Public Health Sudbury & Districts issues sewage system permits under the Ontario Building Code (OBC). We also review and comment on land severances, zoning, and minor variances.
Sewage system permits for all classes of systems are required for new installations except Class 1 systems (privies, outhouses). Permits are also required for sewage system replacements or modifications. Generally, three inspections are required for new systems.
Effective November 1, 2026, responsibility for administering and enforcing Ontario Building Code Part 8 (on-site sewage systems) will transfer from Public Health Sudbury & Districts to Sudbury East Building & By-law Services (SEBBS) in
- St. Charles
- French River
- Markstay-Warren
- Killarney
Important dates
- We will continue to accept permit applications until October 23, 2026.
- Applications will not be accepted from October 26 to 30, except for urgent repairs or replacements.
- Beginning November 1, 2026, submit all new applications directly to SEBBS.
Any active applications, permits, ongoing inspections, or enforcement files will automatically transfer to SEBBS at their current stage. You will not need to reapply or pay additional fees.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this transition.
Submission requirements
- An application or service will not be processed until all fees are paid in full.
- All permit applications must include all required documents.
- Documentation must be provided in a legible, complete format.
- Do not send photos of your application (for example, cellphone pictures).
- You must submit original paper copies or clear, printable scanned documents (PDF preferred).
- This ensures the application meets the requirements of Section 8 of the Building Code Act, 1992 and Division C of the Ontario Building Code.
Please note that inspectors are not permitted to assist applicants with design specifications regarding sewage system permit applications. Please contact a licensed sewage system designer and/or installer or refer to the Ontario Building Code for further information.
Fees
Forms: Ontario Building Code
- Information kit for a sewage system permit (PDF, 197KB)
- Sewage system diagrams (PDF, 7 MB)
- Class 2 sewage system permit application (PDF, 2 MB)
- Class 4 and 5 non-residential sewage system permit application (PDF, 1 MB)
- Class 4 and 5 residential sewage system permit application (PDF, 2 MB)
- Consent for severance, zoning (PDF, 677 KB)
- Copy of a record request (PDF, 660 KB)
- File search request (PDF, 972 KB)
- Renovation: Accessory structure permit application (PDF, 677 KB)
- Renovation: Addition to building or change of use permit application (PDF, 727 KB)
- Transfer sewage system to new owner permit application (PDF, 658 KB)