Building Bylaw and Enforcement Guide

February 2025




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Building and Technical Standards Branch                                                   Building Bylaw and Enforcement Guide
1430 - 1855 Victoria Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3T2                                                                           March 2022
306-787-4113 Phone                                                                                Updated February 2025
btstandards@gov.sk.ca
www.saskatchewan.ca/btstandards                                                                 Original approved and signed by:
                                                                                                   Chief Codes Administrator
This guide is published by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations to provide information to users on the topic contained herein. In
case of conflict between The Construction Codes Act (the CC Act), The Building Code Regulations (the BC Regulations), The Energy Code
Regulations (the EC Regulations) and this guide, provisions of the CC Act, the BC Regulations and the EC Regulations shall apply.



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Preface
The Construction Codes Act (the CC Act) provides for the development, adoption and implementation of the
National Building Code of Canada, the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings and the National
Plumbing Code of Canada.

The CC Act, which repeals and replaces The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act, came into
force on January 1, 2022.

The effective application of construction codes is a shared responsibility and is detailed in the CC Act as
follows:

•   Building owners are responsible for compliance.
•   Local authorities are responsible for administration and enforcement.
•   The Government of Saskatchewan is responsible for the legislative, regulatory and policy framework.
•   Building officials and plumbing inspectors work for the local authority.
•   Architects, engineers and constructors work for the building owner.

The purpose of this guide is to provide users with an explanation of the provisions of the CC Act and
regulations. It is a general guide for building owners, industry, municipalities, building officials and other
code users on how a local authority can meet their legislative and regulatory obligations under the CC Act
through an approved building bylaw.

For further information on the CC Act and regulations, download the original documents from the
Publications Centre:

The Construction Codes Act https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/products/115817
The Building Code Regulations https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/products/115823
The Energy Code Regulations https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/products/115825
The Plumbing Code Regulations https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/products/115824


Contact Information


    Building and Technical Standards Branch
    1430 – 1855 Victoria Avenue
    Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3T2
    306-787-4113 Phone
    btstandards@gov.sk.ca
    www.saskatchewan.ca/btstandards




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Table of Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................................3
Contact Information........................................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................4
Abbreviations and Acronyms ..........................................................................................................................6
Part 1 – Introduction .......................................................................................................................................6
Part 2 – Roles and Responsibilities .................................................................................................................7
   Owner .........................................................................................................................................................7
   Local Authority ............................................................................................................................................7
   Building Official ...........................................................................................................................................8
   Government of Saskatchewan ....................................................................................................................9
   Architects and Engineers ............................................................................................................................9
   Constructor or Contractor ........................................................................................................................10
Part 3 – The Building Bylaw ..........................................................................................................................10
   Purpose of a Building Bylaw......................................................................................................................10
   Administration of a Building Bylaw ...........................................................................................................10
   Contents of a Building Bylaw ....................................................................................................................11
   Regulatory Requirements .........................................................................................................................12
   Typical Building Bylaw Adoption Scenario ................................................................................................13
   Building Official Appointment...................................................................................................................13
   Amendment, Replacement or Repealing of a Building Bylaw ..................................................................14
   Existing Building Bylaws ............................................................................................................................14
   Local Authorities Without a Building Bylaw..............................................................................................15
Part 4 – Administration and Enforcement ....................................................................................................15
   The Building Permit Process .....................................................................................................................15
   Types of Permits........................................................................................................................................16
   a) Building Permits for New Construction and Renovations ....................................................................16
   b) Building Permits for Unsafe Conditions ................................................................................................16
   c) Certificate of Occupancy .......................................................................................................................16
   Plan Review and Building Permit Approval Process .................................................................................17
   Refusal to Issue .........................................................................................................................................17
   Revoking a Permit .....................................................................................................................................18
   Expiration of Permits ................................................................................................................................18

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Inspection Process ....................................................................................................................................18
Orders to Comply ......................................................................................................................................19
Right of Appeal..........................................................................................................................................20
Appendix “A” – Model Building Bylaw ......................................................................................................21
Appendix “B” – Sample Building Permit Application ................................................................................30
Appendix “C” – Sample Building Permit ...................................................................................................32
Appendix “D” – Sample Order to Comply .................................................................................................34
Appendix “E” – Sample Certificate of Occupancy .....................................................................................37
Appendix “F” – Sample Agreement Between Local Authority and Regional Park....................................38




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Abbreviations and Acronyms
 Short Form              Long Form
 Administrative          Administrative Requirements for use with the National Building Code 1985
 Requirements
 Appeal Board         Saskatchewan Construction Standards Appeal Board
 the BC Regulations   The Building Code Regulations
 BTS                  Building and Technical Standards Branch, the Ministry of Government Relations
 BO                   Building Official
 CC Act               The Construction Codes Act
 Constructor          When used in this guide, this term includes contractor(s), sub-trades and self-
                      contractors.
 the EC Regulations   The Energy Code Regulations
 NBC                  National Building Code of Canada
 NECB                 National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings
 NPC                  National Plumbing Code of Canada
 Owner                When used in this guide, this term includes an owner’s agent, authorized agent or
                      constructor if the constructor is in control of the building project.
 the PC Regulations   The Plumbing Code Regulations
 the UBAS Act         The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act
 the UBAS Regulations The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Regulations


Part 1 – Introduction
Within the provincial legislation including The Constructions Codes Act (the CC Act), The Building Code
Regulations (the BC Regulations) and The Energy Code Regulations (the EC Regulations), local authorities are
delegated the responsibility to administer and enforce construction standards. Additionally, a local authority
must have a building bylaw in place to assist in the issuance of construction permits.

Before 1988, The Urban Municipality Act, The Rural Municipality Act and The Northern Municipalities Act
allowed municipal councils to adopt building bylaws which set construction standards, issue building
permits, inspect construction and enforce construction standards. In Saskatchewan, most larger urban
centres implemented some type of building control, while smaller local authorities were less likely to adopt
a building bylaw and enforce construction standards.

In June of 1988, The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act (the UBAS Act) came into force setting
minimum standards for construction, assigning responsibilities related to building construction and
authorizing local authorities to adopt building bylaws. The UBAS Act and The Uniform Building and
Accessibility Standards Regulations (the UBAS Regulations) were proven to be effective means to administer
and enforce construction standards across Saskatchewan.

On January 1, 2022, the CC Act and associated regulations came into force, replacing the UBAS Act, UBAS
Regulations and The Building and Accessibility Standards Administration Regulations. This resulted in the
modernization of administration, enforcement and penalty provisions for building owners, industry, local
authorities, building officials (BOs) and other code users.



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This guide focuses on the CC Act, the BC Regulations, the EC Regulations and the application of the National
Building Code of Canada (NBC) and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB).


Part 2 – Roles and Responsibilities
The effective application of construction codes is a shared responsibility.

Owner

The CC Act defines the term “owner” which means:

•   Any person who has any right, title, estate or interest in
                                                                    The assignment of responsibility to the
    the land, improvement or premises other than that of a
    mere occupant, tenant or mortgagee;                             owner is based on the owner’s control
•   Any person, firm or corporation that controls the                over the property. The owner has an
    property under consideration; or                                   obligation to meet construction
•   If the building is owned separately from the land on                          standards.
    which the building is located, the owner of the building.

The CC Act assigns responsibility for compliance with construction standards to the building’s owner. This
assignment is based on the owner’s control of the property. The owner must meet the construction
standards that are set into law.

