Building Regulation advisories, bulletins and variances
These documents offer clarification on the application of the Alberta Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code, National Plumbing Code and the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, as well as The City’s Land Use Bylaw. A bulletin is a regulation under a code. An advisory is an interpretation of a code or municipal regulation. A variance is written permission to modify the application of the code, provided that an equivalent or greater level of safety is provided.
Regulation Bulletins
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin | Title | 2014 Regulation Bulletin | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-001 | Title: Exit doors opening onto step | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-002 | Title: Major and subsidiary occupancies and their fire separation | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-001 | Title: Major and subsidiary occupancies and their fire separation |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-003 | Title: Exits opening into enclosed yards without gates | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-004 | Title: Exiting through lobbies | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-005 | Title: Use of chain-link fences for fencing and barricading of construction sites | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-002 | Title: Use of chain-link fences for fencing and barricading of construction sites |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-006 | Title: Distinguishing "localized depressions" for determination of grade | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-003 | Title: Distinguishing "localized depressions" for determination of grade |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-007 | Title: Directional exit signs | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-008 | Title: Limiting distance requirements for carports | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-009 | Title: Washroom facilities for food establishments in shopping malls | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-010 | Title: Fire dampers in ducts passing through vertical fire separations between suites | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-011 | Title: Double wall assemblies with gypsum board within studs | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-012 | Title: Stair handrails | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-004 | Title: Stair handrails |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-013 | Title: Use of cultured marble hearth extensions | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-005 | Title: Use of cultured marble hearth extensions |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-014 | Title: Movable partitions in a means of egress | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-015 | Title: Guidelines for instant lube stations | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-006 | Title: Guidelines for instant lube stations |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-016 | Title: Gas log lighters in masonry fireplaces | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-007 | Title: Gas log lighters in masonry fireplaces |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-017 | Title: Bedroom windows used for emergency escape | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-008 | Title: Bedroom windows used for emergency escape |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-018 | Title: Green running man pictogram exit signs | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-019 | Title: Size of actuating pads or bars of emergency (panic) hardware | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-020 | Title: Release of electro-magnetic locking devices by light sensors | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-010 | Title: Release of electro-magnetic locking devices by light sensors |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-021 | Title: Permits for temporary tents | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-011 | Title: Foundations for detached garages and accessory buildings serving dwelling units within the scope of ABC 2014 9.35 or ABC DIV B9.12.2.2.6 |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-022 | Title: Emergency access to floor areas | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-012 | Title: Emergency access to floor areas |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-023 | Title: Barrier-free washroom requirements in existing buildings | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-013 | Title: Barrier-free washroom requirements in existing buildings |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-024 | Title: Guidelines for industrial greenhouses | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-014 | Title: Guidelines for industrial greenhouses |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-025 | Title: Guidelines for single tenant concept | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-015 | Title: Guidelines for single tenant concept |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-026 | Title: Home-made wood roof trusses | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-016 | Title: Home-made wood roof trusses |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-027 | Title: Storage of material in parking garages | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-017 | Title: Storage of material in parking garages |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-029 | Title: Wood trellises, decking, planters, benches, railings, etc., on roofs of noncombustible buildings | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-030 | Title: Supply of combustion air for fireplaces in residential buildings | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-018 | Title: Supply of combustion air for fireplaces in residential buildings |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-031 | Title: Introduction of batt insulation into ULC tested fire rated assemblies | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-032 | Title: Subdivision of semi-detached dwelling units and row housing by party walls | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-019 | Title: Subdivision of semi-detached dwelling units and row housing by party walls |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-033 | Title: Building Code application to +15 walkways | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-020 | Title: Building Code application to +15 walkways |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-034 | Title: Earthquake design | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-035 | Title: Classification of vocational and other specialized schools | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-021 | Title: Classification of vocational and other specialized schools |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-036 | Title: Landings, floors, etc..., supported by OSB/plywood hangers | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-022 | Title: Landings, floors, etc..., supported by OSB/plywood hangers |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-037 | Title: Exterior stairs passing adjacent to unprotected openings in another fire compartment | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-038 | Title: Egressing from occupancies | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-023 | Title: Egressing from occupancies |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-039 | Title: Coffee shops & restaurants within other occupancies | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-024 | Title: Coffee shops & restaurants within other occupancies |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-040 | Title: Application of the Building Code & the Building Permit bylaw | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-025 | Title: Application of the Building Code & the Building Permit bylaw |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-041 | Title: Detached garages serving two to four dwelling units | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-042 | Title: Smoke separation using unrated walls | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-026 | Title: Smoke separation using unrated walls |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-043 | Title: Horizontal fire dampers in combustible floor assemblies | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-027 | Title: Horizontal fire dampers in combustible floor assemblies |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-044 | Title: Doors opening to future elevated decks | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-028 | Title: Doors opening to future elevated decks |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-045 | Title: Fire separation details at floor/wall assembly intersections between suites in multi-family residential buildings | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-046 | Title: Installation of electric chair lifts adjacent to required exits | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-029 | Title: Installation of electric chair lifts adjacent to required exits |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-047 | Title: Shafts inside furance rooms in up and down 4 plexes | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-030 | Title: Shafts inside furance rooms in up and down 4 plexes |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-048 | Title: Openable windows in garages and carports | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-031 | Title: Openable windows in garages and carports |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-049 | Title: Travel distance inside rooms and suites | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-050 | Title: Protection of soffits | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-051 | Title: Building Permit and guard requirements for retaining walls | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-052 | Title: Spatial separation to building spaces with no occupancy | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-032 | Title: Spatial separation to building spaces with no occupancy |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-053 | Title: Finishes around urinals | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-033 | Title: Finishes around urinals |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-054 | Title: Thumb-turn latches in exit doors | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-034 | Title: Thumb-turn latches in exit doors |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-055 | Title: Span tables for built-up floor beams | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-035 | Title: Span tables for built-up floor beams |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-056 | Title: Door viewers | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-036 | Title: Door viewers |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-057 | Title: Combustible piping penetrations (water distribution pipes) | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-058 | Title: Service trenches crossing under wall foundations | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-037 | Title: Service trenches crossing under wall foundations |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-059 | Title: Party walls or suite separation walls continuing into crawl spaces | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-038 | Title: Party walls or suite separation walls continuing into crawl spaces |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-060 | Title: Glass fibre insulation in built-up rated wall assemblies | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-039 | Title: Glass fibre insulation in built-up rated wall assemblies |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-061 | Title: Hose stations and cabinets in the ABC 2006 | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-062 | Title: Floors connected by stairs not forming required exits | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-041 | Title: Floors connected by stairs not forming required exits |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-063 | Title: Firefighting access for part 9 buildings | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-042 | Title: Firefighting access for part 9 buildings |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: RB06-064 | Title: Alterations to fire alarm systems | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: Removed | Title: Removed |
| 2006 Regulation Bulletin: | Title: | 2014 Regulation Bulletin: RB14-043 | Title: Application of barrier-free requirements to live-work units |
Advisories
- 2021 February - Prohibited installation or use of non-certified gas fireplaces manufactured by Canadian Fire Hearth Mfg. Inc. and Luxor mfg. Inc.
