Plumbing Code Regulations, SR 126/2021

1 PLUMBING CODE SR 126/2021 The Plumbing Code Regulations being Saskatchewan Regulations 126/2021 (effective January 1, 2022) as amended by Saskatchewan Regulations 119/2023. NOTE: This consolidation is not official. Amendments have been incorporated for convenience of reference and the original statutes and regulations should be consulted for all purposes of interpretation and application of the law. In order to preserve the integrity of the original statutes and regulations, errors that may have appeared are reproduced in this consolidation. 2 SR 126/2021 PLUMBING CODE Table of Contents PART 1 PART 6 Preliminary Matters Inspections 1 Title 27 Inspection of plumbing system 2 Definitions and interpretation 28 Existing plumbing systems 3 Application of regulations 29 Certificates of approval 4 Local authorities PART 7 Appeals of Plumbing Inspector Orders PART 2 and Requests for Interpretation National Plumbing Code 30 Appeal 5 National Plumbing Code of Canada 31 Pre‑ruling PART 3 32 Appeal decisions – plumbing Plumbing Inspectors 33 Appeal board deposit 6 Chief plumbing inspector 34 Failure to appear 7 Chief plumbing administrator 35 Publication of appeal board decisions 8 Plumbing inspectors PART 8 9 Powers of plumbing inspectors Bylaws and miscellaneous matters 10 Form and content of plumbing inspector orders 36 Bylaws 11 Plumbing inspector orders – Land Titles Registry 37 Permitted deviations PART 4 38 Compulsory provision of hot water Responsibilities PART 9 12 Compliance with NPC Transitional and Coming into Force 13 Responsibility of owner 39 Transitional 14 False Information 40 Coming into force 15 No relief of obligation to comply with the NPC APPENDIX A 16 Unsafe Conditions Saskatchewan Amendments to the National 17 Availability of plans Plumbing Code of Canada, 2020 18 Connection to sewage works APPENDIX B PART 5 Certificate of Approval Permits 19 Permit required re construction, renovation, etc. APPENDIX C 20 Permit required – connection to water pipelines Fees 21 Eligibility for permit 22 Application for permit 23 Permits – issuance 24 Permits – expiry 25 Permits – revocation 26 Permit fees 3 PLUMBING CODE SR 126/2021 SASKATCHEWAN REGULATIONS 126/2021 The Construction Codes Act PART 1 Preliminary Matters Title 1 These regulations may be cited as The Plumbing Code Regulations. Definitions and interpretation 2(1) In these regulations: “Act” means The Construction Codes Act; “chief plumbing administrator” means an individual appointed by a local authority pursuant to section 7 to oversee plumbing inspections within that local authority; “chief plumbing inspector” means the person appointed pursuant to section 6; “communal sewage works” means any works used in the collection, storage, transmission, treatment or disposal of sewage for more than 1 property; “communal waterworks” means a system of piping and appurtenances used in the supply, collection, treatment, storage or distribution of water for more than 1 property; “competent person” means a person who is recognized by the appropriate local authority as having: (a) a degree, certificate or professional designation that is relevant to water services or building sewers; or (b) the knowledge, experience and training necessary to properly install or design: (i) a water service; or (ii) a building sewer; “CSA” means the CSA Group; “CSA Standards” means the standards published by the CSA Group; “inspection” means the inspection of work respecting plumbing systems to ascertain compliance with the Act and regulations; “local authority” means a local authority mentioned in section 4; 4 SR 126/2021 PLUMBING CODE “manufactured structure” means a structure, all or a significant proportion of which is built at an off‑site location, that is intended for permanent or year‑round living or other use; “mobile home” means a manufactured structure, consisting of single or multiple modules, that is or may be equipped with running gear and that is intended for relocation; “NPC” means the edition and provisions of the National Plumbing Code of Canada, including appendices, revisions and errata, subject to the amendments set out in Appendix A, declared to be in force pursuant to the Act and these regulations; “owner’s representative” means any person, corporation, employee or contractor who has authority to act on behalf of an owner; “permit” means a permit issued pursuant to section 23; “plan review” means the examination of building drawings and related documents to ascertain whether they meet the requirements of the Act and these regulations; “plumbing system” means the whole or any part of a drainage system, a venting system or a water system, but does not include a private sewage works; “private sewage works” means private sewage works as defined in The Private Sewage Works Regulations; “reclaimed water” means sewage or another source of water that is typically discharged after a single use but that is recovered for the purposes of water reuse; “single family dwelling unit” means a dwelling that has a dedicated metered connection to a communal waterworks that is not shared with any other dwelling unit and may include a secondary suite; “trailer” means a structure: (a) designed to provide a temporary living accommodation for travel, vacation or recreational use; (b) that is driven, towed or transported; and (c) having an overall length not exceeding 12.5 metres and an overall width not exceeding 2.6 metres, the width being measured as the sum of the distances from the vehicle centre line to the outmost projections on each side; “water reuse” means the practice of treating and utilizing reclaimed water for the purposes of toilet and urinal flushing within: (a) a single family dwelling unit that is occupied by the owner of the unit; (b) any public building; or (c) if approved by the local authority, any other building; 5 PLUMBING CODE SR 126/2021 “work” means: (a) any design, installation, construction, addition, renovation, alteration, repair, removal or operation of a plumbing system; or (b) the connection of a plumbing system to communal sewage works or communal waterworks. (2) Unless otherwise provided for in the Act or these regulations, words, symbols and abbreviations used in these regulations that are defined in the NPC have the same meaning in these regulations as in the NPC. (3) In these regulations, a reference to a local authority with respect to a plumbing system is a reference to the local authority that has jurisdiction over the area in which the plumbing system is to be designed, installed, constructed, extended, renovated, altered, repaired, removed, operated or connected to communal sewage works or communal waterworks. