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).
- 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).
Revised electrical permit fees – January 1, 2022
As part of The Building and Electrical Permitting Improvement Act (Various Acts Amended and Permit Dispute Resolution Act Enacted), the Schedule of Electrical Permit Fees has been revised and simplified to a flat-rate based permit fee structure. The new schedule will be effective January 1, 2022.
Read the new Schedule of Electrical Permit Fees (PDF, 313 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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