Department of Community Services

Building Safety Permits, Guidelines & Publications

Forms

  • Affidavit of Manufacturer for Cast Iron Boilers or Pressure Vessels (YG5399) English  [27KB ]
    For use by manufacturers to verify all applicable tests have been carried out on boilers and pressure vessels prior to shipping to Yukon.
  • Building/Plumbing Application (YG2869) Bilingual [142KB ] 
    For use by homeowners/contractors to apply for a building/plumbing permit.
  • Electrical Contractor Authorization Form (YG4059) Bilingual [56KB ]
    For use by electrical contractors in Yukon to declare that the work they have done conforms to the minimum standards of the Canadian Electrical Code.
  • Elevating Devices Application for Contractor's Licence (YG5406) English  [12KB ]
    For use by elevator installers to obtain a licence to do work in Yukon.
  • Elevating Devices Application Renewal (YG5403) English [11KB ]
    For use by elevator contractors to renew their licence to do work in Yukon.
  • Gas Permit Application (YG4271) Bilingual [258KB ]
    For use by homeowners/contractors to apply for a permit to install propane appliances and tanks in Yukon.
  • Installers Declaration of Completions (Initial or Alteration) (YG5407) Bilingual [44KB ]
    For use by elevator contractors to declare completion of work on various types of elevating devices.

Publications and Notices

  • Home electrical Safety Tips English [49KB ]  French [49KB ] 
    A list of simple safety checks homeowners can do to ensure electrical safety in their homes.
  • Notice to Residents & Building Owners English [162KB ] French [162KB ]
    Information letter on safety issues relating to the installation of heat trace.
  •  Oil Tank Installations as of April 1st, 2009 English [88KB ]
    New requirements for above ground fuel storage tanks that come into effect as of April 1st, 2009 across the entire Yukon including the City of Whitehorse.
  •  Invitation to Participate in a Special Spring 2009 Public Review of Proposed Changes to the 2005 National Construction Codes  English [11KB ]  French [12KB ]
    The Government of Yukon and the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) invites all Canadians to take part in a special public review of proposed changes to the 2005 National Construction Codes.

Guidelines

  • Barrier-Free Design English [9297KB ]
  • 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.
  • Residential Building/Plumbing Permits Guidelines English  [518KB ] (French version to follow soon)
    Guide to assist homeowners/contractors in putting together the information required by the Building Inspection Department to process a building/plumbing permit application.
  • Requirements for Installing Heat Trace in Yukon English [84KB ]  French [84KB ]
    A guide for homeowners/contractors for the proper installation of heat trace.