What Work Needs a FAP?

Any work that may impact existing airport infrastructure will require review by Edmonton Airports.  The work may be a new development, demolition of an existing development or a renovation of existing infrastructure.

Note that having an approved FAP does not preclude the need for permitting from the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction.  At Edmonton International Airport, this is typically Leduc County.  However, certain types of development activites are excluded from needing external development approval if they are aeronautical in nature.

Contact Technical Services at 780-890-8582 for more information on the approval process or excluded developmetns.

Work that is cosmetic in nature, such as repainting a wall or changing a laminate surface would not require a FAP.  However, the airport does have design restrictions, and any of the cosmetic changes will be required to adhere to those standards (outlined below) as applicable.

Emergency work where property or life and limb may be at risk does not require a FAP, nor does maintenance work where the item being repaired is being left as is.  If in doubt … ask!

If the construction is for a new development or a redevelopment of an existing site (inside and outside of the terminal) that changes its current usage, you will be required to apply for a development permit to make sure the proposal meets Edmonton Airports' land use criteria.  This should be done prior to reaching 90% design development documentation in case changes are required.  A second review of the completed design will then occur once the applicant has applied for a FAP - Construction permit.

All other work will be required to apply for a FAP - construction permit only.  Excavation cannot occur until construction approval has been received.  Edmonton Airports' has private utilities on all of its sites that need to be located, so Alberta One Call must be contacted before any excavation can proceed, and copies of completed locate requests must be provided to Edmonton Airports.

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