Overview

Building Codes will familiarize you with the land use bylaws, municipal regulations, national and provincial building codes, and fire codes that impact construction projects.

Using a hands-on learning approach, you’ll assess a proposed development for its compliance with Calgary Land Use Bylaws while gaining knowledge about the development permit and appeals process.

You’ll learn how to apply both the national and Alberta building codes to determine whether specifications meet compliance and to summarize the provincial regulations regarding street use and waste material.

This SAIT Micro-credential course is supported by an industry-experienced instructor and coursework includes an online group discussion thread, practical unit tests and assignments. 

Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to:

  • assess a proposed development for its compliance with the Calgary Land Use Bylaw
  • describe the process for obtaining a development permit in Calgary
  • apply the National Building Code (NBC) to determine if the specifications in a project comply with the NBC requirements
  • determine if the specifications in a project comply with National Building Codes - Alberta Edition  requirements
  • summarize the Alberta Building Code regulations regarding street use and waste material. 

To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca

Upcoming dates

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Registration closes seven days before the start date for on-campus, online scheduled, and blended courses, and one day before the start date for online self-paced courses.

After you've completed this course

Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.

Micro-credential

SAIT Micro-credentials develop practical skills aligned to current industry standards and include competency-based testing. Earning a SAIT Technical Skills Micro-credential demonstrates to employers that you have the required competencies — combining knowledge, skills and abilities — to get the job done. Learn more.

 

Students who complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn the Micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge that validates their achievement.

Costs

Textbook and reading list

Included in the purchase of this course, you'll receive access to online course content in Brightspace (D2L).

Note: Purchase of the 2023 Alberta Building Code is optional.

Technology

To be successful in this course, you’ll need:

Financial support

Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants, including the Canada Alberta Productivity Grant.

Applicable certificates

This course applies to the following certificate programs:

Certification type
Certificate Certificate of Achievement
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