Safety Codes

Please Note: The Red Deer County office is temporarily closed to the public due to ongoing concerns with the COVID-19 virus. During this time, we limited staff and resources while working remotely. Processing times for permit applications, fee payments and general inquiries may be longer than average.

Permit applications will not be accepted in person, and inspections of occupied buildings will not be accommodated at this time.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Please review our current service levels as outlined below.



For more information regarding Safety Code permits, please contact the County Office at 403.754.6371

Annual Safety Codes Statistics

Frequently Asked Questions for Development and Safety Codes (PDF)

Builder License

As of December 1st, 2017, all residential home builders will be required to have a licence. Click the image below for more details.

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Safety Code Checklists and Information Sheets

Accessory Buildings Information

Additions Checklist

Mobile or Manufactured Homes Checklist

Private Sewage Disposal Systems Homeowner Information

Private Sewage Disposal Systems Setbacks Information

Recreational Properties Information

Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Information

Solar Panels on Roof Information

Special Events General Information

Uncovered Deck Construction Details Information Sheet

When to Call for an Inspection

Adoption of the National Energy Codes (2011)
As of November 1, 2016 Alberta will adopt the “National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2011” (NECB). The application of this code applies to Assembly occupancies, Care and Detention Occupancies, High Hazard Industrial occupancies and other Part 3 buildings defined under the Alberta Building Code. Part 3 buildings are over 600m2 in area and/or more than 3 storeys in height.

Also on November 1, 2016, Section 9.36. of the Alberta Building Code 2014 (ABC) will take effect. This change will affect smaller buildings not under the scope of the NECB. Houses, duplexes and smaller commercial buildings will need to incorporate the requirements of Section 9.36.

The major changes to buildings affect:
  • Building Envelope
  • Lighting
  • HVAC Systems
  • Service Water Heating Systems
  • Electrical Power Systems and Motors

Commercial Building Checklists:


Residential Wall Examples:


Safety Codes