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Private sewage codes and standards

Private sewage codes and standards, STANDATA, plus packaged sewage treatment plant standards and distributors.

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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

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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.

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