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.
Maintenance means the like-for-like repair or replacement of worn or damaged building components or systems, including mechanical and electrical systems, for their preservation or upkeep but not their improvement, renovation, remodel or upgrade.
Permits
Apply for a plumbing permit together with the appropriate building permit type:
- New House Permit application for a new single detached, semi-detached, row house or backyard housing. New home plumbing work must be completed by a licensed mechanical contractor
- Home Improvement Permit application for an existing single detached house, backyard housing, or a single address on a semi-detached house or row house
Details
- A plumbing permit is not to be applied for separately unless the project is limited to only plumbing work. Where the work includes other interior or exterior alterations, apply for a plumbing permit together with the appropriate building permit.
- No fee refunds will be given if a standalone trade permit is applied for when trade permits should be included as part of the building permit project.
- To obtain a homeowner's plumbing permit, a homeowner must own and occupy the single detached house for which this permit is intended and perform the work themselves.
- Contractors must be licensed with the City of Edmonton.
- Begin work only after the City has issued the required permits following a satisfactory review of the application.
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A permit must be obtained before starting any work and booking an inspection.
Apply Online
Apply by Email or Drop Off
Download and complete the fillable PDF:
Homeowner Plumbing and Gas Permit Application
Contractor's Plumbing and Gas Application
Attach a detailed drawing with piping layout, including fitting descriptions and sizing, and any specifications to the completed application and
- Email to PlumbingAndGasTechDesk@edmonton.ca or
- Drop off at the Edmonton Service Centre
For inquiries and questions, please book a virtual or in-person appointment
All homeowner permit applicants may be contacted by the permit issuer to confirm identity and residency by presenting a government-issued photo ID, driver's license or equivalent through a video call
Fees
Effective January 1, 2025
- For new single-family home construction, consult the 2025 Planning and Development Fee Schedules
- For new duplex or semi-detached construction and for any other types of residential plumbing, $120 per address or unit, plus a minimum $4.80 safety code fee
Inspections
After your project has progressed to the right stage, you must request that a Safety Codes inspector visit your site.
Failure to complete required inspections may result in you having to remove finished walls and/or additional inspection costs and delays.
All required inspections for a project are listed in SelfServe after issuing a permit. You can request, cancel, or reschedule them there. You can also request inspections by calling 311 (outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311).
Review Residential Inspections to learn:
- How to prepare for your inspection by displaying the address, providing safe access and having the reviewed permit documents printed on site for reference by the inspector
- At which stages to request inspections
- How to request inspections
- What to expect during each inspection type
Contact Us
Edmonton Service Centre
2nd Floor, 10111 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0J4
Hours of Operation (by appointment):
8am-4:30pm
Monday - Friday
| Telephone | 311 |
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| plumbingandgastechdesk@edmonton.ca |