Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Gas and Mechanical Inspections & Permits

Red Deer County does not issue building, electrical, plumbing, gas or mechanical permits or inspections. Red Deer County does however require a Development Permit prior to construction of new buildings or the alterations of existing buildings. A Development Permit is also required prior to occupying a building for business purposes.

It is the responsibility of the client to acquire all applicable permits and inspections required by the County and other agencies.

For more information on permits and fees, please refer to the Yellow Pages under Inspections Services.

• a development of discretionary uses
• a development of similar uses
• a development that is subject to standard conditions or relaxations imposed by the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission

1. Provide the Inspections and Licensing Department with five sets of plans plus one colored exterior elevation, site plan, floor plan, elevations and landscaping and parking details. You will also be asked to fill out an application.
   
2. The Municipal Planning Commission or the Development Officer is the approving authority. They consider such things as whether any relaxations are required, the building location, parking, landscaping and elevations of building.
   
3. After the approving authority has approved the application, there is a 14 day appeal period. Prior to the appeal period, an advertisement is placed in the Red Deer Advocate informing citizens of the development.