Creating jobs for Islanders - Training is available for those involved in the Island’s construction industry on how to apply the newly adopted National Building Code. The Construction Association of PEI has collaborated with the Prince Edward Island government and Holland College...
Anyone planning new construction or renovations in PEI will be required to follow updated building codes as of March 31, 2024. The codes establish the minimum standards required for the design, construction, renovation and maintenance of a structure. Amendments to the Building...
Who can do electrical work in PEI? Only electrical contractors licensed to do work in PEI can apply for an electrical permit. Electrical permits are required for all electrical work on PEI. What are the types of electrical licenses? There are several types of licenses related to...
Honourable Rob Lantz, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities issued the following statement today: “On December 8 th, 2023, I received a formal request from the Rural Municipality of Murray Harbour to conduct an inquiry into the conduct of Councillor John Robertson and his...
The role of the Building Standards Council is to advise the Minister on matters concerning the Provincial Building Code Act and regulations and to provide a liaison between the Minister and other persons or bodies interested in construction standards. Additionally, new draft...
Mandatory Code of Conduct Training Under the Municipal Government Act, Code of Conduct Regulations, all elected officials are required to complete Code of Conduct training within six months of being elected, re-elected, or appointed. Please contact Municipal Affairs at...
A building permit ensures that your structure is designed and constructed in compliance with the National Building Code and where applicable the National Energy Code for Buildings. It is issued according to the provincial Building Codes Act and regulations. A building permit is required for the following (please note this is not the full list of structures that may require a building permit): Any dwelling (building used for residential occupancy) including a tiny home or cottage; Structures for industrial, institutional, commercial, and other uses; Accessory building greater than 20 m 2 (~215...
Effective March 31, 2024, the province adopted Tier 1 of the 2020 National Model Codes. Together, the Building Codes Act and corresponding Regulations reflect the administration and enforcement requirements of the Building Permit Process. The process to apply for a Building...
You can apply for a restricted licence for work in a restricted area of electrical installations in PEI. You or the individual performing the work must be a registered technician for this licence to be issued. The licence authorizes the registered technician identified on the licence to perform the restricted electrical work indicated on the licence. You can also apply online for a Registered Technician’s License. For more information, refer to the Electrical Inspection Act and Code Regulations. Your Restricted Electrical Contractor’s Licence will expire on December 31st and must be renewed...
Any company conducting plumbing services in Prince Edward Island requires a valid PEI Plumbing Contractor's Licence. In addition, the owner or at least one employee of the company must hold a valid journeyman’s certificate in plumbing or a work permit issued in accordance with the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act. A plumbing contractor's licence is valid for a maximum one-year period. All licences expire March 31 st. (A licence issued in January must be renewed within three months as it will expire March 31 st.) Plumbing services in PEI are regulated under the authority of the...