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s2; 8 Dec 2023 SR 119/2023 s3. Application of regulations 3(1) Subject to subsection (2), these regulations apply to the design, installation, construction, addition, renovation, alteration, repair, removal or operation of plumbing systems and the connection of plumbing systems to communal waterworks and communal sewage works. (2) These regulations do not apply to private sewage works. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s3. Local authorities 4 For the purposes of clause 45(d) of the Act, the following are prescribed as local authorities and each has the duty to administer and enforce the Act, these regulations and any adopted codes, standards, minister’s interpretations, appeal board interpretations and orders made pursuant to these regulations for buildings within its geographical or jurisdictional area: (a) the City of Lloydminster; (b) the City of Regina; (c) the City of Saskatoon; (d) the Global Transportation Hub; (e) the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s4. 6 SR 126/2021 PLUMBING CODE PART 2 National Plumbing Code National Plumbing Code of Canada 5(1) The National Plumbing Code of Canada 2020 is declared to be in force, including: (a) the amendments set out in Appendix A; and (b) revisions and errata issued by Codes Canada of the National Research Council from time to time. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the edition of the NPC that was in force on the day on which the permit was issued applies to any work: (a) for which a permit is issued before the day on which an edition of the NPC is declared to be in force or any appendix, revision or errata comes into force; and (b) that is not completed on the day on which that edition is declared to be in force. (3) No person shall fail to comply with the edition of the NPC that is in force at the time the permit for the work to be undertaken was issued. (4) With respect to the edition of the NPC that is adopted pursuant to this section, the minister shall cause information respecting the edition of the NPC that is in force, the period for which the NPC is in force and where that edition may be accessed: (a) to be posted on the website of the ministry; and (b) to be made public in any other manner that the minister considers appropriate. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s5; 8 Dec 2023 SR 119/2023 s4. PART 3 Plumbing Inspectors Chief plumbing inspector 6(1) The chief plumbing inspector is the individual appointed for the purposes of section 26 of The Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan Act. (2) The chief plumbing inspector may advise and provide recommendations and assistance to local authorities or any other persons respecting the following: (a) the promotion of compliance with the NPC; (b) the establishment of a plumbing inspector services agreement or an interjurisdictional area to plan, organize, and deliver plumbing inspector services; (c) the standards for plumbing inspector services; (d) any other matter that the minister may direct. (3) The chief plumbing inspector has the powers of a plumbing inspector pursuant to section 9. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s6. 7 PLUMBING CODE SR 126/2021 Chief plumbing administrator 7(1) A local authority may appoint a chief plumbing administrator to oversee plumbing inspections within the local authority. (2) A chief plumbing administrator has the powers of a plumbing inspector pursuant to section 9. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s7. Plumbing inspectors 8(1) On the request of a local authority, the chief plumbing inspector may appoint any competent person to act as a plumbing inspector within the local authority. (2) A chief plumbing administrator may appoint any competent person to act as plumbing inspector within the jurisdiction of the local authority that appointed the chief plumbing administrator. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s8. Powers of plumbing inspectors 9(1) A plumbing inspector appointed pursuant to section 8 has the powers of a building official pursuant to section 24 of the Act with respect to ensuring compliance with these regulations. (2) A plumbing inspector who is satisfied that these regulations, a plumbing bylaw or the terms and conditions of a plumbing permit are being contravened may issue an order in writing in accordance with section 25 of the Act. (3) No plumbing inspector shall use the powers provided in subsection (1) or (2) to enforce any bylaw other than a plumbing bylaw passed in accordance with the Act. (4) Subject to subsection (5), no plumbing inspector shall inspect any work on behalf of a local authority with respect to any building in the local authority’s jurisdiction that the plumbing inspector has performed or in which the plumbing inspector has any direct or indirect interest. (5) A plumbing inspector may inspect any work on behalf of a local authority with respect to any building in the local authority’s jurisdiction that the plumbing inspector has performed or in which the plumbing inspector has any direct or indirect interest with prior written permission from the local authority. