Building Permits & Inspections

Get your permit, start your project.

Homeowner permit applications

As a homeowner, you are able to obtain building, electrical and plumbing permits. A certified gas fitter is required to obtain a gas permit.

Download and fill out the desired permit application forms related to the project types below.
Email the completed applications and supporting document(s) to safety.codes@cochrane.ca
Log in/Sign up for our permitting portal to monitor the status of your permit, make the required online payment when the invoice is available and book the required inspection(s)

Homeowner Portal Help Guide

Homeowner Form Library

Hot Tub

Detached Garage

Shed/Accessory Building

Deck

Basement Development

Secondary Suite

Building a secondary (accessory) suite?

View Cochrane's secondary suite guidelines

Contractor permit applications

Prior to submitting a permit application, please review the requirements listed below for each application.

Download and fill out the desired permit application form below.
Email the completed applications and supporting document(s) to safety.codes@cochrane.ca
Log in/Sign up for our permitting portal to monitor the status of your permit, make the required online payment when the invoice is available and book the required inspection(s)

Contractor Portal Help Guide

Contractor Form Library

Contractor Building Permit

Contractor Electrical Permit

Contractor Plumbing Permit

Contractor Gas Permit

Electrical Load Calculation Form

Commercial and tenant improvement requirements

New commercial buildings require the following information:

completed contractor application forms, including building, electrical (if known), plumbing (if known) and gas (if known)
an issued “Notice of Decision” development permit
a complete set of stamped architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical drawings
stamped fire suppression and fire alarm drawings (when applicable) if not shown on mechanical and electrical drawings
stamped and signed A schedules and B schedules
9.36 Project Summary Form or NECB 2020 Project Summary Form and all architectural details related to the Energy Codes to be provided in the drawing package; energy model reports to be submitted as well, if the Performance Compliance Path is selected

Tenant Improvements may require the following information. Due to the variety of scopes, some of this information below may not be required:

completed contractor application forms, when applicable (building, electrical, plumbing and gas)
floor plans/layouts showing what is being proposed as well as what business types neighbour the tenant bay that is being renovated
any structural work, major building envelope alterations or major HVAC changes will require details to be stamped by professional (when applicable)
depending on the scope of work and tenant area, professional involvement may be required. (drawings to bear the stamps of an Architect and/or Engineers).
*Please refer to Volume 1, Division C, Article 2.4 of the Alberta Building Code to determine if professional involvement is required for your project*
stamped and signed A schedules and B schedules to be submitted when professional involvement is required (when applicable)
stamped fire suppression and fire alarm drawings (when applicable)
an issued “Notice of Decision” development permit (when applicable)
**Please contact 403-851-2572 or email safety.codes@cochrane.ca and a staff member will be able to answer any questions**

New home/residential addition requirements

New home and residential addition require the following information:

completed contractor application forms, when applicable (building, electrical, plumbing and gas)
Completed Contractor application forms (Building, Electrical, Plumbing & Gas).
New Home Warranty number.
Complete set of architectural drawings.
Site plan.
Building Grade Form (Provided to you by the developer) (New Homes ONLY).
Approved new home warranty (New Homes ONLY).
All roof and floor layouts
Truss Profiles
.9.36 Project Summary Form and all architectural details related to the Energy Codes to be provided in drawing package. Energy model reports to be submitted as well, if the Performance Compliance Path is selected.
All applicable engineering where specific details exceed the limits of the Alberta Building Code (tall wall, lateral bracing for foundation walls, masonry supported by wood frame etc.)
Please identify if the application is for a Show Home.
Files must not be password protected.

**Please contact 403-851-2572 or email safety.codes@cochrane.ca and a staff member will be able to answer any questions**

Business License

Permit Portal

Our Portal is now live. To pay for due invoices or book inspection please signup or log into the permit portal.

Permit Portal

Under the Safety Codes Act, you are required to obtain a building permit before beginning work on buildings covered by relevant codes. This includes the Alberta Building and Fire Codes, the Canadian Electrical Code, the Gas Codes and the National Plumbing Code.

If you are planning work, there may be additional, specific circumstances to consider. We encourage you to contact Permits and Inspections to discuss your project before beginning any work. For quick reference, refer to the lists below for what work does and does not require a permit.

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Building Permits & Inspections

Get your permit, start your project.

Homeowner permit applications

Building a secondary (accessory) suite?

Contractor permit applications

Permit Portal

Resources

Energy Code Compliance

Permit activity reports