Permits and Forms
Looking for a form, a permit or related information? The lists below provide information, and forms (where available), for the most of the permits, approvals, licences and certifications issued by the department.
For information on individuals or businesses that currently hold licences or certifications with the department, see our Licence and Certification Listings.
| Topic | Documents | Info |
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| Access to Information | ||
| Correction of Personal Information | Form (PDF: 11k) | More |
| Environmental Registry Application | Form (PDF: 21k) Guide (PDF: 17k) |
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| FOIPOP Application | Form (PDF: 13k) | More |
| Internet Database Subscription Form | Form (PDF: 18k) | |
| Topic | Documents | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminated Sites | ||
| Contaminated Sites Remediation Report | Fee Form (PDF: 328k) Fee Fact Sheet (PDF: 21k) Fee Schedule (PDF: 861k) |
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| Environmental Assessment | ||
| Environmental Assessment Approval | Fee Schedule (PDF: 875k) Guide (PDF: 975k) More guides |
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| Pests and Pesticides | ||
| Business Operator's Certificate (Pesticides) | Form (PDF: 20k) | More |
| Contingency Plan for Pesticide Approval and Certificate Holders | Planning Sheet (PDF: 18k) | |
| Pesticide Applicator Certificate of Qualification | Form (PDF: 25k) | More |
| Pesticide (Use or Storage) Approval | More | |
| Petroleum Storage and Other Fuels | ||
| Fuel Oil Retailer Approval | More | |
| Fuel Oil Wholesaler Approval | More | |
| Motive Fuel Retailer Approval | More | |
| Motive Fuel Wholesaler Approval | More | |
| Petroleum Storage Tank Installer Certificate | More | |
| Dangerous Goods | ||
| Dangerous Goods / Waste Dangerous Goods: Approval | More | |
| Waste Dangerous Goods Generator, Receiver Or Carrier Registration | More | |
| Protected Areas | ||
| Licence Application To Conduct Scientific Research In A Wilderness Area | Form (PDF: 705k) | |
| Recycling and Waste | ||
| Municipal Waste Approval: Solid Waste | More | |
| Salvage Yard Approval | More | |
| Water Approvals | ||
| Watercourse Alteration | More | |
| Water Allocation | More | |
| Water Withdrawal Approval |
Form (PDF: 364k) Surface Water Guide (PDF: 102k) Groundwater Guide (PDF: 1mb) |
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| Wetland Alteration Approval | More | |
| Water Wells and Water Facilities | ||
| Certified Public Drinking Water Supply Contractor | More | |
| Industrial Plant / Facilities Approval | More | |
| Municipal Plant / Facilities Approval: Water Works | More | |
| Pump Installer's Certificate of Qualification | More | |
| Registration Form for Public Drinking Water Supplies | Form (PDF: 965k) | |
| Water Treatment Facility, Water Distribution Facility, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Wastewater Collection Facility : Classification Certificate | Form (PDF: 109k) | More |
| Water Treatment Facility, Water Distribution Facility, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Wastewater Collection Facility : Operator Certification | Form (PDF: 130k)Exam Schedule (revised) (PDF: 51k) | More |
| Well Driller's Certificate of Qualification | More | |
| Well Digger's Certificate of Qualification | More | |
| Wastewater and Sewage Disposal | ||
| Municipal Waste Approval: Sewer | More | |
| Septic Tank Installer Licence | More | |
| Sewage Disposal (On-site) Permit | More | |
| Youth Conservation Corps | ||
| Environmental Leadership Program - Costa Rica | Form (PDF: 16k) | |
| NSYCC Project Proposal and Expenses | Form (PDF: 87k) | |
| Regular Crew NSYCC | Form (PDF: 82k) | |
| Support Staff Applicant | Form (PDF: 16k) | |
| Topic | Documents | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Building and Plumbing Code | ||
| Field Review of Construction Certificates | Schedules: "A" (PDF: 17k) "A-1" (PDF: 22k) "A-2" (PDF: 16k) "A-3" (PDF: 16k) "A-4" (PDF: 16k) "A-5" (PDF: 16k) "A-6" (PDF: 17k) "A-7" (PDF: 16k) "A-8" (PDF: 16k) "A-9" (PDF: 11k) |
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| Nova Scotia Building Advisory Committee Hearing Application |
Form (PDF: 7k) Appeal Exhibits (PDF: 12k) Reply (PDF: 10k) Withdrawal (PDF: 5k) |
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| Electrical Safety | ||
| Electrical Wiring Permit | More | |
