| permit required for | Construction, demolition, installation, alteration, repair, removal, occupancy or change in occupancy of regulated buildings; installation, alteration or repair of electrical, plumbing and gas equipment and systems. | s. 4(a)-(b) |
| exemptions | Emergency work where imminent serious danger; minor HVAC repairs/alterations that do not hinder operation, replace single-family ducting, and do not impact health/safety. | s. 6; s. 27(a)-(d) |
| fee basis | Charges based on "Construction Cost" or "Installation Cost" include materials and labour; minimum fee $115.04; non-residential $9.83 per $1,000.00 construction costs; residential rates per m2 (e.g., $7.48/m2 main/upper, $3.09/m2 basement, $2.96/m2 garages/carports, $115.04 decks). | Schedule "A"; s. 31 |
| fees location | Schedule "A" | s. 31 |
| authority | Permit Issuer (Safety Codes Officer or designated person); Safety Codes Officer conducts inspections. | s. 3(e); s. 24; s. 30 |
| fine range | Specified penalties in Schedule "B" for first/second/third offences; when not specified, fine not exceeding $10,000.00; continuing offence $100 per day; default imprisonment up to six months. | s. 45-49; Schedule "B" |
scout note
City of Red Deer bylaw under s.66 of the Safety Codes Act establishing the application procedure and fees for Safety Codes permits (building, electrical, gas, plumbing) issued by the accredited City itself; sets permit fee structure and administrative process.