Construction & Installation Permits

The Development Services team supports our Partners when making installations, repairs, or upgrades into their leased premises within the Airport terminal building and across airport land through the Construction & Installation Permit (CIP) process.

All third-party construction projects require a Calgary Airport Authority-issued CIP prior to the start of any construction: any work without an approved permit may be shut down.

The CIP process assesses every project to ensure it meets airport regulatory and design standards, minimizes the overall impact to guests and does not harm airport infrastructure. The CIP process provides support to our Partners through the entire duration of their project from design review to final inspections & occupancy.

Overview

Once a CIP application is received by our Online form, it will be checked for completeness. Once the application is deemed complete, it will be circulated to internal YYC teams to consider and comment on the impact of the project to the facility and list any accompanying conditions for the installation. YYC review comments will be compiled and provided to the applicant. Upon a satisfactory review, YYC will issue a Letter of Authorization to apply for other permits needed from other agencies that assess projects for building code compliance: the City of Calgary or Rocky View County (Springbank Airport).

NOTE: The City of Calgary and Rocky View County shall not process a Building Permit application for work on Airport lands without a Letter from YYC.

CIP applications may qualify for an expedited review by YYC if the project scope has minimal impact and does not require approvals from any other agency. These types of projects may include existing Partners making minor improvements, conducting maintenance, or replacing existing fixtures to support their businesses.

Application Requirements

CIP permit submissions must include drawings and plans that outline the entire scope of work and provide technical information specific to working conditions at YYC. For most construction projects, an Architect or Professional Engineer may have to design, authenticate, and inspect your project design for compliance. Please refer to the following guidelines from APEGA to determine if construction and project record drawings for your project must be authenticated.

To avoid delays in processing your application, it is important to ensure that applications are complete and include a detailed drawing package that has been authenticated by the proper professional(s). In general, the drawings submitted with a CIP application should be equally as complete as the package sent to a municipal agency for review. For minor upgrades, in general, these drawings should clearly show what exists and what is proposed. If facility record data for the area of your project is required, to please contact your leasing partner.

Compliance

The member of the Tenant Development Services team responsible for your project will engage with the proper internal and external agencies to complete their review.

NAV Canada & Transport Canada

Tenant Development Services will apply to NAV Canada and Transport Canada to assess all new land projects if an application has not been made already. Please note that projects in the vicinity of radar, or that may affect the Instrument Landing System (ILS) or glidepath, may require a longer review by NAV Canada.

Environmental Assessment

The Calgary Airport Authority requires a review of all project applications to assess and minimize any impacts to our environment, and to follow the Impact Assessment Act (IAA) for any projects named by the Act. To support this review, you may be asked to provide detailed information about mitigation measures you will implement to prevent harm (i.e., Erosion & Sediment Control Plan, Wildlife Management Plan etc.).

Land Use

Airport land development must conform to the criteria set out in The City of Calgary & The Calgary Airport Authority.

Fees and Deposit

Security Deposit

A refundable Development Security Deposit (usually in the form of a Letter of Credit) is required for all terminal building and major land development projects. It is returned to the Tenant once the project is complete and all the terms and conditions of the CIP have been fulfilled.

CIP Application Fee

All CIP applications for Partner projects will be assessed an application administration fee based on the total construction value of the project. This fee amount is staggered based on the construction value of the Partner project and must be paid to YYC before the YYC Design Review can begin. The CIP Application Fee Guide shows a breakdown of the amount that will be invoiced to the applicant upon submission of a CIP application. YYC reserves the right to verify total construction value at project completion for fee validation. See fee sheet here.

Design Standards & Guidelines Documents

It is important to note that YYC has design requirements that are over and above what may be required under National Building Code – Alberta Edition. Upon submitting your application, it will be reviewed by the Development Services team to confirm adherence to relevant YYC Design Standards. Please refer to the list of standards documents below when bringing your vision to life at YYC. Specific design criteria and themes have been developed for selected guest-facing retail and food & beverage units within the Terminal Building. These will be provided to you by your Commercial Services representative.

Application Form

Tenant FAQS

Here are some of the questions we receive from tenants about upcoming projects:

Construction Application Forms

Additional questions?