Water and Sewer Connection Permits

Starting March 20, 2025, all new building construction will now require a separate Water and Sewer Service Connection Permit.

The Water and Sewer Service Connection Permit must now be applied for independent to the Building Permit application.  This permit is a mandatory requirement for the building inspection process.

Other permits required for the building construction process include a Development permit, Lot Grading permit and Building permit.

How to Apply for a Water and Sewer Connection Permit

Apply online for the Water and Sewer Service Connection Permit using the CityView Portal.

Need help with your application?  View our step-by-step instructions.

Fees

Applicable fees for this permit can be found in the City’s Development Fees and Fines bylaw.

Inspections

The City of Spruce Grove will inspect all Service Connection Permits.

  1. The Water and Sewer Service connection inspection MUST be completed prior to foundation inspection. Failure to do so, shall result in a demand to excavate and expose the connection for inspection by the City, at the sole cost of the applicant.
  2. Inspections can be booked online via the CityView Portal system.
  3. The City requires a minimum of 48 hours notice for all inspection requests.
  4. The inspection will be completed within three (3) business days from time of inspection request.
  5. Contractors will be required to expose any services, or parts of services, that are covered at the time of inspection.
  6. The contractor must be present for the inspection.
  7. Should an inspection be rejected, the contractor must request a re-inspection and applicable fees may apply.
  8. Zero lot line properties may require a two-step inspection which will be communicated by the inspector at initial inspection.
  9. Completed inspection forms and any site photography, will be available on the CityView Portal under the applicant's Water and Sewer Connection Permit application.

Installation Standards and Guidelines

Please refer to Section VI – Service Connections of the City’s Municipal Development Standards for detailed information on water, sanitary and storm service connection sizes, materials, etc.

City of Spruce Grove Municipal Development Standards - 2025 Update
Appendix D - Detailed Drawings - 2025 Update

Additional information

Water Service Connections

  1. The water service must be laid out in full and connected from the CC to the water meter at the time of inspection.
  2. No unions or couplings can be used, the service connection must be one continuous section from CC to water meter (SE-04).
  3. Once a building has the water service connected it must have a water meter installed. Detail drawing WR-10 has the meter setting guidelines.

Sewer Service Connections

  1. Install service line at a uniform gradient of minimum 2%. Support service lines adequately to prevent dislocation, buckling or settlement (SE-03).
  2. The end of the pipe must be capped/plugged with a PVC fitting (SE-01 & SE-02). The service must be laid to its full length at time of inspection.
  3. Any horizontal bends or horizontal curves must in sewer service lines must follow current National Plumbing Code of Canada standards.

Backfill

Please refer to Section III.G of the City’s Municipal Development Standards for detailed information on backfill requirements.

All trenching shall be in conformance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations or in accordance with the specific recommendations of a Professional Engineer registered in the Province of Alberta.

Contact

For any questions, please contact us at serviceconnections@sprucegrove.org or call (780) 962-7634.

 

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