Commercial/Industrial Permits & Applications

Information on the permits and inspections you need to construct or renovate a commercial or industrial building in Red Deer.

These Safety Tips brochures will help you understand when you need a permit. Whether you're building a deck or a swimming pool, help do your part in keeping Alberta safe by checking out the information in these brochures.

Business Licensing may be required. Visit our Licences section for more details.

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Renovations or Alterations

You will need several permits for interior/exterior renovations or alterations, tenant improvements, change of use or occupancy to a commercial or industrial building.

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Change of Use

A change of use is when a commercial space is changing from one business to another and each have a different classification within the Land Use Bylaw and Safety Codes Act.

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Electrical Permits

A permit is required for any electrical work being done in a commercial/industrial building.

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Heating Permits

You will need a heating permit (HVAC) if you are installing a furnace, HRV, air conditioning, roof top unit or hydronic heating.

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Plumbing Permits

If plumbing exists and you are replacing or attaching fixtures, a plumbing permit is not required. For any alterations or new plumbing, a permit is required.

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Gas Permits

You will require a gas permit to do any gas fitting work in a commercial or industrial building.

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Service Connection Permits

A service connection permit regulates the installation of service connection pipes from the municipal system to the property line as well as the installation of water meters.

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Private Sewage Permits

You'll need a private sewage disposal system permit if you plan to have a private sewer. Learn more...

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Mobile Cooking Operations

A Mobile Cooking Operation (MCO) permit is required when a business is operating from a mobile business unit, such as a food truck.

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Solar Permits

Planning to install a photovoltaic solar system? Find out what permits and inspections you need.