A gas permit is your formal permission to begin gas related work on your property in Parkland County.
Gas permits are required for:
If you are unsure if your project requires a permit, or if you have any questions about trade permits or the application process, please contact us by phone at 780-968-8888 ext 7300 or by email at safetycodes@parklandcounty.com.
Parkland County has an online system, PLANit Parkland where you can apply for permits! Our system makes it easier to apply, track your application status and correspondence, and view your approved permits all from one place – anywhere and anytime!
A property owner or a certified gas contractor with the appropriate credentials may apply for gas permit. Once a permit is issued, the applicant has 90 days to commence the project and work cannot be suspended/abandoned for more than 120 days. A permit is valid for one year, however, a three month extension may be granted.
Any connection for an appliance over 400,000 BTUs must be pulled by a certified contractor.
All commercial, industrial and institutional gas permits must be pulled by a certified contractor.
The Alberta Safety Codes Act requires that all contractors and homeowners in Alberta get a safety codes permit before starting gas work covered by the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
View the County's fees and charges schedule associated with gas permits.
Note: All permits are subject to the Provincial Safety Codes Levy: 4% to a maximum of $560.00, minimum levy is $4.50
1 to 3 outlets (i.e. new furnace, water heater, boiler, fireplace, secondary line, etc.)
each additional outlet
Propane tank installation (tank set)
Temporary propane/natural gas heating
Re-inspection Fee (not approved or not ready)
Fee for installations done without permit
Double original fee
50% of the original permit fee (min. $159.00) + Levy
Re-opening of Closed Permit
Propane tank installation (tank set)
Propane/gas refill centers
Re-inspection Fee (not approved or not ready)
Fee for installations done without permit