National parks building permit

Jasper National Park

When do I need to get a building permit?

A Building Permit is required when a proposed development contains life-safety elements covered under the National Building Code – Alberta Edition.

Some common examples of projects that would require a building permit include: construction of a new home or commercial building; an event tent larger than 60 m2; addition or structural alteration of any building or structure with an area greater than 10 m2; construction of a deck or stairs greater than 0.6 m above grade; or construction of a retaining wall greater than 1.2 m above grade.

What are the requirements to obtain a building permit?

A complete Parks Canada Building Permit Submission Package requires the following documents:

  1. Building Code Review
    Submit the Development Permit to an Authorized Accredited Safety Code Agency (PDF, 44 KB) for Code Review. The inspection agency will not conduct a building code review until a development permit is received. Depending on your project, the Safety Code Agency may require additional information such as construction drawings (see below). Upon receipt of the plans review report and stamped drawings, a copy must be forwarded to Parks Canada as part of the Building Permit Submission Package.

  2. Alberta Health Services Review (if required)
    A review by the Public Health Inspector is required if the development permit includes food services. You can access these services through the Alberta Health Services website. A letter / email from the Public Health Inspector confirming their approval must be submitted to Parks Canada as part of the Building Permit Submission Package.

  3. Building and Demolition Permit Application
    Complete the Building and Demolition Permit Application (PDF, 160 KB) including the: Development Permit number, applicant name, contractor (if applicable), safety code agency, and construction costs.

  4. Building Permit Checklist
    Submit the completed checklist (PDF, 60 KB) to ensure all required information is provided in your submission package.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I ask about building code questions or if my project has building code implications?

The Jasper Development Office relies on the services of accredited safety codes agencies for building code advice. The Alberta Safety Codes Council accredits these agencies to administer the Safety Codes Act. You may choose an approved safety codes inspection agency for Code Review (PDF, 44 KB) to answer safety code questions, conduct a code review, and to provide safety code inspections including: building, electrical, gas / plumbing inspections for your project.

For more information related to safety codes, please visit Safety Codes Council website. The linked information is not affiliated with Parks Canada but provides safety tips for different development projects in relation to safety codes.

Is there a fee for a building permit?

There are fees associated with permits. For more information on what fees may apply to projects, please contact the Development Office at jasperdevelopment@pc.gc.ca.

What construction plans are required for the safety code agency to conduct a building code review?

Depending on the scale and complexity of your project, the safety code agency may require a set of construction plans. Some examples of construction plans they may require include:

  • A site plan at a metric scale of not less than 1:200, showing accurately all the required information approved in the development permit;
  • A landscape plan at a metric scale not less than 1:200, showing accurately all the required information approved in the development permit;
  • Architectural plans at a metric scale not less than 1:100, showing accurately all the required information approved in the development permit;
  • Building sections, wall details and any other detail as required by the proposed construction;
  • Structural plans;
  • Mechanical plans; and
  • Any other information relating to the development to explain construction, conformance to codes or that may be required by the Safety Code Agency.
Are there any other building permit conditions I should be aware of so I can plan construction accordingly?

A few general permit conditions that may help plan your project include:

  1. Construction safety measures and actions as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Board, the Workers Compensation Board and all other applicable Federal and Provincial statutes and regulations are the responsibility of the permit holder.

  2. All operations and procedures shall be confined within the perimeter of the Site as approved by the Superintendent. The storage of construction equipment, material and waste must be contained and secured within the Site. The lessee is liable for all damage done to Crown, Municipal or private property during construction.

  3. All contractors shall have a valid business licence. Work taking place in the Municipality of Jasper require a Municipality of Jasper business license. Please call 780-852-6500 for more information. Work within the National Park require a Parks Canada business license. Please call 780-883-0526 or email pc.jasper-realty.pc@canada.ca for more information.

  4. There is a weight limit of 4550 kilograms gross vehicle weight on Highway 93. If work will take place along Highway 93 and overweight vehicles are required, please contact Parks Canada at pc.jasperdispatch-repartitionjasper.pc@canada.ca to obtain an Overweight Vehicle Permit.

  5. Clean Fill Disposal - Please be advised that Parks Canada Agency operates a commercial clean fill disposal location for third party contractors operating in Jasper National Park. If you are interested in disposing clean fill at Marmot Pit, please review the Clean Fill Disposal at Marmot Pit requirements for details on the process.

The above required submissions may be submitted to the Jasper Development Office at: jasperdevelopment@pc.gc.ca.

For development inquiries, or to request a meeting with a development officer, please contact the Development Office at: jasperdevelopment@pc.gc.ca or (780) 852-6123. Please note that your inquiry or meeting request may be directed to a planner from the Municipality of Jasper or from Parks Canada. If you would prefer to meet with a specific organization, please state this in your call or email.

The above requirements are intended to help assist you with your application.

If there are any conflicts between the information presented above and the requirements as stated in the National Parks of Canada Land Use Planning Regulations, the requirements in the regulation take precedent.

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