Plumbing

• Have you read by-law 1598 concerning plumbing?

Only a licensed plumber may request a plumbing permit, no application submitted by the resident or his/her representative will be accepted.

A plumbing permit is not required for a gas hot water tank. However, an electric hot water tank does require a plumbing permit.

Required documents for review:

• A letter describing the scope of the proposed work;
• A letter from the association of co-owners authorizing the proposed modification;
• A sketch showing the fixtures to be replaced;
• A cost estimate for the proposed work before taxes;
• The RBQ number of your plumbing company.

The following documents may also be required:

• A copy of a recent certificate of location showing the current conditions of the property;

In case of sewer work, the water entry location must be indicated on the certificate of location.

This list is a summary. Please note that additional documents or information may be required in order to provide a better understanding of the project and contribute to the request process.

Once you have gathered all the information:

• The plumbing contractor must contact the Permits and Inspections Division of the Urban Planning Department at 514-989-5219 or at permis@westmount.org.
• Only the plumber may apply for and obtain the permit

Applicable fees include:

• The fee for document analysis;
• The cost of the certificate.

Consult the tariffs by-law for up-to-date rates.