Local Authority

                                                       The CC Act defines the term “local authority” which
       The assignment of responsibilities to           means:
        the local authority is based on the
         common law practice that local                •   A municipality or a council of a municipality.
      governments have a “duty of care” to             •   A regional park authority within the meaning of
                                                           The Regional Parks Act, 2013.
      the people who reside, work or travel
                                                       •   With respect to parkland within the meaning of
     through the geographic are over which                 The Parks Act, the minister responsible for the
           the local authority governs.                    administration of that Act.
                                                       •   Any other prescribed authority or body.

Plumbing standards are administered by the Global Transportation Hub and the cities of Saskatoon, Regina
and Lloydminster for buildings in their jurisdiction and by the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan for
the remainder of the province.




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Building Official

The CC Act defines the term “building official” which means a person who holds a building official licence.

Local authorities require a licensed BO to provide plan review, building inspection and enforcement. A BO
may be appointed for a definite or indefinite period or a specific project or specific types of projects, based
on the class of licence the BO holds.

                                           The CC Act prescribes that only a local authority can appoint a
     Building officials must be            licensed BO. A certificate of appointment must be issued by the
      appointed by each local              local authority for each appointed BO. BOs who provide services to
    authority that intends to use          more than one local authority must be provided with a certificate of
      their services for actions           appointment for each local authority. It is important to remember
     authorized by the CC Act.             that appointments can only be made to BOs and not the company
                                           to which they own or are employed.

BOs have the following powers under the CC Act:

•   Entering onto land or into a building at a reasonable hour.
•   Being accompanied by a person having special or expert knowledge on any matter to which this Act or
    the regulations relate.
•   Ordering the production of documents, tests, certificates, etc., related to a building.
•   Inspecting and taking samples of any material, equipment or appliance being used in the design or
    proposed work.
•   Issuing notices to owners that order action within a prescribed time.
•   Directing a local authority to register an interest on title as per the CC Act.
•   Ordering an owner to take any steps necessary to eliminate an unsafe condition.
•   Entering the land or building to do or cause to be done any acts that the BO or local authority considers
    necessary to eliminate an imminent danger.
•   Completing actions upon an owner’s non-compliance with an order, and adding the expenses incurred
    to the tax payable on the property.
•   Obtaining restraining orders and warrants to enter and inspect.

The BC Regulations identifies the licence classifications for BOs, which entitles the holder of a BO licence to
complete plan review and inspections as follows:

•   Class 1: one- and two-unit dwellings within the scope of the NBC, Division B, Part 9 and the NECB
    applicable to one- and two-unit dwellings.
•   Class 2: any building within the scope of the NBC, Division B, Part 9 and the NECB applicable to Part 9 buildings.
•   Class 3: any building within the scope of the NBC and the NECB, including all buildings covered by a Class 1
    or Class 2 licence.

BO licences allow individuals to work in a specific licence classification which are successive and allows
individuals to work in a specific licence classification or advance to a higher level of licence classification. A
candidate for a Class 2 licence must hold a Class 1 licence to be considered for an upgrade to a Class 2
licence. A candidate for a Class 3 licence must hold a Class 2 licence to be considered for an upgrade to a
Class 3 licence.

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Government of Saskatchewan

The Government is responsible for the legislative, regulatory and policy framework that provides for the
development, adoption and implementation of construction standards. This includes the assignment of
responsibilities, the buildings to which the standards apply, and when and how they apply.

In Saskatchewan, that framework includes the CC Act, the BC Regulations, the EC Regulations, the PC
Regulations, the NBC, the NECB and the NPC.

Implementation of the framework is assigned to the Building and Technical Standards Branch of the Ministry
of Government Relations.

Architects and Engineers

Before construction begins for certain buildings, the BC Regulations require that the building’s owner engage
the services of either a registered architect as defined by The Architects Act, 1996 or a professional engineer
as defined by The Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act to complete the design or design review of that
building.

Buildings designed within the scope of the NBC Division B, Parts 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 must have the design or
design review completed by an architect or engineer licensed to practice in Saskatchewan. This includes all
buildings over 600 m2 in building area and three storeys in building height. Many smaller buildings may also
require an architect or engineer to design or review the design, depending on the major occupancy
classification, occupant load or the hazard load of the building. An architect or engineer may also be
required to complete field inspections of construction to ensure compliance with the design and the reviews
required by the NBC.

Buildings designed to comply with the NECB must also have the design or review completed by an architect
or engineer licensed to practice in Saskatchewan. An architect or engineer is also required to complete field
inspections of construction to ensure compliance with the NECB’s design and review requirements.

Smaller buildings (i.e. three storeys or less in building height and not exceeding 600 m2 in building area) may
be designed by a competent person who is knowledgeable in the application of the NBC Division B, Part 9,
and who is acceptable to the local authority.

The term “competent person” is defined in the BC Regulations as a person who is recognized by the local
authority as having:
• A degree, certificate or professional designation; or
• The knowledge, experience and training necessary to design or review the design of a Part 9 building.

For more information, see the advisory – Professional Design for Buildings at the following link:
https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/products/124278.




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Constructor or Contractor

The CC Act defines the terms “constructor” or “contractor” which means a person who contracts with an
owner or an owner’s authorized agent to undertake a building construction project, and includes an owner
who:

•   Contracts with one or more people for the work on a building construction project; or
•   Undertakes the work on a building construction project or any part of that project.

Building constructors, contractors, installers and sub-trades are employed by building owners to complete
the construction or renovation of buildings. Contractors should have knowledge, training or certification and
experience related to the work they are hired to undertake.

All work must comply with:

•   The building’s design
•   The CC Act and associated regulations
•   The local authority’s building bylaw
•   Applicable provisions of the NBC, NECB, the NPC and other codes and standards

Owners are encouraged to practice due diligence when selecting a contractor. They should consider a
contractor’s experience with construction, applicable codes, experience with similar projects, training of
staff, industry affiliations, certifications and references from other clients.

Part 3 – The Building Bylaw

Purpose of a Building Bylaw

Across Canada, the use of building bylaws, building permits and BOs provides local authorities with a system
of administration and enforcement. Under the CC Act, a building bylaw must be adopted by a local authority
in order to allow the issuance of building permits and the collection of permit fees for the services rendered.

Administration of a Building Bylaw

The resources available for the administration of the building bylaw can be different from one local
authority to another. Local authorities may:

•   Choose to hire one or more BOs on a full-time basis;
•   Contract services from a company that provides BO services to one or more local authorities;
•   Develop BO skills in one or more of their existing employees who have the prerequisite qualifications; or
•   Use a combination of these options.




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Provisions of the CC Act and the Administrative Requirements form the basic framework for the
administration of the building bylaw. This includes:

•   Verifying building permit applications.
•   Accepting receipt and cursory review of documents to support the permit application.
•   Forwarding the permit application form and attached documents, if approval from other agencies is
    required before issuing a building permit.
•   Placing conditions associated with construction as part of the building permit process.
•   Issuing a building permit and collecting permit fees.
•   Keeping records of permits and supporting documents by address or legal description, storing plans and
    supporting documents, filing inspection reports and correspondence.
•   Preparing statistical reports.
•   Handling requests for information and complaints.
•   Monitoring construction activity within the jurisdiction of the local authority.