| Fire Safety | ||
| Building Plans Approval | More | |
| Fire Report | Online Form | |
| Preliminary Insurance Report | Online Form | |
| Insurance Final Report | Online Form | |
| Renewal Form Revision - Special Vehicles | Form 8A (revised) (PDF: 438k) | |
| Portable Fire Extinguishers Licence | More | |
| Fuel Safety | ||
| Fuel Safety (Technician's) Certificate Form | Form (PDF) | More |
| Fuel Safety (Technician's) Certificate Renewal | Renewal Form (PDF) | More |
| Fuel Safety (Installation) Permit Form | Form (PDF) | More |
| Fuel Safety (Company) Licence Form | Form (PDF) | More |
| Application for CSA Special Appliance Label for Equipment to be Installed in Nova Scotia | Form (PDF) | More |
| Application for CSA Special Appliance Label for Equipment Coverted from Propane to Natural Gas Usage in Nova Scotia | Form (PDF) | More |
| Mechanical Equipment Safety | ||
| Amusement Devices Licence | More | |
| Boilers and Pressure Vessels: Canadian Registration Number (CRN) | More | |
| Boilers and Pressure Vessels: Certificate of Installation | More | |
| Boilers and Pressure Vessels: Certificate of Inspection | More | |
| Boiler, Refrigeration and / or Compressor Plant Registration | Form 1 (PDF: 68k) Org Chart Form 1B (PDF: 106k) |
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| Boiler, Refrigeration and / or Compressor Plant : Application to Operate A Guarded Plant Under Minimum or Periodic Supervision | Form 1A (PDF: 50k) | |
| Crane Operator: Certificate of Qualification |
Form (PDF: 29k) Rewrite Form (PDF: 15k) |
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| Elevators and Lifts: Licence | Drawings and Specifications (PDF) Licence Cancellation (PDF) |
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| Elevator / Lift: Contractor Registration |
Personal Licence Form (PDF) Company Licence Form (PDF) Personal Licence Transfer (PDF) Company Licence Transfer (PDF) |
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| Elevator / Lift: Compliance Audit | More | |
| Power Engineer, Refrigeration Operator, Compressor Operator: Certificate of Qualification | Form (PDF: 29k) Rewrite Form (PDF: 15k) |
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| Welding, High Pressure: Certification | More | |
| Recreational Facilities | ||
| Swimming Pool Daily Test Results | Record Sheet (PDF: 81k) | |
| Swimming Pool Self Inspection | Check List (PDF: 77k) | |
| Topic | Documents | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Rights | ||
| Application for Variance | Online Form | |
| Health and Safety | ||
| Appeal of an Order | Form (PDF: 153k) | |
| Blaster's Certification |
Form (PDF: 46k) Log Book (PDF: 14k) Blasting Incident Report (PDF: 7k) |
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| Explosives Magazine Licence | Form (PDF: 6k) | More |
| Deviation | Form (PDF: 653k) | |
| Health and Safety Award | Form (PDF: 277k) | |
| Compliance Notice | Form (PDF: 609k) | |
| Complaint of Discriminatory Action | Form (PDF: 605k) | |
| Internal Responsibility System (IRS) Inspection (OHS Officers) | Form (PDF: 91k) | |
| Occupational Health and Safety Check List (small business) | Check List (PDF: 51k) | |
| Occupational Health and Safety Consultants | Online Form | |
| Pensions | ||
| Private Pension Plan Registration |
Form 1 (PDF: 16k) Guide (PDF: 21k) |
More |
| Annual Information Return | Form 2 (PDF: 19k)Instructions (PDF: 28k) | |
| Application to Transfer Commuted Value of Deferred Pension | Form 3 (PDF: 10k) | |
| Waiver of Joint and Survivor Pension | Form 4 (PDF: 12k) | |
| Request by Spouse or Common-Law Partner for Information Respecting Member's or Former Member's Pension or Pension Benefit | Form 5 (PDF: 9k) | |
| Request for Designation as Limited Member of Pension Plan | Form 6 (PDF: 9k) | |
| Transfer of a Defined Contribution Benefit or a Defined Benefit | Form 7 (PDF: 11k) | |
| Request for Notice of Receipt | Form 8 (PDF: 15k) | |
| Application to a Financial Institution for Payment of Temporary Income from a LIF | Form 9 (PDF: 8k) | |
| Application to a Financial Institution to Withdraw Money From a LIRA or LIF at age 65 | Form 10 (PDF: 10k) | |
| Application to a Financial Institution to Withdraw Money From a LIRA or LIF because of considerably shortened life expectancy | Form 11 (PDF: 16k) | |
| Unionized Workplaces | ||
| Non-Binding Arbitration: Application | Form (PDF: 46k) Agreed Statement of Facts Sample (PDF: 7k) |
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