Inspections - Technical Safety
Notice - New procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic
Inspection Services and Provincial Planning Offices located in Charlottetown, Montague and Summerside remain open to the public with reduced occupancy. Meetings with inspectors or planning staff will be by appointment only (see telephone numbers listed below).
The O’Leary location will be accessible to the public by appointment only by calling 902-213-7884.
Please be advised that there are be screening protocols and operational procedures in place to protect both the public and our staff.
We wish to remind the public that many of our permits and licenses can be applied for online.
Additionally applications will be accepted via email, fax or mail:
Charlottetown:
Phone: 902-368-5280
Fax: 902-368-5526
Summerside:
Phone: 902-432-2802
Fax: 902-888-8059
Montague:
Phone: 902-838-0605
Fax: 902-838-0696
Email: landsdivision@gov.pe.ca (link sends e-mail)
Mail: 31 Gordon Drive, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 6B8
When do I need an Amusement Device Operation Permit?
Any business that operates, for profit, an amusement ride or device must hold a valid Amusement Device Operation Permit.
How much is the fee?
$110 per ride is the cost of an Amusement Device...
You must have a valid P.E.I. installer’s licence and an acceptable level of general liability and pollution insurance to install, alter or inspect a home heat tank or system in P.E.I. In order to get a licence, you must verify that you have professional...
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...
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 is the fee for an electrical permit?
The fee amount for...
Who needs an Elevator and Lifts Contractor's License?
Any company that wishes to install, maintain, or alter an elevator or lift must first obtain an Elevator and Lifts Contractor's License.
To get license, the company must have in it's employ an...
Who needs to hold an Elevator and Lifts Installer's Registration?
Any individual who wishes to install, maintain, or alter an elevator or lift must hold an Elevator and Lifts Installer's Registration.
An Elevator and Lifts Installers Registration is...
When do I need to submit drawing and specifications for the installation of an elevator or lift?
Any company that sells an elevator or lift within Prince Edward Island must, before beginning installation of the unit, submit layout drawings and...
Who is responsible for home heat tank management?
Home heat tank management is every homeowner’s responsibility. To help prevent a spill before it occurs or detect a spill early homeowner’s should:
check the age of your tank
check tank connections...
What is a home heat tank?
A home heat tank is an above ground storage tank that:
has a capacity of 2200 litres or less
is installed in a fixed location
is connected or intended to be connected to oil burning equipment
Note: Only a licensed...
When do I need to get an Installation / Alteration Permit for Boilers or Pressure Vessels?
A permit is needed to install or alter any boiler or pressure vessel, which is not housed in a private residence, when the boiler or pressure vessel meets the...
A valid licence is required to purchase any regulated or ozone-depleting substance such as those used in refrigeration, air conditioning, fire suppression, electronics cleaning, and solvents. A licence is valid for up to two years and must be renewed by...
Who needs a Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas Dispenser Operator License?
Anyone who dispenses a liquefied petroleum gas must hold a valid LP Gas Dispenser Operator License.
How do I obtain a LP Gas Dispenser Operator License?
You must complete an...
A valid Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas Personnel Licence is required for any individual providing the following services:
Install, alter or service any LP gas appliance
Operate or drive any LP gas delivery vehicle
Operate a LP gas filling plant
All...
A licence is required to store and sell liquefied petroleum gas in PEI. A licence is valid for a maximum three years. All current licences expire December 31, 2021. Click on the button below to renew your L.P. Gas Plant licence online.
What if I need a...
Mandatory Replacement Years for Home Heat Tanks (calculated from the year of manufacture)
Steel Thickness
Outlet/Connection Type
Mandatory Replacement Year
Non-metallic tanks
Not applicable
No mandatory...
How do I properly remove and dispose a used oil tank?
Failing to properly prepare an oil tank for disposal can result in an environmental damage, such as groundwater contamination or third party property damage.
When a tank is no longer in use, the...
Ozone depleting or regulated substances are used in many applications, including refrigeration, air conditioning, fire suppression, cleaning of electronics, and solvents. When these substances are released they enter the earth's atmosphere, are broken...
Notice - New procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic
Inspection Services and Provincial Planning Offices located in Charlottetown, Montague and Summerside remain open to the public with reduced occupancy. Meetings with inspectors or planning staff will...
What is considered to be a petroleum storage tank system?
This includes an:
underground petroleum storage tank, or
above ground petroleum storage tank at a retail or bulk outlet
When do I need a Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor's License?
Any...
What do I need to install or alter a petroleum storage tank or storage tank system?
You must hold a Level II Petroleum Storage Tank Contractor's License. You must complete, and forward to the department, an application form.
Are there additional...
Notice - New procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic
Inspection Services and Provincial Planning Offices located in Charlottetown, Montague and Summerside remain open to the public with reduced occupancy. Meetings with inspectors or planning staff will...
Once you have confirmed your eligibility to write a Power Engineer Exam, you can register and pay the fee for that exam using the online form below. If you need to confirm your eligibility, contact the chief examiner directly at 902-368-5567 or...
A valid licence is required to work on equipment that contains a regulated or ozone-depleting substance such as heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, fire suppression, electronics cleaning, and solvents. A licence is valid for up to two years and...
A PEI Mechanical Contractor Licence is valid for maximum three years. All licences issued in the current three-year cycle will expire December 31, 2021. The next three-year licensing period will begin January 1, 2022 and licenses will expire on December...
In PEI, a Power Engineer licence is valid for a maximum five-year period. All licences issued in this current five-year cycle will expire December 31, 2024. You can click Add a Reminder on the right side of this page to request an automated e-mail when...
We wish to remind the public that many of our permits and licenses can be applied for online.
Additionally applications will be accepted via email, fax or mail.
Charlottetown:
Phone: 902-368-5280
Fax: 902-368-5526
Summerside
Phone: 902-...
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...