What is the difference between a development permit and a building permit?

Development Permit- County of Wetaskiwin

A development permit is needed when you are planning to construct an improvement or structure on your property. A development permit ensures land use and/or location of the structure on the property is appropriate. Examples include a new house, an addition on to an existing house, a shed, garage, or any other structure. The County offers this service as defined in the Land Use Bylaw. A development permit ensures the proposed development meets the County’s requirements as set out in the Land Use Bylaw. Planning and Development Applications

Safety Code Permit- Superior Safety Codes

After the development permit has been approved and issued, the appropriate safety code permits must be acquired. Superior Safety Codes issues the safety codes permits listed below within The County. Superior Safety Codes allows construction to proceed on condition of compliance with the Alberta Building Code. 

  • Building
  • Electric
  • Gas
  • Plumbing
  • Sewage

Superior Safety Codes allows construction to proceed on condition of compliance with the Alberta Building Code. It deals with structural integrity and public safety.

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1. What is the difference between a development permit and a building permit?
2. Who is Superior Safety Codes?
3. What if I want to choose my own Safety Codes Agency for safety codes permits?
4. What is the appeal process for a Safety Codes Permit?
5. What process is in place to ensure agency permit costs are controlled?
6. Who is the Safety Codes Council, and what is the Safety Codes Act?