Electrical codes and standards
These resources will help homeowners and electrical contractors to install electrical wiring safely and in accordance with electrical codes. Read about service applications, permits, and inspections.
Electrical codes, standards, and guides
- Manitoba Electrical Code, 13th Edition (PDF, 595 KB).
- Residential Wiring Guide, 13th Edition (PDF, 378 KB);
- Customer Metering Standards, 3rd Edition (PDF, 780 KB);
- Inspection Notice – 14-606 Panelboard Overcurrent Protection (PDF, 68 KB);
- Industry Notice – 5 Jaw Meter and Meter Enclosures (PDF, 121 KB);
- Industry Notice – Installation of Roadside Electrical Services for Oil Field Sites (PDF, 110 KB);
- Solar Photovoltaic Electrical Permit, Plan Review and Equipment Specification Requirements (PDF, 94 KB).
Informative notes
- Informative Note 22-0 Area Classifications for Buildings Housing Livestock or Poultry (PDF, 95 KB);
- Informative Note 64-0 Common Solar Photovoltaic System Labels (PDF, 247 KB);
- Informative Note 2-0 Luminaire LED Conversions and Retrofits (PDF, 88 KB);
- Informative Note 72-0 Camp ground and recreational vehicle parks (PDF, 62 KB).
Permit application and fees
- Electrical Permit Application (PDF, 31 KB);
- Electrical Contractor Permit Fees(PDF, 33 KB);
- Residential Self-wire Permit Fees (PDF, 47 KB).
Electrical contractor form
- Registered Contractor’s Declaration of Compliance (PDF, 21 KB).
Electrical contractor permits and programs
Contact us
For general inquiries about electrical permits and inspections:
- Email Electrical Codes and Standards.
- Phone 204-360-7483.
- Read about residential wiring inspections.
For inquiries about your commercial electrical permits and inspections: