Polyethylene Water Service Pipe Requirements

A permit is required for design, installation, construction, addition, renovation, alteration, repair, removal, or operation of a plumbing system. A permit is also required for the connection of plumbing systems to communal waterworks. These conditions also apply to rural property.

In a setting under the authority of TSASK:

A permit can be issued to a Journeyperson plumber or a registered Contractor that employs a plumbing Journeyperson. Some jurisdictions may have additional requirements, such as a business licence.

A homeowner can apply for a permit subject to the following restrictions:

1. The plumbing system is not to be connected to a communal waterworks or communal sewage works
2. The single family dwelling unit is intended to be used exclusively for living quarters and will be occupied by the owner

No, permits are dependant on your geographical area.

There are 5 Local Authorities in Saskatchewan:

1. The city of Lloydminster
2. The city of Regina
3. The city of Saskatoon
4. The Global Transportation Hub (GTH)
5. The remainder of the province outside the limits of those listed above are under the authority of the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK)

The cities of Lloydminster, Regina, Saskatoon and the GTH operate under a separate agreement. If you live within one of those areas, please contact them for specific requirements.

You can apply for a permit online.

There are four different fee ranges based on the number of connected fixtures:

• 0 – 6 Fixtures: $130.00
• 7 – 16 Fixtures: $185.00
• 17 – 29 Fixtures: $350.00
• 30+ Fixtures: $575.00

Future permit privileges may be denied, and the cause of interest (corrections required) may be registered in the Land Titles Registry against the title to the land.

You may also be denied connection to a communal waterworks system.

Yes, you still require a permit for a rural property with a private water/sewage system.

You can apply for a permit online or call TSASK toll free at 1-866-530-8599.

In addition to the required permit from TSASK, you must apply for a permit at your local Saskatchewan Public Health office for the sewage disposal system as per the Private Sewage Works Regulations.

Legally you can request a copy of any permit for work performed on your property. This applies to all plumbing, gas, or electrical work. If a contractor is unwilling to supply a copy of a permit, please call TSASK toll free at 1-866-530-8599.