Accredited Corporations
    (New Industry Segment)
    Randy Saunders from 02/20

    Meetings in 2020: 3
    Seats: 12
    Volunteer Hours: 132

    Passenger Ropeways Sub-Council (PRSC)

  • Concerns and issues around CSA Z98:19 were monitored and discussed, with no major problems being identified.
  • The PRSC matrix was reviewed and found to appropriately represent the passenger ropeways discipline.

    • Members

    Large Operators
    Kristian Haagaard, Chair

    Large Operators
    Vacant
    Dan Boyles from 02/20

    Code Enforcement (Safety Codes Officer)
    Rob Eeglon

    Professional Engineers
    Bruno Mannsberger, Vice-Chair

    Passenger Conveyor Installer/Manufacturer
    Russell Karp

    Passenger Ropeways Manufacturer
    Brent Carmichael

    Medium Operators
    Jason Paterson to 01/20
    David Martel from 02/20

    Medium Operators
    Richard Roy

    Public at Large
    Carl Lam

    Risk and Insurance Management
    Jaclyn McCoy

    Small Operators
    Marlin van Zandt

    Technical Expert
    Warren Sparks

    Meetings in 2020: 4
    Seats: 12
    Volunteer Hours: 276

    Plumbing Sub-Council (PSC)

  • A review of the plumbing-specific section of the Permit Regulation began. An in-depth discussion around permit wording for mobile RV parks and existing tanks was conducted.
  • The Private Sewage Disposal Systems Working Group reviewed the Standard of Practice with the goal of publishing a new edition in 2021.
  • The Alternative Solutions Guide for Small System Water Reuse and Stormwater Use Notice was reviewed.
  • The PSC matrix was reviewed and found to appropriately represent the plumbing discipline.

    • Members

    Manufacturers and Suppliers
    David Hughes, Chair

    Education and Training
    Paul Fullam

    Labour
    Angus Potskin

    Major Municipalities – North
    Shawn vanVelzen

    Major Municipalities – South
    Ken Morrison to 02/20
    Stephen Laurie from 03/20

    Mechanical Contractors
    Vacant
    Roger Lebeuf from 02/20

    Rural Municipalities
    Vacant
    Al Steenbergen from 02/20

    Private Sewage Disposal Contractors
    David Dallaire

    Professional Engineers
    Quenton Kusiek

    Public at Large
    Stephan Dussault

    Urban Municipalities
    Tim Kosolofski

    Mechanical Inspections
    Mark Harrold, Vice-Chair

    Meetings in 2020: 4
    Seats: 16
    Volunteer Hours: 560

    Pressure Equipment Sub-Council (PESC)

  • The PESR Codes & Standards Working Group completed review of the 2019 edition of ASME Section 1, Section 4, and Section 8 Divisions 1 and 2, as well as CSA z662-19. Based on their findings, the Sub-Council supported the adoption of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes, 2019 edition, and CSA Z662-19 and recommended that the Administrator issue an Information Bulletin to address the use of Appendix 46, Section A, Division 1.
  • A recommendation was made to the Minister to adopt the Pressure Welders Regulation amendment, which would extend the expiry of the Pressure Welders Regulation.

    • Members

    Contract Chief Inspectors
    Nate Bartley

    Petrochemical Industry
    David Miller, Vice-Chair

    Large Refinery and Petrochemical Sites
    Geoff Kutz

    Building and Heating Plants
    Mike Clancy to 01/20
    Vacant from 02/20

    Construction and Maintenance of Pressure Equipment
    Jacques St. Onge

    Education and Training
    Danielle Woroniuk

    Electrical Utilities
    John Wolff to 01/20
    Diederic Godin from 02/20

    Heavy Oil & Oilsands
    Gregory Gaudet

    Power Engineers
    Henry Hau, Chair

    Labour
    Robert James

    Petroleum Industry
    Todd Loran to 01/20
    Jim Rice from 02/20

    Pressure Piping Industry
    Billy Lee, Vice-Chair

    Pressure Vessel Manufacturing Industry
    Marvin Kossowan to 03/20
    Colby Chapman from 03/20 to 10/20
    Vacant from 10/20

    Professional Engineers
    Magdi Ghobrial

    Public at Large
    Nyssa Moore

    Pulp and Paper Industry
    Tony McWhannel