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Realty Glimpse
February 28th, 2019
Holiday Inn, Grande Prairie
Annie Arsenault –Operations Manager, Inspection Services
Agenda
• 2 Common Questions
• Legislation
• Inspection Services vs Development Permitting
• Permit Requirements
• Types of Permits
• Permit Holder Responsibilities
• Compliance Inspections
• Secondary Suites
• Questions
What is a permit and why do I need one?
“PERMIT” means permission or authorization in writing to commence the use, occupancy, relocation, construction or demolition of any building. –Alberta Building Code
• We ensure a minimum standard is met• Safety requirements are met
• Seller, Buyer and Occupants advantage
Why do I need one? Part 2
• Provincial Legislation • Municipal Affairs & Safety Codes Council
• Provincial Code• Alberta Building Code
• National: Electric, Plumbing and Gas Code
• Municipal• Quality Management Plan
• Building Bylaw
Final Approval Final Approval
Land Use Compliance Occupancy (usually)
Who does what?Development Permitting Inspection Services
Land Use Building Safety
Zoning & Permitted Use Building, Electrical, Plumbing and
Gas Code
Set Backs & Easements Occupancy
Driveways Compliance
Cheat* Physical footprint Cheat* Physical building
Permits Required For:
Residential Properties
• *Decks (over 24” from grade to walking surface)
• Basement Developments
• *Sheds/Garages over 108 SF
• Alterations: Effecting Structure or Creating a Room
• *Additions
• *Secondary Suites
Development and/or Lot Grading may be required
Building Permits Required For:
Commercial Properties
• Tenant Improvements• New Base Building or Existing and Developed
• Change of Use • May only require a Building Permit
• Verifies Life Safety
Subtrade Permits Required For:
• If installing an electrical, plumbing or gas system
• If altering an electrical, plumbing or gas system
• If adding to an electrical, plumbing or gas system
Permit Types and Life
Home Owner
• Rough In and Finals Available
Contractors
• Finals Only
Permit Holders Responsible for Ensuring:
• Work Start
• Work Continued
• Inspections Required
Compliance InspectionsDecks and Sheds
-Application & Fee
-Expedite Process
-Existing Work
- mostly exposed
-Life Safety
-’Big’ picture taken into account (age/original construction)
-Current Owner is Notified
Secondary SuitesSituation #1: Existed prior to 2006, with proof:
- falls under fire authority
- fire inspection
Situation #2: Existed prior to 2006, with no proof:
- falls under building authority.
- assessment inspection
Situation #3: Constructed after 2006:
- meets building code of today
**All situations require a Development Permit
Secondary Suites
Typical Code Items:
- Interconnected smoke detectors
- Dry walled mechanical room, smoke sealed
- Separate heat sources
- Direct exit
- Self contained
- One hot water tank and electrical panel is acceptable
Questions