Department of Community Services

Building Safety

Forms, Advisories and Notices, Guidelines and Legislation

- Forms
- Notices
- Guidelines 
- Building Code Advisories


Forms


Notices

  • National Building Code of Canada now also regulates Energy Efficiency English 
    Release date - December 21, 2012
  • Home Electrical Safety Tips English [49KB French [49KB
    A list of simple safety checks homeowners can do to ensure electrical safety in their homes.
  • Heat Trace on Plumbing System Piping English [162KB ] French [162KB ]
    Information letter on safety issues relating to the installation of heat trace.
  • Above Ground Fuel Oil Storage Tank Installations English [88KB ]
    Required for above ground fuel oil storage tanks in Yukon as of April 1, 2009.


Guidelines

  • Guidelines for Residential Building/Plumbing Permits (January 2013) English [733KB ]
    Guide to assist homeowners/contractors in putting together the information required by the Building Inspection Department to process a building/plumbing permit application
  • Barrier-Free Design English [9095KB ]
  • Installation of Stoves, Ranges and Space Heaters Guidelines English [84KB ] French [403KB ]
    A basic guide of requirements to assist homeowners/contractors with installing various types of wood-burning devices.
  • Heat Trace Installation Requirements in Yukon English [84KB French [84KB ]
    A guide for homeowners/contractors for the proper installation of heat trace.
  • Residential Fuel Tank Restraints for Yukon Communities:
    Group 1 Communities:
    Carmacks, Faro, Johnsons Crossing, Old Crow, Pelly Crossing, Ross River, Teslin, Whitehorse English [202KB]
    Group 2 Communities: Carcross, Dawson City, Elsa, Keno City, Mayo, Stewart Crossing, Watson Lake English [174KB]
    Group 3 Communities: Beaver Creek, Burwash Landing, Destruction Bay, Haines Junction, Silver City English [170KB]


 

Building Code Advisories - Updated January 2011

 

Building Standards Act & Regulations