Caution Updated:

  • New! Reinforcement work to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main is underway. Water restrictions are in effect and indoor water conservation is needed. Learn more.

Safety Codes Inspections timelines

What is the processing time for a Safety Code Inspection?

  • To ensure all required information has been submitted by the applicant, all trade permits undergo a completeness check before being assigned to a Safety Codes Officer
  • The "Booking on date" is the date that The City’s Safety Code Inspections are currently being booked on.

This page is updated daily

Building

Permit Type Booking on Day
Commercial / multi-residential – row-houses, offices, retail stores, etc.   03/10/2026
Residential improvement project – decks, basements, garages, suites, etc. 03/10/2026
New single and semi-detached building permit – includes building and related trade permits 03/10/2026
Demolition 03/10/2026

Trade permits

Permit type Booking on day
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) 03/10/2026
Electrical – homeowner 03/10/2026
Electrical – contractor 03/10/2026
Plumbing – homeowner 03/10/2026
Plumbing and gas – contractor 03/10/2026

Development

Permit type Booking on day
Development Completion Permit 03/10/2026

This information has no legal status and cannot be used as an official interpretation of the various bylaws, codes and regulations currently in effect. The City of Calgary accepts no responsibility to persons relying solely on this information. Web pages are updated periodically. ​