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The driver is responsible for ensuring the load being hauled will safely clear structures. See the Vertical and Horizontal Clearances document and table for more information.
If you must move a large building, such as a house, garage or church, please follow these guidelines. Large structures such as grain bins and tanks are not considered buildings.
Building moves will require a permit administered by SGI.
Additional information can be obtained by contacting the inquiry line: 1-866-933-5290 in Saskatchewan or 306‑933‑5290 outside the province.
Buildings are not allowed to be moved between sunset and sunrise. However, special consideration will be given for moves within 25 km of a major urban centre between midnight and sunrise.
Warning lights must also be used to warn other drivers. These lights need to be 175 mm round or 120 mm x 152 mm. The lights must be mounted on each side of the building (red at the rear, amber at the front).
If moving a building between midnight and sunrise, you will require escort vehicles. They must be properly equipped if the building exceeds 4.45 m (15 ft) wide at the base. On a two-lane highway a minimum of two lead escorts and one trail escort is required. On a four-lane highway a minimum of one lead escort and two trail escorts are required. Additional escorts may be used as required. A third escort is required when the passing lane is reduced to 3.1 m (10 ft) or less.
If inclement weather exists, the move should be postponed. If visibility is reduced to less than 1500 m or when the roadway is covered with snow, sleet or ice, which impedes the driver's or other motorists ability to drive safely, the move should be suspended.
When moving a building you must travel at least 20 km/h. On a two-lane highway, the building mover must travel as far over on the right side of the road as possible. This can include the shoulder. On a four-lane highway the building must travel in the right lane only (unless passing obstacles) and as far right as possible. This includes the shoulder.
Notice period in effect during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays). The notice period starts over if changes are made to the route or building dimensions.
The 24 or 48-hour notice begins when the application is sent back to the mover, not when the application is received in the permit office.
The building mover is required to conduct a route assessment.
If the building is over 5.18 m high, an approval number from SaskPower is also required. Other approvals may be required depending on type of obstruction (SaskTel, CN, CP, etc.).
If moving a building wider than 7.32 m (24 ft.), a minimum notice is required.
For loads exceeding 7.32 m (24 ft.) wide, travel on those highways restricted will only be allowed for short distances where there is no reasonable alternate public road available, or where the origin or delivery point is on the designated highway.
Travel on the following two lane highways will only be allowed subject to the ministry's policy advisor approval where there is no reasonable alternate public road available:
An accurate weight estimate is required.
In order to apply, you must complete the building move permit application form. The information must include:
Download Permit Application Form
Additional information can be obtained by contacting the inquiry line: 1-866-933-5290 in Saskatchewan or 306‑933‑5290 outside the province.
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