A plumbing permit is required under the provincial Safety Codes Act when installing or altering plumbing equipment such as: 

• sinks,
• shower stalls,
• wash basins,
• water piping,
• bathtubs,
• auto washer,
• drains,
• laundry tubs,
• backwater valves,
• toilets,
• backflow prevention devices.

You do not require a permit to replace a fixture or maintain an existing system which remains in the same location.

New home plumbing work must be completed by a licensed and bonded mechanical contractor. Homeowners of single family homes can only obtain plumbing permits for renovations and/or additions to an existing plumbing system.

Homeowners who apply for their own plumbing permits must own and occupy the property and be completing the work themselves.

1. Homeowner must apply for permits in person (address listed below)
2. Complete the Single Family Homeowners Plumbing and Gas Application
3. Include a detailed drawing with piping layout including fitting descriptions and sizing
4. After the work has been completed you must book an inspection by calling 311.

A permit must be obtained prior to starting any work and booking an inspection.

Contractors must be bonded and licensed with the City of Edmonton.

1. Complete the Contractor's Plumbing and Gas Application
2. fax to 780-496-6034 or come to our offices (address listed below)
3. After the work has been completed you must book an inspection by calling 311.

OR

Contractors who have an online account may apply for their permits or book their inspections online.

A permit must be obtained prior to starting any work and booking an inspection

Inspection Information

• After the work is completed an inspection of the equipment is required.
• All equipment that will be concealed must be inspected and approved before it is covered.
• If the work has not had an inspection but has been covered, the inspector has the authority to request the area to be opened for inspection.

Booking an Inspection in occupied homes

• The owner of the home should be phoning to book the inspection since they will be required to ensure that either themselves or another adult is there when the inspection occurs.
• Inspections can be booked by calling or faxing our office. Please indicate the type of inspection that is required as well as permit holder's name and phone number and the address where the inspection needs to be done.

A fee of $240 (after January 1, 2013) 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.

For new single family home construction:

• The 2013 Safety Code Permit fees include details about plumbing fees and become effective January 1, 2013 

For new duplex or semi-detached construction and for any other types of residential plumbing:

• After January 1st, 2013 : $100 per address or unit plus the Safety Code Fee of $4.50

For more information:

Current Planning Service Centre