Homeowner Plumbing Permit

• The owner must reside at the property.
• The property is your principle residence.
• The property is a single-family dwelling.
• There are no rental units at this property.
• The work is to be performed by the owner.
• If a contractor is enlisted, the contractor must apply for the plumbing permit. A plumbing permit cannot be transferred.
• The work must be completed to meet the requirements of the NPC and Saskatchewan Plumbing Regulations.
• It is your responsibility to phone your local inspector to arrange for an inspection(s). A minimum notice of 2 business days is required.

• Testing requirements of the plumbing system are not met
• Improper configuration and layout of the plumbing system
• Improper drain slope
• Cleanouts, or expansion joints are not installed as required
• Backwater valves not installed as required
• Wrong fittings used in horizontal drainage (tee fitting or 90-degree elbows used when Y or 2 – 45-degree elbows are required)
• Improper support of piping, or groundwork bedding of the pipe
• Trap arms exceeding maximum fall or distance to its vent(s)
• Improper pipe sizing

There are three separate outcomes, once an inspection has been completed.

1. Acceptable Inspection – work and code compliance is acceptable, continue with the installation.
2. Acceptable (under conditions) – may continue with the installation; certain conditions are required to be met from the homeowner.
3. Corrections are required – re-inspection is required. Work may not commence further.

Any actual or potential connection between a potable water (drinking water) supply and any pipe, vessel, tank, plumbing fixture, equipment, or device through which it is possible for used, polluted or contaminated water or any other substance to enter the potable water system.

• All plumbing fixtures and associated equipment must be installed and ready for use.
• All fixtures must be certified for use in Canada.
• Any piping, designed for future fixtures, must be sealed with an approved cap or plug, as required.
• Water temperature, at bathtub and shower locations, must not exceed 49° Celsius.
• Cross connection control requirements are met. (ex: hose bibb vacuum breakers are installed)

• All waterlines must be installed and connected to the existing water distribution system.
• Valves for the showers/bathtubs must be installed.
• All plumbing drainage and venting must be installed, and supported, as required.
• The plumbing system must be tested as outlined in the National Plumbing Code (NPC). This includes applying an air pressure test or water pressure test to the drainage and venting systems (as per the NPC requirements).  The system must be under test during inspection.
• Necessary striker plate/protection must be applied to all drains, vents, and waterlines where protection against physical damage is required. Any location that a screw, nail, etc. can compromise the piping will require this protection.
• Groundwork plumbing must remain exposed until inspected.

Typically, a rough-in and a final inspection are performed. With some projects, multiple inspections may be required. A re-inspection will be required to review corrections made to a plumbing system that were identified during an initial inspection.

The owner or a competent person representing the owner must be present at the time of the inspection or testing.

Your permit will list your area inspector. When your rough-in is complete, and your test is holding, you will then contact your area inspector to arrange for a scheduled inspection of your work.

A Homeowner Plumbing Permit is valid for 2 years from the date of origin. The work must commence within 180 days of obtaining the permit.