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s9. Form and content of plumbing inspector orders 10 An order pursuant to subsection 9(2) must: (a) be written in a legible manner; (b) identify the date on which the order is issued; (c) include: (i) the name of the person to whom the order is issued; (ii) the municipal address or legal description of the property on which the thing, process or activity that is the subject‑matter of the order is located; 8 SR 126/2021 PLUMBING CODE (iii) the name of the plumbing inspector who is issuing the order; and (iv) the local authority under whose appointment the plumbing inspector is acting; (d) state that it is an order pursuant to the Act; (e) identify the provision of the Act pursuant to which the order is issued; (f) identify the provision of the Act, regulation, code or bylaw, or term or condition of a permit, that has been contravened; (g) identify: (i) the actions that are ordered to occur; (ii) the actions that are ordered to cease occurring; or (iii) any combination of actions that are ordered to occur or cease occurring; (h) identify the date by which any action or cessation of action required pursuant to clause (g) must be completed; (i) identify the date by which any tests or samples that may be required pursuant to the order must be submitted to the plumbing inspector named in subclause (c)(iii) or to the local authority mentioned in subclause (c)(iv); (j) include information and instructions with respect to the procedure to file an appeal of the order with the chief codes administrator; (k) state that non‑compliance with the order is an offence pursuant to the Act; and (l) state that orders can be registered by the local authority in the Land Titles Registry 61 days after the date on which the order is received by the owner. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s10. Plumbing inspector orders – Land Titles Registry 11(1) For the purposes of subsection 20(6) of the Act, a local authority shall cause an interest to be discharged within 30 days after the conditions mentioned in clause 20(6)(a) or (b), as the case may be, of the Act have been met. (2) If the appeal board varies a plumbing inspector’s order after an interest is registered in the Land Titles Registry, the local authority shall ensure the interest in the Land Titles Registry is updated to reflect the appeal board’s decision within 30 days after the appeal board’s decision. (3) If the appeal board revokes a plumbing inspector’s order after an interest is registered in the Land Titles Registry, the local authority shall ensure the interest in the Land Titles Registry is discharged within 30 days after appeal board’s decision. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s11. 9 PLUMBING CODE SR 126/2021 PART 4 Responsibilities Compliance with NPC 12 No person who designs, installs, constructs, extends, renovates, alters, repairs, removes, or operates a plumbing system or connects a plumbing system to communal waterworks or communal sewage works shall fail to comply with these regulations or the NPC. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s12. Responsibility of owner 13(1) On the issuance of a permit with respect to the owner’s building, the owner must: (a) comply with the terms and conditions of the permit; and (b) undertake to have the work performed in accordance with the Act, these regulations and the NPC. (2) If a permit has been issued on the basis of an application accompanied by plans and specifications required pursuant to these regulations, the owner must cause the work to be carried out in a manner consistent with the information contained in those plans and specifications, unless the local authority gives its prior written approval for a deviation. (3) Notwithstanding the issuance of a permit, the approval of plans or specifications, the approval of a test or inspection, or any other act of the local authority, the owner and any owner’s representative shall ensure that all work undertaken pursuant to these regulations complies with the requirements of the Act, these regulations and the NPC. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s13. False Information 14 No person shall knowingly submit false or misleading information to: (a) a plumbing inspector; (b) a local authority; (c) the chief plumbing inspector; (d) a chief plumbing administrator; (e) the minister; or (f) any person employed by the minister or a local authority to administer and enforce these regulations. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s14. 10 SR 126/2021 PLUMBING CODE No relief of obligation to comply with the NPC 15 An owner of a building or an owner’s contractor or employee is not relieved from the obligation to carry out any work that is within the scope of section 6 of the Act and section 3 of these regulations in accordance with the NPC by reason only of: (a) the granting of a permit; (b) the review of drawings and specifications; (c) the making of inspections; or (d) the absence or omission of any of the things mentioned in clauses (a) to (c). 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s15. Unsafe Conditions 16(1) No owner or owner’s representative shall cause, authorize or maintain any unsafe condition in any work on a plumbing system. (2) The owner of a building or that owner’s representative shall immediately take all necessary steps to put a plumbing system in a safe condition if the plumbing system: (a) is in an unsafe condition; or (b) for any reason or at any time develops or acquires an unsafe condition. (3) If occupancy of a building or part of a building occurs before the completion of any work being carried out in, on or about the building or part of the building, the owner shall ensure that no occupant is exposed to an unsafe condition resulting from the work being carried out. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s16. Availability of plans 17 The owner or the owner’s representative shall ensure that the approved plans, specifications, permit, and related documents and drawings for a plumbing system undergoing work are available at the work site during the hours in which work is underway for inspection by: (a) a plumbing inspector; and (b) the person or firm that is to review the work pursuant to the NPC. