Algoma Public Health

Sewage System & Building Permits

Algoma Public Health is the principal authority for the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code & Act as they relate to private on-site sewage systems in all areas within the District of Algoma. Our authority is limited to a capacity not exceeding 10, 000 litres of designed sewage flow.

If you would like to learn more or complete a digital payment of an application please call the Environmental Health team at 705-759-5286.

Please email your completed application to ehclerical@algomapublichealth.com and an inspector will contact you.

Systems larger than 10, 000 litres per day and off-lot (communal) sewage systems are regulated under the Ontario Water Resources Act. Approvals are issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).

Applications

Applications must be completed by the owner of the property or an authorized agent of the owner.

Design work and approved installation must be completed by, a licenced sewage system installer with a valid BCIN*, the property owner or another qualified individual.

*BCIN must be registered and current on the Provincial QuARTS Public Search Registry.

Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish & Design Layout

Required for all new construction, replacements, major repairs and demolitions.

Performance Level Review Application

Required for renovations, additions, certain new construction projects including garages and decks.

File Search Request Form

Recommended for all real estate transactions to confirm legal documentation on sewage system and other records retained by APH.

Date of Creation: June 1, 2015

Last Modified: April 4, 2024

Fees

Schedule "A" To By-Law 06-01

Current as of January 1, 2024

SEWAGE SYSTEM PERMIT APPLICATION FEES

Class 1 - Privy (outhouse, composting toilet, etc.)	No fee
Class 2 - Greywater system (leaching pit)	$360.00
Class 3 - Cesspool System	$360.00
Class 4 - Leaching bed system (septic tank and leaching bed)	$1140.00
Class 4 - Tank replacement	$450.00
Class 4 - Leaching bed replacement / alteration	$780.00
Class 5 - Holding tank system	$1080.00
Sewage system demolition / decommissioning	$180.00
Transfer of Permit	$120.00
Revision of Permit (no inspection required)	$180.00
Revision of Permit (inspection required)	$420.00
File Request (copy of permit on file) – By Owner	$40.00
File Request (copy of permit on file) - Other Greater than 5 days’ notice Less than 5 days’ notice	$150.00 $240.00

LOT ASSESSMENT INSPECTION FEES

Date Effective: January 1, 2024

Legal / Real Estate File Search and Report / Copy of Record(s) to registered owner of property	Greater than 5 days notice - $240.00 Less than 5 days notice - $150.00
Performance level review / Building Permit Application review (file only, for existing development requiring AHU review)	$100.00
Performance level review / Mortgage inspection (file review, site inspection and report)	$200.00
Pre-development Audit (for new construction, for report of limitations of the site)	$100.00
Application for Consent-Severance / Minor Variance / Zoning per application (see below for explanation)	$500.00 minimum Additional $250.00 / lot over 2 lots
Application for Subdivision	$1000.00 minimum Additional $50 / lot over 10 lots
Extra-ordinary fees such as travel expenses or peer review of technical documentation	Full cost recovery

Exemptions for Severance Applications:

Unless exempted below, each application for consent, severance, minor variance, zoning amendment, will be as listed in the above fee schedule.

Lot fees are exempt under the following conditions:

The property is served by a sewage works designed for a daily sewage flow in excess of 10,000 litres per day, which has been, or requires approval by the Ministry of Environment under the Ontario Water Resources Act
Any lot municipally serviced (sewer and water), with a letter stating services are available from the municipality
Any parcel which comprises, or will comprise part of a public highway.
Any lot or property transfer which is for the purposes of an easement, unless the easement is for the purpose of permitting the installation of a sewage system, <10,000 litres per day
An application for a re-zoning or minor variance on a parcel for which a consent to sever fee had been collected during the same construction year.

Date of Creation: June 1, 2015

Last Modified: January 17, 2024

Septic Information

Class 1 - Privy

Class 2 - Greywater Leaching Pit

Class 3 - Cesspool

Class 4 - Septic Tank and Leaching Bed

Class 5 - Holding Tank

For more information on understanding your home’s septic system read the Septic Smart booklet.

Date of Creation: June 1, 2015

Last Modified: July 7, 2023

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