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The Design and Construction Standards for the City of Edmonton are developed to ensure infrastructure work is constructed to a consistent standard.

The Design and Construction Standards apply to City contracts and / or private development projects. This ensures all infrastructure work in the City is constructed to a consistent standard. It is the responsibility of the designer to ensure that all relevant standards are referenced as applicable for their project - be it private development or directly contracted by the City. 

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Design Standards and Resources

CategoryDocumentDescription
Design Standards by SubjectVolume 1 - GeneralStandards for the City of Edmonton expectations in the design and construction of their assets.
Design Standards by SubjectVolume 1: Table of Minimum OffsetsMinimum required offsets for infrastructure across the major reviewing sections.
Design Standards by SubjectVolume 1: Table of Minimum OffsetsExcel version. Google Sheets version available upon request.
Design Standards by SubjectVolume 2: Complete Streets Design and Construction* (Roadways) (28MB)Provides a single point of reference that supports the planning, design, and construction of complete streets in Edmonton.
*Applied to all projects initiated after January 2, 2024.
Design Standards by SubjectVolume 2: Complete Streets Design and Construction* (Roadways) (17MB)Last updated October 2021.
*Applied to all projects initiated between June 5, 2018 - January 2, 2024.
Design Standards by SubjectVolume 2: Complete Streets Design and Construction - Alleyway Structural Pavement Design Technical MemoSupplement to Volume 2: Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards
Design Standards by SubjectVolume 3: Drainage Guides and standards. (Managed by EPCOR)
Design Standards by SubjectVolume 4: Water Guides and standards. (Managed by EPCOR)
Design Standards by SubjectVolume 5: Landscaping (2022)Standards for well-constructed, functional, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable public open space for landscape developments on City lands. For projects from April 2021 and later.
Design Standards by SubjectVolume 6: Street Lighting StandardsStreet Lighting standards web page. 
As of September 1, 2022.
Design Standards by SubjectVolume 7: Power Guides and standards. (Managed by EPCOR)
Design Standards by SubjectVolume 8: Pavement MarkingStandards for the City of Edmonton expectations in pavement marking design.
Development ServicesGuidelines for Arterial Construction with SubdivisionDirection on how arterial conditions are reviewed/applied at the subdivision stage of development.
Development ServicesLow-Impact Development Guidelines for Corner Lot Infill DevelopmentsLow-impact design facility guidelines for corner lot 3 or 4 unit infill developments.
Environment and Climate ResilienceClimate Resilience Technical SpecificationsFor City staff and consultants when performing financial and GHG analysis for City-owned buildings, facilities, and other assets.
Other City of Edmonton Assets and FacilitiesAccess Design GuideGuides the development and implementation of infrastructure that considers individual needs and diverse abilities.
Transportation AssetsAccess Management GuidelinesAssists in the planning of multi-modal access for development or redevelopment of land parcels within the City of Edmonton.
City of Edmonton FacilitiesFacility Commissioning Manual Volume 1 - Building Systems Commissioning Process and GuidelinesFor new building projects, rehabilitations and renewals, retro-commissioning existing facilities or re-commissioning of existing systems.
City of Edmonton FacilitiesFacility Commissioning Consultant Manual Volume 2: Building Envelope Commissioning Process and GuidelinesFor building envelope commissioning for new building projects, renovations to existing facilities or re-commissioning of existing buildings.
City of Edmonton FacilitiesFacility Consultant Manual - Volume 1For new building projects and renovations to existing facilities.
City of Edmonton FacilitiesFacility Consultant Manual - Volume 2Technical Guidelines. Intended to be used with Volume 1 of 2 to form a complete manual. 
Transportation AssetsManual for Street Identification Sign DesignStandards for designing street identification signs.
City of Edmonton FacilitiesMeasurement & Verification GuidelinesMeasurement and Verification practices and procedures for the City of Edmonton energy projects.
Open Space AssetsOpen Space Consultant Manual - Volume 1For consultants providing services for new open space projects and redevelopments to existing spaces owned or operated by the City of Edmonton.
Transportation AssetsPreliminary Bridge Design GuidelinesGuidelines for design and construction of structural preliminary design drawings.
Transportation AssetsRoad & Walkway Lighting Construction & Material StandardsStandards and guidelines for the City of Edmonton’s expectations in the design and construction of transportation infrastructure.
Transportation AssetsRoad & Walkway Lighting Design StandardsStandards and guidelines for the City of Edmonton’s expectations in the design and construction of transportation lighting infrastructure.
City of Edmonton FacilitiesBuilding Systems Shutdown PermitFillable form.
City of Edmonton FacilitiesBuilding Systems Shutdown ProcedureTo provide advance notice to occupants and operations teams in the City of Edmonton facilities of work that is being planned within existing facilities that could impact their daily activities.
City of Edmonton Facilities - Solar Photovoltaic ProgramVolume 1 - Site Selection GuidelineSite selection guidelines for the City of Edmonton expectations for solar photovoltaic systems that are to be deployed on their facilities.
City of Edmonton Facilities - Solar Photovoltaic ProgramVolume 2 - Design GuidelineDesign guidelines for solar photovoltaic systems that are to be deployed at City of Edmonton facilities.
City of Edmonton Facilities - Solar Photovoltaic ProgramVolume 2 - Solar Photovoltaic Program Design Guideline AmendmentsPV design guidelines for solar photovoltaic systems that are to be deployed at City of Edmonton facilities.
City of Edmonton Facilities - Solar Photovoltaic ProgramVolume 3 - Construction GuidelineConstruction guidelines for solar photovoltaic systems that are to be deployed at City of Edmonton facilities.
City of Edmonton Facilities - Solar Photovoltaic ProgramVolume 4 - Operations & Maintenance GuidelineOperations and Maintenance guidelines for solar photovoltaic systems that are to be deployed at City of Edmonton facilities.
City of Edmonton Facilities - Solar Photovoltaic ProgramVolume 5 - Asset Management GuidelineAsset Management guidelines for solar photovoltaic systems that are to be deployed at City of Edmonton facilities.
District Energy Sharing SystemDistrict Energy Sharing System Standards (for capital projects only)Design and construction requirements for the Distribution Piping System (DPS) component of a District Energy Sharing System (DESS) project.
District Energy Sharing SystemBlatchford District Energy Sharing System - Design & Construction Guideline AmendmentThis memorandum provides updates to the current Blatchford District Energy Sharing System – Design & Construction Guideline (COE-IM-GUIDE-0008) dated February 20, 2024.
Light Rail TransitHigh Floor LRT Design Guidelines (15MB)Guidelines for the design and construction of High Floor LRT infrastructure assets.
Other City of Edmonton Assets and FacilitiesPlayspaces and Wheeled Sport Facility Design and Construction StandardsStandards and guidelines for planning, design and construction of playgrounds in the City.
Design Standards by SubjectVolume 5: Park Minimum Requirements-Park Site Concept ReviewThese requirements are applicable to all projects that are initiated into circulation as of March 1, 2025.
Design Standards by SubjectVolume 5: Park Requirements by ClassificationThis document provides further guidance on some of the specifics noted in the Park Minimum Requirements.

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