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Gas Permits


Permits and inspections are a preventative measure and at a small cost you can avoid major problems in the future. Purchasing permits which includes inspections is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

The following are examples of installations that require permits:

  • single and multifamily dwellings
  • commercial projects
  • garages
  • additions
  • renovations
  • basement development
  • new wiring
  • new plumbing work
  • private sewage (rural)
  • new gas lines

A Gas Permit Application PDF and gas permit fee are required for residential and non-residential outlet installs, propane tank sets (new or replacement), temporary propane or natural gas heating (includes tank set), gas or propane cylinder refill centres, and replacement commercial or industrial appliances per unit.

Note: Fees below do not include Safety Codes Council Fees.

For unlicensed contractors or homeowners, the base fee is automatically doubled. Safety codes permits for multi-unit residential and non-residential projects must be applied for by a licensed contractor.

Fees (base fee is double for unlicensed contractors or homeowners)
Residential (up to 3 outlets)      $85
Residential (more than 3 outlets)     $85 + $17.50 per outlet over 3
Non-residential (commercial / industrial / institutional / multifamily) up to 150,000 BTU $85
Non-residential (commercial / industrial / institutional / multifamily) up to 150,001 t0 400,000 BTU $85 + $0.0005 per BTU>150,000
Non-residential (commercial / industrial / institutional / multifamily) 400,001 BTU and above $210 + $0.0003 per BTU>400,000
Propane cylinder refill centres      $275 flat fee
New propane tanks / replacements $85 flat fee
Temporary propane / natural gas (includes tank set) / construction heater $85 flat fee

A minimum $4.50 (or 4.0% of permit cost - whichever is greater - up to a maximum of $560.00) Safety Codes Council Fee shall be added to all building, electrical, gas and plumbing permits.