Information Bulletins

Safety Codes Council Information Bulletins are documents that provide important information to stakeholders regarding items such as new programs or changes to existing programs and services; proposed changes to regulations or operating procedures; code publications and relevant training and certification announcements; or industry participation in stakeholder engagement initiatives.

The Safety Codes Council remains committed to providing timely and relevant information about Council programs and services, and updates on safety codes and regulations.

2023


IB-2023-06-02: Updated 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 and will be accepted starting immediately. Previous forms will only be accepted for practicums begun before July 1, 2023.

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IB-2023-05-10: National Plumbing Code of Canada: Code Update Requirement & Resources

The National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC) 2020 was published on March 28, 2022, and came into force on April 1, 2023. All Plumbing Group A safety codes officers and applicants are required to pass a short quiz on the code changes by January 31, 2024 to maintain their certification.

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IB-2023-04-04: National Plumbing Code of Canada: Code Update Requirement & Resources

The National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC) 2020 was published on March 28, 2022, and came into force on April 1, 2023. All Plumbing Group A safety codes officers and applicants are required to pass a short quiz on the code changes by January 31, 2024 to maintain their certification.

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IB-2023-03-23: Accreditation Program Review – What We Heard Document Now Available

The Safety Codes Council (Council) has shared its findings from its initial engagement review of the accreditation program.

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IB-2023-01-18: The National Fire Code – 2019 Alberta Edition: Course Changes

The National Fire Code – 2019 Alberta Edition came into force on December 1, 2019. All Fire discipline courses offered by the Safety Codes Council are updated to the 2019 code as of December 5, 2022.

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IB-2023-01-18: Master Electrician Roles and Responsibilities Guide

In consultation with its stakeholders, the Safety Codes Council has created a Master Electrician Roles and Responsibilities guide. The purpose of the guide is to clarify and reinforce master electrician responsibilities under the Safety Codes Act as related to work completed under any permits obtained in the province of Alberta.

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