Plumbing
Plumbing Permit Requirements
A plumbing system may not be constructed, altered, extended, renewed or repaired unless a plumbing permit has been obtained for the work. To obtain a permit, you must be a licensed plumbing contractor registered with the City of Saskatoon. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the plumbing contractors comply with the Plumbing Regulations.
A Plumbing Permit is required whenever a plumbing system is being constructed, changed, renewed, repaired or when fixtures are being set for the first time on an originally permitted rough in.
When a Plumbing Permit is not required:
- to clear a blockage in a drainage system
- to repair a leak in a water distribution system
- to replace a fixture without any change to the drainage system
- to replace existing faucets, water heaters or valves
Plumbing Permit Application Process
- Complete the Plumbing Permit Application form.
- Submit application form and corresponding documents via email to plumbing.permits@saskatoon.ca
- A Building Standards representative will contact you to collect payment via credit card and a permit will be issued.
- Inspections take place at the rough-in and final stages. Several rough-in inspections may be required depending on the complexity of the specific project. A final inspection is required before the new system can be put into service.
Book a Plumbing Inspection
To book a plumbing inspection, call 306-975-7631 and provide the following information:
- Plumbing Permit Application (PPA) number
- Property address
- Contractor's name
- Required date of inspection
Helpful Tips
Call 306-975-7631 between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00a.m. the day of your inspection to confirm your inspection time. Plumbing contractor must be on site for inspection.
New plumbing contractors may contact the Senior Plumbing Inspector 306-975-7631 for details for certification.
One a plumbing permit is issued, it is not transferrable.
Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule
Below is a summarized list of fees, as outlined in the Plumbing Permits Bylaw:
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |||
| Minimum permit fee | $91.00 | $100.00 | $102.00 | ||
| For construction, reconstruction, extension or alterations of the plumbing system, as well as the installation of fixtures on a previously permitted rough-in | $18.60/fixture | $19.50/fixture | $19.89/fixture | ||
| For positive adjustments after the permit is issued | $20.60/fixture | $21.50/fixture | $21.89/fixture | ||
| Partial inspection fee | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | ||
| Call back fee | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | ||
| Inspection only (where no fixtures are involved) | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |