Plumbing permits in Markham: forms, plans and fee

Check whether you need a permit

A plumbing permit is required for any plumbing work located within a building or on private property.
Examples of plumbing permits include: site servicing, pre-servicing connection, fixture installation with no other construction, backflow preventer installation.
If you are unsure of what building permit type is most appropriate for your project, please contact the Building Counter at 905.475.4870 to confirm before submitting your application.

Part of a larger project: no separate plumbing permit

When the work is part of a larger project, a separate plumbing permit is not required.

All applications for building permits, demolition permits, plumbing permits, certified models, shop drawings, Zoning Preliminary Reviews sign permits and pool enclosure permits must be submitted using ePLAN. Paper applications are no longer accepted.
Applicant creates a Customer Account with Markham’s ePLAN system.
Once logged into ePLAN, Applicant requests a new application. A non-refundable Pre-Application Fee of $100 must be paid before drawings can be uploaded.
Applicant uploads drawings directly to ePLAN.
Markham staff conduct a Pre-Screen review to confirm the project complies with our Submission Standards.
Once the submission passes the Pre-Screen Review, it becomes a permit application. The date of application is the date that Pre-Screen is approved.
All plans review and any required resubmissions are conducted electronically.
When the permit is issued, login to download the approved plans and documents.
Applicants are responsible for printing the permit card, permit placard and one (1) set of approved plans for use on site.

Building permit fees are estimated at the time of application.
The estimate must be paid in full before plans review begins.
Any balance owing must be paid before the permit is issued.
Pre-Application Review: $100
Plumbing Fixtures: $250
Private servicing of multiple lots (plumbing fees in addition to this fee): $2,231
Residential Service Connection (per lot): $250 per lot
Fixture: $22.35 each
Appliance: $22.35 each
Rain Water Hopper: $22.35 each
Conversion from Septic System to sewer: $573
Backflow preventer: $344 (first device) $115 per additional devices
Water service (/length in m): $22.35 per metre
Building sanitary/storm drain, building sanitary/storm sewer (/length in m): $22.35 per metre
Replacement or re-lining of water distribution piping (/length in m): $22.35 per metre
Manhole: $65.92 each
Catchbasin: $65.92 each
Area Drain: $65.92 each
Backwater Valve / Sump Pump / Sewage Ejector: $151 each
New System: $2,234
Replacement of Leaching Bed: $1,196
Replacement of Septic Tank or Minor Repair of Part of a System: $742
Evaluation of System (no alterations required): $298
Review of Clearances Only: $298

Please book inspections through our Inspections Portal by selecting "Request a Building Inspection".
Upon submission of an inspection request, confirmation of a scheduled inspection will be emailed to the listed owner on the Building Permit.