Permits & inspections

Whether building a new home or business, or making changes to an existing electrical or natural gas installation, we can help you get the required applications, permits, and inspections.

Permits

• ePermits
  View and manage multiple electrical permit applications online.
• Residential do-it-yourself wiring
  If you can do electrical work for your home or cottage, submit a self-wire permit, install safely, and book an inspection.
• Structure move clearance permit
  If you are moving a building or oversized structure, you must apply for a clearance permit so we can move power lines or electrical facilities out of your way.
• Farm equipment clearance permit
  If you are driving or towing farm equipment over 4.8 metres high, you must have a clearance permit to ensure your route has safe clearance from our power lines and electrical facilities. The permit is free.
• Shore land development
  If you own or lease property next to shore lands along the Winnipeg River system, you must obtain approval before building or development.

Inspections, codes & standards

• Electrical codes and standards
  Find resources to help you install electrical wiring safely and in accordance to electrical codes.
• Electrical permits and inspections
  Arrange for electrical wiring permits and inspections.
• Electrical contractor permits & programs
  Take advantage of a permit account, ePermits, and the Registered Electrical Contractor Program (RECP).
• Natural gas permits and inspections
  Arrange for natural gas inspection. Only a licensed gas fitter can apply for a permit.

Electrician’s license verification and RECP renewal forms

• Manitoba electrician’s license – renewal verification
  Provide verification of your renewed Manitoba electrician’s license issued by the Office of the Fire Commissioner – Inspection and Technical Services Manitoba.
• Registered Electrical Contractor Program (RECP) – renewal request
  Request ongoing membership in Manitoba Hydro’s RECP. RECP memberships expire annually on December 31.

Click before you dig

Call or click before you dig and we will locate and mark your property for electrical and/or natural gas lines. The service is free.

• Hot dig/safety watcher excavation permit
  Apply to safely excavate with water or air pressure and provide a safety watcher for your site. Only contractors with qualified operators can apply for this permit.
• Natural gas project review
  Apply for approval for any work on or around any natural gas infrastructure. Construction cannot start until we locate and mark underground gas utilities.