Private Sewage Permits

You may apply for a homeowner permit only if:

• You own and reside at the building (or will reside there once construction is complete).
• You will personally be installing the sewage system. 
• You are capable of ensuring that the work is done in accordance with the Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice.

You cannot apply for a homeowner permit if:

• You are not personally doing the work.
• You are not a qualified installer.

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.

Review the permit fee schedule.

Once a complete application with all required documentation is received, the processing time for a private sewage permit is three to five business days. 

Work must begin within 90 days of the permit issuance. It is the permit holder’s responsibility to ensure that all required inspections are completed.

To request an inspection:

• Complete the Inspections Request form.
• Call Inspections at 780-743-7813.
• Email inspections@rmwb.ca.
• Visit us in person at 9909 Franklin Avenue.

Permits remain valid for one year if work is actively progressing.

A private sewage permit will expire if:

• Work does not begin within 90 days of issuance, or
• No work is completed for 120 consecutive days.