Overview
The private sewage standards set out design standards, installation standards and material requirements for on-site private sewage systems handling less than 25 cubic metres (5,500 Imperial gallons) of sewage volume per day.
The Private Sewage Disposal Systems Regulation 229/97 adopts the 2021 Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice.
Codes and standards
Current code
Past codes
- Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice 2015 – Declared in force on January 1, 2016
- Handbook for the Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice 2015 – Safety Codes Council
- Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice 2009 – In force from October 5, 2009 to December 31, 2015
- Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice 1999 – In force from June 1, 1999 to October 4, 2009
Notices
- Notice: Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice 2021
- Notice: Alberta Private Sewage Standard of Practice 2021 Update Training
- Notice: Restructuring of Safety Code Council variance Policy 9.8. Enabling Group B – Plumbing Safety Codes Officers and Local Authorities
- Notice: Remediation of existing sewage treatment systems
Forms and reports
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- Incident Report form
- Application for Installer Certificate of Competency – Private Sewage
- Application for Installer Restricted Certificate of Competency – Holding tanks only
Certified contractors
Contractors must have a current certificate of competency to obtain permits for private sewer system design and installations in Alberta.
Contractors who currently hold a Private Sewage Certificate or a Restricted Private Sewage Certificate are also qualified to obtain permits for sewer and water services in Alberta.