Safety Codes Council

Safety codes officers (SCOs) are professionals with extensive knowledge of the codes and standards that establish safety requirements in the buildings and systems that Albertans use every day. SCOs perform code compliance monitoring services within the disciplines covered by the Safety Codes Act. SCOs are responsible for a number of tasks including reviewing construction plans, issuing permits, performing site inspections, and providing information to contractors and homeowners on code requirements.

SCOs work for municipalities, agencies, and corporations accredited by the Council to administer the Safety Codes Act. SCOs find themselves in various settings that may include working in an office, construction site, utility station, large industrial site, fire department, ski resort, or even an amusement park.

Accredited organizations employ SCOs to perform inspections, issue permits, and provide advice to contractors and homeowners. SCOs receive a Designation of Powers (DOP) when they are employed in this manner. Without a DOP, SCOs cannot administer the Safety Codes Act.