• For any new wiring or alteration of existing wiring, a permit is required.
• If electrical wiring already exists and you are only replacing fixtures (ie. switches, plugs, lights), a permit is not required.

Licensed Contractors 

A licensed contractor, with a valid Master's Certificate, can apply for a permit.

Contractors require a City of Red Deer Business Licence to operate in Red Deer. Visit our Licensing page to apply.

Homeowners 

A homeowner can apply for a permit if they own and reside in the property they are wiring. Homeowners cannot apply for the permit if the permit is for:

• hot tubs/pools
• main service or panel change
• solar panels
• any dwelling unit with a shared wall (townhouse, duplex, house suite, etc.)
• rental properties
• electric car charging stations

*A Homeowner Permit Premium charge will be added to the permit fee.

You need a permit for the installation of any HVAC or hydronic heating system.

Only a licensed contractor with a valid sheet metal ticket can apply for a permit.

Contractors require a City of Red Deer Business Licence to operate in Red Deer. Visit our Licensing page to apply.

• A permit is required to install, alter, or add to a gas system.
• A permit is not required for the replacement of a dryer, range or water heater.
• A permit is not required for a space heating appliance if it is located in a single family residential dwelling and no design change is required to any gas piping or venting system.

Only a licensed contractor with a valid Journeyman's Gasfitter Certification can apply for a permit.

Contractors require a City of Red Deer Business Licence to operate in Red Deer. Visit our Licensing page to apply.

• A permit is required for new plumbing or alterations to existing plumbing.
• A permit is not required if plumbing exists and you are replacing or attaching fixtures.

Licensed Contractors 

A licensed contractor with a valid plumbing ticket can apply for a permit.

Contractors require a City of Red Deer Business Licence to operate in Red Deer. Visit our Licensing page to apply.

Homeowners 

A homeowner can apply for a permit if they own and reside in the property where the work is occurring.

*A Homeowner Permit Premium charge will be added to the permit fee.

• A permit is required if you are installing a gas or a solid fuel (wood stove or wood burning) fireplace.
• For gas fireplaces, you will also require a Gas Permit for connecting it to the natural gas source. 

Licensed Contractors 

A licensed contractor can apply for a permit.

Contractors require a City of Red Deer Business Licence to operate in Red Deer. Visit our Licensing page to apply.

Homeowners 

A homeowner can apply for a permit if they own and reside in the property where the work is occurring.

*A Homeowner Permit Premium charge will be added to the permit fee.

A Service Connection Permit regulates the installation of service connection pipes from the municipal system to the property line as well as the installation of water meters.

A Service Connection Permit is required if you are constructing a new building.

Only a licensed contractor with a valid City of Red Deer Business Licence can apply for a permit.

Contractors require a City of Red Deer Business Licence to operate in Red Deer. Visit our Licensing page to apply.

If you are installing a new septic tank or replacing an existing one you will require a permit.

Only a licensed contractor can apply for this permit. 

Contractors require a City of Red Deer Business Licence to operate in Red Deer. Visit our Licensing page to apply.