Water Meter Installation Requirements

A building is ready for a new water meter installation when:

1. The service line has passed all necessary tests and procedures according to Beaumont new water line commissioning guidelines, for commercial, industrial and/or multi-family installs.
2. The service line has been flushed and free of any sediment or rocks.
3. The building is heated to prevent freezing of water lines and the water meter.
4. Backflow preventer and fire protection system must be installed for commercial, industrial and multi-family installs.
5. Water is turned on to the meter setting so the water meter can be tested for leaks after installation.
6. The water meter setting meets Beaumont Water Meter Setting Standards and Guidelines.

Water Meter Setting Standards and Guidelines

Click on the below Schematic Number and download the applicable PDFs.

Beaumont Operations Water Meter Permit Process Updated as of July 14, 2021

Highlights of Requirements: A Water Meter Permit must be completed for all new water meter installs (Residential and Commercial). Ensure you use the appropriate permit; there is now a Residential form and a Commercial form. This permit will be accessible on the Beaumont website. (There is no charge to complete the permit) Schematic Drawings will outline various meter settings, standards and guidelines. Failure to adhere to the standards and guidelines will result in a refusal to install by the City of Beaumont and the Builder will be subject to fees ($150). Commercial Permit application must be submitted thirty (30) days prior to occupancy. Residential Permit application must be submitted fifteen (15) days prior to occupancy. This will allow us sufficient time to approve the permit and install the meter before occupancy. An outlet valve (isolation valve) must be installed on the outlet side of the meter (Residential included). We have provided you with our draft information to allow time for you to become familiar with our new requirements and the established timelines.    IMPORTANT: Water Meter(s) must be installed prior to requesting an Occupancy Inspection.

Water Meter cover photo courtesy of Royer Homes and Neptune Technology Group of Canada

CLICK HERE for Beaumont Water Meter Request Permit Brochure

Water Meter Request Permits

A Water Meter Request Permit must be completed and submitted to Beaumont Operations via email to WaterandWastewater@beaumont.ab.ca for approval prior to booking any appointment. Please see below for both residential and commercial permit forms:

• Water Meter Request Permit Form, Residential
• Water Meter Request Permit Form, Commercial

Filling Out a Water Meter Request Permit

The forms are fillable PDF documents and there are two ways you can complete your form:

1. Save or download the form, proceed to fill it out digitally, then save and email the completed form or,
2. Open the form in a specific computer or mobile-friendly application (such as Adobe Acrobat or Xodo), proceed with completing it, then save and email the completed form.

IMPORTANT: If the fields cannot be clicked on and edited, you are not viewing the form in the correct format. Beaumont requires it to be filled out in the correct format so we can continue to fill out the form. Do not fill out the form using a pen/pencil and submit it as a photo. Only typewritten electronic PDFs will be accepted.

Booking a Water Meter Installation

1. For commercial, industrial, and multi-family installs: The Water Meter Request Permit must be completed and submitted to Beaumont Water and Wastewater, Public Works no later than thirty (30) business days prior to occupancy date; to allow for water meter delivery from supplier. Reminder: A water meter must be installed before occupancy will be granted.
2. For single-family residential, condominiums, and row/townhouse installs: The Water Meter Request Permit must be completed and submitted to Beaumont Operator, Operations no later than fifteen (15) business days before the expected occupancy date. A water meter must be installed before occupancy will be granted.
3. Water Operators are available for water meter installations between 9:00am-3:30pm Monday, Wednesday, & Friday.  Please call 780-929-4306 to book a water meter installation.
4. If a plumber has installed the water meter 1 1/2" (40mm) or larger, an appointment needs to be set up with Beaumont Operations so the water meter and bypass can be secured and tested.
5. Beaumont Operator, Operations will need access to the building. If the building is locked please provide a builder’s key, lockbox code, and garage code or have an adult available to meet the Beaumont Operator at the site of the installation. 
6. If any of the Beaumont requirements are not met, the Beaumont Operator will refuse to install the water meter. If this occurs the builder will need to make another appointment and expect a charge for each subsequent visit by a Beaumont Operator.
   • For current fees and charges refer to our Operations Fees and Charges page.