New Alberta Building CodeAll building and development permits are now subject to the latest Alberta Building, Fire and National Energy Codes code requirements. |
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Under the Safety Codes Act, you are required to obtain a building permit before beginning work on buildings covered by relevant codes. This includes the Alberta Building and Fire Codes, the Canadian Electrical Code, the Gas Codes and the National Plumbing Code.
If you are planning work, there may be additional, specific circumstances to consider. We encourage you to contact Permits and Inspections to discuss your project before beginning any work. For quick reference, refer to the lists below for what work does and does not require a permit.
Get your permit, start your project.
Permit application process
- Select the appropriate permit application form (see Forms & Applications).
- Fill in your information (read the Paperless Application Instructions).
- Submit the form via email to safety.codes@cochrane.ca.
- Staff will be in touch if any information is missing or needs clarification.
- You will be contacted when your permit is ready for release upon payment of fees.
- Most applications are completed within 10 business days.
- Start your work.
- Book your inspections.
Homeowner permit applications
As a homeowner, you are able to obtain building, electrical and plumbing permits. A certified gas fitter is required to obtain a gas permit.
Building a secondary (accessory) suite?
Contractor permit applications
Prior to submitting a permit application, please review the requirements listed below for each application.
Energy Code Compliance
- Energy Code Compliance Overview
- Compliance Submission Report (9.36 Project Summary Form)
- Cochrane Trade-off Report (9.36)
- Statement of Compliance Path (NECB Project Summary)
- Performance Compliance Checklist (NECB Prescriptive Checklists Parts)
- NECB Part 3: Building Envelope Trade-off Compliance Report
- NECB Part 4: Lighting Trade-off Report
- NECB Part 8: Performance Modelling Other