Legislation and Regulations

Building Standards staff are responsible for:

managing The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act and its regulations.
overseeing adoption of the National Building Code of Canada through The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Regulations and The Building and Accessibility Standards Administration Regulations.
reviewing Acts and regulations that have an impact on building standards to ensure they reflect national standards and accommodate innovations in products, materials, and construction methods.
liaising with other provincial departments and agencies that set construction and occupancy standards.
participating in the Provincial/Territorial Committee on Building Standards and national standards writing organizations.
undertaking consultations with National Building Code users in Saskatchewan.