SAFETY CODES SYSTEM LEGISLATION - Alex Morrison Executive Director Safety Services Branch, Alberta Municipal Affairs

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1 SAFETY CODES SYSTEM LEGISLATION - Alex Morrison Executive Director Safety Services Branch, Alberta Municipal Affairs - Brian Alford President & CEO, Safety Codes Council Decoding the Codes

2 Safety Codes Act Creates the Safety Codes Council Sets out powers and responsibilities Minister, Administrators, Safety Codes Officers, the Safety Codes Council, Owners, Designers, Manufacturers, Contractors, and Vendors. Establishes administrative and enforcement rules Variances, Permits, Certificates, Orders, Appeals, Investigations, Offences, Penalties. The Safety System works best when the participants know their roles and the way the rules work.

3 National System Building, Fire, and Plumbing - NRC Provincial Territorial Policy Advisory Committee on Codes (PTPACC) group of regulators from across Canada who advise on code development Gas, Electrical, Elevating Devices, Boilers Standards Council of Canada National Public Safety Advisory Committee (NPSAC) for other codes Code users participate on the various code development/writing committees Leads to the publishing of a code by the Standards Development Organization Not yet enforceable

4 Provincial System Electrical, PSDS Safety Codes Council PSDS SOP, EUC, CEIOGF Code users participate on the various code development/writing committees Leads to the publishing of a code by the Standards Development Organization Not yet enforceable

5 Regulations There are 19 Regulations under the SCA Can only regulate what the Act says can be regulated. Adopt Codes and Standards Certification (PSDS installers, Master Electricians, Power Engineers) Program Management (Propane Vehicle Conversions, Pressure Equipment Safety) Administrative Procedures (Permits, etc.)

6 Non GoA Documents Municipal Bylaws The SCA allows municipalities to make bylaws related to Safety Codes issues, but explicitly states that these bylaws can not regulate anything already regulated under the SCA. Safety Codes Council Bylaws and Policy These rules or policies, insofar as they relate to safety codes issues, must function within the framework established by the Act.

7 Making Rules Legislature (house). All MLAs vote. Statutes (Acts). Any amendments to the Act need to go through the legislature. Cabinet (All Ministers vote) Most of our Regulations (including code adoption) Minister Some regulations (exemptions) Ministerial Orders (appointment of administrators, etc.) Administrator (Interpreting rules) Province-wide variances (STANDATA)

8 Municipal Affairs Structure Minister Doug Griffiths Deputy Minister Paul Whittaker Alberta Emergency Management Agency Local Government Services Housing and Urban Affairs Public Safety ADM Ivan Moore Corporate Strategic Services Fire Commissioner Trent West Safety Services Ex Director Alex Morrison Legislation & Special Projects Risk Management & Finance Diane Mclean Field Services Randy Paulson Codes and Standards James Orr Safety Assurance Chris Contenti Hew Home Warranty Allison Scott All Technical Administrators (except Boilers) Technical Advisors

9 Safety Codes Council Structure Coordinating Committee Boilers & Pressure Vessels Sub Council Building Sub Council Electrical Sub Council Partners Municipalities Corporations Labour Barrier- Free Sub Council Amusement Rides Sub Council Technical Coordinating Committee Elevators Sub Council Fire Sub Council Stakeholder associations Public, Training Institutions Plumbing Sub Council Passenger Ropeways Sub Council Gas Sub Council Organizations representing persons with disabilities

10 Safety Codes Council Structure Chair Robert Blakely President Brian Alford Operations Gerry Baron Training Celia McDonagh Appeals Cheryl Ryder Stakeholder Relations Erin Stroud ebs Bruce Eckel Finance/HR Louise Lalor Certification Tyler Wightman Accreditation Michel Plaizier Master Electrician Mike Gardner Audits Tina Parker

11 Safety Codes Council Role Mandate Recommend codes and standards Administer an appeal process Accredit municipalities, corporations, agencies Train, certify, and designate SCOs Promote uniform safety standards Provide support for partners Other duties as assigned (by Minister)

12 Code Development Framework National Alberta Proposal Development Review Drafted Consultation Print (N) Council Rec Reg l Doc Review Adoption Adoption Print (A) In-force Transition

13 Code Development Framework National NRC, CSA, ULC) Alberta MA/Council Proposal

14 Code Development Framework Development Proposals reviewed Code items drafted

15 Code Development Framework Consultation National led by SDO Alberta led by MA Publish (N) Council Review Council Recommendation Regulatory Documents Developed Review

16 Code Development Framework Adoption Adoption (by Regulation) Print (Alberta) In-force Transition period

17 STANDATAs Alberta Building Code 2006 STANDATA Building Code Variances Building Code Interpretations Building Code Bulletins

18 Appeals The Act provides mechanism to appeal Written Notice or an Order under the authority of the Act Appeals are heard by a panel comprised of members from the appropriate Sub Council Outcomes: Confirmed, Revoked, Varied Orders have information on how to Appeal

19 Connecting with the Safety system Safety Codes Council Suite 1000, Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S9 Phone: Toll Free within Alberta - Phone: Fax: Public Safety Division 16th Floor, Commerce Place Street Edmonton, AB T5J 4L4 Phone: Fax: Inquiries: sccinfo@safetycodes.ab.ca safety.services@gov.ab.ca

20 Questions??