Contents of a Building Bylaw

Although Section 17 of the CC Act authorizes a local authority to pass a building bylaw, Section 16 of the CC
Act prescribes minimum provisions to be included in a building bylaw as follows:

•   Prohibiting the commencement by any person of the construction, erection, placement, alteration,
    addition, repair, renovation, demolition, relocation, removal, use, occupancy or change of occupancy of
    any building unless that person is authorized to do so by a permit issued by the local authority.
•   Setting out the terms and conditions of a permit for work, including the following;
    o The terms and conditions on which a permit may be granted or transferred.
    o The period for which a permit is valid.
    o The circumstances in which a permit may be revoked.
    o The fees to be charged for the issuing of a permit.
    o The scope of work authorized by a permit.
    o Conditions the local authority considers necessary to protect public health and safety or property.
    o Buildings or portions of buildings to which the permit applies.
•   Specifying the form and content of permits for the design, construction, addition, erection, placement,
    alteration, repair, renovation, demolition, relocation, removal, use, occupancy or change of occupancy
    of a building.
•   Setting out any additional fees to be charged for any work governed by the CC Act that began before a
    permit was issued.
•   Requiring the applicant for a permit under the CC Act to provide a deposit or bond and fix the amount of
    the deposit or bond, subject to the regulations.
•   Governing the recourse to the deposit and any refund of the deposit.
•   Setting out at what stages of construction the local authority is to be notified, Subject to Section 7 of the
    CC Act.
•   Issuing a certificate of occupancy.
•   Requiring that no building be occupied unless the owner has been issued a certificate of occupancy.
•   Any other prescribed matter related to the administration and enforcement of the CC Act.




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Regulatory Requirements
                                                                         The local authority should
The Municipalities Act, The Cities Act, The Northern
                                                                       obtain legal advice to find out
Municipalities Act, 2010 and The Regional Parks Act, 2013 all
                                                                         if their building bylaw will
include provisions that govern the reading, voting, passage and
amendment of bylaws. These provisions must be followed                 meet its needs, conform to the
when adopting a building bylaw. Local authorities are                  provincial legislation and will
encouraged to consult and comply with the requirements of              not conflict with other bylaws.
their governing Acts and regulations.

Subsection 17(1) of the CC Act requires that a local authority adopt a building bylaw to administer and
enforce construction standards. Upon adoption, two true certified copies of a new, amended or repealed
building bylaw are to be filed with the Minister within 60 days of being passed by the council of the local
authority.

                                         Local authorities can mail two true certified paper copies of their
 Local authorities can send their        building bylaw directly to BTS for processing and approval on behalf
    draft building bylaw to the          of the Minister. These copies must display the corporate seal, and
Building and Technical Standards         they must be certified with a wet signature to be a true copy by the
   Branch for review before it is        administrator or the mayor/reeve. See example below.
presented to council for adoption.


                             Certified a true copy of Bylaw No. ___________
                             Adopted by resolution of the Council this
                             _____ day of _______, 20____

                             ___________________________________
                             Administrator

Within 60 days of receiving the building bylaw submission, the bylaw will be reviewed and returned to the
local authority.

A ministerial review may result in one of four outcomes:

•   A building bylaw receiving approval if it does not conflict with the CC Act and regulations.
•   A building bylaw not receiving approval if it has a provision(s) that conflict with the CC Act and regulations.
•   A building bylaw receiving approval in-part where that part of the bylaw that is in conflict can be severed
    from the remainder of the bylaw.
•   A building bylaw receiving approval on condition that the local authority enacts amendments that do
    not materially affect the bylaw in principle or substance.

The final step in the review process is that one copy of the building bylaw will be returned to the local
authority stamped with the outcome of the review and accompanied by a letter of explanation from the
Chief Codes Administrator.




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Typical Building Bylaw Adoption Scenario

Local authorities who develop their own building bylaw are encouraged to use the steps provided in the
following table. The actions required by the CC Act are bolded in the table below. “Municipal Official” refers
to the administrator, clerk, secretary or secretary-treasurer of a municipality or a regional park.

 Item                                                                                      Responsibility
 1    Decide to adopt a building bylaw.                                                    Local Authority
 2    Prepare a request for proposal for the availability and interest of contracted       Municipal Official
      BOs or hire a BO on staff.
 3    Set the permit fee schedule to recover fees for services rendered.                   Local Authority
 4    Determine if supplementary construction standards are required.                      Local Authority
 5    Prepare a draft building bylaw.                                                      Municipal Official
 6    Give public notice that the local authority intends to pass a new building           Optional
      bylaw.
 7    Send the draft building bylaw for review by the local authority’s legal counsel.     Optional
 8    Send the draft building bylaw to BTS for review and comment.                         Optional
 9    Revise as necessary based on comments from BTS.                                      Municipal Official
 10 Present the draft building bylaw for approval by the council.                          Municipal Official
 11 Give the building bylaw three readings for adoption.                                   Local Authority
 12 Submit by mail two true certified copies of the building bylaw to the Minister         Municipal Official
      responsible for the CC Act within 60 days of passage.
 13 The building bylaw will be reviewed and approved under Subsection 17(6) of             BTS
      the CC Act.
 14 Give public notice that a new building bylaw is in place and that building             Optional
      permits are required for all new building projects and renovations within the
      local authority’s jurisdiction.
 15 Appoint a BO and issue a certificate of appointment.                                   Local Authority
                                                                                           Municipal Official

Local authorities that choose not to adopt their own building bylaw will be subject to implementation of the
model building bylaw on the dates detailed in Section 8 of the BC Regulations, refer to Local Authorities
Without a Building Bylaw for the dates.

Building Official Appointment

                                              Only a licensed BO can be appointed by the local authority. A
  Building officials must be appointed        certificate of appointment must be issued by the local authority
  by each local authority that intends        for each appointed BO. BOs who provide services to more than
    to use their services for actions         one local authority must be provided with a certificate of
       authorized by the CC Act.              appointment from each local authority.


A BO may be appointed for a definite or indefinite period, a specific project or specific types of projects
based on the class of licence the BO holds.




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Amendment, Replacement or Repealing of a Building
Bylaw
                                                                    Any amendment to the building bylaw
Any amendment, replacement or repeal of a building bylaw            must be submitted for approval to BTS
must be submitted to BTS for review on behalf of the                  in the same manner as the original
Minister.                                                            bylaw. Building bylaws which do not
                                                                    have Ministerial approval are not valid.
Existing Building Bylaws

Although the CC Act came into force on January 1, 2022, there should be minimal impact on a local authority
which adopted a building bylaw under the UBAS Act. A building bylaw which was adopted and valid under
the UBAS Act is permitted to remain in force without amendment until December 31, 2028. However, any
amendments to an older building bylaw must now be made under the CC Act by repealing the UBAS Act
building bylaw and having the CC Act building bylaw adopted and filed with the Minister.

A valid building bylaw is one that has been adopted by council and which has received Ministerial approval.
A building bylaw which does not have Ministerial approval is not valid. If there are doubts about the validity
of an existing building bylaw, the local authority should contact BTS for assistance. BTS retains a copy of the
ministerial approved building bylaws by local authorities.

A building bylaw valid under the UBAS Act can remain valid under the CC Act for seven years, by which time
it must be repealed and replaced. However, there are two instances where the CC Act takes precedence
over a building bylaw after January 1, 2022, as follows:

•   Local building bylaws must meet or exceed standards in the Act
    Local authorities continue to be able to use their building bylaw to require a higher standard than the
    minimum construction standards found in the CC Act, but they cannot allow lower minimum
    construction standards than the CC Act or exempt building owners from having to comply with the CC
    Act.

•   Local building bylaws must not conflict with the CC Act
    As of January 1, 2022, if an existing building bylaw conflicts with the CC Act, then the Act takes priority
    over the building bylaw, even if that building bylaw did not conflict with the UBAS Act.

