Detached Garage < 1200 sq.ft

PERMIT APPLICATION BUILDER: Detached Garage < 1200 sq.ft

We are here to save you time.

In order to adequately and efficiently process a building and development permit application, the following information is required to be submitted electronically to the municipal office (some offices may accept paper submissions).

The applicant is required to check every box and initial where required to indicate that they fully understand what information is required for a complete application, and all components of building a deck. Failure to check any boxes or sign below will result in the application being tabled until all information is received. If the applicant does not understand the questions being asked, a qualified contractor or designer is required. CCASK cannot be a design resource for owners / applicants.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION / DESCRIPTION

(All specified information listed under each box is required to be submitted; checking the box indicates you have included this information).

RESOURCES / WORKSHEETS / HELPFUL INFORMATION

1. Permit Application

Ensure all contact info including email address is provided. Ensure to include Civic Address along with Lot, Block, and Plan, or Legal Land Location when not located in a subdivision.

Provided by municipal office, or CCASK online application where acceptable to the municipality.

2. Site Plan

  • Lot dimensions and shape
  • Size, shape, and location of existing house and other buildings
  • All dimensions from proposed garage to property lines (okay to ‘guess’ if distance is very large)
  • North direction arrow

  • SAMPLE SITE PLAN

3. CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

Fill out and submit the Detached Garage ‘fill-in-the-blanks worksheet.

4. Storage Mezzanine Details (where applicable / storage only, no occupied space such as living, office, entertainment)

  • Floor plan showing size and location of mezzanine, and stair details
  • Cross section showing all beams, posts, joists, walls, and/or guards

Width of garage (ft):

Length of garage (ft):

Height of garage (ft):

5. Compliance Verification Initials:

  • Where closer than 4’ to a property line, specific fire protection construction techniques are required regarding windows, type of cladding, interior drywall requirements, and soffit projections; I will follow the requirements set out in the appropriate CCASK Spatial Separation – Building Standards Bulletin.
  • The thickened edge slab shall be reinforced at minimum to the following specifications:
  • Bottom plate shall be treated, and be anchored to the slab with minimum ½” bolts spaced no less than 8’ o.c.
  • Headers for doors, windows, and overhead doors shall be sized as per the NBC or CWC span tables, or with engineered lumber sized by the supplier for large openings.
  • Trusses shall be engineered from the supplier, spaced no more than 24” o.c., have all required bracing/strapping installed as per designs, and be secured to the wall top plates according to the design.
  • All roofing shall be installed as per the manufacturer’s instructions.

Initialing each construction detail is required for an accelerated permit application and puts onus the applicant
for compliance which will be reviewed on site.

IMPORTANT! The Permit Application Checklist must be included with your application
Download PDF to Print

FAQ'S

Professionally designed and sealed drawings, or drawings with professional engineer design review and seal, are required for the following conditions:

  • When the municipality bylaw requires all foundations to be designed by a professional (engineer or architect)
  • When the garage is more than 1200 ft²

ADDITIONAL REFERENCE MATERIAL

SPATIAL SEPARATION REQUIRMENTS:

fire department response time meets 10-minutes or less in 90% of calls (applies to most cities, some larger towns with hybrid FD).

SPATIAL SEPARATION REQUIRMENTS:

fire department response time DOES NOT meet 10-minutes or less in 90% of calls (applies to all RM’s, resort villages, hamlets, many towns, and even parts of some cities).

Download PDF to Print

Regina Office

2010 11 Avenue, 7 Floor
Regina, SK
S4P 0J3

Saskatoon Office

2366 Avenue C, North
Saskatoon, SK
S7L 5X5

306-386-7777

North Battleford Office

872 103 Street
North Battleford, SK
S9A 1K2