Safety Codes Act

History of the Act

Alberta's Safety System went through significant changes in the early 1990s. Nine safety-related disciplines were brought under the umbrella of the Safety Codes Act (Act): building; electrical; fire; gas; elevators; amusement rides; passenger ropeways; boilers and pressure vessels, and plumbing (which includes private sewage disposal systems). In 2004, barrier-free access and design were added as major considerations of the Act. The Act is the foundation of a Safety System that has operated successfully for more than fifteen years, but it has not been comprehensively reviewed since coming into force in 1994.

Purpose of the Review

Since the Act came into force in 1994, the government, its key partners, and stakeholders have identified opportunities for the Act to provide a better framework for the Safety System. Government and its key partners are reviewing the Act to build upon success to date by ensuring that it provides the mandate, structures, processes and tools needed to provide a strong and effective legislative framework for the future.

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