For example, if an existing building bylaw uses a definition derived from the UBAS Act and the CC Act
updates the definition, the definition found in the building bylaw would no longer be acceptable, and the
local authority would be required to apply the updated definition from the CC Act.

It is recommended that existing building bylaws be reviewed to ensure they remain consistent with the
requirements of the CC Act and, where necessary, amended or repealed and replaced with an updated
bylaw under the CC Act.




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Local Authorities Without a Building Bylaw

Section 8 of the BC Regulations outlines specific dates when a local
authority must have a valid building bylaw:                                    The Construction Codes Act
                                                                                    came into force on
•   December 31, 2022, for any city as defined in The Cities Act.
                                                                              January 1, 2022, requiring all
•   December 31, 2023, for any municipality as defined in The
                                                                             local authorities to update and
    Municipalities Act.
                                                                             adopt a new building bylaw or
•   December 31, 2024, for parkland as defined in The Parks Act.
                                                                              become subject to the model
•   December 31, 2024, for any regional park as defined in The
                                                                                     building bylaw.
    Regional Parks Act, 2013.
•   December 31, 2024, for land within the capital region as defined
    in The Provincial Capital Commission Act.

Local authorities without a valid building bylaw on the dates noted above are deemed to have adopted the
model building bylaw on the next day (January 1). The local authority is required to administer and enforce the
model building bylaw listed in the Appendix to the BC Regulations when it becomes assigned to them. After
the model building bylaw is deemed to have been adopted, a local authority can still adopt its own building
bylaw by following the typical bylaw adoption scenario outlined above.
See Appendix A for a copy of the model building bylaw.

Part 4 – Administration and Enforcement
The Building Permit Process
With a building bylaw in effect, proposed building construction work must come before the local authority
or its BO in the form of an application for a building permit for approval. Some repairs and improvements
may not require a building permit. Owners should confirm with their local authority to determine if a
building permit is required and what is necessary to proceed.
An application for a building permit may be made by the owner or the owner’s agent (architect, engineer,
competent person, contractor or builder). Ultimately, it is the owner’s responsibility to make sure a permit is
issued before construction commences. The building permit application form must be completed by the
applicant and submitted with all necessary documentation required for the project. This usually includes
two complete sets of documents and may include other documents such as a development permit,
geotechnical reports or site surveys. The application for a building permit is not sufficient for work to begin;
a building permit must be approved by the local authority and a permit issued before work begins.

See Appendix B for a sample building permit application.




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Types of Permits

a) Building Permits for New Construction and Renovations

Subsection 9(1) of the BC Regulations prescribes the minimum information which must be included in a
building permit application.

•   The name of the person or company to whom the permit is issued.
•   The period for which the permit is valid.
•   A statement of all fees, deposits or bonds charged for the permit.
•   The scope of work authorized by the permit.
•   The municipal address or legal description of the property on which the work described in the permit is
    located.
•   The buildings or portions of buildings to which the permit applies.
•   The stages of construction at which a permit holder must inform the local authority of completion.
•   Any terms and conditions provided by the local authority’s building bylaw with which the permit holder
    is required to comply.
•   Any information required by the local authority’s building bylaw.

No person to whom or corporation to which a permit is issued under the Act shall fail to comply with the
terms and conditions of the building permit.

See Appendix C for a sample building permit.

b) Building Permits for Unsafe Conditions

The term “unsafe condition” as defined in the CC Act, means a condition that could cause undue hazard to
the health, safety or welfare of any person who is authorized or expected to be or could reasonably be
foreseen to be on or about the premises.

Building owners have a duty of responsibility to act quickly to eliminate an unsafe condition which poses a risk
to people or property. In these circumstances, emergency work to correct an unsafe condition can commence
without first applying for a building permit. However, the building permit must be applied for under
Subsection 19(3) of the CC Act within three business days of emergency work beginning.

The building owner is responsible for demonstrating to the satisfaction of the local authority or the BO that
an unsafe condition or an imminent danger existed before any unpermitted work began.

c) Certificate of Occupancy

The CC Act defines the term “certificate of occupancy” which means a written document issued by the local
authority giving the owner of the building permission to occupy the building for its intended use. If a local
authority chooses to include the issuance of a certificate of occupancy in their building bylaw, the BO will
issue a certificate of occupancy once a final inspection has been completed and the work is in compliance
with the construction standards. The certificate issuance is a signal to building owners, investors and lenders
that the project is complete and meets the requirements of the CC Act, regulations, codes and requirements
of the local authority building bylaw.


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No person shall occupy a building or part of a building without an occupancy permit if an occupancy permit
is identified as a requirement in the local authority’s building bylaw.

See Appendix E for a sample Certificate of Occupancy.

Plan Review and Building Permit Approval Process

The plan review process will be completed by the BO, who will:

•   Determine if the submission is complete.
•   Confirm that where a zoning permit is required separately from             A plan review should be
    the building permit, it has been issued before issuing a building             completed before a
    permit.                                                                        building permit is
•   Review plans, specifications and code analysis to ensure the                 approved and issued.
    design meets the minimum requirements of applicable NBC and
    NECB provisions.
•   Prepare a plan review report.
•   Identify when in a construction project it is necessary to advise the local authority.
•   Identify required inspections.
•   Identify other instructions.
•   Calculate the building permit fee.

If all items meet the minimum requirements of the CC Act, regulations, building bylaw and code provisions,
the BO will authorize the issuance of the building permit to the local authority or issue a building permit.
Typically, one set of approved plans will be returned to the owner and one copy will be retained for the local
authority’s records.

Refusal to Issue

Section 10 of the BC Regulations prescribes that no local authority shall unreasonably refuse to issue a building
permit. However, if the proposed work contravenes the CC Act, regulations, an order of the appeal board, a
written interpretation of the minister or a local authority’s building bylaw, a permit can be refused. Other
reasons for refusing to issue a permit are included in Section 10 of the BC Regulations as follows:

•   Proposed work would contravene the Act, the regulations, an order of the appeal board, a written
    interpretation of the minister, or a building bylaw;
•   Person is not competent who designed or reviewed the design of a proposed building that is within the
    scope of Part 9;
•   Person is not an architect or engineer who designed or completed the design review of a proposed building
    that is within the scope of Part 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 of the NBC;
•   Person is not an architect or engineer who designed or reviewed the design of a proposed building that is
    within the scope of the NECB;
•   Applicant failed to complete a building permit application;
•   Payment has not been made associated with fees, deposits or bonds required by the local authority’s
    building bylaw for the issuance of a permit;
•   Applicant for a demolition permit has not demonstrated compliance with The Occupational Health and
    Safety Regulations, 2020;

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•   Proposed work contravenes the accessibility standards; or
•   Issuance of a permit or the proposed work described on the permit application, or any plans, drawings or
    specifications supporting the permit application, would contravene any other Act, regulations or bylaw that
    applies to the proposed work.

Revoking a Permit

Section 11 of the BC Regulations notes that a local authority may revoke a building permit that has been
issued for the following reasons if the permit:

•   Holder requested it be revoked;
•   Was issued on false, mistaken or incorrect information;
•   Was issued in error;
•   Holder has not commenced work within six months;
•   Holder has not made any substantial progress for six months or more; or
•   For any other reason listed in the local authority’s building bylaw.

Expiration of Permits

Section 12 of the BC Regulations requires that if the owner does not complete all the work listed on a
building permit before the permit expires, they must apply to the local authority that issued the permit to
either:

•   Revoke the permit;
•   Extend the term of the permit; or
•   Vary the terms and conditions of the permit.

