Sewer and Water - Commercial
A Sewer and Water Permit is required under Mechanical Bylaw 11004 when installing, altering or relocating sewer and water equipment including:
- Sewer lines
- Storm or sanitary sewers
- Water lines
- Water connections
Fees
2012 Fees
A Sewer and Water Permit is 0.47/$1000 construction value with a minimum of $154/address or unit.
The safety code fee is 4% of the permit cost with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.
Weeping Tile
Weeping tile can be connected to your storm sewer system, provided a connection is available. The system must run through a backwater valve that is accessible from the basement of your building.
Inspection
After the work is complete, an inspection of the equipment is required.
All concealed equipment must be inspected and approved before covering.
If the work has not been inspected but has been covered, the inspector has the authority to re-open the area for inspection.
Booking an Inspection
A permit must be obtained prior to booking an inspection.
To book an inspection, contact our office.
Additional Inspections
There is a fee of $216, effective January 1, 2012, 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.
- Project not ready for inspection.
- A previously identified deficiency has not been corrected.
Application Procedure
Completed permit application forms can be dropped off, mailed or faxed into our office or, if you have an on line account, you can apply online.
For more information:
Customer Information and Support Services
Sustainable Development
5th floor, 10250 - 101 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 3P4
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday8am to 4:30pm
| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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| Fax | 780-496-6054 |
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