Site Readiness for Residential Service

To provide an accurate quote and keep the installation of natural gas service on schedule, your site must meet the following minimum requirements before completing an application form.

Standard Home

  • Foundation and/or piles are in place
  • Walls are up and backfill around the home is complete
  • Lot is within 150 millimetres (6 inches) of final land grade
  • Property pins are in place and visible
  • A pressure treated meter board is available on site
  • Property number is displayed on the lot and visible from the street

Ready-to-Move (RTM) or Modular Home

  • Foundation and/or piles are in place and backfill is complete
  • Lot is within 150 millimetres (6 inches) of final land grade
  • Property pins are in place and visible
  • House plan is complete and can be provided
  • On-site arrival date of the home is finalized
  • Property number is displayed on the lot and visible from the street

Mobile Home or Trailer

  • Final location of the home is staked
  • Property pins are in place and visible
  • On-site arrival date of the home is finalized
  • Property number is displayed on the lot and visible from the street

Condominium

  • Foundation and/or piles are in place
  • Lot is within 150 millimetres (6 inches) of final land grade
  • Property pins are in place and visible
  • Property number is displayed on the lot and visible from the street
  • SaskEnergy will determine the location of the meter(s)

Meter Installation Guidelines

  • A 24”x 10” pressure treated board must be in place to secure the natural gas meter bracket.
  • Around the natural gas regulator, allow a minimum of 1 metre (3 feet) clearance from any exhaust vents, doors and opening windows. There must be a minimum of 3 metres (10 feet) from air intakes or sources of ignition.
  • We reserve the right to determine the meter location(s) due to potential encroachments and to ensure future access by field technicians. Alternate meter location(s) require SaskEnergy‘s approval before construction.
  • After the natural gas service line installation, your mechanical contractor must book an appointment with SaskEnergy to connect the meter.
  • The above list is not comprehensive. Refer to your licensed mechanical contractor for appropriate codes and other specifications

Preparing for the Service Route

  • The service trench must be at least .6 metres (2 feet) away from the parallel property line to allow for future construction such as building a fence.
  • The trench for natural gas must be at least 1 metre (3 feet) from the electrical trench.
  • We require a path free of buildings, fencing, construction material, decks or any other obstructions to operate our equipment safely and efficiently. We recommend a path along the entire service route of at least 2 metres (6.5 feet) wide.
  • Be aware that any foundations, patios or pads near the service route may settle after trenching.
  • In rocky conditions or if the ground is frozen we may need to operate larger equipment and need more room to work.
  • Underground infrastructure, including customer-owned facilities, must be located and clearly marked.