| Building Permits |
| Building Permit - General |
What is construction value?
"Construction Value" means the measure of the value of construction to install or erect at a work site and includes: i) cost of materials installed or erected at a site, ii) cost of labor, iii) cost of construction equipment rental, iv) contractor's profit, v) cost of architectural, engineering and interior design work, and vi) miscellaneous overhead and office costs chargeable to the project;
- Bylaw No. 4438 3.1(d)
Building Permit fees - general
| Type of building permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Minimum permit fee* |
$111.30 |
| Permit renewals: 50% of original permit fee, but not less than minimum permit fee |
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| Permit extension request: Minimum permit fee, but not less than 50% of original permit fee |
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| Permit cancellation request |
$110.65 |
| Permit service report |
$13.15 |
| Alternate solution: additional charge to review application which includes an alternate solution |
$391.65 |
| Safety inspection (Owner may request inspection to determine if existing building is compliant with Alberta Building Code; inspection includes building, mechanical & electrical) |
$325.50 |
*Deposit of $111.30 required to cover initial plan review.
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| Building Permit - Occupancy |
Building Permit fees - occupancy
| Type of building permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Occupancy permit, commercial or industrial (Change of tenancy in existing building or suite and new occupancy of a tenancy or suite of a base building) |
$121.80 |
| Occupancy permit, commercial or industrial (Tenancy improvements to a base building, per discipline; refer to base building certificate fee) |
$195.30 |
| Base building certificate (Occupancy of new commercial base building prior to tenancy improvements) |
$195.30 |
| Occupancy permit, residential unit or suite in excess of four to a complex (per unit or suite) |
$44.10 |
| Occupancy permit for existing secondary suite |
$195.30 |
| Occupancy permit for new secondary suite |
$325.50 |
| Occupancy inspection (permit) - electrical, heating, gas, plumbing, water and sewer (†Included in the general building permit fee) |
no fee† |
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| Building Permit - Residential accessory building/addition |
Building Permit fees - residential accessory
| Type of building permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Detached garage (slab only, construction value of $8.40 /sq. ft.) |
$111.30 |
| Detached garage (construction value of $42.00 /sq. ft.) |
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- Total area 500 sq. ft. or less
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$119.70 |
- Total area 501-728 sq. ft.
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$160.65 |
- Total area over 728 sq. ft. (must have foundation walls and footings, or foundation designed by engineer)
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$189.00 |
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Detached garden shed (construction value of $12.00 /sq. ft.)
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- Area of 107 sq. ft or less - *no building permit required
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no fee* |
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$111.30 |
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$160.65 |
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$189.00 |
| Uncovered deck (construction value of $12.00 /sq. ft.) |
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$111.30 |
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$133.35 |
| Covered deck (construction value of $21.00 /sq. ft.) |
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$111.30 |
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$168.00 |
| Roof for deck, patio or carport (construction value of $9.00 /sq. ft.) |
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$111.30 |
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$119.70 |
| Sunroom enclosure (construction value of $24.00 /sq. ft.) |
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$111.30 |
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$160.65 |
| Retaining wall (construction value of $24.00 /linear ft.) |
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$111.30 |
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$119.70 |
| Swimming pool, in-ground (construction value of $12.00 /sq. ft.) |
$111.30 |
| Swimming pool, above ground ($1,200.00 construction value) |
$111.30 |
| Hot tubs/whirlpools - (BP fee included in electrical permit fee) |
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| Fireplace, gas or wood-burning (construction value of $3600.00) |
$111.30 |
| Solar panels (installed on a building) |
$111.30 |
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| Building Permit - Residential manufactured home |
Building Permit fees - manufactured home
| Type of building permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Manufactured home placement (construction value $90.00 /sq. ft.) |
$331.80 |
| Manufactured, modular or relocated home - Foundation only (construction value of $18.00 /sq. ft.) |
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- Area less than 1000 sq. ft.
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$150.15 |
- Area of 1001-1500 sq. ft.
