2020 National Codes
Tier 1 Minimum Energy Requirements - Effective April 16, 2025.
Building Code Amendment Regulation was approved through cabinet regarding the transition for Tier 1 compliance associated with NBC 2020, Div B, Section 9.36. “Energy Efficiency”. As such, the legislative requirement for enforcement with Tier 1 as the minimum standard will apply to all applications made on or after April 16, 2025. The Section 9.36 – Performance Form and the Section 9.36 – Prescriptive Form have been updated. Customers with permits in inspections may amend their permit to Tier 1 requirements.
Saskatchewan Adopts 2020 National Construction Codes
The Government of Saskatchewan recently adopted the 2020 editions of the national construction codes. The 2020 codes come into effect in Saskatchewan on January 1, 2024. Free access to the national construction codes are available through the National Research Council of Canada:
National Building Code of Canada (NBC) 2020,
National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 2020, and