Safety Codes
For more information regarding Safety Code permits, please contact the County Office at 403.754.6371
Frequently Asked Questions for Development and Safety Codes (PDF)
As of December 1st, 2017, all residential home builders will be required to have a licence. Click the image below for more details.
Safety Code Checklists and Information Sheets
Accessory Buildings Information
Mobile or Manufactured Homes Checklist
Private Sewage Disposal Systems Homeowner Information
Private Sewage Disposal Systems Setbacks Information
Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Information
Solar Panels on Roof Information
Special Events General Information
The application of the National Energy Code applies to Assembly occupancies, Care and Detention Occupancies, High Hazard Industrial occupancies and other Part 3 buildings defined under the National Building Code - 2023 Alberta Editions (NBC AE). Part 3 buildings that are over 600 m2 in area and/or more than 3 storeys in height.
Houses, duplexes and smaller commercial buildings will need to incorporate the requirements of Section 9.36 of the NBC AE. This change will affect smaller buildings not under the scope of the NECB.
The major changes to buildings affect:
- Building Envelope
- Lighting
- HVAC Systems
- Service Water Heating Systems
- Electrical Power Systems and Motors
All Energy documents must reflect the most current building code.
Contact Us
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Planning & Development
Safety Codes
Ph: 403.754.6371
Fx: 403.346.9840
inspections@rdcounty.ca
Interactive Maps
2025 SAFETY CODES STATISTICS
Total Building Permit Construction Value:
$95,201,125.44
Total Residential Value:
$79,055,515.79
Total Commercial Value:
$16,145,609.65
154 Housing Starts
371 Building Permits Issued
629 Electrical Permits Issued
505 Gas Permits Issued
271Plumbing Permits Issued
109 Private Sewage Permits Issued
2024 Safety Codes Statistics
Total Building Permit Construction Value:
$119,418,008.42
Total Residential Value: $56,650,249.92
Total Commercial Value: $62,767,756.50
146 Housing Starts
320 Building Permits Issued
420 Electrical Permits Issued
335 Gas Permits Issued
161 Plumbing Permits Issued
89 Private Sewage Permits Issued
2023 Safety Codes Statistics
Total Building Permit Construction Value:
$73,345,777.32
Total Residential Value: $46,595,881.35
Total Commercial Value: $26,749,895.97
109 Housing Starts
320 Building Permits Issued
420 Electrical Permits Issued
335 Gas Permits Issued
161 Plumbing Permits Issued
89 Private Sewage Permits Issued
2022 SAFETY CODES STATISTICS
Total Building Permit Construction Value:
$64,893,423.90
Total Residential Value: $47,258,263.90
Total Commercial Value: $17,635,160.00
117 Housing Starts
333 Building Permits Issued
420 Electrical Permits Issued
307 Gas Permits Issued
169 Plumbing Permits Issued
82 Private Sewage Permits Issued
2021 safety codes statistics
Total Building Permit Construction Value:
$74,108,976.75
Total Residential Value:
$55,217,156.75
Total Commercial Value:
$18,891,820.00
162 Housing Starts
385 Building Permits Issued
496 Electrical Permits Issued
385 Gas Permits Issued
209 Plumbing Permits Issued
107 Private Sewage Permits Issued