Building permits in Airdrie

Airdrie lists decks, porches and landings among residential renovations that require permits.

Airdrie says a single-storey accessory building no greater than 10 m² typically does not require a permit when it does not create a hazard and meets Land Use Bylaw setbacks; larger accessory buildings require permit review.

Airdrie lists basement developments and renovations among work requiring permits and requires inspections for permitted basement work.

Airdrie requires a development permit for all secondary suites and then a basement building permit for the suite construction/conversion.

Airdrie lists residential additions among projects that require permits.

Airdrie requires permits for residential renovations including major kitchens, while maintenance, decorating and similar work without structural/health-safety effects is typically exempt.

Airdrie explicitly includes structural alterations among residential renovations that require permits.

Airdrie lists swimming pools, hot tubs and swim spas among home changes requiring accessory permits and inspections.

Airdrie lists detached garages and sheds among home changes requiring accessory permits, subject to the separate small-accessory-building exemption.

Airdrie lists installation or alteration of electrical, plumbing, gas, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems among work requiring permits.

Airdrie says construction of fences or landscaping on a parcel does not typically require a permit, though Land Use Bylaw requirements still apply.

Airdrie says most retaining walls that exceed 1.2 m (4 ft) require a permit.

Airdrie lists demolition and building relocation among projects that require permits.