A heating and ventilation permit is required under the Mechanical Bylaw #11004 when installing or altering heating and ventilation equipment such as:

• furnaces,
• make-up air units,
• boilers,
• hydronic (hot water) systems,
• heating exchanges,
• kitchen exhaust,
• ventilation systems.

Air Conditioner Permits

Any time an air conditioning unit is wired into the electrical system you must apply for an electrical permit. If the air conditioning unit is being installed at the same time as a new furnace, both an HVAC permit and an electrical permit will be required.

If the air conditioner unit is freestanding no electrical permit is required.

For Homeowners

Homeowners must own and occupy the property and be completing the work themselves to obtain a permit.

1. Homeowner must apply for permits in person (address listed below)
2. Complete the Single Family Homeonwers Heating and Ventilation Permit Application
3. Provide a detailed drawing with duct design and heat loss calculation
4. For hydronic/geothermal installations, the homeowner needs to provide a site specific drawing and a heat loss and equipment list from a certified designer
5. After the work has been completed you can book an inspection by calling 311

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

For Contractors

1. Contractors must be bonded and licensed with the City of Edmonton.
2. Complete the Contractor's Heating and Ventilation Permit Application
3. Fax to 780-496-6034 or come to our offices (address listed below)
4. After the work has been completed you can book an inspection by calling 311

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.

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 holders name and phone number and the address where the inspection needs to be done.

Extra Inspections

A fee of $216 (as of January 1st, 2012) 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.

• Any new Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) system for a NEW single detached house, the fees are included in the new
  House Combo Permit

• If permit applied for after January 1st, 2012 - $0.55/1000 construction value with a minimum fee of $148/unit, plus the safety code fee, which is calculated at 4% of the permit cost with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.

• Heating and ventilation permit is $85/address or unit (after January 1st, 2012) plus the Safety Code fee of $4.50/address or unit

Note: An additional $100 notification fee will be added to all house combo permits that are Class B or require a variance.

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