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We are continuously making updates to the Building Standards documents.
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Please refer back to this page and the other Building Standards pages for the most up-to-date information.
As of April 2019, the National Research Council (NRC) is offering free access to the National Building Code, the National Fire Code, the National Plumbing Code and the National Energy Code for Buildings. Please visit Publications at the NRC website for more detail.
Common Application Forms (updated March 2020)
| File | Description |
| Alternative Family Care Home Building and Development Application (NEW) | Hard copy pages 1 and 5 to be submitted for all Alternative Family Care Home (AFCH) projects. New as of March 2020. |
| Commercial Building and Development Application | Hard copy pages 1 and 3 to be submitted for all commercial (including hotels/motels), industrial and institutional projects. |
| Demolition Building and Development Application | Hard copy pages 1 and 4 to be submitted for all demolition projects. |
| Plumbing Permit Application | Hard copy required to be completed and submitted when applying for a plumbing permit (to be completed by a registered plumbing contractor). |
| Residential Building and Development Application | Hard copy pages 1 and 2 to be submitted for all residential projects (including group dwelling sites) and alternative family care homes. |
| Design Professional Contact Form | The supplementary contact form is available for projects where licensed design professionals are involved. |
Complete Application Checklists - NEW
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| Permit Application Checklist - New Buildings & Additions | A checklist to prepare your submission package for new buildings and additions for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential (type b) projects. This checklist is not for projects on group dwelling sites, single family dwellings and alternative family care homes. |
| Permit Application Checklist - Phased Buildings & Additions |
A checklist to prepare your submission package for phased buildings and additions for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential (type b) projects. This checklist is not for projects on group dwelling sites, single family dwelling sand alternative family care homes. Phased permits do not have shorter turnaround times. The established turnaround time is applied to each phase. Phased building permit applications may be desirable when an applicant wants to begin construction on a project, but does not have all of the required documents for the entire project. |
| Permit Application Checklist - Alterations | A checklist to prepare your submission package for alterations to commercial, industrial, institutional and residential (type b) projects. This checklist is not for projects on group dwelling sites, single family dwellings and alternative family care homes. |
| Permit Application Checklist - Alternative Family Care Homes (AFCH) | A checklist to prepare your submission package for an Alternative Family Care Home (AFCH) (includes new, addition, conversions to an AFCH, alterations, garages/accessory buildings, decks and basement developments)(Updated Jan 30, 2020) |
| Permit Application Checklist - Group Dwelling Sites | A checklist to prepare your submission package for projects located on a residential group dwelling site (includes new, additions, alterations, garages/accessory buildings, decks and basement developments) |
Drawing Requirements - find out what information is required on your drawings
| File | Description |
| Residential (Type A) Building Permits | Documents and drawing information required for Residential (Type A) building and development permit applications |
| Drawing Requirements | General information required to be shown on drawings submitted with a building and development permit application package |
Residential Submission Forms
| File | Description |
| Alterations to Dwellings and Basement Development | Information for interior alterations to one unit dwellings including basement developments. See the handout on New Secondary Suites for information on developing a suite in your house. |
| Asbestos Removal Notification Form | Required to be submitted for all buildings constructed before 1990. The Asbestos Removal Notification Form indicates if any asbestos will be disturbed or removed during work. |
| Assurance of Field Review | Required after application stage (when commitment letter was initially required), prior to building permit closure and occupancy. |
| Basement Development Letter of Use for One Unit Dwelling | Form for owner to certify the developed area not used as a separate dwelling unit (suite) |
| Basement Development Letter of Use for Two Unit Dwelling | Form for owner to certify the developed area not used as a separate dwelling unit (suite) |
| Commitment Lettter for Field Review - Structural | Required at building permit application stage for items designed under Part 4 of the National Building Code |
