Plumbing Permits

        PLUMBING PERMIT 
   
             A Plumbing Permit needs to be obtained prior to:

• The installation of a plumbing system or plumbing equipment;
• The  renewal of a plumbing system or plumbing equipment;
• The removal of a plumbing system or plumbing equipment;
• Change of any plumbing equipment;
• The installation of a cross connection control device;

The contractor or person performing the work is responsible to ensure that no work commences without a valid permit. The owner of the property is responsible to ensure that all required permit for work being conducted are in place.

Fees for plumbing permits vary depending on the type of work being performed and the number of fixture installed.  For detailed information, please review the fee schedule.

Application by either party, the following should be observed.

• If the owner is applying for the permit, the contractor must not commence the work until he has received his copy.
• If the contractor is applying for the permit, the owner should request a copy of the permit to ensure that all work is being performed under the requirement of the Safety Codes Act.
• Some permits require the signature of the qualified trade's person. If the permit application is not qualified to sign a permit, a qualified installer must sign the permit and provide their certification number.
• All work shall commence within ninety (90) days of permit issuance and generally expire after one year without an extension request.

Please Note:  It is an offence under the Province of Alberta - Safety Codes Act to commence any work without first obtaining a valid permit.


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