Gas Permits

You need a gas permit for:

• installations, connections or replacements of any propane gas or natural gas-powered appliance
• associated pipes and vents associated with the above
• secondary service lines
• temporary construction heat

Note: Appliances include a furnace, hot water heater, fireplace, dryer, radiant tube heater, BBQ, boiler, range/cooktop, space heater or any other gas burning appliance.

Applying for a gas permit

Gas permit applications are available online or in person at the Parkland County Centre. Contact a Safety Codes Clerk with any questions.

Fees

Fees vary depending on the number of appliances, BTU load and type of project.

Who can apply?

•  licensed gas contractors
• 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

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.

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 carried out in accordance with the Safety Codes Act
• The permit generally expires after one year without an extension request
• Work must begin within 90 days from the date of issuance
• Work must not be suspended or abandoned for a period of more than 120 days
• Any connection for an appliance over 400,000 BTU's must be pulled by a certified contractor
• All commercial, industrial and institutional plumbing 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: