Building & Demolition Permits

Formatting standards only apply to applications drawn in a computer program (CAD drafting program) such as those used by professional designers. Smaller jobs like decks and garages do not need to follow the formatting standards. They are not a requirement for typical homeowner projects where designers and computer drafting programs are not involved.

For any questions regarding the formatting standards, please call 306-777-7551.

Please read the advisory for digital submission requirements for building and development plans.

You need to obtain a building permit using the Single Family Dwelling Submission Package for the following projects:

• Additions including covered decks/sunrooms
• Alterations
• Single family dwelling
• Semi-detached dwelling

To Apply

1. Complete the Single Family Dwelling Permit Submission Package and ensure your application contains all required information and documents. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. The project package may be updated at any time, be sure to check back to this web page for the most current project package.
2. A completed Residential Permit Fee Calculation Form is required as part of the application.
3. The application must be signed by the legal owner of the property as well as the applicant.
4. If applicable, contact SaskPower for inspections and permits for gas or electrical work.
5. Alterations to designated heritage properties will require a Heritage Alteration Permit in addition to a building permit. In some cases, a building permit may not be required if the scope of the heritage property alterations is limited to siding, roofing materials and windows.
6. Submit your application between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays at City Hall. The City will review your application to ensure it meets all building, heritage, zoning, landscaping, engineering, environmental, disposal, assessment, open space and utility regulations and/or bylaws.

Once your application is approved, you will receive an email inviting you to pick up your permit and advising you of the permit fee. Your permit is not issued until you have paid the fee and picked it up.

Construction cannot begin until the permit is issued. If work commences prior to issuing of a building permit, you will be subject to a surcharge.

Permit Fees

Please reference the Energy Efficiency Compliance Form for information regarding the National Energy Code for Buildings 2017 (NECB 2017) and Section 9.36 of the National Building Code 2015 which came into force on January 1, 2019.

Related Documents

• Ventilation Summary of Design

You need to obtain a building permit if you plan to alter or finish your basement.

To Apply

1. Complete the Basement Development Permit Submission Package and ensure your application contains all required information and documents. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. The project package may be updated at any time, be sure to check back to this web page for the most current project package.
2. A completed Residential Permit Fee Calculation Form is required as part of the application.
3. The application must be signed by the legal owner of the property as well as the applicant.
4. If applicable, contact SaskPower for inspections and permits for gas or electrical work.
5. Submit your application between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays at City Hall. The City will review your application to ensure it meets all building, heritage, zoning, landscaping, engineering, environmental, disposal, assessment, open space and utility regulations and/or bylaws.

Once your application is approved, you will receive an email inviting you to pick up your permit and advising you of the permit fee. Your permit is not issued until you have paid the fee and picked it up.

Permit Fee

Construction cannot begin until the permit is issued. If work commences prior to issuing of a building permit, you will be subject to a surcharge.

You need to obtain a building permit to build an uncovered deck on your home if the deck is over 30 cm high.

Regardless of size or height, you must ensure your proposed deck does not encroach upon any easements registered against your property. To identify easements, contact Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan.

To Apply

1. Complete the Deck Permit Submission Package and ensure your application contains all required information and documents. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. The project package may be updated at any time, be sure to check back to this web page for the most current project package.
2. A completed Residential Permit Fee Calculation Form is required as part of the application.
3. The application must be signed by the legal owner of the property as well as the applicant.
4. If applicable, contact SaskPower for inspections and permits for gas or electrical work.
5. Submit your application between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays at City Hall. The City will review your application to ensure it meets all building, heritage, zoning, landscaping, engineering, environmental, disposal, assessment, open space and utility regulations and/or bylaws.

Once your application is approved, you will receive an email inviting you to pick up your permit and advising you of the permit fee. Your permit is not issued until you have paid the fee and picked it up.

Permit Fee

Construction cannot begin until the permit is issued. If work commences prior to issuing of a building permit, you will be subject to a surcharge.

You DO NOT require a building permit to build a fence; however, your fence must comply with all City regulations and bylaws. You should contact the City prior to construction to ensure that your proposed fence is in compliance with all city regulations.

Some general guidelines for building a fence:

• A fence can be no more than 1.83 m in the rear of the property and 1.22 m in the front of the property except if you are on a corner lot or adjacent to an alley and street intersection.
• All fences shall be on private property.

Note: The City does not locate property lines. To determine where your property lines are you must refer to a surveyor’s certificate or a real property report. These can be prepared by a Legal Land Surveyor.

You need to obtain a building permit for all foundation repairs. Foundation repair refers to both internal structural bracing as well as exterior damp-proofing. Foundations for all buildings and structures must be designed by a professional architect or a professional engineer licensed in Saskatchewan.

To Apply

1. Complete the Foundation Repair Permit Submission Package and ensure your application contains all required information and documents. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. The project package may be updated at any time, be sure to check back to this web page for the most current project package.
2. A completed Residential Permit Fee Calculation Form is required as part of the application.
3. The application must be signed by the legal owner of the property as well as the applicant.
4. If applicable, contact SaskPower for inspections and permits for gas or electrical work.
5. Submit your application between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays at City Hall. The City will review your application to ensure it meets all building, heritage, zoning, landscaping, engineering, environmental, disposal, assessment, open space and utility regulations and/or bylaws. 

Once your application is approved, you will receive an email inviting you to pick up your permit and advising you of the permit fee. Your permit is not issued until you have paid the fee and picked it up.

Permit Fee

Construction cannot begin until the permit is issued. If work commences prior to issuing of a building permit, you will be subject to a surcharge.

You need to obtain a building permit if you plan to install a fireplace (wood, gas, pellet, etc.). Electric fireplaces do not require a permit.

To Apply

1. Complete the Fireplace Permit Submission Package and ensure your application contains all required information and documents. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. The project package may be updated at any time, be sure to check back to this web page for the most current project package.
2. A completed Residential Permit Fee Calculation Form is required as part of the application.
3. The application must be signed by the legal owner of the property as well as the applicant.
4. If applicable, contact SaskPower for inspections and permits for gas or electrical work.
5. Submit your application between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays at City Hall. The City will review your application to ensure it meets all building, heritage, zoning, landscaping, engineering, environmental, disposal, assessment, open space and utility regulations and/or bylaws.

Once your application is approved, you will receive an email inviting you to pick up your permit and advising you of the permit fee. Your permit is not issued until you have paid the fee and picked it up.

Permit Fee

Construction cannot begin until the permit is issued. If work commences prior to issuing of a building permit, you will be subject to a surcharge.

You need to obtain a building permit to build your detached residential garage. As well, your garage must comply with all zoning requirements and building codes. Accessory buildings more than 10 metres square require a building permit.

To Apply

1. Complete the Garage Permit Submission Package and ensure your application contains all required information and documents. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. The project package may be updated at any time, be sure to check back to this web page for the most current project package.
2. A completed Residential Permit Fee Calculation Form is required as part of the application.
3. The application must be signed by the legal owner of the property as well as the applicant.
4. If applicable, contact SaskPower for inspections and permits for gas or electrical work.
5. Submit your application between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays at City Hall. The City will review your application to ensure it meets all building, heritage, zoning, landscaping, engineering, environmental, disposal, assessment, open space and utility regulations and/or bylaws.

Once your application is approved, you will receive an email inviting you to pick up your permit and advising you of the permit fee. Your permit is not issued until you have paid the fee and picked it up.

Permit Fee

Construction cannot begin until the permit is issued. If work commences prior to issuing of a building permit, you will be subject to a surcharge.

If you are building or demolishing a private swimming pool, you require a Private Swimming Pool Permit.

To Apply

1. Complete the Private Pool Permit Submission Package and ensure your application contains all required information and documents. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. The project package may be updated at any time, be sure to check back to this web page for the most current project package.
2. The application must be signed by the legal owner of the property as well as the applicant.
3. If applicable, contact SaskPower for inspections and permits for gas or electrical work.
4. Submit your application between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays at City Hall. The City will review your application to ensure it meets all building, heritage, zoning, landscaping, engineering, environmental, disposal, assessment, open space and utility regulations and/or bylaws.

Once your application is approved, you will receive an email inviting you to pick up your permit and advising you of the permit fee. Your permit is not issued until you have paid the fee and picked it up.

Permit Fees

Construction cannot begin until the permit is issued. If work commences prior to issuing of a building permit, you will be subject to a surcharge.

Your proposed secondary suite must meet strict building code and zoning bylaw regulations. The Secondary Suite Regulations lists the requirements involving windows, fire protection, forced-entry protection, separation of dwelling units, soundproofing, smoke alarms, handrails, room heights, air duct system, furnaces, plumbing, exits and address naming conventions for your secondary suite.

Under the Zoning Bylaw, secondary suites are allowed in most residential zones.

To Apply

1. Complete the Secondary Suite Permit Submission Package and ensure your application contains all required information and documents. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. The project package may be updated at any time, be sure to check back to this web page for the most current project package.
2. A completed Residential Permit Fee Calculation Form is required as part of the application.
3. The application must be signed by the legal owner of the property as well as the applicant.
4. If applicable, contact SaskPower for inspections and permits for gas or electrical work.
5. Submit your application between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays at City Hall. The City will review your application to ensure it meets all building, heritage, zoning, landscaping, engineering, environmental, disposal, assessment, open space and utility regulations and/or bylaws.

Once your application is approved, you will receive an email inviting you to pick up your permit and advising you of the permit fee. Your permit is not issued until you have paid the fee and picked it up.

Permit Fee

Construction cannot begin until the permit is issued. If work commences prior to issuing of a building permit, you will be subject to a surcharge.

You need to obtain a building permit for each project that incorporates spray foam insulation. Each spray foam product must have been previously reviewed and approved by the City of Regina to ensure compliance with building codes.

All spray foam products that are meant to act as the air vapour barrier will require an approval letter from the City of Regina prior to their use. You can submit for a product review by submitting the product information (material data sheet), third party testing data confirming the vapour permeance (i.e. CCMC or ULC reports), sealed building envelope design drawings from the product manufacturer and certified installer information. This process is separate from the building permit and requires a minimum of three weeks to review.

To Apply

1. Complete the Spray Foam Permit Submission Package and ensure your application contains all required information and documents. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. The project package may be updated at any time, be sure to check back to this web page for the most current project package.
2. A completed Residential Permit Fee Calculation Form is required as part of the application.
3. The application must be signed by the legal owner of the property as well as the applicant.
4. If applicable, contact SaskPower for inspections and permits for gas or electrical work.
5. Submit your application between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays at City Hall. The City will review your application to ensure it meets all building, heritage, zoning, landscaping, engineering, environmental, disposal, assessment, open space and utility regulations and/or bylaws.

Once your application is approved, you will receive an email inviting you to pick up your permit and advising you of the permit fee. Your permit is not issued until you have paid the fee and picked it up.

Construction cannot begin until the permit is issued. If work commences prior to issuing of a building permit, you will be subject to a surcharge.

National Energy Code for Buildings

The National Energy Code for Buildings 2017 (NECB) came into force on January 1, 2019 in the province of Saskatchewan.

• Part 3 buildings
• Part 9 buildings that are beyond the scope of Section 9.36
• Any building to which Section 9.36 applies, but the owner/applicant chooses to conform to the NECB
• The NECB specifically applies to new buildings and additions

A design professional (engineer or architect licensed to practice in Saskatchewan) will be required to complete the design or design review, along with inspections, for conformance to NECB.

The forms and brochures regarding NECB 2017 are provided below:

• NECB Compliance Handout
• NECB Drawing Requirements
• NECB Framework Guide
• NECB Phased Building Energy Framework Guide
• NEBC Project Summary
• NECB Prescriptive Report
• NECB Trade Off Report
• NECB Performance Report
• NECB Commitment Letter for Field Review
• Energy Efficiency Compliance Options

The Saskatchewan Building Standards and Licensing Branch has developed an advisory regarding the energy codes. To view the advisory, please visit their website.

NECB Thermal Bridging Calculations
Article 3.1.1.7. of NECB 2017 requires that thermal bridging be considered for nearly all components in assemblies, except for fasteners and mechanical penetrations. Therefore, there can be some difficulty with achieving the required overall thermal transmittance of assemblies. The City of Regina has become aware of resources available from BC Hydro to assist in evaluating thermal bridging of a wide variety of assemblies. BC Hydro has done this work with Morrison-Hershfield to develop the guide, calculator, and an appendices of assemblies, which have been 3D modelled to account for the effects of thermal bridging. Designers may find this to be a valuable resource. If the calculator in the Excel document is utilized in your design, please submit that information with your building permit application.

Additional Submission Information: For projects where phased permit(s) for the building have been submitted prior to January 1, 2019, the future applications for that building will not be required to meet energy requirements. The Building Standards Branch reserves the right to reject applications submitted prior to January 1, 2019 which are found to be incomplete, as it will be presumed to be an effort to avoid the energy requirements of Section 9.36 and the NECB.

Application Requirements

Development Services is enhancing submission requirements for commercial building permits applications, including Industrial, Institutional and Multi-family Residential. As of May 1, 2018, the Commercial Checklist, Zoning Bylaw Analysis Form, and Building Code Analysis form must be submitted with Building Permit Applications for all new and additional commercial projects. At this time, a checklist is not available for commercial projects involving only alterations or tenant improvements. However, it is recommended that the Building Code Analysis Form be used for these projects as well.

This change was implemented to improve processing times, increase communication on submission requirements and improve the overall customer experience by helping to reduce the number of incomplete submissions and required revisions.

