Building Permits

A Building Permit is separate from a Development Permit. A Building Permit refers to building construction and compliance with the National Building Code of Canada.

See the links to the left for specific information regarding building permits.

Any non-agricultural building equal to, or in excess of 100 sq.ft. and any agricultural building equal to, or in excess of 500 sq.ft. requires the approval of a Building Permit prior to commencing construction. Any development less than the above described amounts may still require a Development Permit. Please select the above link for more information.

All construction, demolition/removal, or relocation of buildings within Corman Park is governed by the Municipal Building Bylaw and amendments made thereto (see Amendment Bylaw 03/21). The R.M.'s appointed Building Official is MuniCode Services Ltd. who provides building code review and inspection services.

A list of frequently requested numbers including the Planning Department, MuniCode and various service and utility providers can be found on the Before You Build document.

Building Permit Fees

A standard application fee of $125 is required for all applications, unless otherwise specified, in addition to the following fees:

Residential Building Permit: $5.50 per $1,000 in construction value*
Commercial/Industrial Building Permit: $5.50 per $1,000 in construction value*
Agricultural Building Permit: no charge

*Minimum fee of $100 applies

Existing Unpermitted Development Fee

Where work for which a permit is required has commenced prior to the issuance of such permit, an additional fee shall be paid in an amount equal to 100% of the permit fee or $10,000.00, whichever is less.

Building Permit Application Forms

Applications can be broken into the following categories, please click on the relevant links below for more information:

Building Permit Worksheets

The worksheets below are required if you are unable to provide plans drafted by an engineer and/or builder. Please include these as a part of your application when required.

Septic Requirements

If you propose to install or modify a sewage disposal or plumbing system, you must obtain a permit from the Saskatchewan Health Authority prior to the issuance of a building permit. The septic/sewage approval must be provided to the R.M. for the building permit to be issued.

Please note that application to the Saskatchewan Health Authority, and instillation, must be completed by a professional septic specialist, and must conform to the current Saskatchewan Onsite Wastewater Disposal Guide.

Building Permit Time Frames

A Building Permit typically takes 3-4 weeks to be issued. However, at times of high application volumes, an application review may take 4-6 weeks to process. Please ensure you are providing yourself ample time prior to when you want to begin construction for approval.

As an applicant, please follow the guidelines detailed within the subject application. Applications which are not fully completed may incur additional processing time and therefore may incur a delayed Building Permit/Plan Examination time frame by the R.M. and/or the R.M.'s Building Officials.

Contact the Planning Department for an update on current approval time frames for complete applications.

Before You Build

A list of frequently requested numbers including the Planning Department, MuniCode and various service and utility providers can be found on the Before You Build document.

Energy Compliance, 2019

As of January 1, 2019, the National Energy Code of Canadafor Buildings (NECB) 2017 Edition and Section 9.36. of the National Building Code of Canada 2015 (NBC Section 9.36.) is enforced within Saskatchewan. All new construction is required to conform to the energy requirements as per the NECB and the NBC Section 9.36. The R.M. of Corman Park is within Climate Zone 7A and all new development is required to conform to the energy requirements for Climate Zone 7A.

Please refer to the Required Forms for Energy Compliance Information Sheet to determine what forms are required for the development you are seeking to pursue. Please ensure you are aware of the proposed occupancy classification as this will determine what forms are required to be submitted with the Development and Building Permit Application form.

Additional NECB compliance information can be found HERE. All forms can be found at the Municode Services Ltd. web page. Questions regarding NECB compliance can be directed to Municode Services Ltd.

Ventilation Forms for Dwellings

Please refer to MuniCode Services Ltd. website for Declaration of Conformance with Ventilation Requirements. Each section of the form that applies to the project must be completed correctly and entirely in order for building officials to perform a Framing Inspection.