The duties of a safety codes officer vary by discipline.
Building safety codes officers inspect projects that are under construction. They look for compliance with the Alberta Building Code and National Energy Code for Buildings. Their duties vary depending on their level of certification. In general, they:
- Review and approve building and site plans
- Review and register quality control programs
- Issue permits for proposed construction, relocation, or demolition
- Inspect sites prior to construction and buildings under construction to ensure they match building codes
- Ensure all life, safety, and public-protection concerns have been addressed before approving a building for occupancy
- Prepare reports on building activity
- Investigate and review accident reports
- Provide information to the public about relevant laws, regulations, and services
Fire safety codes officers perform fire inspections, report fires, and look into the cause, origin, and circumstances of fires within their jurisdiction. They also take measures to reduce fire danger to life and property.
Electrical safety codes officers inspect a wide range of installations where electrical work is performed. They make sure electrical wiring and appliances, outside wiring, and industrial electrical equipment are installed safely according to electrical regulations.
Plumbing and gas safety codes officers make sure private sewage systems, plumbing, and gas appliances, fixtures, installations, and equipment comply with plumbing and gas regulations.
Pressure equipment safety codes officers:
- Review and audit authorized quality control programs
- Ensure boilers and pressure vessels are installed and operated according to boiler and pressure vessels regulations
- Inspect power plants, pressure plants, and steam plants
- Review designs and conduct shop inspections and certification checks
- Investigate accidents
- Examine power engineers and pressure welders
- Provide evidence to prosecute violators
Amusement rides, elevators, and passenger ropeways safety codes officers:
- Conduct in-service inspections
- Review plans and conduct initial inspections and regulatory audits
- Investigate accidents
- Issue permits