Expiry, by itself, does not relieve the owner from the obligation to complete the work approved in the
permit.

Inspection Process

The inspection process can vary from one local authority to another and from one project to another.
Required inspections or inspection frequency and stages of construction when inspections will take place
should be detailed in the building permit prepared by the local authority.

Section 7 of the CC Act identifies the phases of construction where the owner shall notify the local authority,
which include:

•   When excavation is to be commenced.
•   When the foundation is to be placed.
•   When a superstructure is to be placed on the foundation.
•   Any other event at the time required by the permit under which work has been undertaken.
•   Any other prescribed event at the prescribed time.




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The local authority’s building bylaw may include additional required inspections. Adequate lead time should
be provided to facilitate scheduling by the BO and optimize work progress. Each inspection should result in a
written inspection report detailing:


•   Building permit number and local authority.
•   Civic address of the project.
•   Owner and contractor.
•   Inspection type (i.e. footing, foundation, framing, insulation and vapour barrier, final, occupancy, etc.).
•   Reports or information required by the BO or local authority from others.
•   Deficiencies that include a description of the deficiency, the provision of the CC Act, regulations, code or
    bylaw the project is deficient with, the expected correction and the due date for follow-up inspection.
•   Next inspection and other notes to the permit holder.
•   Unresolved deficiencies carried forward from previous inspection reports.
•   Other information considered pertinent by the BO and specific to the project being inspected.

A signed copy of the inspection report can be left in a protected location on site and additional copies made
available to the permit holder, filed in the local authority’s official records and forwarded to all necessary
parties by mail, email or fax.

Orders to Comply

Section 25 of the CC Act authorizes a BO who determines upon inspection, that the construction standards
or the terms and conditions of a building permit are being contravened, may by notice in writing, specifying
the nature of the contravention, order the owner of the building or the owner’s agents, contractors,
employees, successors or assigns or the registered owner of the land on which the building is situated,
within the period set out in the notice, to:

•   Comply with the conditions set out in the notice.
•   Take any measures set out in the notice.
•   Follow the methods of work set out in the notice.
•   Use or stop using certain materials, equipment, protection, devices or appliances described in the notice.
•   Stop the project in whole or in part until any conditions set out in the notice are, in the BO’s opinion,
    fulfilled.
•   Do any combination of the actions listed above.

Construction standards contraventions could include:

•   Starting a project without plans, specifications, a survey or a valid building permit.
•   Not providing the necessary third-party reports required by the building permit.
•   Covering or enclosing work required to be inspected before the inspection.
•   Work that is faulty or non-compliant with provisions of the codes, plans and specifications.
•   A building, whether commenced or completed, that is in an unsafe condition.
•   Other issues determined by the BO or local authority that a building fails to meet the minimum health,
    safety, accessibility and environmental objectives of the codes.

See Appendix D for a sample order to comply.


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Right of Appeal

Subsection 31(1) of the CC Act provides an owner or owner’s representative with the right of appeal of an
order to comply issued by a BO. A request for hearing application must be completed and received within 15
days after the service of the order. The request for hearing application is to be submitted to the Chief Codes
Administrator (CC Administrator) with the required deposit. The request for hearing form and more
information can be found at:

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/housing-development-construction-and-property-
management/building-and-technical-standards/saskatchewan-building-and-accessibility-standards-appeal-
board.

The CC Administrator provides administrative services to the Saskatchewan Construction Standards Appeal
Board and under the CC Administrator’s direction, BTS provides technical support.

For appeal information, contact the Building and Technical Standards Branch, Saskatchewan Ministry of
Government Relations.

Email: btstandards@gov.sk.ca     Phone: 306-787-4113




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Appendix “A” – Model Building Bylaw (available in WORD format)



                                          LOCAL AUTHORITY


                                            (Name and ID Number)

                              BYLAW NO.___________________________


                                   A BYLAW RESPECTING BUILDINGS


The Council of the _______________________________of_____________________________________ in
the Province of Saskatchewan enacts as follows:

SHORT TITLE
1 This bylaw may be cited as the Building Bylaw.

PURPOSE OF THE BUILDING BYLAW
2 The purpose of this bylaw is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the Act, the
regulations, the National Building Code of Canada, the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings,
ministerial interpretations and Saskatchewan Construction Standards Appeal Board orders and
building official orders within the local authority.

INTERPRETATION/LEGISLATION
3 Definitions contained in The Construction Codes Act, The Building Code Regulations and The Energy
Code Regulations shall apply in this building bylaw.

         “Act” means The Construction Codes Act.

         “building official” means a person who holds a building official licence.

         “building official services” means plan review services, inspection services and enforcement
         services carried out by an appointed building official.

         “certificate of occupancy” means a written document issued by the local authority giving the
         owner of the building permission to occupy the building for its intended use.

         “competent person” means a person who is recognized by the local authority as having:
               (a) a degree, certificate or professional designation; or
               (b) the knowledge, experience and training;
         necessary to design or review the design of a building.

         “inspection” means the inspection of the following by an appointed building official to
         ascertain whether the Act and the regulations have been or are being complied with:
                (a) ongoing or incomplete building construction, materials of construction or building

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               systems;
               (b) completed or existing building construction, materials of construction or building
               systems.

         “local authority” means the municipality to which this Building Bylaw applies.

         “NBC” means the edition and provisions of the National Building Code of Canada, including
         revisions, errata and amendments to it, declared to be in force pursuant to the Act and the
         regulations.

         “NECB” means the edition and provisions of the National Energy Code of Canada for
         Buildings, including revisions, errata and amendments to it, declared to be in force pursuant
         to the Act and The Energy Code Regulations.

         “owner” means:
              (a) any person who has any right, title, estate or interest in land, improvements or
              premises other than that of a mere occupant, tenant or mortgagee;
              (b) any person, firm or corporation that controls the property under consideration; or
              (c) if the building is owned separately from the land on which the building is located,
              the owner of the building.

         “owner’s representative” means any person, corporation, employee or contractor who has
         authority to act on behalf of an owner.

         “permit” means written authorization issued by the local authority or its building official.

         “plan review” means the examination of building drawings and related documents by a
         building official to ascertain whether those drawings and documents meet the requirements
         of the Act and the regulations.

         “regulations” means The Building Code Regulations and The Energy Code Regulations.

         “SAMA fee” means a fee charged to the local authority by the Saskatchewan Assessment
         Management Agency with respect to the work.

         “value of construction” means the total costs to the owner for the building construction in
         its completed form and includes the cost of all building work, materials of construction,
         building systems, labour and overhead, and profit of the contractor and subcontractors.

         “work” means any design, construction, addition, erection, placement, alteration, repair,
         renovation, demolition, relocation, removal, use, change of use, occupancy or change of
         occupancy of a building.

SCOPE OF THE BYLAW
4 This building bylaw applies to all work undertaken or to be undertaken within the geographical
jurisdiction of the local authority.



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GENERAL
5(1) It is the duty of every owner or the owner’s representative of a building in Saskatchewan to
ensure that the building and work is in accordance with the Act, the regulations, any associated codes,
interpretations and orders and any bylaws adopted by the local authority with which the building is
associated.

(2) It shall be the responsibility of the owner or the owner’s representative to arrange for all permits,
inspections and certificates required by any other applicable bylaws, Acts and regulations.

(3) A building or part of a building for which a permit has been granted shall not be occupied before
the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the local authority or the building official pursuant to
clause 16(11)(h) of the Act.

