Alberta Building Code
Building codes can be purchased from the Government of Alberta Municipal Affairs.
Safety Codes Council
The Safety Codes Council and its partners have been managing the safety codes system in Alberta since 1991.
Mechanical permits including water and sewer permits regulate the utilities servicing a property.
A sewer and water permit is required under the provincial Safety Codes Act when installing, altering or relocating sewer and water equipment such as:
Weeping tile can be connected to your storm sewer system, provided that a connection is available. The system must run through a backwater valve that is accessible from the basement of your building.
Homeowners must own and occupy the property and be completing the work themselves to obtain a permit.
A permit must be obtained prior to starting any work and booking an inspection.
Contractors must be licensed with the City of Edmonton.
OR
Contractors who have an online account may apply for their permits and book their inspections online.
A permit must be obtained prior to starting any work and booking an inspection.
In occupied homes
To prepare for the required inspections in occupied homes, please ensure:
Please note: the Safety Codes Officers are required to wear shoes while performing their duties in your home.
Extra Inspections
Additional fees shall be assessed for every inspection requested where any of the following items are found to be deficient:
Online |
Permits Online (For Contractors Only) |
In Person |
City of Edmonton Office Hours: 8am-4:30pm |
City of Edmonton |
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By Phone |
311
780-442-5311 |
Effective January 1, 2023
Sewer Permit is $115 per dwelling unit for multi-family developments, to a maximum of $215 plus a Safety Code fee of $4.50.
2nd Floor, 10111 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0J4
Hours of Operation (by appointment):
8am-4:30pm
Monday - Friday
Telephone |
In Edmonton: 311 |
plumbingandgastechdesk@edmonton.ca |