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Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations, Building Standards and Licensing (BSL) produces documents to assist in application of the Building Code and related Saskatchewan legislation.
By following the links below, you will be leaving the SBOA website, and going to Publications Saskatchewan.
DOCUMENTS
- Building Bylaw Handbook
Handbook of building bylaws for municipalities as of February 2014 - Building Officials
Informational bulletin about building officials and building official licences - Cannabis Guide for Municipalities
This guide was prepared to outline the legislative powers that municipalities have available to them for regulating cannabis in their communities. Guide is for information only; municipalities should seek legal advice when drafting bylaws and when determining their responsibility in enforcement processes. - Guide: Implementation of NECB 2017 in Saskatchewan
This guide explains when to apply NBC Section 9.36 or NECB 2017 to Saskatchewan building permits issued on or after January 1, 2019. - National Building Code of Canada 2005 – Saskatchewan Amendments
A list of the Saskatchewan amendments to the 2005 National Building Code of Canada - National Building Code of Canada 2010 – Saskatchewan Amendments
A list of the Saskatchewan amendments to the 2010 National Building Code of Canada - National Fire Code of Canada 2010 – Saskatchewan Amendments
A list of Saskatchewan amendments to National Fire Code of Canada, 2010 - National Building Code of Canada 2015 and National Fire Code of Canada 2015 – Saskatchewan Amendments
A list of the Saskatchewan amendments to the National Building Code of Canada 2015 and the National Fire Code of Canada 2015
BUILDING ADVISORIES
- Adoption of the NBC 2015 and NFC 2015
This document provides information about the significant changes made to both the National Building Code of Canada 2015 and the National Fire Code of Canada 2015 - Barrier-Free Design Guide
This guide is intended to provide advice regarding the various requirements for barrier-free design applicable to buildings in Saskatchewan. - Bedroom Windows in Homes
Describes the minimum requirements for bedroom windows in homes - Building Code Regulations – Q & A
Lists the answers to the most commonly-asked questions concerning Building Code Regulations in Saskatchewan - Building Official Licence Training
Lists the changes made to the requirements for building official licence renewal - Carbon Monoxide Alarms
States when an carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is required in Saskatchewan buildings - Clearance Above Cooktops
This advisory describes the minimum clearances between cupboards and different types of cooking appliances - Electrical Equipment Installation
Describes when electrical equipment needs to be installed in a room with a fire-resistance rating - Exit Sign Requirements for Existing Buildings
Explains when exit signs are required for existing buildings - Farm Buildings and the National Building Code
The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards (UBAS) Regulations were amended in June 2016 to clarify the application of the term “commercial operations” found in the definition of a farm building - Fire Sprinkler Requirements for Alternative Family Care Homes
Outlines the regulatory amendment modifying the National Building Code 2010 that involves Alternative Family Care Homes (AFCH) with five or fewer occupants-in-care - Five Principles of Applying the NBC
Explains the five guiding principles behind the application of the National Building Code (NBC) - Inspections of Duplexes with Secondary Suites by Class 1 Building Officials
Explains when a Class 1 Licensed Building Official can inspect a two-unit dwelling with a secondary suite - Monitored Fire Alarm Systems
This advisory describes when a building requires a monitored fire alarm system and when to update existing alarm systems - Orders of a Building Official
Explains to whom a building official will address an order to when writing an order under Section 17 of the UBAS Act - Portable Fire Extinguishers
Explains when portable fire extinguishers are required, how to choose an extinguisher and where they should be located - Preserved Wood Foundation Drainage
Explains the drainage required for concrete footings for preserved wood foundations (PWF) - Professional Design Requirements for Buildings
Describes when buildings need to be designed by professional designers - Radon
Explains what radon is and how to make your home safe - Requirements for Soffits
Explains when eaves require soffits - Role of the Building Official
Describes the role of the building official - Safety in Your Home
Provides tips to make your home safe for your family - Saskatchewan Amendments to the NBC 2015
Saskatchewan has adopted the National Building Code (NBC) 2015, effective and in force January 1, 2018. Contains a list of amendments, as found in the Appendix of The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Regulations - Saskatchewan Amendments to the NFC 2015
Saskatchewan has adopted the National Fire Code (NFC) 2015, effective and in force January 1, 2018. Contains a list of amendments, as found in the Appendix A of the Fire Safety Regulations. - Secondary Suites
Describes how the National Building Code (NBC) applies to secondary suites - Shipping Containers
Describes when the National Building Code (NBC) applies to shipping containers - Snow Loads on a Roof
Explains what to do if there is deep snow on your roof - Sprinkler Systems with Antifreeze Solutions
Lists the risks associated with the use of glycol antifreeze in a fire sprinkler system - Sprinklers for Fire Suppression
Describes the sprinkler standard that is applied when a building needs a sprinkler system - Temporary Bleachers and Stages
Provides guidelines for the set up of temporary bleachers or stages - Thermal Protection of Foamed Plastic Insulation
Discusses what thermal barriers can be used to provide protection to foamed plastic insulation - Value of Construction
Explains what the value of construction is and how it should be applied - Windows Adjacent to Bathtubs
Describes when guards or safety glass is required for bathroom windows near bathtubs
FORMS
- Building Official – Exam Application
Application to write a building official licence exam (Exams are based on the contents of the UBAS Act and regulations, and the applicable sections of the NBC) - Building Official License Application
This Building Official License Application and licensing fees should be sent to the Chief Building Official - Saskatchewan Building and Accessibility Standards Appeal Board – Request for Hearing Form
For use by owners who are applying for a hearing before the Saskatchewan Building and Accessibility Standards Appeal Board