A plumbing permit is required when a plumbing system is installed, extended or altered, renewed or repaired in a building. A permit is not required when a fixture, valve, or faucet is repaired or replaced, a stoppage cleared or a leak repaired if no change to the piping is required.

A plumbing permit can only be issed to a Licensed Plumbing Contractor under New Brunswick Regulation 84-187, Plumbing Installation and Inspection Act (O.C. 84-619).

Backflow Prevention Devices require a plumbing permit. The permit for these devices installed on either a plumbing system or sprinkler system may be issued to a Licensed Plumbing Contractor or a person who holds a valid Certificate of Qualification in Sprinkler System Installer Occupation.

Testable Backflow Prevention Devices require testing after initial installation and annually thereafter to conform to CSA B64.10-01/B64.10.1-01 (Manual for the Selection and Installation of Backflow Prevention Devices). Results will be accepted only from those licensed by the Province of New Brunswick as Backflow Prevention Device testers.

For permit fees, please contact us.