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s17. Connection to sewage works 18 The owner of any building in which plumbing fixtures are installed shall ensure that the fixtures are connected to communal sewage works or private sewage works in accordance with these regulations. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s18. 11 PLUMBING CODE SR 126/2021 PART 5 Permits Permit required re construction, renovation, etc. 19(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), no person shall establish, install, construct, extend, renovate, alter, repair, or remove a plumbing system, or connect a plumbing system to communal sewage works or communal waterworks, except pursuant to the authority of a permit. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to: (a) the repair or replacement of a valve, faucet or fixture; (b) the repair of a leak; (c) forcing out a stoppage if no change in the piping is required; or (d) if no extension of the plumbing system is required, the installation of a water treatment device, underground sprinklers or a domestic dishwashing machine or laundry machine. (3) Subject to subsection (4), subsection (1) does not apply to a plumbing system within a structure if the structure conforms to the following applicable standard at the time of construction: (a) the CSA standard Z240 MH Series‑09, Manufactured Homes, as amended from time to time; (b) the CSA standard Z240 RV Series‑08, Recreational Vehicles, as amended from time to time; (c) the CSA standard CAN/CSA Z241 Series‑03, Park Model Trailers, as amended from time to time; or (d) the CSA standard A277‑08, Procedure for Factory Certification of Buildings, as amended from time to time. (4) Notwithstanding subsection (3), if the plumbing system in a structure mentioned in subsection (3) that is permanently connected to communal waterworks or communal sewage system is extended, renovated, altered, or repaired, subsection (1) applies. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s19. Permit required – connection to water pipelines 20 Except pursuant to the authority of a permit, no person shall connect a plumbing system to: (a) a water pipeline as defined in The Waterworks and Sewage Works Regulations for which a permit is required pursuant to section 24 of The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010; or (b) a limited‑scope water pipeline as defined in The Health Hazard Regulations. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s20. 12 SR 126/2021 PLUMBING CODE Eligibility for permit 21(1) A person is eligible to apply for a permit if the person: (a) holds a Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in the plumber trade issued pursuant to section 29 of The Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission Regulations, 2020; (b) holds a journeyperson’s certificate in the plumber trade issued by another province or territory of Canada; or (c) employs one or more of the persons mentioned in clause (a) or (b). (2) In the case of plumbing that is to be done in an existing single family dwelling unit, the owner of the unit is eligible to apply for a permit if the unit is: (a) used exclusively for living quarters; (b) occupied by the owner; and (c) at the time of application for the permit, not intended for resale. (3) In the case of plumbing to connect a plumbing system to a water pipeline mentioned in clause 20(a) or (b), a competent person is eligible to apply for a permit. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s21; 8 Dec 2023 SR 119/2023 s5. Application for permit 22(1) An applicant for a permit must: (a) apply to the local authority in a form acceptable to the local authority; (b) subject to subsections (2) and (3), provide the local authority with: (i) a specification or abstract of the proposed work; and (ii) if the plumbing includes a water reuse system that utilizes sewage: (A) a detailed description of the water reuse system; (B) evidence establishing to the satisfaction of the local authority that the water reuse system conforms to CSA B128.1 Design and installation of non‑potable water systems; and (C) a statement indicating that the owner of any communal waterworks or communal sewage works that serves the location in which the plumbing is to be installed consents to the installation of the water reuse system; (c) provide any other information or material that the local authority may reasonably require; and (d) submit to the local authority any fees required by the local authority. (2) A local authority may exempt a person from the application of subclause (1) (b) (i) if the local authority is of the opinion that it would not be injurious to the public interest to do so. (3) An exemption granted pursuant to subsection (2) must be in writing or in the manner set out in the local authority’s plumbing bylaw. 8 Dec 2023 SR 119/2023 s6. 13 PLUMBING CODE SR 126/2021 Permits – issuance 23(1) If an application has been made for a permit, the local authority may: (a) issue the permit, subject to any reasonable terms or conditions; or (b) refuse to issue the permit. (2) Without restricting the generality of clause (1)(b), the local authority may refuse to issue a permit to a person who: (a) has not paid any required fee; (b) at the time of applying for the permit, has defective work outstanding; (c) has submitted an incomplete application, or an application that contains false or misleading information; (d) in the opinion of the relevant local authority, has demonstrated an inability to perform the work in a manner that is safe and acceptable; (e) has failed to comply with the Act, these regulations or any terms or conditions of a permit; or (f) has failed to make repairs or corrections that are directed by the local authority pursuant to these regulations. (3) No local authority shall unreasonably refuse to issue a permit. (4) A local authority that refuses to issue a permit pursuant to subsection (1) shall provide written notice to the applicant as to the reasons for the local authority’s refusal to issue a permit and refund any fee or deposit paid as part of the permit application. