Nov. 4, 2024 – Alberta Municipal Affairs has released the 2024 Accessibility Design Guide. A companion to the accessibility requirements outlined in section 3.8 of the National […]
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New Safety Codes to Come into Force on May 1, 2024
The National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition and National Fire Code – 2023 Alberta Edition have been published. These codes and the National Energy Code of […]
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Orders: Tune Up on Compliance- Access for SCO’s
This “Tune-Up” resource is a companion to the Orders: Progressive Compliance Enforcement workshop, part of the Safety Codes Council continuing education program. The purpose of this workshop is to provide […]
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Fire Practicum Requirements for Fire SCO Applicants
In consultation with stakeholders, the Safety Codes Council has updated its practicum requirements for fire safety codes officer B1 and B2. New practicum forms have been published […]
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The 25th Edition of the Canadian Electrical Code Is Now in Force
The 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (the 25th edition) came into force on February 1, 2022. You can read more about the transition here. Master Electricians and Group […]
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From CLSAB: Permitted Uses of Fingerjoined Lumber
January 12, 2022 – Memo to Building SCOs from the Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board The National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) 2015 – Volume 1 and […]
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Grade Stamps Approved for Use by CLSAB Accredited Agencies
January 12, 2022 – Memo to Building SCOs from the Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board The Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board (CLSAB) monitors the quality of Canada’s […]
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Now Available: Video Recording of Variance Webinar
A video recording of our December 8th webinar on variances, refusals, and appeals is now available. This one-hour presentation is a condensed version of the Council’s full-length […]
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Alberta Private Sewage Standard of Practice Available Now: Comes into Force November 1, 2022
The Alberta Private Sewage Standard of Practice (the SOP) is now available in print and online. The SOP comes into force next year, on November 1, 2022. […]
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STANDATA from Alberta Municipal Affairs
The following STANDATA bulletins were published by Alberta Municipal Affairs between August 1 and October 31, 2021. All STANDATA bulletins are available on AMA’s website. Electrical incidents in […]
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