Permits & inspections

Whether building a new home or business, or making changes to your existing service, we can help you get the required applications, permits, and inspections.

Permits

• 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 move clearance permit
  If you are moving farm equipment, you must apply for an annual clearance permit and ensure your route has safe clearance from our power lines and electrical facilities. You must specify the type of equipment being moved.
• 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, ePermit, and the Registered Electrical Contractor Program.
• Natural gas permits and inspections
  Arrange for natural gas inspection. Only a licensed gas fitter can apply for a permit.

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.