(4) The provisions of this building bylaw apply to buildings greater than 10m2 (107.6 ft2) in building
area except as otherwise exempted by the Act or the regulations.

PERMIT – ISSUANCE
6(1) Every application for a permit for work shall be on the form provided by the local authority, and
shall be accompanied by plans and specifications of the proposed building and work in a format
acceptable to the local authority.

(2) Every permit application shall be reviewed and approved by the building official including plan
review and approval.

(3) If the work described in an application for a permit, to the best of the knowledge of the local
authority or the building official, complies with the requirements of this building bylaw, the Act, or the
regulations, the local authority or the building official shall, on receipt of the required fee, issue a
permit on the form provided by the local authority. In addition, one set of the approved plans and
specifications will be returned to the owner or the owner’s representative with the permit.

(4) A permit issued pursuant to this building bylaw must include:
         (a) the name of the person, or company to whom the permit is issued;
         (b) the period for which the permit is valid;
         (c) a statement of all fees, deposits or bonds charged for the permit;
         (d) the scope of work authorized by the permit;
         (e) the municipal address or legal description of the property on which the work described in
         the permit is located;
         (f) the buildings or portion of buildings to which the permit applies;
         (g) the stages of construction for which a permit holder must inform the local authority;
         (h) any conditions that the permit holder is required to comply with; and
         (i) any information required by this building bylaw.

(5) No person or company to whom a permit is issued pursuant to the Act shall fail to comply with the
terms and conditions of the permit.

(6) Work must not commence before a permit is issued.



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(7) The permit fee shall be calculated according to the sum of the following:
         (a) a permit administration fee listed in a fee bylaw for the processing, handling and issuance
         of a permit;
         (b) the fees for plan review, field inspection of construction and enforcement in accordance
         with a fee bylaw or the agreement between the provider of building official services and the
         local authority;
         (c) the fees charged by the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency; and
         (d) a deposit, if required, in an amount determined by the local authority.

(8) If a deposit is collected it shall, on request by the owner or owner’s representative, be refundable
on satisfactory completion of the work or on approval of use or occupancy of the building by the local
authority or the building official.

(9) All permit fees and deposits will be collected before the permit is issued and are subject to any
applicable taxes.

(10) The local authority or the building official may establish the value of construction for the work
described in an application for a permit, for the purpose of calculating a permit fee, based on
established current construction costs, the owner’s or the owner’s representative statement of costs
or constructor’s contract values, or similar methods selected by the local authority or the building
official.

(11) It is the responsibility of the owner or the owner’s representative to ensure that all notifications
required by Section 7 of the Act and this building bylaw are given to the local authority and that all
inspections are scheduled and completed. Failure to do so may result in additional fees for follow up
inspections.

(12) The owner or the owner’s representative will be invoiced by the local authority for additional
inspection fees and payment of the inspection fees will be due on receipt of an invoice. Unpaid
inspection fees will be considered a debt due to the local authority and may be recovered from the
owner of the land or premises in or on which the work was carried out as per the Act.

(13) The local authority may, at its discretion, rebate a portion of a permit fee or deposit where
work is reduced in scope or discontinued, or where other exceptional circumstances occur.

PERMITS – REFUSAL TO ISSUE
7(1) The local authority may refuse to issue a permit if:
         (a) the proposed work described on the permit application would contravene:
                (i) the Act;
                (ii) the regulations;
                (iii) an order of the appeal board;
                (iv) a written interpretation of the minister pursuant to section 8 of the Act; or
                (v) the local authority’s building bylaw;
         (b) the person who designed or reviewed the design of a proposed building that is within the
         scope of Part 9 of the NBC is not a competent person;
         (c) the person who designed or completed a design review of a proposed building that is
         within the scope of Part 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 of the NBC is not an architect or engineer;


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         (d) the person who designed or completed a design review of a proposed building that is
         within the scope of the NECB is not an architect or engineer;
         (e) the application for a permit is incomplete;
         (f) any fees, deposits or bonds required pursuant to the local authority’s building bylaw for
         the issuance of a permit have not been paid; or
         (g) the proposed work described on the permit application would contravene any other Act,
         regulations or bylaw that applies to the proposed work.

(2) Where the local authority refuses to issue a permit pursuant to subsection (1), the local authority
shall:
        (a) provide written notice to the applicant as to the reasons for the local authority’s refusal
        to issue a permit; and
        (b) refund any fee or deposit paid as part of the permit application for work pursuant to the
        Act, less any fees paid for:
               (i) plan review; and
               (ii) permit application or administration.

PERMITS – REVOCATION
8(1) The local authority may revoke a permit issued pursuant to the Act:
         (a) if the holder of the permit requests in writing that it be revoked;
         (b) if the permit was issued on mistaken, false or incorrect information;
         (c) if the permit was issued in error;
         (d) subject to subsection (2), if, after 6 months after the permit’s issuance, the work for
         which the permit was issued has not, in the opinion of the local authority’s building official,
         been seriously commenced and no written agreement for the delay has been given by the
         local authority; or
         (e) subject to subsection (2), if the work for which the permit was issued is, in the opinion of
         the local authority’s building official, substantially suspended or discontinued for a period of
         more than 6 months after the permit’s issuance and no written agreement for the delay has
         been given by the local authority.

(2) If the local authority revokes a permit pursuant to subsection (1) it shall provide written notice to
the permit holder as to the reasons for the revocation.

PERMITS – EXPIRY
9(1) The expiry of a permit does not relieve the owner or the owner’s representative from the
obligation to complete the work approved in the permit.

(2) All permits issued pursuant to this building bylaw expire on the date stated in the permit, or if no
date is stated:
          (a) twenty-four months from date of issue;
          (b) six months from date of issue if work is not commenced within that period;
          (c) on the date specified by the local authority if work has not seriously commenced and is
          suspended for a period of six months; or
          (d) on the date specified by the local authority if work has been suspended with written
          permission by the local authority or building official and the agreed upon period has been
          exceeded.


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(3) An owner or the owner’s representative that does not complete all the work listed on a permit
before the permit expires shall apply to the local authority that issued the permit to do one of the
following:
         (a) revoke the permit;
         (b) extend the term of the permit;
         (c) vary the conditions of the permit.

(4) The local authority may revoke, extend or vary the conditions of a permit on written application of
the permit holder and subject to any condition or fees listed in the bylaw.

ENFORCEMENT
10 The local authority or the building official may take any measures as permitted by section 24, 25 or
26 of the Act and sections 13 and 14 of The Building Code Regulations for the purpose of ensuring
compliance with this building bylaw.

NOTIFICATION
11(1) The owner or the owner’s representative of a building to be constructed shall ensure that the
local authority is notified of:
          (a) when excavation is to be commenced;
          (b) when the foundation is to be placed;
          (c) when a superstructure is to be placed on the foundation;
          (d) any other event at the time required by the permit under which work has been
          undertaken; and
          (e) any other specified event at the specified time.

(2) Before commencing work at a building site, the owner or the owner’s representative shall give
notice to the local authority of:
          (a) the date on which the owner or the owner’s representative intends to commence the
          work; and
          (b) subject to subsection (8), the name, address and telephone number of:
                 (i) the constructor or other person in charge of the work;
                 (ii) the designer of the work;
                 (iii) the person or firm that is to review the work to determine whether or not the
                 construction conforms to the design; and
                 (iv) any inspection or testing agency that is engaged to monitor the work.

