Saskatchewan proposes adopting 2025 national codes on January 1, 2027
Saskatchewan · Proposed adoption of NBC 2025, NECB 2025, NPC 2025 and NFC 2025 by regulation under The Construction Codes Act
Announced / proposed
Building codes
What changes
All law updatesSaskatchewan's Building and Technical Standards branch proposes adopting the 2025 editions of the National Building Code, National Energy Code for Buildings, National Plumbing Code and National Fire Code on January 1, 2027. It held free workshops on the main changes in Regina (October 20, 2026) and Saskatoon (October 26, 2026). The 2020 editions stay in force until an adopting regulation is made.
- Law or regulation
- Proposed adoption of NBC 2025, NECB 2025, NPC 2025 and NFC 2025 by regulation under The Construction Codes Act
- Jurisdiction
- Saskatchewan
- In force
- Date not set yet
- Official source
- Government of Saskatchewan (Building and Technical Standards branch, via Publications Saskatchewan)
Who it affects and how
Owners & developers
People and companies who own the property and commission the work, including homeowners renovating
Projects permitted after the proposed date may face 2025-code requirements. Check timing before applying for permits.
Contractors
General contractors, builders and construction business owners
Prepare for 2025-code requirements on permits issued after the proposed January 1, 2027 date.
Trades
Subcontractors and trade contractors
Plumbing, mechanical and fire-protection trades should prepare for the NPC 2025, NBC 2025 and NFC 2025 changes.
Designers
Architects, engineers and designers
Designs submitted after the proposed date may have to meet the 2025 codes. Confirm the final regulation date.
Not directly affected: homebuyers & customers, workers, suppliers.
Plain-language summary by ArtBuild, checked against the official source on Oct 30, 2026. General information, not legal advice; you are responsible for how you use it. The official text governs: read it, and we recommend asking a lawyer or the regulator about your situation.