To Apply

1. Complete and submit forms and documents listed below. Your application may be circulated to a variety of departments for review, depending on the complexity. The application must be signed by the legal property owner as well as the applicant.

Required:

1. • Building Permit Application
   • Commercial Checklist
   • Zoning Bylaw Analysis
   • Building Code Analysis

Required as needed:

1. • Request for Evaluation of Alternative Solution
   • Classification of a Warehouse as a F3 Occupancy

Helpful Information:

1. • Advisory Documents
   • Commercial Information Package
   • Site Plan
   • Landscape Plan
   • Barrier-Free Design Guide
2. You can submit the application package to Development Services on the main floor of City Hall between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
3. If applicable, contact SaskPower for inspections and permits for gas or electrical work.

Permit Fee

Permit Process
The minimum review time of a Commercial Building Permit Application is four to six weeks from the date a complete application is submitted. Review times increase depending on project type, required circulation and construction season. Apply early and review the information package and supporting documents prior to submission.

For more information, call Service Regina at 306-777-7000.

A building permit is generally required if you wish to erect a tent or other temporary shelter as part of a public gathering, for example: charitable event, church gathering, summer fair, beer garden or similar type of event.

To Apply

It is best to apply as early as possible. It takes at least four to six weeks to process and get approvals for the permits to erect a temporary structure.

1. Complete the Temporary Structure Development Application Package and the Building Permit Application. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. 
2. Submit your Application between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays at City Hall. The City will review your application for compliance with the National Building Code and National Fire Code.
   
   

Permit Fee

Construction cannot begin until the permit is issued. If work commences prior to issuing of a building permit, you will be subject to a surcharge.

Work to demolish a residential building must commence within 10 days of the permit being approved and be completed within 30 days of being issued. Work to demolish a commercial building must commence within 10 days of the permit being approved and be completed within 90 days of being issued for a commercial building.

Before the Demolition

Before you apply for your demolition permit, ensure that:

• The site is not a building or structure listed under the Heritage Holding Bylaw or is within the designated Heritage Conservation District - the Transitional Area in the downtown.
• All property taxes for the building(s) and property have been paid for the current year.
• Arrangements have been made with the City to inspect, seal off or remove obsolete sewer and water service connections. Please call 306-777-7000 to arrange this.
• Arrangements have been made to stop other utilities such as gas, electrical or telephone.
• You have a temporary street use permit if your demolition will disrupt traffic/pedestrians.
• Your proposed demolition complies with all bylaws, acts, and regulations at the federal, provincial or municipal level, even if it is not listed in the applications.

If all of the above is not completed, your demolition permit will be denied. We are happy to help if you have any questions. Contact us at 306-777-7000.

To Apply

To submit and have your demolition permit approved, complete the following steps:

1. Complete both a Demolition Permit Application and a Demolition Clearance Declaration. The declaration states you will take all non-salvageable materials to be disposed of at the City of Regina Landfill. If you wish to take material outside the city limits, you will need written approval from the Saskatchewan Environment – Environmental Protection Branch.
2. If demolishing a commercial, institutional or an industrial building a Hazardous Materials Survey must be completed by an independent qualified engineer or consultant prior to any demolition activities and submit along with demolition permit application.
3. Obtain any other approvals if required, i.e. Saskatchewan Environmental Protection Branch.
4. Submit completed forms, other approvals and demolition fees to Building Permits at City Hall, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, or fax to 306-777-6823.
   
   

Permit Fees

The City will review your application and determine if it meets all building, heritage, zoning, landscaping, engineering, environmental, disposal, assessment, open space and utility regulations and/or bylaws.

During the Demolition

If soil contamination or other hazardous materials are found during demolition, you must contact the City to inform them before it is removed. You must also comply with all acts and regulations concerning the disposal of this material.

If asbestos is discovered before or during the demolition of the site, you must:

• Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety regulations involving its removal.
• Follow the regulations outlined in the Transportation and Dangerous Goods Act to take the material to the City Landfill.
• Obtain the proper permit from the City to dispose of the asbestos in the City Landfill.

After the Demolition

Once the demolition is complete, you must remove all rubbish and building materials from the property as well as fill and level the excavation to an elevation compatible with abutting properties. You should also seed the site with coarse grass.

If required, you must get approval from the City to remove driveway crossings that are no longer required or to remove any structures that encroach onto the property.

For properties located in the Downtown zone, Commercial zone or Transitional Area Residential zone, you must provide a perimeter screen fence or landscaping that complies with the regulations contained in Regina Zoning Bylaw.