Building Permits

Development Permit (use for buildings & decks) (PDF)

Fence Permit (PDF)

Building Process Summary (Info) (PDF)

The Town of Killam (TOK) requires that all new buildings (houses, garages, sheds, etc.), decks and / or fences to be constructed within Town limits comply with the guidelines set forth by TOK Land Use Bylaw #860 and therefore require a Permit.

An information package containing all the necessary forms can be obtained at the Killam Town Office. Development within the Town of Killam is facilitated through Scheffer Andrew Ltd.  To ensure buildings and structures comply with today's regulations and safety standards, Superior Safety Codes Inc. provides the Town’s building inspection services. 

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A Development permit is required for all new building projects.  This includes houses, garages, decks and sheds. Structural changes to a building, that alters the outside size of that building or the current purpose of the building, would also require a Development permit to be completed.  Fence Permits are required if you are building a new fence on your property, or if you are removing an old fence that is being replaced with a new one. If unsure, please feel free to call the Killam Town Office.

Projects that DON’T require a Development Permit include:

•  Maintaining or repairing any building, shed, deck or fence
•  Building a deck that is lower than 2 ft. or .61m
•  Building or placement of a shed that is smaller than 107ft² or 10m² in area (approx. 10' x 10.5' in size)
•  If you are making changes that involve the interior structure of your home/garage (altering your existing electrical or plumbing) permits will be required from Superior Safety Codes Inc. - but not from the Town of Killam
• The temporary erection, installation or use of machinery, structures or buildings (such as a construction trailer) that is incidental to the construction or alteration of a permanent permitted development
• Landscaping where proposed grades will not adversely affect the subject or adjacent properties
• Placing of flagpoles and other poles not exceeding 14.8ft (4.5m)
  
   

When your development permit has been completed, please forward the information to Lorraine Belanger (Scheffer Andrew Ltd.) at:

Once your permit has been received, Scheffer Andrew Inc. will ensure that your project complies with the guidelines of Killam's Land Use Bylaw.  Our representative will be in contact with you if there are any additional questions and to notify you of the cost of the permit.  Please ensure your contact information and phone number is correct!

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Once your TOK Development Permit is approved there are still a number of steps that must be taken.  The Development Permit ensures that your project is within the boundaries required by the Town. The next step is to ensure your project complies to provincial regulations and standards. The regulatory inspection agency used in our area is Superior Safety Codes Inc.

Permits required by Superior Safety Codes Inc. include Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Gas and a number of others.  Only permits that apply to your project need to be completed.  Packages from Superior Safety Codes Inc. (that include the permit forms as well as an information booklet) can be picked up at the Killam Town Office.  Alternatively, if you prefer to get the forms from their website, the address is:  www.superiorsafetycodes.com

Contact Information:     

Superior Safety Codes Inc.

#3, 6264 – 67A Street

Red Deer, AB

T4P 3E8

Area Representative: 

Roger Golby  

Phone: (403) 358-5545  or  1 (888) 358-5545

A full copy of the Town of Killam Land Use Bylaw No. 860 can be viewed on the Town website, "Bylaws and Policies" tab, or a copy can be obtained from the Town Office.