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Building permits — Hinton, Alberta: Safety Codes Permit Bylaw 1148

In the Town of Hinton, Alberta, building permit rules are set by Safety Codes Permit Bylaw 1148, verified 2026-09-27. Permit required for: A Building Permit is required to carry out work to which the National Building Code (Alberta Edition) applies. Permit fees: Fee set out in Town's Fees and Charges Bylaw; valuation may be placed for calculating required Fee; double Fee if work commenced before permit. Fees set in: Town's Fees and Charges Bylaw.

Safety Codes Permit Bylaw 1148 adopted bylaw

permit required for	A Building Permit is required to carry out work to which the National Building Code (Alberta Edition) applies.	s. 4.2.3
exemptions	Building Permit exceptions: manufactured building with acceptable QA program; Undertaking less than $5,000 value unless deemed necessary; retaining walls not exceeding 1 meter in height.	s. 4.2.3(i)-(iii)
fee basis	Fee set out in Town's Fees and Charges Bylaw; valuation may be placed for calculating required Fee; double Fee if work commenced before permit.	s. 2.9; s. 4.5.2; s. 6.1.2
fees location	Town's Fees and Charges Bylaw	s. 2.9
authority	Designated Permit Issuer issues permits; Safety Codes Officer conducts inspections.	s. 4.5.1; s. 5.2.1
fine range	not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00); Schedule "A" specified penalties: $135, $500–$5,500, $550/day, Double Permit Fee.	s. 7.4.1; Schedule "A"

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Establishes building and safety codes permit requirements for development and construction in Hinton.