Bathtub Replacement and City Permit

3/4/2021 at 10:04:38 PM

If you ask the city they will always tell you that you need a permit as it's money in their pocket.

You do not require a permit for remove and replace.

If the system is being changed like for like them you do not.

Keep in mind it's like asking a price officer if it's ok to speed.

He will always say no but everyone does it everyday with out any issues.

3/4/2021 at 11:25:18 PM

Hi Cort,

The city wants a building permit if you are going to be touching any neighboring walls that are suppose to be fireresistant and they want to make sure everything is done up to code for firestopping.

For a plumbing permit as long as the bathroom fixtures remain in the same location you won't need a permit, but I would confirm it with your city.

See the Plumbing Permit Guide for residential construction for city of New Westmindter attached.

Plumbing Permits are required when you wish to: install plumbing fixtures and system components; alter or extend existing plumbing systems; install an in-ground swimming pool, hot tub or spa pool; install an in-ground irrigation sprinkler system; Plumbing Permits are NOT required for: repairs to minor leaks in water pipe; replace plumbing fixtures ( C.S.A. approved only); remove soil or waste pipe blockages (via system clean outs only

3/5/2021 at 8:36:06 AM

In the past in Toronto, we changed out tubs, tiolets etc.

If the location was the same, we never needed a permit. We did however have to notify the condo association of the work to be performed.

Hope that helps.

3/5/2021 at 3:32:27 PM

Hi

You need to get permit from the building management for hiring a licensed plumber with liability insurance and WSIB.

Sincerely

Reza

Mipa plumbing

3/6/2021 at 7:26:41 PM

I've never heard of this ... requiring a permit for a replacement. As long as it is the same item and you are not doing any structural changes, that is fine. I'd phone sever "tub" places in your local area to get their opinion. T