Getting the Site Ready for Service

Site Readiness Requirements

To provide an accurate quote and keep the installation of natural gas service on schedule, your site must meet minimum requirements before completing an application form for new service. For changes to an existing service, ensure applicable Meter and Gas Line Route requirements are met before the scheduled service date.

Project Type

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 or final house location is staked
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)

Commercial Building

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

Grain Dryer

To receive a quote, you must provide a lot plan identifying the proposed location of the grain dryer.
If you proceed with gas service, we will work with you to determine the final location of the grain dryer in relation to the service line.
A cement pad is required to complete the installation.
As there are several factors we consider when designing a service route, it’s important SaskEnergy confirms the specific details of your service before you pour a cement pad.

Meter & Gas Line Route

Meter Installation

Depending on the size of the meter, either a 24”x 10” pressure treated board must be in place to secure the natural gas meter bracket or a cement pad for meter placement.
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 a work order 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.