| Decks and Patios | Information for deck construction, to be submitted with application package |
| Encroachment Agreement Application Form | Request for encroachment of building over city property. |
| Exclusion of Basement Perimeter Walls | Request to exclude basement perimeter walls from scope of project. |
| Exterior Insulation and Finish System | NEW FORM! Request for use of Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) |
| Garages and Accessory Buildings | General information for detached garages and accessory buildings to be submitted with the building permit application. |
| Mid-Rise Wood Frame Building - National Fire Code - Site Fire Safety | Construction Site Fire Safety Contractor Commitment |
| Permit Extension Request | Residential permits expire 2 years after being issued. If more time is required, this form is used to request an extension. |
| Permit Reinstatement Request | Request to reinstate a Building and Development Permit which has been closed. Please note that a new permit is required if there have been any changes the project. |
| Special Inspection Application | To request a special inspection when required |
| Spray Foam Insulation Request | NEW FORM! Request form required to be completed and submitted for spray foam insulation application |
| Swimming Pools | Information on The Private Swimming Pools Bylaw and requirements for swimming pools |
| Thermal Barrier Spray Application | NEW FORM! Request form required to be completed and submitted for spray applied thermal barrier application |
| Transfer Of Building Permit Owner Request | To transfer responsibilities of an open (current) building permit |
| Ventilation Design Sheet | New! A simplified ventilation design, making it easier for home owners to apply for building permits. Must be submitted with all applications as of March 18, 2019. |
| Ventilation Verification A | New! Ventilation Certification and Verification Form for systems using an HRV interconnected to a forced air heating system. This form will be required to be submitted before the final inspection for building permits applied on or after March 18, 2019. This form will also be accepted for applications made before this date. |
| Ventilation Verification B | New! Ventilation Certification and Verification Form for systems using an HRV not interconnected to a forced air heating system. This form will be required to be submitted before the final inspection for building permits applied on or after March 18, 2019. This form will also be accepted for applications made before this date. |
| Ventilation Verification C | New! Ventilation Certification and Verification Form for systems using interconnected supply and exhaust fans for ventilation. This form will be required to be submitted before the final inspection for building permits applied on or after March 18, 2019. This form will also be accepted for applications made before this date. |
| Ventilation Verification D | New! Ventilation Certification and Verification Form for exhaust only ventilation systems. This form will be required to be submitted before the final inspection for building permits applied on or after March 18, 2019. This form will also be accepted for applications made before this date. |
| Ventilation System Certification | Completed by contractor and submitted after installation to ensure the ventilation system follows the approved ventilation design. For permits applied for before March 18, 2019 only. |
Residential Information and Handouts
| File | Description |
| Additions to Dwellings Brochure | Information for additions to one unit dwellings |
| Addressing Key Plan Requirments for Group Dwelling Sites | Sample addressing key plans for residential group dwelling sites |
| Alternative Family Care Homes | Indicates some types of alternative family care homes as well as submission requirements (previously referred to as Residential Care Homes) |
| Bed and Breakfast Homes Brochure | General information and requirements for bed and breakfast homes |
| Below Grade Entry | Minimum requirements for exterior unheated entryways |
| Building Bylaw 9455 | Enact municipal regulations regarding building, occupancy and demolition permits |
| Building Permit Fee Schedule | Indicating current building permit fees for all types of construction |
| Built-Up Wood Beams | Guidelines for built-up wood beams |
| C09-029 Plan Review and Building Inspection Policy | Council policy for review and inspection of residential building permits and ground oriented residential building |
| Character Homes Brochure | Information for character home renovations |
| Contractor's Handbook | Centralized document with the information needed for a successful build |
| Fire Department Access for Group Dwelling Sites | Submission requirements and fire department access route design information for group dwelling sites |
| Foundation Wall Reinforcement | Minimum requirements for residential foundation walls greater than 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) without involvement of a design professional |
