Welcome to the new online plumbing permit application process!
The plumbing permit process has been optimized through a new digital submission portal. This eliminates paper-based applications, making processes more convenient, reliable and efficient.
This online application is only for installing or modifying a plumbing system not related to a Building Permit project. This includes Backflow Preventers for irrigation systems and other plumbing devices.
Please Note: A separate plumbing permit application is no longer required for an issued Residential Building Permit application (permit number beginning with RBP) or an issued Commercial Building Permit application (permit number beginning with CBP).
What is required?
- A MySaanich account is required to complete an application, upload documents, pay application fees, book inspections, view your application status and more!
- Paid application fee and permit fees
- A certified plumber (Trades qualification number is required)
- Isometric drawing of the proposed work, if the person doing the work is not a certified plumber
Who can do plumbing work?
- A certified plumber (Trades qualification number is required)
- An indentured apprentice supervised by a journeyman certified plumber
- The registered owner and occupant or intended occupant of the building where the plumbing work will happen. (Isometric drawings along with Saanich Plumbing Official approval required)
Anyone can install perimeter foundation drainage, but for storm laterals, sanitary sewer lines, rain water leader systems or water lines, only one of the people listed above can do the work.
For more information to help you prepare a correct permit application submission, see below:
- Draintile Information
- Backwater Valve Bulletin
- Insulation behind Plumbing Pipes
- Water Sizing Sheet
- Building Bylaw