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s23. Permits – expiry 24(1) Subject to subsection (2), a permit ceases to be valid if the work for which the permit is issued is not commenced within 180 days after the date of issue or is not completed 2 years after the date of issue. (2) If a local authority establishes the duration of a permit in a bylaw, the bylaw shall prevail. (3) Subject to subsection (4), if all work listed on a plumbing permit is not completed before the plumbing permit expires, the owner shall apply to the local authority that issued the plumbing permit to do one of the following: (a) revoke the plumbing permit; (b) extend the term of the permit; (c) vary the conditions of the plumbing permit. (4) A local authority may revoke, extend or vary a plumbing permit on written application of the owner and subject to any conditions or fees listed in the local authority’s plumbing bylaw. (5) No owner or owner’s representative shall allow a building or part of a building to be in an unsafe condition by reason of the expiration of a plumbing permit. 14 SR 126/2021 PLUMBING CODE (6) The expiration of a plumbing permit does not prevent a plumbing inspector or local authority from taking any action necessary for the purposes of ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Act, regulations or the terms and conditions of a plumbing permit. (7) A plumbing inspector may issue an order pursuant to section 25 of the Act for any plumbing permit that expires if: (a) the work listed on the plumbing permit application remains incomplete and the owner has failed to apply to the local authority to revoke, extend or vary the plumbing permit; or (b) an unsafe condition exists because the work listed on the plumbing permit is not completed. (8) A plumbing inspector may direct a local authority to cause an interest to be registered in the Land Titles Registry against the title to the land based on an order written pursuant to subsection (7) with respect to an expired plumbing permit. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s24. Permits – revocation 25(1) A local authority may revoke a permit issued pursuant to section 23 of these regulations: (a) if the owner requests in writing that it be revoked; (b) if the permit was issued on mistaken, false or incorrect information; (c) if the permit was issued in error; (d) subject to subsection (2), if, after 180 days after the permit’s issuance, the work for which the permit was issued has not, in the opinion of the local authority’s plumbing inspector, been seriously commenced and the local authority has not agreed, in writing, to allow the delay; (e) subject to subsection (2), if the work for which the permit was issued is, in the opinion of the local authority’s building official, substantially suspended or discontinued for a period of more than 180 days and the local authority has not agreed, in writing, to allow the delay; or (f) for any other reason listed in the local authority’s plumbing bylaw. (2) For the purposes of clauses (1)(d) and (1)(e), if a local authority passes a bylaw that sets out minimum times within which work must commence or for which work can be suspended or discontinued, the bylaw prevails. (3) A local authority that revokes a permit pursuant to subsection (1) shall provide written notice to the owner within 5 business days after the date of the revocation as to the reasons for the revocation. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s25. Permit fees 26 A local authority may set its own permit fees by bylaw. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s26. 15 PLUMBING CODE SR 126/2021 PART 6 Inspections Inspection of plumbing system 27(1) A plumbing system for which a permit is required pursuant to these regulations: (a) may be inspected or tested by the local authority at any time; and (b) shall not be put into use until any requirements set out in any order of the plumbing inspector have been met. (2) An owner or owner’s representative who has executed work for which a permit has been issued shall notify the local authority when the work is ready for inspection or testing. (3) The owner or owner’s representative shall provide any equipment, material, power and labour that is required for the inspector to conduct the inspection or testing. (4) Without restricting the generality of clause (1)(b), the local authority may refuse to inspect a plumbing system for a person who: (a) has not paid any fee required pursuant to these regulations; (b) at the time of notifying the local authority that the work is ready for inspection, has failed to make repairs or corrections directed by the local authority; or (c) has demonstrated an inability to perform the work in a safe and acceptable manner. (5) The owner or a competent person representing the owner shall be present at the time of the inspection or testing. (6) No part of the plumbing system is to be covered until the local authority grants permission. (7) If any part of the plumbing system is covered before permission is granted, the owner or owner’s representative shall uncover it if the local authority so directs. (8) If any part of the plumbing system is not approved by the local authority: (a) the owner or owner’s representative shall make any necessary alterations, connections or replacements; and (b) the work is subject to any further inspection or testing that the local authority considers necessary. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s27. Existing plumbing systems 28(1) The local authority may: (a) inspect an existing plumbing system; and 16 SR 126/2021 PLUMBING CODE (b) if, in the opinion of the local authority, the plumbing system is faulty or defective, require the owner of the plumbing system to do all or any of the following: (i) subject it to a test satisfactory to the local authority; (ii) make alterations or replacements to the system to correct the fault or defect. (2) If a test required pursuant to subsection (1) indicates that an existing plumbing system is faulty or defective, the owner shall make any repair, alteration or replacement that the local authority considers necessary. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s28. Certificates of approval 29(1) Subject to subsection (2), on the request of the owner or the owner’s representative, a local authority may issue a certificate of approval to the owner if a plumbing system has been found satisfactory on its final required inspection. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a plumbing system incorporated in a manufactured structure, mobile home or trailer that has been certified to a recognized standard by a certification body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. (3) In the case of the plumbing system of a manufactured structure, mobile home or trailer that has not been certified by a certification body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada, the local authority may issue a certificate of approval to the owner if an inspection has been conducted by the local authority and the plumbing system has been found satisfactory on its inspection. (4) A certificate of approval mentioned in subsection (3) may be issued by the local authority in Form A of Appendix B and affixed to the drain or stack or other visible location in the interior of the structure so as to be readily visible during final inspection. (5) Notwithstanding subsection (2), any plumbing system mentioned in subsection (2) that is extended, renovated or altered after installation is subject to section 18, and subsection (1) applies. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s29. PART 7 Appeals of Plumbing Inspector Orders and Requests for Interpretation Appeal 30 A person who is subject to an order pursuant to section 9 may appeal to the appeal board pursuant to section 31 of the Act. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s30. Pre‑ruling 31 A person may appeal to the appeal board for an interpretation of a provision of the NPC pursuant to subsection 32(1) of the Act. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s31. 17 PLUMBING CODE SR 126/2021 Appeal decisions – plumbing 32(1) The appeal board may delegate any appeal of an order pursuant to section 31 of the Act, or request for an interpretation order pursuant to section 32 of the Act, that concerns matters regulated by these regulations to either: (a) the relevant chief plumbing administrator of Regina, Saskatoon, Lloydminster or the Global Transportation Hub for a building located within the geographical area of that local authority; or (b) the chief plumbing inspector for a building located in any other geographic area. (2) A decision of either a chief plumbing administrator or the chief plumbing inspector mentioned in clause (1)(a) or (b) may be appealed in accordance with section 34 of the Act. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s32. Appeal board deposit 33(1) The deposit amounts payable to the ministry are set out in Appendix C for: (a) an appeal of a plumbing inspector order pursuant to clause 31(1)(b) of the Act; or (b) an interpretation of a provision of a construction code pursuant to clause 32(1)(b) of the Act. (2) Subject to subsection (4), if the deposit mentioned in subsection (1)(a) is not paid within the period required pursuant to subsection 31(1) of the Act, the appeal will be dismissed and any further right of appeal extinguished. (3) Subject to subsection (4), the appeal board shall not hear an application made pursuant to section 32 of the Act before the applicant pays the deposit mentioned in clause (1)(b). (4) Subject to subsections (5) and (6), the chief codes administrator may waive any deposit mentioned in subsection (1) as part of an application to the appeal board if an applicant is able to demonstrate to the chief codes administrator’s satisfaction that the applicant is unable to pay a deposit as a result of exceptional or unusual events or circumstances affecting the applicant. (5) The chief codes administrator may require an applicant to provide evidence that is reasonably required in the circumstances to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the chief codes administrator that the applicant is unable to pay a deposit. (6) If an applicant fails to provide evidence at the request of the chief codes administrator in accordance with subsection (5), the chief codes administrator may refuse to waive the deposit for the applicant. (7) The chief codes administrator may cancel a waiver of a deposit if the chief codes administrator determines that: (a) the information or evidence provided by the applicant in support of the applicant’s application for a waiver of a deposit was incorrect with respect to a requirement affecting the applicant’s eligibility for a waiver; (b) the waiver was given in error; or 18 SR 126/2021 PLUMBING CODE (c) there has been any other material change in circumstances that, in the opinion of the chief codes administrator, causes the applicant to no longer meet the requirements of subsection (4). 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s33. Failure to appear 34(1) If notice is given of a hearing pursuant to section 31 or 32 of the Act and a party other than the applicant fails to attend that hearing, the appeal board may hear and decide the matter in the absence of that party. (2) If notice is given of hearing pursuant to section 31 or 32 of the Act and an applicant fails to attend the hearing, the appeal board may dismiss the matter without conducting a hearing. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s34. Publication of appeal board decisions 35(1) Subject to subsection (2), a summary of all appeal board decisions may be published in any manner the minister considers appropriate, including by publishing it on the ministry’s website. (2) Subject to subsection (3), any information that is, in the opinion of the chief codes administrator, third party identifying information must be severed before the summary of the appeal board’s decision is published. (3) A summary of an appeal board’s decision may be withheld if the chief codes administrator reasonably believes that third party identifying information cannot be severed from the decision. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s35. PART 8 Bylaws and miscellaneous matters Bylaws 36 For the purposes of clauses 17(6)(b) and (c) of the Act, the minister shall not approve a plumbing bylaw or part of a bylaw if the minister is of the opinion that the bylaw or part of the bylaw: (a) deals with matters outside of the scope of the Act or these regulations; or (b) does not conform with the purpose and intent of the Act or these regulations. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s36. 19 PLUMBING CODE SR 126/2021 Permitted deviations 37 A local authority may authorize deviations from the requirements established by these regulations if the plumbing system of a building, trailer, manufactured structure or mobile home that is in existence at the time these regulations come into force: (a) is altered, repaired or renovated; (b) if the deviation is necessary in the opinion of the local authority; and (c) if the deviation poses no danger to public health or safety. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s.7. Compulsory provision of hot water 38(1) In this section: “building” means a building that is situated on property abutting a municipal water main or municipal sewer main and whose plumbing system is connected to the municipal water main or municipal sewer main; “public washroom” means a washroom that is intended for public use and to which the public has access. (2) Unless otherwise authorized by the local authority, the owner of a building shall provide a hot water supply to a public washroom in the building. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s38. PART 9 Transitional and Coming into Force Transitional 39 If, immediately before the coming into force of these regulations, a permit is valid pursuant to The Plumbing Regulations, those regulations continue to apply to the work done pursuant to that permit. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s39. Coming into force 40(1) Subject to subsection (2), these regulations come into force on the day on which section 1 of The Construction Codes Act comes into force. (2) If these regulations are filed with the Registrar of Regulations after the date on which section 1 of The Construction Codes Act comes into force, these regulations come into force on the day on which they are filed with the Registrar of Regulations. 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021 s40. 20 SR 126/2021 PLUMBING CODE Appendix A [Section 5] Saskatchewan Amendments to the National Plumbing Code of Canada, 2020 1 The National Plumbing Code of Canada 2020 is amended in the manner set forth in this Appendix. 2 Article 1.4.1.2. of Division A is amended: (a) by adding the following definition after the definition of Alloyed zinc: “Ancillary building means a building that depends on another building in order to function’; (b) by repealing the definition of Drainage system and substituting the following: “Drainage system means an assembly of pipes, fittings, fixtures, traps and appurtenances that is used to convey sewage, clear‑water waste or storm water to the property line, or to a private sewage works, but does not include a subsoil drainage pipe”; (c) by adding the following definitions after the definition of Fresh air inlet: “Human Consumptive use means a use of water for human consumption, including the following uses and applications: a) drinking; b) cooking and food preparation; c) oral hygiene”; “Hygienic use means a use of water for hygienic purposes by humans, including the following uses and applications: a) bathing and personal hygiene, but not including swimming; b) showering; but does not include a human consumptive use;” (d) by repealing the definition of Private water supply system and substituting the following: “Private waterworks means a privately owned works that is located on one property and is intended to be used for the supply, collection, treatment, storage and distribution of water that: a) is not a public water supply within the meaning of The Health Hazard Regulations; b) is not designated as a waterworks for the purposes of clause 2(pp) of The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010 and The Waterworks and Sewage Works Regulations; and c) does not include water for industrial use”; 21 PLUMBING CODE SR 126/2021 (e) by repealing the definition of Water distribution system and substituting the following: “Water distribution system means an assembly of pipes, fittings, valves and appurtenances that conveys water from the water service pipe or private waterworks to water supply outlets, fixtures, appliances and devices.” (f) by repealing the definition of Water system and substituting the following: “Water system means an assembly of pipes, fittings, valves and appurtenances that convey water from a communal waterworks, starting at the property line or a private water supply source, to the water supply outlets, fixtures, appliances, and devices”. 3 Table 1.3.1.2. in Division B is amended by adding the following entries: CSA CSA B64.5 Double check valve (DCVA) 2.6 backflow preventers CSA CSA B64.5.1 Double check valve backflow 2.6 preventers for fire protection systems (DCVAF) CSA CSA B128.3:23 Performance of non‑potable 2.7 water reuse systems 4 Table 1.3.1.2. in Division B is amended by repealing the reference to CSA B64.10‑17 and replacing it with CSA B64.10‑23. 5 Articles 2.1.2.1. to 2.1.2.4. of Division B are repealed and the following substituted: “2.1.2.1. Sanitary Drainage Systems 1) Except where supplying systems that are covered in Section 2.7., sanitary drainage systems shall be connected to a public sanitary sewer, a public combined sewer or a private sewage works. 