Plumbing

The Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) enforces plumbing safety to ensure compliance with the Plumbing Act and Regulations, excluding Regina, Saskatoon, Lloydminster, and the Global Transportation Hub, which have their own jurisdiction. The Saskatchewan Health Authority oversees private sewage works. TSASK plumbing inspectors conduct sample inspections in accordance with the National Plumbing Code of Canada.

National Plumbing Code Changes

The 2020 Edition of the National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC), and the Saskatchewan Amendments to the NPC came into effect on January 1, 2024.

To review the changes, please click the link below.

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Expansion Joint Use In Residential Plumbing Systems

In one, two and three storey wood framed buildings, plumbing systems must be protected from damage due the effects of thermal expansion and building shrinkage.

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    Submit applications for permits related to plumbing, including new installations and changes to existing pipelines.

Homeowner Permits

When undertaking home or farm renovations or repairs involving electrical or plumbing work, obtaining a homeowner permit is essential to ensure compliance with safety standards.

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Plumbing Codes

Ensure compliance with Saskatchewan’s plumbing codes and regulations. TSASK provides detailed guidance and resources for understanding provincial acts, ensuring your plumbing systems meet all legal and safety standards, protecting public health and property.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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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

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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.

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You can apply for a permit online.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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These are regulations and codes must be followed:

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Yes, if the local authority determines that the applicant is unable to perform the installation or construction in a safe and acceptable way.

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Contact the inspector in your area using our Inspector Lookup tool. For scheduling we require a minimum of 48 hours (2 business days) notice.

More than one inspection may be required; a new home, for example, will require one inspection for the rough-in (underground, stacks and drains) and another after the fixtures are installed.

 

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Yes, this is dependent on the type of construction. Normally the initial inspection is to ensure code compliance of drains, venting and underground.

A second inspection is to ensure proper installation of fixtures including p-traps and water backflow prevention.

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A clearance letter is available on request. The owner or contractor can contact the inspector in your area.

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Contact the inspector in your area using our Inspector Lookup tool for a partial inspection. Note that there is an additional charge for this.

 

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Yes, a permit is required for the connection to a plumbing system. There is a base fee of $130 for this permit, as this is a certified home there is no additional charge for the fixtures.

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Yes, normally the inspection is performed at the construction yard and if approved a sticker will be applied. This sticker is verification that the installation meets minimum code requirements.

When placed on a permanent site a second permit is required. This second permit covers the connections of the home to the sewer and water system.

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You can simply email us at geis@tsask.ca or give us a call at 1-866-530-8599.

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Use our Inspector Lookup tool to find the Plumbing Inspector in your area.

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A permit is not required for:

  1. The repair or replacement of a valve, faucet, or fixture.
  2. The repair of a leak.
  3. Forcing out a stoppage if no change in the piping is required.
  4. The installation of a water treatment device, underground sprinklers, a domestic dishwashing machine or a laundry machine.

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The National Plumbing Code of Canada requires that all appliances, materials and fixtures must meet a minimum standard certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or another accredited testing agency.

 

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The area inspector will issue a correction order to the permit holder (homeowner, Plumbing Journeyperson, or Contractor).

In the case where a Journeyperson or Contractor submitted the permit, the homeowner will be copied on the correction notice. Should the Journeyperson or Contractor fail to make the necessary corrections, the responsibility for the corrections falls to the owner of the building.

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Communal sewage works refer to any works used in the collection, storage, transmission, treatment, or disposal of sewage for more than one property.

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A communal waterworks system includes piping and appurtenances used in the supply, collection, treatment, storage, or distribution of water for more than one property. Examples include a water meter from a municipality or a rural water line or drip system supplied by SaskWater or others.

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The purpose of a plumbing inspection is to examine ongoing or incomplete plumbing systems and work to ensure compliance with the Act or regulations under the Act.

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A plumbing system includes the whole or any part of a drainage system, a venting system, or a water system, but it does not include private sewage works.

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Private sewage works are defined by The Private Sewage Works Regulations.

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A cross connection is a point in a plumbing system where it is possible for non-potable water or other contaminants to enter the potable water supply. Examples include a garden hose connected to a pesticide or fertilizer spray bottle, a hose submerged in a paddling pool, laundry tub or pail, or where a potable water supply is connected to heating, cooling, processing, or manufacturing equipment.

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A device or assembly installed in a plumbing system that prevents a potential contaminant from entering a potable water supply. The device prevents the reversal of water flow, stopping contaminants from entering the water supply used for drinking, cooking, bathing, or other purposes.

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Other agencies ensure the water is safe to the point of delivery; cross connection control maintains the safety of potable water within buildings, protecting their occupants and the public.

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TSASK Plumbing Inspections enforces the National Plumbing Code of Canada and the requirements for the protection of potable water contained within. TSASK Plumbing inspectors ensure any cross-control device required by the National Plumbing Code has been installed correctly. TSASK Plumbing Inspectors do not test cross connection control devices.

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New plumbing systems must be installed in accordance with the National Plumbing Code and the Saskatchewan Plumbing Code Regulations. Permit holders are responsible for checking with their local bylaw offices and water utility regarding additional requirements for the installation of backflow prevention when performing plumbing works that may exceed plumbing code requirements.

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Yes, a permit is required. The installation of a backflow preventer is included in the base fee for a plumbing permit.

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Testing ensures proper operation and that the backflow preventer is functioning as intended.

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TSASK requires testing upon initial installation as per the National Plumbing Code. Other agencies or local bylaws will determine the frequency of additional testing.

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Specialized training is required to test backflow preventers. If your plumber does not have the proper training, a certified tester will need to be contacted to perform the test.

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Visit the following links to obtain the training to test backflow preventers in Saskatchewan:

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Email TSASK at geis@tsask.ca for identification tags.

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The device needs to be repaired or replaced and re-tested.

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You can find more information about cross-connection control from the links below:

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