If you are building a deck in the City of Edmonton, you may require a deck permit. However, not all decks require a Development Permit or a Building Permit. If you are building a rear deck lower then 24″ in height, uncovered, you do not need to apply for a permit in Edmonton. If you […]
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3 Types of Development Permits
Once you know that you need a Development Permits, there are basically 3 class of Development Permit in Edmonton: Class 0 Class A Class B Class 0 Development In Class 0, this development class in Edmonton is for minor types of construction such as minor repairs and maintenance work, small and low fences and etc. […]
Edmonton Permits Requirement
Edmonton permits will be required in most development projects. Unless you are just building a small rear deck, making basically cosmetic/maintenance changes to your property such as painting, replacing carpets, replacing a door or replacing some old drywalls and etc, most project requires an Edmonton permit which may include the City of Edmonton’s Development Permit […]
What is Change of Use?
In Edmonton according to the City of Edmonton Bylaw and codes, a Change of Use means a change of occupancy or intended occupancy for a part of a building or all of a building. For example, you may use your house or your basement to function as a business. Therefore, a change of use is […]
Edmonton Basement Permit
If you are planning to development a basement within your house, you may require both a Development Permit and a Building Permit with the City of Edmonton. You will require a City of Edmonton Development Permit if you are changing the window size or location of the window/door, the exterior wall or size of your […]
Do I need a Building Permit?
Yes. A City of Edmonton building permit is required any time a permanent structure is added to your house or property. Any window replacement where the existing opening is expanded, or the structure of the wall is altered, requires a building permit from the City of Edmonton. If there are major work to the mechanical […]
