Contact(s)
You need an electrical permit for:
- wiring installations in or on any land or building
- alteration, extension and repair of wiring
- temporary power
Applying for an electrical permit
Electrical permit applications are available online or in person at the Parkland County Centre.
Fees
Fees vary depending on the value, square footage and type of project. Note: If the Safety Codes Officer is unable to perform your inspection due to deficiencies, access issues, incomplete work or the inability to locate the site, a re-inspection fee will apply.
Who can apply?
- electrical contractors with the appropriate credentials
- homeowners, if they own and live in, or intend to live in, the home and are completing the work themselves or with qualified help
Note: If a contractor is doing the work, you (as the homeowner/business owner) should ask the contractor to pull the permit rather than you pulling the permit on the contractor's behalf.
Inspections
| Book your electrical inspections at inspections@parklandcounty.com or by calling 780-968-8472. In your email, please include your permit number, address, and preferred date of inspection. Requests received before 3:30 pm will be confirmed by the end of the business day. |
Permit guidelines
- If the contractor is applying for the permit, the owner should ask for a copy of the permit to confirm that all work adheres to the Safety Codes Act and the Canadian Electrical Code
- The permit generally expires after one year without an extension request
- Work must begin within 90 days from the issue date
- Work must not be suspended or abandoned for a period of more than 120 days
- All commercial, industrial and institutional electrical permits must be pulled by a certified contractor
Note: It is an offence under the Provincial Safety Codes Act to start any work without a valid permit. Permit fees will be doubled if work is started without a permit.
More information on technical requirements
Alberta Municipal Affairs offers a Codes and Permits Safety Tips website with brochures on subjects like private sewage treatment systems, secondary suites, building a wood deck, and many more.
Parkland County Safety Codes Officers are also available for technical inquiries and can be reached at 780-968-8443.
For your convenience, we have compiled a collection of Diagrams that may be of benefit when installing certain electrical, gas, plumbing, and private sewage components:
For your convenience, we have compiled a collection of Diagrams that may be of benefit when installing certain electrical, gas, plumbing, and private sewage components:
Additionally, Alberta Municipal Affairs offers a Codes and Permits Safety Tips website with brochures on subjects like private sewage treatment systems, secondary suites, building a wood deck, and many more.
Parkland County Safety Codes Officers are also available for technical inquiries and can be reached at 780-968-8443.