- 2020 October - EIFS to NB 2019 - Alberta Edition
- 2020 October - Building Code Requirements for 5G Cell Phone Attenae
- 2020 September - Secondary Suites - Q & A
- 2020 March - Application of the Building Code Regulation for Multi-Building Projects in Transition from 2014 ABC to NBC 2019 (AE)
- 2019 October - Building Permit Requirements for Single vs Multiple Buildings
- 2019 October - Administration of Requirement for Real Property Report
- 2019 October - Administration of Apparent Sound Transmission Classification (ASTC) Requirements
- 2019 October - Protection of Openings Near Unenclos ed Exterior Stairs and Ramps
- 2019 July Permanent Hail Structures
- 2019 July - Micro Brewery
- 2018 December - Intermodal Containers
- 2018 November - Electrical CSA listed manufactured ground electrodes
- 2018 August - Alternative classification of small assembly occupancies
- 2018 July – Secondary Suite code questions & answers
- 2017 September - Combined Outline Plan and Land use process changes
- 2017 August - Sprinkler Protected Glazing Systems
- 2017 June - Care Facility Building Permit Fee Calculator
- 2017 April - New Mixed Use Districts
- 2017 April - Alberta Building Code Section 9.36: Application to existing buildings
- 2017 February - Location of gas piping
- 2017 January - Clearance to combustible materials on gas cooking appliances
- 2017 January - 2015 Plumbing Code Enforcement
- 2016 November - 2017 GST changes
- 2016 November - Hotel and warehouse calculation forms
- 2016 November - Lowered high-rise and low-rise market values
- 2016 November - Backyard suites
- 2016 November - Hydronic Heating Systems
- 2016 November - Temporary gas connections
- 2016 July - Fire Alarm Pull Stations
- 2016 July - Amended low-rise and high-rise building permit fee calcualtions
- 2016 July - Receptacle Protection for Health Care Equipment
- 2016 June -Grease interceptors and drainage system protection
- 2016 June - Hydronic heating permits
- 2016 June - Sanitary and Storm Drain Connections
- 2016 April - Advanced Weather Forecasting system
- 2016 April - Construction Site Fencing
- 2016 April - Hoisting and Securing of Construction Material and Debris
- 2016 April - Public Protection Site Safety plan
- 2016 April - BTU loads for future applicance gas Line outlets
- 2016 April - Two Hour Fire Rated Cables
- 2016 March - Air Tight Electrical Boxes
- 2016 March - Asbestos Abatement for Demolition Projects
- 2016 March - Determination of Estimated Construction Value & Building Permit Fees for Non-combustible High Rise Residential Buildings
- 2016 March - Determination of Estimated Construction Value & Building Permit Fees for Multi-Family Wood Frame Residential Buildings
- 2016 March - Driveway Slope
- 2016 March - Egress Window Guidelines
- 2016 March - Existing Building Maintenance
- 2016 March - Guide to Applying for an Alternative Solution (Variance)
- 2016 March - Paint Spray Booths
- 2016 March - Permits for Bleachers used in Stampede Parade
- 2016 March - Required Venting in Roof Spaces of Buildings Constructed under Part 9 of ABC 2014
- 2016 March - Standard form Indemnity Agreement for excavations adjacent to streets
- 2016 March - Temporary Construction Heat
- 2016 March - Tents and Canopies for outdoor special events
- 2016 March - Use of Exterior Insulation Finish Systems- Part 9 ABC 2014
- 2016 March - Water Temperature Control
- 2016 March - Application of ABC for Structural Insulated Panels
- 2016 February - Standardized fee for parking stall volumetric encroachments
- 2016 January - Quick-Release Commercial Building Permits
- 2016 January - Enforcement New Gas Code Editions
- 2016 January - Commissioning 2014 Alberta Building Code-2014 Alberta Fire Code
- 2016 January - Quick-release permits
- 2015 November - Racking - Building Permit Requirements
- 2015 September - Dangers of the incorrect incandescent light bulbs in lighting fixtures (over lamping)
Variances
Variances supporting documents