Move large equipment or buildings

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Move large equipment or buildings

Planning to move a large building, structure or farm implement? All oversize load movers must apply for our assistance before any move which requires SaskPower to move lines or electrical facilities.

You may also call 1-888-SKPOWER (1-888-757-6937) or visit one of our customer service offices during regular business hours.

Your application provides SaskPower with information on:

The mover
Load height
Route and map
Requested time and date

We will review the information and provide you with the terms and conditions required before a move can take place.

When do you contact us?

We need a minimum of 5 working days to accommodate the safe moving of buildings and structures, including farm implements. Additional notice may be required depending on the height and width of the buildings or structures.

Measuring the Load

Movers are responsible for taking an accurate height measurement. SaskPower may take a measurement to verify.

Provincial Regulations and Permits for Oversize Moves

Saskatchewan Permit Office requires a minimum of 48 hours notice if the proposed route involves travel through a Rural Municipality and/or if the building exceeds 5.18 m in height. Otherwise, 24 hours notice is required. Notice period starts between 8 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday. If the building exceeds 5.18 m in height, the mover must clear the proposed route with SaskPower, CN or CP, as required, and supply the contact information to the permit office.

Additional regulations that must be followed are set out in Section 465 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

Need more information?

Contact us by calling one 1-888-SKPOWER (1-888-757-6937) or by visiting one of our customer service offices during regular business hours.

Terms and Conditions

The originating SaskPower district office must receive a written request or notification for an estimate and/or route inspection for a building or structure move.
SaskPower may require a minimum of 5 working days to inspect the route relative to loaded height of the structure and to schedule staff as required (additional notice may be required depending on the height and width of the building or structure).
The building mover or owner agrees to pay SaskPower amounts calculated in accordance with its approved policies and fees schedules for its assistance with moving under or through its power lines. Quoted prices will be based on best estimate according to information received by SaskPower. Any changes and/or delays may result in extra billing.
All time worked after normal business hours will be billed at SaskPower’s applicable overtime rates.
In consideration for SaskPower’s authorization and/or assistance, the mover agrees:
1. Where SaskPower’s assistance is required, not to proceed with the move under or through any designated power lines unless SaskPower personnel are present and have provided authorization to proceed.
2. To pay SaskPower for any loss or damage suffered as a direct or indirect result of the activities of the mover or its employees, servants, agents, contractors, and subcontractors in performing the move.
3. To indemnify and save SaskPower against any and all actions, causes of action, claims, demand, damages, and costs which are directly or indirectly caused by or result from the activities of the mover or its employees, servants, agents, contractors, and subcontractors in performing the move, other than those resulting directly from the negligence of SaskPower or its employees.
An Authorization of Building, Structure or Equipment Moves Under or Through SaskPower Facilities must be signed by the moving contractor, owner (when applicable) and SaskPower before the move takes place.