Plumbing permits

Apply for a permit before you start construction on a plumbing system.

Overview

Plumbing permits are required for all plumbing systems and must be obtained before construction begins.

Eligibility

A plumbing permit must be purchased by a plumbing contractor before starting the installation, extension, alteration, renewal or repair of a plumbing system. 

Provincial inspections are carried out on an auditing basis according to risk priority. Specific requests for inspections may be subject to availability and special inspection fees. The cities of Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John issue their own homeowner permits and carry out their own inspections. 

Plumbing plan approval is required for plumbing installations having more than 30 fixtures.

Fees

Fee Description Rate in $
Plumbing permit 50
plus for each fixture 20
plus for each roof drain 30
Special plumbing permit 50
plus for each fixture 11

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