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Electrical codes and standards

These resources will help homeowners and electrical contractors to install electrical wiring safely and in accordance with electrical codes.

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);
  • 32-306 Disconnecting means and overcurrent protection (PDF, 218 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

ePermits, our new electric portal, provides improved functionality, automated messaging, status updates, and other improved features. Our flat rate-based schedule of electric permit fees streamlines the permit application.

In anticipation of the Bill 38 Provincial Electrical Code next year, we will continue to enforce the 2018 Manitoba Electrical Code. As part of our new portal launch, we will update you on this important provincial legislation.

• Industry notice: 5-jaw transformer-type meter and metering transformer enclosure/compartment options (PDF, 121 KB);
• Industry notice: 5-jaw meter and metering transformer/compartment options (PDF, 175 KB);
• Industry notice: Combination Type Meter Sockets (FMU) (PDF, 198 KB);
• Industry notice: City of Winnipeg customer metering transformer installations instructions (PDF, 176 KB).

Informative notes

• Definitions – converted intermodal shipping container (sea can) (PDF, 154 KB);
• Scope – installations for buildings, structures and premises (PDF, 120 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);
• 64-218 Photovoltaic Rapid Shutdown (PDF, 105 KB);
• 72-0 Camp ground and recreational vehicle parks (PDF, 62 KB).

Permit fees

• Schedule of Electrical Permit Fees (PDF, 230 KB) ;
• Schedule of Electrical Permit Fees - Self-Wire Customers (PDF, 222 KB) ;
• Schedule of Electrical Permit Fees - Residential Contractors (PDF, 290 KB) ;
• Schedule of Electrical Permit Fees - Commercial Contractors (PDF, 211 KB) .

Electrical contractor forms

• Electrical Permit Application - Contractor (PDF, 2.7 MB);
• Electrical Permit Application – Self-Wire (PDF, 2.1 MB);
• Inspection Request and DoC Form (PDF, 85 KB).

Contact us

For general inquiries about electrical codes and standards, email us.

For questions about electrical permits and inspections, contact the Manitoba Hydro electrical inspector in your area.