Electrical codes and standards
These resources will help homeowners and electrical contractors to install electrical wiring safely and in accordance with electrical codes.
As of October 1, 2021 we will adopt and enforce the Manitoba Electrical Code, 14th Edition (PDF, 444 KB). Permits issued prior to October 1, 2021 will be based on the 13th Edition.
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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);
- Inspection notice – 14-612 Transfer equipment for standby power systems (PDF, 227 KB);
- Inspection notice – 14-614 Current supply from more than one system (PDF, 192 KB);
- Inspection Notice – 26-250 Overcurrent protection for power and distribution transformer circuits over 750 V (PDF, 67 KB);
- Inspection Notice – 28-900 Disconnecting means required for generators (PDF, 77 KB);
- Industry Notice – 5 Jaw Meter and Meter Enclosures (PDF, 121 KB);
- Solar Photovoltaic Electrical Permit, Plan Review and Equipment Specification Requirements (PDF, 94 KB).
Informative notes
- Informative Note Definitions – Converted intermodal shipping container (sea can) (PDF, 154 KB);
- Informative Note 2-0 Luminaire LED Conversions and Retrofits (PDF, 88 KB);
- Informative Note 2-014 Electrical Plan Review Process and Requirements (PDF, 200 KB);
- Informative Note 2-024 Use of Approved Equipment (PDF, 73 KB);
- Informative Note 2-024-01 Crypto Currency Equipment (PDF, 71 KB);
- Informative Note 6-0 Services and service equipment (PDF, 163 KB);
- 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 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);
- ePermits User Guide (PDF, 3.5 MB).
Electrical contractor form
- Registered Contractor’s Declaration of Compliance (PDF, 21 KB).
Electrical contractor permits and programs
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