Septic Building Permits

Sewage system permits are required to ensure properly functioning sewage systems are installed and meet the minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code.

• New or Full System Replacement Permit Package (PDF)
• Repair/Alteration of Tile Bed Replacement Permit Package (PDF)
• Septic Tank Permit Package (PDF)

A sewage system records search is available when you are looking to obtain your septic records for a renovation application, buying or selling a house or to locate your current system. Visit the Septic System Records webpage.

Sewage System Decommissioning

The County of Brant encourages property owners to properly decommission your septic tank/sewage system when hooking up to municipal services or replacing an existing septic system.

1. Locate the septic tank and uncover the top of the tank (generally 12-24" below ground level).
2. Remove the lid and have the septic tank effluent (liquid and sludge) pumped out by an approved sanitary septic Hauler. This is important, as the effluent will contain bacteria and viruses that could make you or your family ill. If you can't have the tank pumped immediately, mark the location of the tank so it is clearly visible (cover the hole and flag it).
3. Fill in the septic tank completely with soil (sand or gravel works best) and put the lid back in place or brake the lid and the top of the tank apart, put the pieces into the bottom of the tank, and fill in the open tank with soil.
4. Backfill the soil around the septic tank slightly higher than ground level to allow for settling.
5. Disconnect the power at the source to all electrical controls and remove all tank accessories (pump, float switches).
6. Remove all electrical lines, (including buried service line) that will not be used for other purposes. Devices containing mercury (float switches) must be disposed of at a Licensed Hazardous Waste Facility.