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$241.50 |
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$301.35 |
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| Building Permit - Residential new home construction or addition |
Building Permit fees - new home construction or additions
| Type of building permit | Fee (2023) |
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| First story construction, up to and including tri-plex, bungalow, bi-level (construction value of $210.00 /sq. ft.)* |
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$111.30 |
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$189.00 |
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$273.00 |
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$443.10 |
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$614.25 |
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$782.25 |
- Area of 1001-1200 sq. ft.
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$945.00 |
- Area of 1201-1400 sq. ft.
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$1,118.25 |
- Area of 1401-1600 sq. ft.
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$1,281.00 |
- Area of 1601-1800 sq. ft.
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$1,449.00 |
- Area of 1801-2000 sq. ft.
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$1,617.00 |
- Area over 2000 sq. ft.: plus fee for each extra 200 sq. ft., or portion thereof
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$156.00 |
| Second story construction (construction value of $78.00 /sq. ft.)* |
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$111.30 |
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$138.60 |
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$217.35 |
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$304.50 |
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$430.50 |
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$588.00 |
- Area of 1001-1200 sq. ft.
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$745.50 |
- Area over 1200 sq. ft.: plus fee for each extra 200 sq. ft., or portion thereof
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$117.60 |
*Above does not include basement development, garages, decks, etc.
Four-plexes, five-plexes and larger are evaluated at same cost, for building area 600 sq. meters or less. Building cost is evaluated at commercial/multi-family rate.
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| Building Permit - Basement development or basement suite |
Building Permit - basement development / basement suite
| Type of building permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Basement development / basement suite (construction value of $30.00 sq. ft.) |
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- Finished area less than 500 sq. ft.
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$111.30 |
- Finished area of 501-1000 sq. ft.
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$170.10
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- Finished area of 1001-1500 sq. ft.
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$262.50 |
- Finished area over 1500 sq. ft.
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$322.90 |
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| Building Permit - Commercial, industrial, institutional, assembly, multi-family |
Building Permit - commercial, industrial, institutional, assembly, multi-family
| Type of building permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Commercial, industrial, institutional, assembly, multi-family (*per $1,000 of construction value) |
$10.50* |
Building construction value must be submitted at time of permit application. Minimum permit fee of $250.00.
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| Building Permit - Demolition |
Building Permit - demolition
| Type of building permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Demolition - residential |
$178.50 |
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Demolition - commercial (per sq. ft. of building area)
Minimum fee $157.25. Maximum fee $1,000.00.
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$0.10 /sq.ft. |
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| Building Permit - Signage |
Building Permit - signage
| Type of building permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Free-standing† pedestal sign (*per $1,000.00 of construction value) |
$10.50* |
| Electrical sign (electrical connection only) |
$111.30 |
†A free standing sign which exceeds 20 ft. in height requires a foundation plan, designed and stamped by a licensed engineer.
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| Electrical Permits |
Electrical Permit fees - general
| Type of electrical permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Minimum permit fee |
$111.30 |
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Permit renewals: 50% of original permit fee, but not less than minimum permit fee
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Permit extension request: Minimum permit fee, but not less than 50% of original permit fee
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| Permit cancellation request |
$111.30 |
| Permit service report |
$13.15 |
| Alternate solution: additional charge to review application which includes an alternate solution |
$391.65 |
Electrical Permit fees - single family house, duplex, triplex
