Notice
New Alberta Building, Fire and Energy Efficiency Codes Came into effect April 1, 2019.
Transition period extended to December 1, 2019.

2019 Alberta Codes: a comprehensive breakdown of what you need to know
New Codes Coming into Effect on April 1, 2019
- Alberta Illustrated Guide for 9.36
- Demystifying 9.36
- RSI Table and Zone Map for Alberta
- CHBA – Alberta presentation on 9.36
- Canadian Wood Council Wall Assembly Calculator
- Cascadia R-Value, U-Value Calculator
- Alberta Masonry Council Assembly RSI Calculator for NECB Compliant Buildings
- CHBA Builders’ Manual
- Builder’s Guide to Cold Climates
Alberta Codes (in force as of January 9, 2019)
Click here for a comprehensive list of codes and standards in force in Alberta
Building
Electrical
- CSA C22.1-15 Canadian Electrical Code (23rd Edition)
- Alberta Electrical Utility Code, 5th Edition, 2016
Plumbing
Private Sewage

The Municipal Government Act (MGA) is the law that governs how Alberta’s municipalities operate. It defines how Alberta’s municipalities are governed, funded and developed. Specific to our industry, the MGA establishes the policies and procedures governing:
- The powers of municipal councils and municipal staff;
- Decision-making powers;
- Growth/land supply management both locally and regionally;
- The creation of Municipal Plans, Zoning Bylaws and subdivision requirements;
- Municipal taxation, other revenue generation tools (i.e. levies and fees) and debt;
- City Charters for Calgary and Edmonton;
- Regional Collaboration and Growth Management Boards;
- The creation of inclusionary housing programs;
- Environmental powers at the municipal level; and
- Appeal bodies.
The last major review of the MGA occurred in 1994 and took ten years. The current review started in 2012 and was largely finalized in 2018. The following resources will provide information on the changes and how they may impact you:
If you have questions contact Scott Fash.
In late 2017, the Government of Alberta formally approved City Charters for Calgary and Edmonton which granted expanded authorities beyond those allowed for under the Municipal Government Act. To review a preliminary analysis of the City Charters, please click here.
Proposed amendments to City Charters were released on November 29, 2018, and include substantial new powers for the cities of Calgary and Edmonton related to off-site levies and inclusionary housing. The changes proposed represent a significant risk to long term housing affordability and business certainty in Alberta’s two largest centres. BILD Alberta has been vocal in its response and continues to advocate that the Government of Alberta respect the policies included in the Municipal Government Act which were based on years of collaboration with key stakeholders. BILD Alberta continues to work closely with BILD Calgary Region, CHBA – Edmonton Region and UDI Edmonton Region in response. View the submission to the government.

National Codes (Not currently in force in Alberta as of January 9, 2019)
Building
- National Building Code of Canada 2015
- National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2015
- National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2017
Fire