Red Deer Building Permit

Building permits and building permit applications for residential and non-residential construction. Building permits are based on the Safety Codes Act, Permit Regulation and Alberta Building Code. Plan reviews and site inspections are provided to ensure all new construction and alterations within the City of Red Deer are safe. Subtrade permits and applications are for residential and non-residential projects, including electrical, plumbing, gas and heating permits. Permits are based on the Safety Codes Act, Permit Regulation and each respective trade's set of code. Plan reviews and site inspections are provided to ensure all new construction and alterations within the City of Red Deer are safe.

Development permits approve the use of a site, as well as the size and location of any buildings or structures. It is written approval from the City that development plans meet the City of Red Deer Land Use Bylaw regulations. An approved development permit is often required before application for a building permit to construct a building or structure, or to apply for a business licence. Some permits include both a development review and a building permit in one application, many single family dwellings Building Permits fall within this category. Development application information for residential, secondary suite, commercial, direct control, industrial, multi family, public building, urban reserve, valley, portable signs, signs, special uses, and home occupations permit applications.

Projects that require a permit include: Construction or additions to a new building; Construction of retaining walls greater than 0.90 m (3'0”) in height; Construction of all covered decks; Construction of uncovered decks over 0.6m (approx. 2'0”) in height from the standing platform to grade; Hot tubs and swimming pools; Demolition of an existing building or structure; Repair or alteration of an existing building or structure including damage from a fire, flood, earthquake or other cause.

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