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Site Services & Service Connections Permit
Installation or modification of sanitary, storm, domestic water and fire services within the property line, from just outside the building to the property line.
You need it when: You install or modify sanitary, storm, water or fire services on private property.
Why it's needed
- Required wherever private-side servicing is installed or modified.
- Not required if the piping/drain is less than 1 m from the property line.
When to apply
- Before installing private-side services. Coordinate with Toronto Water connection permits and ECA/DWWP for municipal-side works.
Review time
Plan for about 30 business days.
Documents for a complete application
- Site servicing plan (P.Eng.)
- Servicing report / hydraulic calculations
- Backflow prevention device details
- Toronto Building application checklist for the permit type (ask for the latest version at pre-application)
Submission checklists
How to submit
- Electronic submission to Toronto Building.
Forms and guides
- Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish (City of Toronto, application form)
- Site Services and Service Connections Declaration (City of Toronto, declaration)
- Plumbing Data Sheet (City of Toronto, application form)
- Water Servicing and Metering Manual (City of Toronto, standard / specification)
Official pages
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.