Fire Codes Permits and Inspections

Alarm systems

Alarm Systems Bylaw #3716 helps to reduce the number of times emergency services are dispatched to false alarms.

Many systems are prone to false alarms, which prompt the immediate dispatch of police and/or fire resources.

The bylaw includes information about registering alarm systems and outlines penalties for repeated false alarms.

Alarm systems must be registered prior to being activated.

• Alarm system registration form (PDF)
• Alarm system appeal form (DOC)
• Alarm system rebate form (DOC)
• Alarm Systems Bylaw #3716

Codes and standards

The Alberta Fire Code and Alberta Building Code are available for viewing at:

Fire Station #2

1303 Trans Canada Way SE

Medicine Hat Public Library

414 1 Street SE

Construction site fire safety plan template

Before the start of construction, alteration or demolition, a fire safety plan must be prepared for the site and be approved by Medicine Hat Fire & Emergency Services.

• Large buildings, including multi-residential
• Small buildings & minor renovations including single family dwellings

Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods permit application form

Fire inspection

• Alberta Fire Code pre-inspection checklist (PDF)
• Building a fire safety plan (DOC)
• Fire protection deficiency reporting (PDF)
• Fire protection monthly inspection and test report (PDF)
• Special event requirements (PDF)
• Straw or hay bales for public display (PDF)

Fire watch

Fire watch describes a dedicated person, or persons, whose sole responsibility is to look for fires within an established area. This could be a responsible occupant, employee or contracted security guard.

• View the list of duties
• Download a log sheet

Fireworks and pyrotechnics

Fireworks and pyrotechnics permit application form

Open air burning

Open air burning permit application form 

Property search request

Property search request application form

Rental properties

• Fire safety in rental units

Special events permit application form