You must be a provincially certified installer or homeowner to obtain a private sewage permit.
Apply for a private sewage permit through E-Permitting. Review the permit fee schedule.
Homeowner's permit
If you have no experience with sewage system installation, it's best to hire a certified installer who is eligible to receive permits. Work done by inexperienced installers may need expensive corrections and could be dangerous.
You can apply for a homeowner's permit if:
- You own and reside at the building where the work is to be done.
- You will be personally installing the sewage system.
- You ensure that work is done in accordance with the Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice.
You may not apply for a homeowner's permit if:
- You are not personally doing the installing.
- You are not a qualified installer.
Expiration of permit
A building permit expires if the work has not started within 90 days of the issuance or if no work is carried out under the permit for a period of 120 consecutive days. Permits are good for a year if work is progressing.