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Building permits — Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta: Safety Codes Permit Bylaw No. C4-18

In the City of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, building permit rules are set by Safety Codes Permit Bylaw No. C4-18, verified 2026-09-27. Permit required for: A Building Permit is required to carry out work to which the Alberta Building Code applies. Exemptions: Manufactured buildings with acceptable quality assurance; undertakings less than $5,000 unless deemed necessary; retaining walls not exceeding 1 meter. Permit fees: Designated Permit Issuer may place a valuation on any Undertaking for the purpose of calculating the required Fee.

Safety Codes Permit Bylaw No. C4-18 adopted bylaw

permit required for	A Building Permit is required to carry out work to which the Alberta Building Code applies.	s. 4.2.3
exemptions	Manufactured buildings with acceptable quality assurance; undertakings less than $5,000 unless deemed necessary; retaining walls not exceeding 1 meter.	s. 4.2.3(i)-(iii)
fee basis	Designated Permit Issuer may place a valuation on any Undertaking for the purpose of calculating the required Fee.	s. 4.5.2
fees location	City of Fort Saskatchewan's Fees and Charges Bylaw	s. 2.9
authority	Designated Permit Issuer issues permits; Safety Codes Officer conducts inspections.	s. 2.8; s. 4.5.1; s. 5.2.1
fine range	Not to exceed $10,000.00; Schedule "A" specified penalties range from $125 to $5,500, plus $550/day and double permit fee.	s. 7.4.1; Schedule "A"

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Regulates the City's role as an accredited municipality under Alberta's Safety Codes Act — who may issue building/electrical/plumbing/gas permits and Municipal Tags for non-compliant construction.