(3) During the course of construction, the owner or the owner’s representative shall give notice to the
local authority of:
          (a) subject to subsection (8), any change in, or termination of, the employment of a person
          or firm mentioned in clause (2)(b);
          (b) the owner’s or owner’s representative intent to do any work that has been ordered by a
          building official or local authority to be inspected during construction;
          (c) the owner’s or owner’s representative intent to enclose work that has been ordered by a
          building official or local authority to be inspected before enclosure;
          (d) subject to subsection (8), any proposed deviation from the plans approved and permitted
          by the local authority;



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          (e) subject to subsection (8), any construction undertaken that deviates from the plans
          approved and permitted by the local authority; and
          (f) the completion of work.

(4) Subject to subsection (8), the owner or the owner’s representative of a building under
construction shall give notice to the local authority of:
         (a) any change in ownership or change in address of the owner or the owner’s
         representative that occurs before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy as soon as the
         change occurs; and
         (b) the owner’s or owner’s representative’s intention to occupy a portion of the building if
         the building is to be occupied in stages.

(5) The owner of a building or the owner’s agents, contractors, employees, successors or assigns or
the registered owner of the land on which the building is situated shall submit a written report to the
local authority of the occurrence of any of the following that causes or has the potential to cause
serious injury or loss of life:
          (a) structural failure of the building or part of the building;
          (b) failure of any equipment, device or appliance that is regulated by the Act or the
          regulations.

(6) A report submitted pursuant to subsection (5) must:
         (a) contain:
                (i) the name and address of the owner;
                (ii) the address or location of the building involved in the failure;
                (iii) the name and address of the constructor of the building; and
                (iv) the nature of the failure; and
         (b) be submitted to the local authority within 15 days after the occurrence of the failure
         mentioned in clause (5)(a) or (b).

(7) On receipt of the report pursuant to subsection (5), the local authority may require an owner to do
the following:
          (a) provide any other information that the building official or local authority may consider
          necessary;
          (b) complete any additional work that is necessary to ensure compliance.

(8) Notice given pursuant to clause (2)(b), (3)(a), (3)(d) or (3)(e) or subsection (4) is to be in writing.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
12(1) An owner or the owner’s representative that undertakes to construct or have constructed a
building that is within the scope of Parts 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the NBC shall have an architect or engineer
complete the design or design review of:
          (a) the design or design review of the building and all building systems;
          (b) an inspection of construction of the building and all building systems to ensure
          compliance with the design; and
          (c) the reviews required by the NBC.




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(2) An owner or the owner’s representative that undertakes to construct or have constructed a
building with a structure within the scope of the NECB shall have an architect or engineer complete:
         (a) the design or design review of the structure;
         (b) a field review of construction of the structure to ensure compliance with the design; and
         (c) the reviews required by the NECB.

(3) In addition to the requirements of subsections (1) and (2), the local authority or building official
shall require that an engineer or architect provide:
          (a) a Commitment for Field Review letter as part of the permit application for work; and
          (b) an Assurance of Field Review and Compliance letter, on completion of the work,
          providing assurance that the work conforms to the engineer’s or architect’s design.

(4) An owner or the owner’s representative that undertakes to construct or have constructed a
building that is within the scope of Part 9 of the NBC shall ensure that a competent person has
designed or reviewed the design of the building.

(5) An owner or the owner’s representative shall ensure that copies of any inspection or review
reports made pursuant to this section are made available to a building official or the local authority on
the request of the building official or local authority, as the case may be.

(6) No owner of a building or an owner’s representative shall cause or allow the ground elevations of
a building to be changed so as to place in contravention of the NBC:
          (a) the building or part of the building; or
          (b) an adjacent building.

(7) If the property boundaries of a building lot are changed so as to place a building or part of a
building in contravention of the NBC, the owner or the owner’s representative shall immediately alter
the building or part of the building to bring it into compliance with the NBC.

PENALTY
13(1) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this building bylaw may be subject to the
penalties provided in Part 8 of the Act.

(2) Conviction of a person or corporation for breach of any provision of this building bylaw shall not
relieve the person or corporation from compliance with the Act and regulations.




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 REPEAL OF BYLAW(S)
 14 On enactment of this building bylaw, all previous building bylaws, including building bylaw
 amendments, are repealed.

 Enactment pursuant to Section 17 of The Construction Codes Act.


                                                       X_________________________________
                                                       (MAYOR/REEVE/PARK AUTHORITY CHAIR)
Certified a true copy of Bylaw No. ___________
Adopted by resolution of the Council this
_____ day of _______, 20____

___________________________________
Administrator
                                                       X_________________________________
Affix certification seal below:                        (ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK/SECRETARY-TREASURER)




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Appendix “B” – Sample Building Permit Application (available in WORD format)
Local Authority:
            Building Permit Application under The Construction Codes Act
Applicant Information (permit applicant can be an agent of the owner)
Company                      company name if applicable
Primary Contact              primary contact for the project
Address                      for correspondence purposes

Phone and Email               primary contact                       primary contact

Permit Information
Project Location              civic address or legal description
Project Description           written description of the project




Project type (check one)      ☐New Construction, Erection, Placement, Use, Change of Use,
                              Occupancy or Change of Occupancy of a Building
                              ☐Addition, Alteration, Repair or Renovation to Existing Building
                              ☐Temporary Structure
                              ☐Relocation of an Existing Building
                              ☐Demolition or Removal of an Existing Building
                              ☐Other_______________________
Attached                      Code analysis ☐Yes ☐No
                              Construction Plans and Specifications ☐Yes ☐No
Building Area and Height      area in square meters                height in storeys
Value of Construction         $

For Office Use Only
Tax Roll Number
Permit Fees

Owner Information (include all owners listed on the property title or attach in a separate sheet)
Company
Project Contact
Address

Phone and Email

General Contractor Information (a building owner can be identified as a self-contractor)
Company
Project Contact
Address



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Phone and Email
Architect/ Engineer or Competent Person (this is the individual responsible for the overall
design…all other designers should be included on a separate sheet attached to this application)
Company
Project Contact
Address

Phone and Email

Declaration by Applicant
I hereby declare that the above statements contained within this application and the attached
drawings are true and correct. I agree that where required a Development Permit must be issued for
the building permit to be valid. Neither document relieves the owner, the applicant or the owner’s
agent from complying with all local authorities’ bylaws and/or provincial and federal Acts and
regulations including the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), the National Energy Code of Canada
for Buildings (NECB) and the National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC), and that it is my responsibility
to ensure compliance with such legislation, regulations, bylaws and codes regardless of any plan
review or inspections that may or may not be carried out by the building official, local authority or its
building official. I agree that no construction shall commence without proper permits and approvals.
Name
Signature
Date

Notes:
A code analysis provides detailed information on the provision of the NBC, NECB or NPC that applies to the
specific project demonstrating design and construction are intended to meet minimum requirements.

Value of construction is defined as the total costs to the owner for the building construction in its completed
form and includes the cost of all building work, materials of construction, building systems, labour and
overhead and profit of the contractor and subcontractors.

Building area means the greatest horizontal area of a building above grade within the outside surface of
exterior walls or the outside surface of exterior walls and the centre line of firewalls.

Building height (in storeys) means the number of storeys contained between the roof and the floor of the
first storey.




