Get a plumbing or gas permit

Steps to getting a gas or plumbing permit

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  Step 1: Determine if you can apply for a permit

  You must have a valid City of Vancouver or inter-municipal business licence and be a licensed:

  • Plumbing contractor to apply for a plumbing permit
  • Gas contractor to apply for a gas permit

  Get a business licence

  Exception to being a licensed plumbing or gas contractor

  You do not need to be licensed plumbing or gas contractor if you are doing gas or plumbing work on a detached single-family home if all of the following are true:

  • You own, and currently reside in the home
  • The home does not contain a secondary suite
  • No part of the home is rented to another person
  • You will be doing all of the gas or plumbing work yourself
  • You are knowledgeable about this type of work

  When you need to apply for a gas permit with Technical Safety BC

  The approving authority for your work may either be Technical Safety BC or the City depending on the scope of your work.

  You must apply for a gas permit with Technical Safety BC when either, the:

  • Gas meter delivery pressure exceeds 14.0 kPA (2psig), or
  • Total connected load on an individual commercial* meter is greater than 120kW

  In all other cases, a gas permit application should be made to the City. 

  *We inspect all residential meters regardless of the load.

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  Step 2:  Apply for a permit and pay fees

  A. Review fees

  Fees will be payable at the time of permit submission: 

  • View the schedule of fees and permits  (791 KB)

  B. Submit forms and pay fees 

  You can submit your form and pay the required fees either online or in person.

   Effective January 1, 2019, all plumbing and gas permit applications (whether we receive them online or in person) will be processed in the order that they are received. Our goal is to process and issue all plumbing and gas permits within five business days. 

  Option A: Submit online

  1. Register for an online account (If you don't have an account.)
  2. Submit your application
  3. Pay fees

  Register and submit application

  Option B: Submit in person

  1. Fill out the required forms for a gas or plumbing permit
  2. ​Visit the Development and Building Services Centre with your completed forms

  Gas permit forms

  • Gas permit application form  (134 KB)
  • Homeowner’s declaration  (77 KB)

  Plumbing permit forms

  • ​Plumbing permit application form  (80 KB)
  • Homeowner's declaration  (106 KB)
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  Step 3:  Receive your permit and begin work

  Once your permit is issued, you are able to begin work. 

  All work must be inspected to have your permit finalized.

  Book an inspection