2) A combined building drain shall not be installed. (See Appendix A.) “2.1.2.2. Storm Drainage Systems 1) Except as provided in Section 2.7., storm drainage systems shall be connected to a public storm sewer, a public combined sewer or a designated storm water disposal location. “2.1.2.3. Water Distribution Systems 1) Except as provided in Section 2.7., water distribution systems shall be connected to a public water system or a private waterworks. “2.1.2.4. Separate Services 1) Subject to Sentences (2) to (4), piping in any building connected to a public water system, a public sanitary sewer or a public combined sewer shall be connected separately from piping of any other building. 2) Piping in a building may be connected to an ancillary building on the same property as the building mentioned in Sentence (1). 22 SR 126/2021 PLUMBING CODE 3) Piping in a building may be connected to the piping of another building on a separate property if an easement is obtained and the local authority has approved of the proposed piping system. 4) Plumbing systems in premises registered pursuant to The Condominium Property Act, 1993 may be extended to the property line by a single sewer pipe and a single water service pipe”. 6 Sentence 2.4.4.1.(1) of Division B is amended: (a) by striking out “public” and substituting “communal”; and (b) by striking out “private sewage disposal system” and substituting “private sewage works”. 7 Sentences 2.4.6.4.(1) and (2) of Divisions B are amended: “1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), where a building drain or a branch may be subject to backflow from a fixture or a public sewer, a backwater valve shall be installed on every fixture drain connected to them when the fixture is located below grade. “2) Where more than one fixture is in the same room and all are connected to the same branch, the backwater valve is permitted to be installed on the branch”. 8 Sentence 2.4.9.4.(1) of Division B is repealed and the following substituted: “1) Building Drains and Building Sewers connected to the public sewer system (see Sentence 2.4.7.1.(6)) shall not be less than 4 inches in size”. 9 The following Article is added after Article 2.5.5.5.: “2.5.5.6. Vent for Island Fixture 1) Island venting is permitted”. 10 Sentence 2.6.2.4.(1) of Division B is repealed and the following substituted: “1) Residential partial flow‑through fire sprinkler/standpipe systems in which the pipes and fittings are constructed of potable water system materials shall be protected by a double check valve backflow preventer conforming to: a) CSA B64.5, ‘Double check valve (DCVA) backflow preventers,’ or b) CSA B64.5.1, ‘Double check valve backflow preventers for fire protection systems (DCVAF).’ ”. 11 Clause 2.6.2.4.(2)(b) of Division B is repealed and the following substituted: “b) Provided that the systems do not use antifreeze or other additives of any kind and that all pipes and fittings are constructed of potable water system materials, Class 1 fire sprinkler/standpipe systems shall be protected by a Double Check Valve backflow preventer conforming to: i) CSA B64.5, ‘Double Check Valve (DCVA) backflow preventers,’ or ii) CSA B64.5.1, ‘Double check valve backflow preventers for fire protection systems (DCVAF)’. ”. 23 PLUMBING CODE SR 126/2021 12 Sentence 2.6.2.4.(3) of Division B is repealed and the following substituted: “3) Backflow preventers required by Sentence (2) shall not adversely affect the designed performance of the system and be installed upstream of the fire department pumper connection. (See Note a‑2.6.2.4.(3)”. 13 Sentence 2.6.2.5.(1) of Division B is repealed and the following substituted: “1) Subject to Sentence (2), no water system that includes a connection to a private water source shall be interconnected with a communal waterworks. “2) A water system that includes a connection to a private water source may be interconnected with a communal waterworks if: (a) the owner of the communal waterworks provides written approval to the local authority; and (b) the water system and the connection to the communal waterworks is not located in a city, town, village or resort village or subdivision consisting of 3 or more lots”. 14 Article 2.7.1.4. of Division B is repealed and the following substituted: “2.7.1.4 Location of Outlets 1) Unless approved by the local authority, an outlet from a non‑potable water supply shall not be located where it can discharge into: (a) a sink or lavatory, (b) a fixture into which an outlet from a potable water system is discharged, or (c) a fixture that is used for the preparation, handling or dispensing of food, drink or products that are intended for human consumption. 2) Sentence (1) does not apply to waterworks authorized to supply water for hygienic use within the meaning of section 20 or 21 of The Waterworks and Sewage Works Regulations. 15 The following Sentence is added after Sentence 2.7.1.1.(5): “6) Where a non‑potable water system that utilizes sewage is installed, it shall conform to CSA B128.3:23, ‘Performance of non‑potable water reuse systems’ and produce an effluent with a water quality suitable for the use to which it is put”. 8 Dec 2023 SR 119/2023 s7. 24 SR 126/2021 PLUMBING CODE Appendix B FORM A [Section 29] Certificate of Approval The roughed‑in plumbing in this manufactured structure, mobile home or trailer has been inspected and approved. ___________________________________________ Local Authority ___________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ Date _________________________________________________ Inspected By 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021. Appendix C [Section 33] Fees Provision Description Fee s. 30 Deposit for an appeal of a $200 plumbing inspector’s order s. 31 Deposit for a request for $500 interpretation of the NPC 10 Dec 2021 SR 126/2021. REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN Printed by the authority of THE KING’S PRINTER Copyright©2025