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Appendix “C” – Sample Building Permit (available in WORD format)
Local Authority:
                     Building Permit under The Construction Codes Act
Permit Information
Permit Number
Project Description           written description of the project



Project Location              civic address or legal description
Building Area and Height      area in square meters              height in storeys
Major Occupancy               ☐A1 ☐A2 ☐A3 ☐A4 ☐B1 ☐B2 ☐B3 ☐C ☐D ☐E ☐F1 ☐F2 ☐ F3
Code Application              ☐Part 3 ☐Part 9 ☐NECB ☐Section 9.36.
Permit Fees                   $ calculated from permit fee bylaw

Applicant
Company
Project Contact
Address

Phone and Email

Permit Requirements
Insert or reference here and attach:
• Code Analysis
• Plan review report
• Points of construction where it is necessary to advise the local authority
• Required field inspection of construction
• Other instructions




Building Official
Approval Signature
Date




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Notes:
In the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), major occupancy means:
     A1 - Assembly occupancies intended for the production and viewing of the performing arts
     A2 - Assembly occupancies not elsewhere classified in Group A
     A3 - Assembly occupancies of the arena type
     A4 - Assembly occupancies in which the occupants are gathered in the open-air
     B1 - Detention occupancies in which persons are under restraint or are incapable of self-preservation
     because of security measures not under their control
     B2 - Treatment occupancies
     B3 - Care occupancies
     C - Residential occupancies
     D - Business and personal services occupancies
     E - Mercantile occupancies
     F1 - High-hazard industrial occupancies
     F2 - Medium-hazard industrial occupancies
     F3 - Low-hazard industrial occupancies

Division B, Part 3 of the NBC applies to all buildings more than three storeys in building height or more than
600 m2 in building area and some smaller buildings that have Group A, Group B or Group F, Division 1 major
occupancies.

Division B, Part 9 of the NBC applies to buildings three storeys or less in building height and 600 m2 or less in
building area with Group C, Group D, Group E and Group F, Divisions 2 and 3 major occupancies.

The National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) applies to the design and construction of buildings
effective January 1, 2019:
• New Division B, Part 3 buildings as described in the NBC
• Additions to existing Division B, Part 3 buildings.
• New Division B, Part 9 buildings that do not fall within the scope of the NBC, Division B, Section 9.36.
• Additions to existing Division B, Part 9 buildings that do not fall within the scope of NBC, Division B,
    Section 9.36.
• New buildings or additions that fall within the application of NBC, Division B, Section 9.36. where this
    compliance path is chosen.

For additional information on the application of the NECB, please refer to The Energy Code Regulations.

Division B, Section 9.36. means the portion of the NBC that applies energy efficiency standards to one- and
two-unit dwellings and other residential occupancies effective January 1, 2019. For additional information
on the application of Division B, Section 9.36 of the NBC, please reference to The Building Code Regulations.


Where permit requirements are attached, they become part of the approved building permit.

Permit fees are calculated in the building bylaw or from a fee bylaw adopted under Subsection 17(3) of the
CC Act.




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Appendix “D” – Sample Order to Comply (available in WORD format)
Local Authority:
        Order to Comply (OTC) under The Construction Codes Act (the CC Act)
Issued to
Property Location
Project Description
Permit Number
Inspection Date

Contravention(s)
Under Subsection 24(1) of the CC Act, The Building Code Regulations, (the BC Regulations) the National
Building Code of Canada (NBC), the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) and Building
Bylaw No. __________, the following contraventions are noted.
1
2
3

Order to Comply
Under Subsection 25(1), (2), (3), (4) or (5) of the CC Act, the BC Regulations, the NBC, the NECB and
Building Bylaw No. _____, you are hereby ordered to comply as follows:
1
2
3
Compliance with this order is required on or before ________________ ____, 20__________.

Failure to Comply
Failure to comply with the order by the date provided is an offence pursuant to the CC Act and may
result in the commencement of legal enforcement as provided by the CC Act. See Sections 26, 39 and
40 of the CC Act. An order may be registered in the Land Titles Registry 61 days after the date on which
the order is received by the owner.

Issued by
Building Official                                         Licence No.
Signature                                                 Phone
Date                                                      Email

Right of Appeal
An owner of a building may appeal an order made under Subsection 25 of the CC Act within 15 days
after service of the order by submitting a request for hearing form to the Chief Codes Administrator
and providing a deposit. For appeal information contact the Building and Technical Standards Branch,
Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations.
Email: btstandards@gov.sk.ca Phone 306-787-4113.




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                        Basic Requirements for an Order to Comply

The Order to Comply (OTC) must identify the local authority (LA) where the order originated. This may
include other pertinent information such as the civic address, postal code and contact information of
the LA.

The OTC must be identified and captioned such as “Building Official Order” or “Order to Comply.”

The OTC must be sent to those identified in Section 25 of The Construction Codes Act as applicable.

This includes:
• “The owner of the building or his agents, contractors, employees, successors or assigns or the
    registered owner of the land on which the building is situated,” (excerpt).
• Where there is joint ownership or multiple owners, efforts must be made to issue the OTC to all owners.

Contravention:

Include:
• Reference to Subsection 24(1) of the CC Act which provides the power of the building official.
• Reference to the applicable legislation, codes and the building bylaw.
• A description of the project.
• The project address or legal description.
• The date of inspection.
• The contravention(s) and references to supporting legislation, codes or building bylaw are described
    in sufficient detail so the recipient understands what is at issue.

Order to Comply:

Include:
• Reference to Subsection 25 and the specific provisions under which the order is written.
• A description of what is necessary to achieve compliance including options.
• The date of compliance is required as determined by the building official.

Failure to Comply:

Include:
•   Information regarding the consequences for failure to comply by the assigned date. This could
    include the specific enforcement measures the local authority and the building official will take.

Order Issued By:

Include:
• Information regarding the date of the OTC, the name of the building official responsible for
    inspection and who created the OTC.
• Contact information for the BO responsible for the OTC and ensure the OTC is signed by the BO.




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Right of Appeal

Include:
• Details regarding the right of appeal as referenced by Section 31 of the CC Act.
• The 15-day deadline for submitting a Request for Hearing application after service of the order.
• The deposit required to process a Request for Hearing.
• Who to contact for additional information.




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Appendix “E” – Sample Certificate of Occupancy (available in WORD format)
                                 Certificate of Occupancy

    THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE LAND AND BUILDINGS IDENTIFIED HEREIN HAVE BEEN INSPECTED IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND THE FOLLOWING OCCUPANCY
                                 THEREFORE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED.
BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
BUILDING BYLAW NUMBER
BUILDING PERMIT NUMBER
PERMIT APPLICATION TYPE
CONSTRUCTION TYPE
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
BUILDING USE OR OCCUPANCY


LAND DESCRIPTION
CIVIC ADDRESS
LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION
OTHER INFORMATION


CONTACT INFORMATION
OWNER
OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE
CONTRACTOR


DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIFIC TO THIS CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY




CONDITIONS OF THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
The issuance of this Certificate of Occupancy does not relieve the owner or the owner’s
representative from compliance with construction standards set out in The Construction Codes Act,
the regulations, any associated codes, standards, interpretations and orders and any bylaws adopted
by the local authority with which the building is associated.


APPROVAL
DATE OF OCCUPANCY APPROVAL                AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE




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Appendix “F” – Sample Agreement Between Local Authority and Regional Park (available in
WORD format)


                                             AGREEMENT

                                              between


                            _____________________________________________
                                            (Local Authority)

                                                 And

                            _____________________________________________
                                            (Regional Park)




We agree the (Rural Municipality/Town/Village/Hamlet) of ________________________ Building Bylaw will
apply in the Regional Park of ________________________.




Effective (date)




(Type name of authorized signing officer)          (Type name of authorized signing officer)

(Name of Local Authority)                              (Name of Regional Park)




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