One of the following:

1. Inspect any building classified in the Alberta Building Code, other than those:
   • identified as group F1, high hazard industrial buildings; and
   • “high buildings” as referenced in 3.2.6.1.(1).
2. Conduct investigations according to the scope of Group A Fire SCOs.
3. Establish occupant loads for any building with an occupant load of less than 300 persons.
4. Investigate unsafe conditions in all classifications of buildings identified in the Alberta Building Code.
5. Issue and enforce orders for any building identified in the scope of practice.
6. Cannot issue permits.
7. Cannot issue variances.

Option 1:

Introduction to the Safety Codes System in Alberta (100179) — $400

Effective Writing Techniques for Fire Safety Codes Officers (100116) — $325

Building Construction and Protection Systems: NFC 2019 Alberta Edition (100222) — $375

Properties of Materials: NFC 2019 Alberta Edition (100223) — $375

Inspection Procedures: NFC 2019 Alberta Edition (100224) — $375

Practical Evaluation for Inspector / Practicum

Option 2:

NFPA 1031 Level 1 Certification

Introduction to the Safety Codes System in Alberta (100179) — $400

Introduction to the Fire and Building Codes: 2019 Alberta Edition (100221) — $150

One of the following:

• Standard certification as a Fire Group A Safety Codes Officer.
• NFPA 1031 Level 1.

1. Inspect any building classified in the Alberta Building Code, other than those:
   • identified as group F1, high hazard industrial buildings; and
   • “high buildings” as referenced in 3.2.6.1.(1).
2. Conduct investigations according to the scope of Group A Fire Safety Code Officers.
3. Establish occupant loads for any building with an occupant load of less than 300 persons.
4. Investigate unsafe conditions in all classifications of buildings identified in the Alberta Building Code.
5. Issue and enforce orders for any building identified in the scope of practice.
6. Cannot issue permits.
7. Cannot issue variances.

Option 1:

Evaluating Alternative Solutions: NFC 2019 Alberta Edition (100225) – $375

Courtroom and Legal Procedures (100226) – $375

Building Evaluation and Plan Review: NFC 2019 Alberta Edition (100227) – $375

Practical Evaluation for Inspector/Practicum 

Option 2:

NFPA 1031 Level 1 Certification

Introduction to the Safety Codes System in Alberta (100179) — $400

Introduction to the Fire and Building Codes: 2019 Alberta Edition (100221) — $150

Evaluating Alternative Solutions: NFC 2019 Alberta Edition (100225) – $375

Standard certification as a Group A Fire Safety Codes Officer.

1. Investigate the origin and cause of fires where:
   • fire loss is estimated to be less than $2 million;
   • no death has occurred; and
   • the fire is not suspected to be arson.
2. If during the investigation arson becomes a reasonable suspicion, or a fire death is discovered, the investigation will be handed to a Group C Level 2 Fire Safety Codes Officer. The Safety Codes Officer who began the investigation may assist.
3. Investigate unsafe conditions in all classifications of buildings identified in the Alberta Building Code.
4. Establish occupant loads according to the scope of practice for a Group A Fire Safety Codes Officer.
5. Cannot issue orders or variances, enforce orders, or issue permits.
6. Inspect small, assembly, residential, business and personal services, mercantile and low-hazard industrial buildings (less than 600 m2). These buildings:
   • may not have fire alarm systems, standpipe systems, sprinkler systems or other automatic fire suppression systems with the exception that they may have a commercial wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system;
   • are not an assembly occupancy with an occupational load greater than 150;
   • cannot be a group B1, B2, or B3 occupancy (detention, treatment, or care facility) such as a penitentiary, or hospital; and
   • cannot be a group F1, or, F2 occupancy (high and medium hazard industrial), such as chemical warehouse or spray-paint operations.

Effective Writing Techniques for Fire Safety Codes Officers (100116) — $325

Introduction to the Safety Codes System in Alberta (100179) — $400

Building Construction and Protection Systems: NFC 2019 Alberta Edition (100222) — $375

Properties of Materials: NFC 2019 Alberta Edition (100223) — $375

Cause Determination (100228) — $375

Investigation Procedures (100229) — $375

One of the following:

• Standard certification as a Fire Group C1 Safety Codes Officer.
• NFPA 1033.

1. Investigate the origin and cause of fires in all classifications of buildings identified in the Alberta Building Code.
2. Investigate unsafe conditions in all buildings identified in the Alberta Building Code.
3. Establish occupant loads according to the scope of practice for a Group A Fire Safety Codes Officer.
4. Inspect small assembly, residential, business and personal services, mercantile, and low-hazard industrial buildings (less than 600 m2). These buildings:
   • may not have fire alarm systems, standpipe systems, sprinkler systems or other automatic fire suppression systems with the exception that they may have a commercial wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system;
   • cannot be an assembly occupancy with an occupational load greater than 150 persons;
   • cannot be a group B1, B2, or B3 occupancy (detention, treatment, or care facility) such as a penitentiary, or hospital; and
   • cannot be a group F1 or F2 occupancy (high and medium hazard industrial), such as chemical warehouse or spray-paint operations.
5. Cannot issue orders or variances, enforce orders, or issue permits.

Option 1:

Courtroom and Legal Procedures (100226) — $375

Building Evaluation and Plan Review: NFC 2019 Alberta Edition (100227) — $375

Advanced Investigation Procedures (100230) — $375

Applied Investigation (Practicum)

Option 2:

NFPA 1033 Level 1

Introduction to the Safety Codes System in Alberta (100179) — $400

1. The scope of practice is limited to petroleum storage tank and petroleum storage tank systems within part 4 of the Alberta fire code. 
2. Inspection of new and existing above ground tank, piping and dispensing installations and removals. 
3. Inspection of new and existing underground storage tank, piping and dispensing installations and removals. 
4. Investigate unsafe conditions only related to petroleum storage tanks. 
5. Issue permits and variances for petroleum storage tanks.
6. Cannot investigate the origin and cause of fires.

Option 1:

Tank Inspection: NFC 2023 Alberta Edition (824231) — $375

Petroleum Storage Tanks (Practicum)

Option 2:

CPCA Certification Petroleum Mechanic 1 or Petroleum Mechanic 2

CPCA Certification Petroleum Mechanic 1 or Petroleum Mechanic 2

Introduction to the Safety Codes System in Alberta (100179) — $400

Written Communications for Safety Codes Officers (100145) — $325

Professional Communication Skills for Safety Codes Officers (100140) — $250

Inspection Procedures: NFC 2019 Alberta Edition (100224) — $375

Evaluating Alternative Solutions: NFC 2019 Alberta Edition (100225) – $375

Tank Inspection: NFC 2023 Alberta Edition (824231) — $375