| Foundation Wall Window Opening Reinforcement | Minimum requirements for openings in concrete foundation walls wider than 1.2 m (4 ft) |
| Garden and Garage Suites | Typical items required for garden and garage suites |
| Home Inspection Handbook - New Homes | A reference booklet for new home residential inspection stages. |
| How to Build A Deck | A booklet with instructions on how to design and build a wood deck. For best printing results, print as a booklet. This option should be available under "page scaling." |
| Insulated Concrete Form Assemblies | Submission requirements for Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) assemblies |
| Ladder Beam Construction | Information for acceptable ladder beam construction |
| Legalizing Suites | Information for legalizing suites developed and occupied prior to January 1, 1999 |
| Mandatory Inspections Brochure | The stages of inspections and instructions on booking an inspection |
| Modular Buildings and Ready to Move Homes (RTM's) | Typical requirements for submitting a modular building application |
| Pile and Grade Beam Foundations | Information on pile and grade beam construction for garages, covered decks and three season rooms. |
| Residential Building Permits | Information indicating what documents are required for Residential (Type A) building and development permit applications |
| Residential Inspection Stages | Descriptions of each stage of construction that requires an inspection |
| Secondary Suites (new suites) | Information for new secondary suites. Also see section 5.30 in the Zoning Bylaw for additional information |
| Secondary Suites Handbook | A handbook with instructions on how to create a secondary suite |
| Snow on Roofs | Information regarding the impacts of snow on a roof |
| Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms | Requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms |
| Solar Panel Information | Information on when a permit is required for solar panels and what information is required |
| Tall Walls (greater than 12') | Requirements for walls over 3.6 m (12 ft) high without involvement of design professional |
| Tree Protection Fact Sheet | Requirements for protecting city trees during construction |
| Waste and Recycling Service Guidelines | Information on waste and recycling service guidelines |
Commercial Submission Forms
| File | Description |
| Alterations to Dwellings and Basement Development | Information for interior alterations to one unit dwellings including basement developments to be submitted with building permit application |
| Alternative Solutions Form | Required to be submitted when requesting an alternative solution to the National Building Code |
| Asbestos Removal Notification Form | Required to be submitted for all buildings constructed before 1990. The Asbestos Removal Notification Form indicates if any asbestos will be disturbed or removed during work. |
| Assurance of Field Review | Required after application stage (when commitment letter was initially required), prior to building permit closure and occupancy |
| Building Code Analysis | For new buildings, additions and change of occupancy permit applications, etc |
| Commitment for Field Review - Alternative Solution | Required at building permit application stage for items designed under the scope of an alternative solution. |
| Commitment for Field Review - Structural | Required at building permit application stage for items designed under Part 4 of the National Building Code |
| Commitment for Field Review - Engineered Life Safety Systems | Required at building permit application stage for life safety systems designed within the scope of Part 3 of the NBC for fire protection and occupant safety (including mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems). Please refer to the Commitment for Field Review - Engineered Life Safety Systems informational form for further details. |
| Cooking and Ventilation Equipment Systems (NFPA 96) | Indicates the permit process for cooking and ventilation equipment in commercial buildings. |
| Decks and Patios | Information for deck construction to be submitted with building permit application |
| Encroachment Agreement Application | Request for encroachment of building over city property. |
| Low Hazard Occupancy Request | Submission and building code requirements for proposed low hazard occupancy (F3)
|
| Mid-Rise Wood Frame Building - National Fire Code - Site Fire Safety | Construction Site Fire Safety Contractor Commitment. |
| Occupancy Application - Final | Application for final occupancy of a building. |
| Occupancy Application - Interim | Application for interim occupancy of a building to occupy prior to final completion. |
| Permit Extension Request | Building and Development Permit are issued with an expiry date. If more time is required, this form is used to request an extension. |
| Permit Reinstatement Request | Request to reinstate a Building and Development Permit which has been closed. Please note that a new permit is required if there have been any changes the project. |
