Online Plumbing Permit Applications
Learn more about how to become a registered user and apply for your plumbing permit online.
How to apply
Before you begin using the online plumbing permit portal, you must become a registered user.
Registration guidelines
To start using the online service, you must first register by email at plumbinginfo@surrey.ca.
How to become a registered user?
Who can apply?
The following contractors can sign up to become a registered user:
- Plumbing Contractor
- On-site Service Contractor
- Fire Sprinkler Contractor
- Lawn Irrigation Contractor
- General Contractor
Requirements
To register, contractors must provide the following:
- Plumbing, sprinkler certificate of Trade Qualification-Red Seal Card (TQ) Number, if applicable
- Active City of Surrey Business Licence (or Inter-Municipal Business Licence)
- Full name
- Valid email address and phone number
Apply online
Using the online portal, apply for a new, addition, backflow, lawn irrigation, renovation, hydronic heating, alteration (Re & Re only) and fire sprinkler permit for:
- Residential units
- Accessory buildings
- Commercial, industrial, multi-family (CIM)
- On-site services
Important application information:
- The associated building permit number (e.g. 25-012345-00) is required when applying for a plumbing permit. The online plumbing portal will not allow incorrect or invalid building permit numbers.
- Hydronic heating drawings are to be uploaded and attached at time of application. Ensure original red seal is attached.
For more information on registering for online services, including how to apply and view your permit, review the online portal registration guide.
Access the plumbing permit portal
Personal Information is collected for the purpose of processing your pluming permit application and for directly related administration. The City of Surrey is collecting personal information in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Should you have any questions or concerns about the collection of your personal information please contact the Planning and Development Business Services Manager, 13450 104 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3T 1V8 planningdevelopment@surrey.ca.
Amendment or revision to an existing permit
Adding additional fixtures cannot be requested through the online plumbing portal.
To add fixtures or add radiant heating to an existing permit, email plumbing@surrey.ca. Staff will and/or revise the permit and email you to pay additional fees.
Sprinkler permits
For sprinkler permits, the sprinkler review must be closed under the issued building permit, before applying for the applicable fire sprinkler permit.
Alteration permits
For alteration permits, always state the scope of work. Alteration permits are for removing and replacing existing fixtures in the same location or replacing piping only. Any changes to existing approved City drawings cannot be done on alteration permits and may require a building permit.
Addition permits
Addition permits are only to be used when an issued building permit states “addition” (e.g. adding additional square footage to an existing structure). This permit type is not for adding additional fixtures or heating to an existing permit.
