Building Forms and Documents

Rocky View County advises that STANDATA 23-BCI-015R1 (Design of Wood Trusses for Roof Assemblies in Part 9 Buildings) will apply to all Part 9 buildings effective March 1, 2026.

Building Permit Application Requirements

All Part 9 buildings must include authenticated (P. Eng.–stamped) wood truss designs for roof assemblies
This requirement includes one- and two-family dwellings
STANDATA 23-BCB-002R1 — Roof Trusses for One- and Two-Family Dwellings will be archived as of February 28, 2026

Authentication Requirements

All wood roof truss assemblies must be authenticated and address the following:

Truss profiles
Member sizes
Authentication does not have to occur on the roof truss layout plan provided the information of how trusses are interconnected is provided in a separate authenticated document
Joint and plate connections
Bracing requirements
Truss connections

All truss profiles and layouts require authentication (P. Eng. stamps) unless the complete required design information is provided and authenticated through other documentation.

Background

Alberta Municipal Affairs has provided industry guidance over the past year to support this transition. The implementation timeline has allowed manufacturers, suppliers, and builders time to prepare for the updated authentication requirements for roof trusses.

Questions or Feedback

Applicants with questions or comments may contact:

safety.services@gov.ab.ca — Alberta Municipal Affairs
Building@rockyview.ca — Rocky View County Building Services

When submitting applications in person, plans and documents must be submitted in electronic format, such as a flash drive or memory stick.

Name	File Type
Flat Insulating Concrete Form Walls (ICF)	Guidelines
Forced Walkout Basement Required Drainage	Guidelines
Foundation Drainage	Guidelines
Garages with Habitable Space	Guidelines
Geothermal Installation	Checklists
Grade and Localized Depression	Guidelines
Handrails Within Dwelling Units	Guidelines
Height Calculation Information Sheet	Resources
Home-Based Business	Guidelines
Hot Tubs	Checklists
Hydronic Heating System	Checklists
Hydronic Heating Systems for Dwelling Unit	Guidelines
Hydronic Heating Systems for Garage or Accessory Building	Guidelines
Inspection Requirements - Building Permits: Commercial	Inspections
Inspection Requirements - Building Permits: Residential	Inspections
Inspection Requirements - Subtrades Permits	Inspections
Integrated Systems Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems	Guidelines
Interior Tenant Improvements and Change of Use / Occupancy	Guidelines
Kitchen Renovations	Guidelines
Manufactured Homes	Checklists
Moved On Homes	Checklists
NECB Minimum Prescriptive Requirements	Energy Code
NECB Part 3 Trade-off report	Energy Code
NECB Part 4 Trade-off report	Energy Code
NECB Part 8 Summary	Energy Code
NECB Prescriptive and Trade-off Checklist	Energy Code
NECB Project Summary	Energy Code
New Horizon Permit Information	Resources
Occupancy of Garages	Guidelines
Permit Extension Request	Permit Applications
Permit Renewal Request	Permit Applications
Private Sewage Treatment Systems for Additions & Renovations Verification Form	Forms
Professional Involvement	Guidelines
Racking	Checklists
Racking Systems	Guidelines

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