| Site Development Declaration | Site Development Declaration for phased permit applications and group dwelling site permit applications. Please refer to the Site Development Declaration handout for further details. |
| Special Inspection Application Form | To request a special inspection when required |
| Spray Foam Insulation Request (for use of Polyurethane Foam) |
NEW FORM! Request form required to be completed and submitted for spray foam application |
| Thermal Barrier Spray Application | NEW FORM! Request form required to be completed and submitted for spray applied thermal barrier application |
| Transfer Of Building Permit Owner Request | To transfer responsibilities of an open (current) building permit |
| Underground Tanks | Required to install or remove all underground tanks |
Commercial Information and Handouts
| File | Description |
| Addressing Key Plan Requirements for Commercial Industrial | Sample addressing key plans for commercial and industrial multi-unit and multi-storey sites |
| Addressing Key Plan Requirments for Group Dwelling Sites | Sample addressing key plans for residential group dwelling sites |
| Alternative Family Care Homes | Indicates some types of alternative family care homes as well as submission requirements (previously referred to as Residential Care Homes)(Updated Jan 30, 2020) |
| Alternative Solutions Handout | Information for requesting an alternative solution to the National Building Code |
| Awning and Canopy Guidelines | Hard copy required to be completed and submitted with commercial building permit application drawings. |
| Balcony Enclosure Guidelines | Requirements for balcony enclosures |
| Building Bylaw No. 9455 | Enact municipal regulations regarding building, occupancy and demolition permits |
| Building Permit Fee Schedule | Indicating current building permit fees for all types of construction |
| Child Care Facilities | Considerations and requirements for child care facilities |
| Condominium Conversions | Life safety and building permit application requirements for condominium conversions |
| Contractor's Handbook | Centralized document with the information needed for a successful build |
| Damage to Infrastructure | Process of evaluating damage to infrastructure caused by construction or demolition |
| Drawing Requirements | Requirements for drawings submitted with a building permit application package |
| Engineered Life Safety Systems Information | Information regarding the new Commitment Letter for Field Review for Engineered Life Safety Systems |
| Fabric Covered Buildings | Typical building code and submission requirements for fabric covered buildings |
| Fire Department Access for Group Dwelling Sites | Submission requirements and fire department access route design information for group dwelling sites |
| Legalizing Existing Multiple-Unit Dwellings | Typical requirements for legalizing existing multiple-unit dwellings |
| Mezzanine Information | Typical requirements for mezzanines in new or existing buildings |
| Modular Building Information | Typical requirements for submitting a modular building application |
| Noise Bylaw Information | Noise bylaw requirements in and around construction sites |
| Occupancy Permit Information | Occupancy permit information for residential and commercial buildings. |
| Requirement for a Design Professional | Typical cases when a design professional is required to be involved |
| Seasonal Permits | When a seasonal building permit is applicable and the submission requirements |
| Site Development Declaration | Information on the review process for phased permit applications and group dwelling site permit applications |
| Snow On Roofs | Information regarding the impacts of snow on a roof |
| Solar Panel Information | Information on when a permit is required for solar panels and what information is required |
| Spatial Separations | Explanations and requirements for spatial separations |
| Tree Protection Fact Sheet | Requirements for protecting city trees during construction |
| Waste and Recycling Service Guidelines | Information on waste and recycling service guidelines |
Demolition Forms and Information
| File | Description |
| Demolition Building and Development Application (NEW) |
Hard copy pages 1 and 4 to be submitted for all demolition projects. |
| Asbestos Removal Notification Form | Required to be submitted for all buildings constructed before 1983. The Asbestos Removal Notification Form indicates if any asbestos will be disturbed or removed during work. |
| Damage to Infrastructure | Process of evaluating damage to infrastructure caused by construction or demolition |
| Declaration of Intent | For owner and contractor to state the amount of debris and disposal location of material resulting from demolitions (including asbestos) |
| Tree Protection Fact Sheet | Requirements for protecting city trees during construction |
Energy Requirements for Buildings
Section 9.36 of the National Building Code
| File | Description |