| Type of electrical permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Project area up to 1200 sq. ft. (construction value of $5,000) |
$199.50 |
| Project area between 1201 to 2000 sq. ft. (construction value of $8,000) |
$258.30 |
| Project area between 2001 to 3000 sq. ft. (construction value of $15,000) |
$341.25 |
| Project area 3001 sq. ft. & higher (construction value of $18,000) |
$370.65 |
| Basement development (construction value of $2,000, fixed fee) |
$111.30 |
| Detached garage (construction value of $2,000, fixed fee) |
$111.30 |
| Manufactured home connection (construction value of $1,500, fixed fee) |
$111.30 |
| Electrical panel change |
$111.30 |
| Electrical service change (construction value of $1,500, fixed fee) |
$111.30 |
| Hot tub (includes both building and electrical permits)* |
$221.55 |
| Temporary electrical service |
$111.30 |
| Residential solar panels |
$111.30 |
*Hot tub construction value $1,000 for electrical; $6,000 for building - $90.20 per discipline
Electrical Permit fees - commercial & industrial
| Type of electrical permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Base fee ($0-$1000.00 project construction value) |
$115.50 |
| Base fee ($1001.00-$30,000.00 project construction value) |
$131.25 |
- Plus rate for every additional $1000.00 of construction value over $1000.00
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$17.05 |
| Base fee ($30,001.00-$50,000.00 project construction value) |
$645.75 |
- Plus rate for every additional $1000.00 of construction value over $30,001.00
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$14.95 |
| Base fee (more than $50,000 project construction value) |
$960.75 |
- Plus rate for every additional $1000.00 of construction value over $50,000.00
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$15.50 |
| Wind generation towers (electrical permit fees based on cost of all electrical equipment and labour), per tower |
$21,840.00 |
Electrical Permit fees - annual maintenance
| Type of electrical permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Base fee (0-100 kVA) |
$279.30 |
| Base fee (projects between 101-2,500 kVA) |
$279.30 |
- Plus rate for every 100 kVA over 100
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$19.95 |
| Base fee (projects between 2,501-5,000 kVA) |
$771.75 |
- Plus rate for every 100 kVA over 2,500
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$14.70 |
| Base fee (projects between 5,001-20,000 kVA) |
$1,144.50 |
- Plus rate for every 100 kVA over 5,000
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$6.90 |
| Base fee (projects greater than 20,000 kVA) |
$2,173.50 |
- Plus rate for every 100 kVA over 20,000
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$1.05 |
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| HVAC (Heating) Permits |
HVAC Permit fees - general
| Type of HVAC permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Minimum permit fee |
$111.30 |
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Permit renewals: 50% of original permit fee, but not less than min. permit fee
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Permit extension request: Min. permit fee, but not less than 50% of original permit fee
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| Permit cancellation request |
$111.30 |
| Permit service report |
$13.15 |
| Alternate solution: additional charge to review application which includes an alternate solution |
$391.65 |
HVAC Permit fees - residential
| Type of HVAC permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Single family dwelling/duplex forced air heating (per dwelling unit) |
$111.30 |
| Single family dwelling steam and hydronic (per dwelling unit) |
$111.30 |
| Triplex and larger forced air heating (per dwelling unit) |
$111.30 |
| Triplex and larger steam or hydronic (per dwelling unit) |
$111.30 |
| Replacement or alteration of residential heating system |
$111.30 |
| Residential exhaust fans, kitchen or bathroom (per fan) |
$10.60 |
HVAC Permit fees - commercial/industrial
| Type of HVAC permit | Fee (2023) |
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| 65,000 or less BTU |
$199.50 |
| 65,001 - 150,000 BTU |
$210.00 |
| 150,001 - 300,000 BTU |
$222.60 |
| 300,001 - 600,000 BTU |
$236.25 |
| 600,001 - 1,000,000 BTU |
$249.90 |
| 1,000,001 - 5,000,000 BTU |
$330.75 |
| Over 5,000,001 BTU |
$441.00 |
| Commercial tube heater |
$111.30 |
| New heating unit and/or ducts |
$111.30 |
| Roof top unit replacement/make up air replacement |
$111.30 |
| Delhi mixing box |
$111.30 |
| Heat recovery unit (commercial or residential) |
$111.30 |
| Replacement or alteration of heating system |
$111.30 |
| Mechanical exhaust system (for other than single family dwelling) |
$111.30 |
| Garbage or linen chute (for other than single family dwelling) |
$111.30 |
| Commercial exhaust fan |
$10.60 |
| PTAC HVAC unit (hotel/motel) |
$111.30 |
To learn more, visit:
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| Gas Permits |
Gas Permit fees - general
| Type of gas permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Minimum permit fee |
$111.30 |
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Permit renewals: 50% of original permit fee, but not less than min. permit fee
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Permit extension request: Min. permit fee, but not less than 50% of original permit fee
