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Building permits — Boyle, Alberta: Bylaw No. 05-15 (Safety Codes Permit / Building Bylaw)

In the Village of Boyle, Alberta, building permit rules are set by Bylaw No. 05-15 (Safety Codes Permit / Building Bylaw), verified 2026-09-27. Fees set in: fees and schedules Policy as set out by Council. Administered by: Safety Codes Officer. Fines: fine of not more than $10.000.00; imprisonment for not more than one year; or both.

Bylaw No. 05-15 (Safety Codes Permit / Building Bylaw) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, relocation, major repair/renovation, excavation for erecting/locating a building, and installation/use of mechanical equipment governed by the Act; demolition subject to development permit.	s. 5(a)(i)-(vi)
exemptions	Construction/renovation/addition not exceeding $5000.00 if health/safety not at risk; painting, decorating, re-roofing, re-siding; ducting replacement; fences and retaining walls.	s. 5(b)
fees location	fees and schedules Policy as set out by Council	s. 8
authority	Safety Codes Officer	s. 4; s. 5(a)
fine range	fine of not more than $10.000.00; imprisonment for not more than one year; or both	s. 9

scout note

Regulates construction, demolition, relocation, alteration, repair or occupancy of buildings under the Safety Codes Act. A permit from the Village's Safety Codes Officer is required except minor work under $5,000, painting/re-roofing, ducting, and fences; security deposit required for new builds.