How to Apply for Safety Codes Permits

The Alberta Safety Codes Authority (ASCA) assigns the Accredited Agencies that can issue Safety Codes Permits for any construction within the MD of Bighorn No. 8. All Landowners and/or Agents must apply through one of the assigned agencies to obtain any Building, Electrical, Gas, Plumbing or Private Sewage Handling System Permits (links below).

As the applicant and/or assigned agent, you must use an ASCA Permit Form (links below). The ASCA permit application and required permit documents must be submitted to one of the assigned agencies that are listed. The assigned agent will also collect the fees based on the ASCA fee schedule. 

The agency is responsible for issuance of your Building Permit, to provide the required site inspections by a Safety Codes Officer, and to deem your project complete and safe to occupy.

Feel free to contact ASCA directly via email for any general inquires, complaints, or concerns regarding any Safety Codes Permits: askASCA@safetycodes.ab.ca 

Information Packages 

  1. About ASCA
  2. ASCA Permit Application Information Package
  3. Do I need a Building Permit? Safety Tips
  4. Private Sewage Treatment System Safety Tips
  5. Safety Codes Permits Information Sheet
  6. Secondary Suite Safety Tips
  7. Solid Fuel Burning Appliances Safety Tips
  8. Value of a Building Permit Safety Tips
  9. Wooden Decks Safety Tips

When is Building Permit required?

Examples of projects that require a Building Permit:
  • New buildings or structures;
  • Retaining walls over 1.2 meters in height;
  • Swimming pools or hot tubs;
  • Demolitions;
  • Building relocation's;
  • Repairs or alterations to existing buildings and structures;
  • Change of occupancy or use of a space;
  • Temporary structures (i.e. tents or work camps)

List of Accredited Agencies for Building, Electrical, Gas, and/or Plumbing Permits

Search for “Bighorn No. 8, Municipal District of” for accredited agencies that offer Building, Electrical, Gas, Plumbing or Private Sewage Disposal System permits;
Applicants may also contact these agencies for any inquiries regarding the National Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code, the Alberta Gas Code or the Alberta Plumbing Code.  Each accredited agency can also assist applicants with inquiries about which supporting documents are required with an application.

Safety Codes Permit Type Fee Schedule with ASCA
Building Permit Application View fee schedule link below
Electrical Permit Application View fee schedule link below
Gas Permit Application View fee schedule link below
Plumbing Permit Application View fee schedule link below
Private Sewage Disposal System Application View fee schedule link below
Main Page on ASCA Website for Applications  ASCA Fee Schedule