Plumbing - Commercial
A plumbing permit is required by the Alberta Safety Codes Act when installing or altering plumbing equipment, such as:
- Sinks
- Backwater valves
- Toilets
- Backflow prevention devices
- Bathtubs (or jetted tubs)
- Water piping
- Grease traps
- Auto washers
- Laundry tubs
Fees
2016 Fees
The plumbing permit fees are explained in the 2016 Safety Codes Permit Fees.Inspections
After the work is completed an inspection of the equipment is required.All concealed equipment such as ducts and in-floor hydronics must be inspected and approved before being covered.
If the uninspected work is covered, the inspector may re-open the area for inspection.
Extra Inspections
A fee of $245 shall be assessed for every inspection requested where any of the following items are found to be deficient:
- No address on site, building, or suite as applicable.
- Inspector unable to access the building, having been called to inspect.
- Project not ready for inspection, when inspector has been called to do an inspection.
- Inspection called for where previously identified deficiency has not been corrected.
Booking an Inspection
A permit must be obtained prior to booking an inspection. If an inspection is required for the next day, you must contact our office by phone before noon of the previous day. To book an inspection contact our office.
Application Procedure
Completed applications can be dropped off, mailed or faxed to our office or, if you have an online account, you can apply for the permit online.
For More Information
Permits and Licensing Service Centre
Sustainable Development
5th floor, 10250 - 101 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 3P4
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday
8am to 4:30pm
| Telephone |
In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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| Fax | 780-496-6054 |
