Occupancy Permits and Change of Use
Occupancy permits should be applied for at least one week in advance to allow all organizations involved to schedule for the inspection.
Change of Use Development Permit
Occupancy:
Occupancy as defined by the Alberta Building Code is: "The use or intended use of a building or part thereof for the shelter or support of persons, animals or property".
Occupancy Permit:
An Occupancy Permit is written permission allowing a building to be occupied after construction, alteration, or a change in occupancy of the building.
Change of Use:
Change of Use is a change to the occupancy type (use or intended use) of a building, and therefore an Occupancy Permit is required, even if no construction or alterations are anticipated.
Barrier-Free access must be considered when changing the use of a buildings. The Barrier-Free Design Guide is available from the Safety Codes Council website by clicking here.
When should an occupancy be scheduled?
When your construction is nearing completion you should apply for your Occupancy Permit.
After making application, how long before the Occupancy Inspection can be completed and who is involved?
What conditions must be met for Occupancy to be granted and how is the owner notified that the building can now be occupied?
Contact Us
City Hall
910 4 Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 0P6
Phone: 311
or 403-320-3111 (if outside of Lethbridge)