1.1.1.2. Application to Existing Buildings

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1.1.1.2. Application to Existing Buildings

1) This Article applies to a building that has been built, occupied and used before 01 April 2019

2) If a building is altered, rehabilitated, refurbished, renovated or repaired, the level of life safety and building performance shall not be decreased.

3) Except as specified in Part 10 of Division B, the authority having jurisdiction shall accept any construction or condition that lawfully existed in Alberta before 01 April 2019 if the construction or condition does not constitute an unsafe condition.

4) A change in Occupancy or alteration of any building constructed before 01 April 2019 shall be permitted if the level of safety and building performance proposed are acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

5) For a building Constructed before 01 April 2019, the authority having jurisdiction may accept an alteration or a proposal that achieves the appropriate level of safety for the specific activity for which the building is to be used.

6) The authority having jurisdiction may accept existing construction not in complete compliance with this Code, in which case it may be accepted, subject to conditions.