Electrical codes and standards
These resources will help homeowners and electrical contractors to install electrical wiring safely and in accordance with electrical codes.
The enforcement of the Manitoba Electrical Code (14th edition) (PDF, 444 KB), adopted on October 1, 2021 has been delayed until further notice. Electrical permits issued on or after October 1, 2021 may be completed under the 2018 Manitoba Electrical Code (13th edition) until a new date of enforcement has been announced.
Send us your feedback on the proposed changes to the Manitoba Electrical Code.
Electrical codes, standards, and guides
- Manitoba Electrical Code (13th edition) (PDF, 595 KB);
- Inspection notices
- 14-606 Panelboard overcurrent protection (PDF, 68 KB);
- 14-612 Transfer equipment for standby power systems (PDF, 227 KB);
- 14-614 Current supply from more than one system (PDF, 192 KB);
- 26-250 Overcurrent protection for power and distribution transformer circuits over 750 V (PDF, 67 KB);
- 28-900 Disconnecting means required for generators (PDF, 77 KB).
- Residential Wiring Guide (13th edition) (PDF, 378 KB);
- Customer Metering Standards (3rd edition) (PDF, 780 KB);
- Solar photovoltaic electrical permit, plan review and equipment specification requirements (PDF, 94 KB).
Industry notice
Informative notes
- Definitions – converted intermodal shipping container (sea can) (PDF, 154 KB);
- 2-0 Luminaire LED conversions and retrofits (PDF, 88 KB);
- 2-014 Electrical plan review process and requirements (PDF, 200 KB);
- 2-024 Use of approved equipment (PDF, 73 KB);
- 2-024-01 Crypto currency equipment (PDF, 71 KB);
- 6-0 Services and service equipment (PDF, 163 KB);
- 22-0 Area classifications for buildings housing livestock or poultry (PDF, 95 KB);
- 64-0 Common solar photovoltaic system labels (PDF, 247 KB);
- 72-0 Camp ground and recreational vehicle parks (PDF, 62 KB).
Revised electrical permit fees – January 1, 2022
Important: The 2022 Electrical Permit Fees Schedule release has been delayed due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns. The revised 2018 fees schedule will remain in effect until further notice.
Permit fees
- Electrical contractor permit fees (PDF, 225 KB);
- Residential self-wire permit fees (PDF, 47 KB).
Electrical contractor forms
- Electrical permit application (PDF, 31 KB);
- Registered contractor’s declaration of compliance (PDF, 21 KB).
Contact us
For general inquiries about electrical permits and inspections:
For inquiries about commercial electrical permits and inspections:
- contact the Manitoba Hydro commercial electrical inspector in your area.