Fire codes and standards

Code in force

Fire code declared in force:

• National Fire Code – 2023 Alberta Edition – In force on May 1, 2024

Purchase codes and standards

To obtain a copy of the standards, contact the National Research Council (NRC) at:

Toll free: 1-800-672-7990
Website: National Research Council

Past codes

• National Fire Code – 2019 Alberta Edition – In force on December 1, 2019 to May 1, 2024
• Alberta Fire Code 2014 – In force from May 1, 2015 to November 30, 2019
• Alberta Fire Code 2006 – In force from September 2, 2007, to April 30, 2015
• Alberta Fire Code 1997 – In force from June 1, 1998, to September 1, 2007
• Alberta Fire Code 1992 – In force from August 31, 1992, to May 31, 1998

Notices

• Reminder: Alberta codes editions - National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition and National Fire Code – 2023 Alberta Edition and National Energy Code for Buildings 2020
• Notice – National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition and National Fire Code – 2019 Edition
• Notice – Distillery Classification
• Notice – Intumescent or fire resistant coatings on exterior sheathing

Training and certification

Safety codes officer certification and training plus requirements in the fire safety discipline is managed by the Safety Codes Council. The Council is an independent regulatory body made up of industry stakeholders and staff that delivers programs on behalf of the government of Alberta under the Safety Codes Act.

Fire safety tip brochures are also available on the Safety Codes Council website as easy reference guides.

Contact

Connect with Municipal Affairs:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-644-1010 (within Canada and the United States)
Toll free: 1-866-421-6929 (within Canada)