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Building permits — Lethbridge, Alberta: The City of Lethbridge Safety Codes Permit Bylaw No. 6110 (Consolidated)

In the City of Lethbridge, Alberta, building permit rules are set by The City of Lethbridge Safety Codes Permit Bylaw No. 6110 (Consolidated), verified 2026-09-27. Permit required for: Any undertaking for which a permit is required under the Permit Regulation, the Act or this Bylaw. Exemptions: A permit is not required for the disciplines of Building, Electrical, Gas and Plumbing, as set out in the Permit Regulation. Administered by: Safety Codes Officer.

The City of Lethbridge Safety Codes Permit Bylaw No. 6110 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Any undertaking for which a permit is required under the Permit Regulation, the Act or this Bylaw.	s. 6(1)
exemptions	A permit is not required for the disciplines of Building, Electrical, Gas and Plumbing, as set out in the Permit Regulation.	s. 7
fee basis	Residential: $3.25 per $1000 market value or part thereof, minimum $110.00; Commercial: $8.00 per $1000 market value or part thereof, less any Application Fees paid, minimum $250.00 building/$110.00 sub-trade.	Schedule "A", A(2), B(2)
authority	Safety Codes Officer	s. 5(1)
fine range	Penalty equivalent to the amount of the applicable permit fee set out in Schedule A	s. 21

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Bylaw passed under the Safety Codes Act stipulating conditions for application/issuance of Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Gas permits; Schedule A sets Building Inspection Fees. Consolidated to Dec 27, 2024 (amended by Bylaw 6468), effective Jan 1, 2025.