National Building Code, National Fire Code, National Plumbing Code and National Energy Code for Buildings
Saskatchewan adopts the National Building Code (NBC), the National Plumbing Code (NPC) and the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) as the minimum standard for the construction and renovation of buildings throughout the province under the provision of The Construction Codes Act (CC Act). The National Fire Code is adopted as the minimum standard for the fire safe operation of buildings and facilities under the provision of The Fire Safety Act.
In March 2022, the National Research Council published the 2020 national codes. The Government of Saskatchewan recently adopted these codes by regulation, which will come into force on January 1, 2024. Download your free copy of the 2020 national codes by visiting the Codes Canada Publications from the National Research Council.
1. National Building Code (NBC)
Saskatchewan adopts the NBC with few amendments. The NBC sets the minimum standard for building, accessibility and energy standards for houses and small buildings using the following objectives:
- safety;
- health;
- accessibility for persons with disabilities;
- fire and structural protection of buildings; and
- environment.
The NBC 2020, adopted for use throughout Saskatchewan through amendments to The Building Code Regulations, will come into effect on January 1, 2024. You will be able to download a copy of the updated regulations after that date from the Publications Centre.
2. National Fire Code (NFC)
Saskatchewan adopts the NFC with few amendments as the standard for the fire safe operation of buildings and facilities using the following objectives:
- safety;
- health; and
- fire protection of buildings and facilities.
The NFC 2020, adopted for use throughout Saskatchewan through amendments to The Fire Safety Regulations, will come into effect on January 1, 2024. You will be able to download an updated copy of the regulations after that date from the Publications Centre.
3. National Plumbing Code (NPC)
Saskatchewan adopts the NPC by regulation under provisions of the CC Act as the standard for installation of plumbing systems within buildings. The NPC has the following three core objectives:
- safety;
- health; and
- environment.
The NPC 2020, adopted for use throughout Saskatchewan through amendments to The Plumbing Code Regulations, will come into effect on January 1, 2024. You will be able to download a copy of the updated regulations after that date from Publications Centre.
4. National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB)
Saskatchewan adopts the NECB by regulation under provisions of the CC Act. The NECB sets the minimum standard for energy efficiency for medium and large buildings.
The NECB 2020, adopted for use throughout Saskatchewan through amendments to The Energy Code Regulations, will come into effect on January 1, 2024. You will be able to download a copy of the updated regulations after that date from Publications Centre.
5. Ministerial Interpretations
The Minister of Government Relations can issue a written interpretation of any provision of a construction code or construction standard as identified in section 5 of The Construction Code Act.
There are no ministerial interpretations for the 2020 national construction codes at this time.