In the City of Grande Prairie, Alberta, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. C-1328 (Office Consolidation, as amended by C-1328A, C-1328B and C-1489) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Permit required for: Use, occupy, relocate, construct, demolish, install, alter, or repair any building, electrical, gas or plumbing equipment or system. Fees set in: Bylaw C-1395, Schedule "A". Administered by: Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) / Officer.
Building Bylaw No. C-1328 (Office Consolidation, as amended by C-1328A, C-1328B and C-1489)
adopted bylaw
permit required for
Use, occupy, relocate, construct, demolish, install, alter, or repair any building, electrical, gas or plumbing equipment or system.
s. 5.1
fees location
Bylaw C-1395, Schedule "A"
s. 2.38
authority
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) / Officer
s. 2.5
fine range
Not less than $250.00 and not more than $10,000.00
s. 15.1(a)
scout note
City of Grande Prairie, accredited under the Safety Codes Act, requires a permit before construction, alteration, demolition, or change of occupancy of buildings, electrical, plumbing or gas systems; sets inspection and re-inspection rules; fees charged per Bylaw C-1395 Schedule A.
Commercial building: $9.25 per $1,000.00 of construction costs (minimum $150.00); residential building: $6.00 per $1,000 of construction cost (minimum $100.00); alterations/additions: $0.60 per square foot (minimum $120.00).
Schedule "A"
scout note
Sets the fee schedule (Schedule A) referenced by the Building Bylaw C-1328 for residential and commercial building permits, each subject to the provincial Safety Code Levy set by the Safety Codes Council.