| 9.36 - Performance Form | Submission details for the performance path of energy compliance |
| 9.36 Prescriptive Form | Submission details for the prescriptive path of energy compliance. |
| 9.36 - Trade-Off Form | Submission details for the Trade-Off path of energy compliance. |
| Energy Framework Guide | Provides compliance paths and what is required to be submitted for each path |
| Energy Efficiency Handbook | A reference guide for the application of Section 9.36 - Energy Efficiency |
National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB)
| File | Description |
| Energy Efficiency Compliance Form - NECB | Describes how the National Energy Code for Buildings may apply to your project and design professional requirements |
| Energy Framework Guide | Displays compliance path options and what is required to be submitted for each path |
| Phased Building - Energy Framework Guide | Displays compliance path options and what is required to be submitted for each path if the construction for the building or addition is phased. |
| National Energy Code Drawing Requirements | Information required to be shown on the drawings to demonstrate energy compliance - additional Building Standards Drawing Requirements still apply. |
| Project Summary - NECB | Submission form indicating base building information, compliance path chosen and design professionals responsible |
| Prescriptive Report - NECB | Submission details for the prescriptive path of energy compliance |
| Trade - Off Report - NECB | Submission details for the trade-off path of energy compliance |
| Performance Report - NECB | Submission details for the performance path of energy compliance |
| Commitment Letter for Field Review - NECB | Required at building permit application stage for items designed under the National Energy Code for Buildings. |
Plumbing Forms and Information
| File | Description |
| Alternative Solutions For Plumbing Handout | Requirements for requesting an alternative solution to the National Plumbing Code |
| Alternative Solutions Form | Request for an alternative solution to the National Plumbing Code |
| Assurance of Field Review | Required where an alternative solution has been approved, prior to plumbing permit closure and prior to occupancy |
| Commitment For Field Review | Required with an application for an alternative solution. |
| Application Form for Plumbing Permit | Hard copy required to be completed and submitted when applying for a plumbing permit. |
| Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems Guidelines | Guidelines for various solar domestic hot water system scenarios |
| Stainless Steel Pipe and Fittings for Potable Water Systems | For stainless steel pipe and pipe fittings to be used as alternative material for potable water systems |
Building and Property Information Forms and Brochures
(PID, Address Change, Authorization to Release Plans, Stat Information Request, etc.)
| File | Description |
| Consent to Disclose Building Plan Drawings | Consent from the owner of a building to allow another person to view the building permit drawings |
| Address Change Application | Request for address change by property owner |
| Building Permit Statistical Information Request | To request statistical reports generated by building standards. For another option please see the fillable Building Permit Statistical Information Request |
| Property Information Disclosure Application | Request for Property Information Disclosure. |
| Property Information Disclosure Brochure | Outlines the contents of a property information disclosure final report |
Provincial Legislation
As the province makes continuous updates to the following documents, please refer to the Queen's Printer for the most current versions.
| File | Description |
| The Plumbing Regulations | Legislation providing the Government of Saskatchewan the ability to establish plumbing standards. Please visit the Queen's Printer and search for The Plumbing Regulations for the most current version. Please visit the Queen's Printer at http://www.publications.gov.sk.ca/ for the most current version of the Regulations. |
| The Building and Accessibility Standards Administration Regulations | Legislation within UBASA indicating license and examination requirements for building officials. Please visit the Queen's Printer at http://www.publications.gov.sk.ca/ for the most current version of the Administration Regulations. |
| Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act (UBASA) | Legislation providing Government of Saskatchewan the authority to: administer the Act and establish building and accessibility standards. Please visit the Queen's Printer at http://www.publications.gov.sk.ca/ for the most current version of the Act. |
| Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Regulations | Legislation within UBASA indicating general building standards and accessibility standards with amendments to the National Building Code. Please visit the Queen's Printer at http://www.publications.gov.sk.ca/ for the most current version of the Regulations. |