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You need a private sewage permit for the installation or replacement of a:

  • sewage holding tank
  • privy holding tank
  • private sewage system
  • septic tank/treatment field
  • septic tank/treatment mound
  • septic tank/open discharge
  • treatment plant and at-grade, treatment field or treatment mound

Applying for a private sewage permit  

There are two private sewage system application forms:

1.   Private sewage holding tank

Private sewage holding tank applications are available online or in person at the Parkland County Centre. Use this application for:

  • sewage holding tanks where sewage is stored until hauled away for disposal
  • privy holding tanks where human waste is held until hauled away for disposal

A dimensioned site diagram (included in the application package) must be included with the application.

2.   Private sewage system

Private sewage system applications are available online or in person at the Parkland County Centre. Use this application for all sewage systems other than holding tanks.

Submit your application with:

  • all worksheets for pressure distribution systems, treatment mounds and LFH at-grade systems
  • a site drawing with all setbacks required as per appliction form
  • two soils profile log forms (one for each pit - these are part of the application package) -  minimum of two test pits dug at opposite ends of treatment area (just eyond potential treatment area) with locations noted on site plan
  • soil analyses reports from certified soils testing lab for each pit, as per above

Note: Only one test pit, soil log form and soils analysis report is required for open discharge systems.

Fees

Fees vary depending on the value 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,

 Who can apply?

  • certified restricted private sewage installers (for holding tanks only)
  • certified private sewage installers
  • homeowners, if they own and live in, or intend to live in, the home and are completing the work themselves or with qualified help

Inspections

Book your private sewage 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 3:30pm will be confirmed by the end of the business day. 

 

When to Book a Residential Inspection (PDF)

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 adheres to the 2015 Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice and the Safety Codes Act
  • 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
  • Treatment plants and at-grade systems permits must be pulled by a certified installer
  • All commercial, industrial and institutional private sewage permits must be pulled by a certified installer

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:

 Safety Codes Diagrams

The diagrams contained herein are samples only and do not represent the only way, method or materials that will achieve code compliance.

 

 Electrical Diagrams
 
Underground installation - electrical only
Underground installation - electrical and gas in same trench

 Gas / Propane Diagrams
 
Natural gas meter set w/ connection to secondary riser
Natural gas service riser and meter set connection
Natural gas swing joints 1
Natural gas swing joints 2
Natural gas swing joints 3
Propane clearances (tankset / line regulator)
Propane tank distances
Underground installation - electrical and gas in same trench
Underground installation - gas secondary lines
 Plumbing Diagrams
 
Kitchen Sink
Trap Venting
Rough In
Private Sewage Diagrams 
 
Minimum setbacks
Exterior pump vault detail
Holding tank with exterior pump vault
Open discharge system
Septic field system
Septic mound system
Septic tank w/ discharge to forced main
Septic tank w/ internal pump vault

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.

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