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| Permit cancellation request |
$111.30 |
| Permit service report |
$13.15 |
| Alternate solution: additional charge to review application which includes an alternate solution |
$390.60
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Gas Permit fees - residential
| Type of gas permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Residential service connection (single family/duplex), two outlets or less which require a meter |
$111.30 |
| Additional fixture (each fixture) |
$44.65 |
| Temporary installation |
$111.30 |
| Appliance replacement |
$111.30 |
| Manufactured home connection |
$111.30 |
| Gas fireplace (other than new home construction) |
$111.30 |
| Gas meter relocation |
$111.30 |
Gas Permit fees - residential service connections over two dwelling units, commercial and industrial
| Type of gas permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Less than 100,000 BTU |
$112.35 |
| 100,001 - 200,000 BTU |
$171.15 |
| 200,001 - 400,000 BTU |
$201.60 |
| 400,001 - 1,000,000 BTU |
$276.15 |
| 1,000,001 - 2,000,000 BTU |
$409.50 |
| For each 1,000,000 BTU or portion thereof over 2,000,000 BTU |
$154.35 |
| Annual maintenance, industrial plant (up to 10 maintenance upgrades or alterations per year) |
$4,851.00 |
| Industrial plant, new gas installation (per installation) |
$551.25 |
| Appliance replacement (commercial/industrial) |
$104.75 |
Gas Permit fees - propane filling plant
| Type of gas permit | Fee (2023) |
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| 300 litres or more |
$111.30 |
| Temporary propane connection |
$111.30 |
| Propane filling plant |
$182.70
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| Food truck propane connections (new installations/annual inspections) |
$195.30 |
| Metal chimney/liner replacement |
$111.30 |
| Gas system piping repair |
$111.30 |
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| Plumbing, Water, Sewer Permits |
Plumbing, water, sewer permit fees - general
| Type of plumbing, water, sewer permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Minimum permit fee |
$111.30 |
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Permit renewals: 50% of original permit fee, but not less than min. permit fee
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Permit extension request: Min. permit fee, but not less than 50% of original permit fee
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| Permit cancellation request |
$111.30 |
| Permit service report |
$13.15 |
| Alternate solution: additional charge to review application which includes an alternate solution |
$391.65
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| Manufactured home connection |
$111.30 |
| Septic tank, field or holding tank |
$277.20 |
| Lawn sprinklers (after original house construction) |
$111.30 |
| Residential sewer, water service or backflow prevention |
$111.30 |
| Water distribution pipe change |
$111.30 |
| Fire hydrant on private property (each hydrant) |
$136.50 |
| Fixture addition i.e.: dishwasher, garburator or other (residential or commercial, after original construction, each fixture) |
$39.40 |
| Fixture i.e.: dishwasher, garburator or other (residential or commercial, new construction, each fixture) |
$23.10 |
| Roof drain (up to two) |
$111.30 |
| Roof drain (each additional after two) |
$29.95
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Storm sewer and sanitary sewer permit fees
| Type of sewer permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Man hole, catch basin or roof drain (up to two) |
$111.30 |
| Man hole, catch basin or roof drain (each additional after two) |
$29.95 |
| Commercial back flow preventor or water service (one) |
$111.30 |
| Commercial back flow preventor or water service (each additional after one) |
$49.90
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Fire protection (suppression) system: commercial, industrial or residential
| Type of fire protection permit | Fee (2023) |
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| Sprinklers, standpipes, siamese connections, etc. (*per $1000.00 of construction value) |
$10.50* |
| Commercial cooking fire protection (suppression) system (*per $1000.00 of construction value) |
$10.50* |
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| Safety Codes - Enforcement |
Building Permit enforcement fees
| Enforcement item | Fee (2023) |
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| Re-inspection or extra inspection† |
$228.90 |
| Failure by permit holder to book requested re-inspection |
$325.50 |
| Failure to file a Verification of Compliance |
$325.50 |
| Occupying a building prior to call for final inspection (first offense) |
$651.00 |
| Occupying a building prior to call for final inspection (subsequent offences) |
$1302.00
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†Includes plan revision and re-examination for changes to a project once initial permit has been issued.
Trades Permits enforcement fees
| Enforcement item* | Fee (2023) |
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| Re-inspection or extra inspection |
$227.85 |
| Failure by permit holder to call for a requested re-inspection |
$325.45 |
| Failure to file a Verification of Compliance |
$325.45
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* Electrical, heating, gas, plumbing, water and sewer permits.
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