Plumbing and Private Sewage Permits
A plumbing permit or a private sewage permit is your formal permission to begin plumbing work or private sewage installation work on your property in Parkland County.
Do I Need a Plumbing Permit or a Private Sewage Permit for My Project?
Plumbing permits are required for:
- Installation, renewal, removal or change of a plumbing system or equipment
- Connection of any mobile or modular home to a municipal or private sewage system
Private Sewage System permits are required for:
- Sewage holding tank
- Privy holding tank
- Septic tank/treatment field
- Septic tank/treatment mound
- Septic tank/open discharge
- Treatment plant at-grade, treatment field or treatment mound
How to Apply for a Plumbing or Private Sewage Permit
Parkland County has an online system, PLANit Parkland where you can apply for permits! Our system makes it easier to apply, track your application status and correspondence, and view your approved permits all from one place – anywhere and anytime!
Who Can Apply?
A property owner or a certified contractor with the appropriate credentials may apply for a plumbing or private sewage permit. Once a permit is issued, you have 90 days to commence your project and work cannot be suspended/abandoned for more than 120 days. A permit is valid for one year, however, a three month extension may be granted.
Who Regulates Legislation in Alberta?
The Alberta Safety Codes Act requires that all contractors and homeowners in Alberta get a safety codes permit before starting plumbing work covered by the National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC) 2020 and the Alberta Private Sewage Codes and Standards.
Permit Fees and Charges
View the County's fees and charges schedule associated with plumbing and private sewage permits.
Inspections
Learn how to book any necessary inspections as an inspection may be required at various stages of the project.
Safety Tips
Starting a project and unsure of how Alberta codes and standards impact your plans? View the Safety Codes Council's safety tips, which can help you understand the proper practices and designs to achieve the standards of safety set by the codes in force in our province.
Application Forms and Guides
You can view available forms required for your PLANit Parkland applications, as well as checklists and other resources to help you prepare for your project. Explore Parkland County's Planning and Development Handbook, Application Guides and Checklists, and Video Walkthroughs to help you understand the planning process and prepare your application.
Application requirements vary depending on your project. Our forms and guides outline the drawings, documents, studies, and information you need to submit.
With PLANit Help, you can find step-by-step instructions, videos and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you navigate PLANit Parkland.
Have Questions or Want to Discuss a Project?
Our team is here to help. You can connect with a member of the Planning and Development team by:
- Sending us an email at planning@parklandcounty.com
- Calling us at 780-800-9300
- Visiting the Parkland County Centre during regular business hours
- If you are planning on developing a major project such as a large -scale commercial or industrial development, or relocating your business to Parkland County, book a pre-application discussion through the PLANit Application Portal
Looking to Submit an Application?
PLANit is our online tool that allows you to manage all your applications for your home, your business and your land. Apply for building and development permits, check the status of your application, pay online, book inspections and more.
