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Electrical Information Centre
The Electrical Information Centre provides one convenient location for all City of Winnipeg permit-related electrical documents and information for both homeowners and professional contractors.
Links to all permit-related electrical brochures.
- Commercial Electrical Brochures
- "Help Us Help You" – a guide to requirements for commercial electrical permit applications
- Guide to Patient Care Areas
- Woodworking Shops
- High Voltage Installations
- Life Safety Tests
- Fire Alarm Verifications
- Electromagnetic Lock Installations
- Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs
Quick access to electrical permit application forms and other important documents.
- Commercial Forms and Documents
- Commercial Inspection Request Form
- Commercial Electrical Permit Application Form
- Electrical Sign Permit Application Form
- Electrical Annual Permit Application Form
- Electromagnetic Locks Checklist
- Photoluminescent Exit Signs Checklist
- Patient Care Areas Declaration form
- Fire Alarm Monitoring Schedule A
- After Hours Inspection Request Form
- Electrical Design Summary
- Commercial Alteration Design Summary (CADS)
- Professional Designer's Certificate (RPDC)
- Owner Statement
- Optional Professional Certificate Program (OPCP) - Electrical Form
- Wording for Letters of Certification
- Worksheets for Multi-Residential Building Calculations
- Electrical Request for Code Deviation Form
- Housing Forms
- Housing Inspection Request Form
- Housing Inspection Extension Request Form
- Housing Electrical Permit Application Form
- Homeowner Electrical Permit Declaration form
- Worksheets for Multi-Residential Building Calculations
Information on the electrical contractor licensing program.
- Important Information for Licenced Electrical Contractors
- Electrical Contractor Exams
- Exam Information
- Exam Dates
- Exam Application Forms
- List of Licensed Electrical Contractors
- Contractor Licence Fees
- Permits Online - Pay Licence Renewal
Contact: contractorlicence@winnipeg.ca
Quick links to electrical fees and related bylaws.
- Winnipeg Electrical By-law No. 72/2022 – including Technical Interpretations
- Residential Buildings Fire Safety By-law No. 4304/86
- Planning, Development and Building Fees and Charges Schedule - electrical fees excerpts:
Links to internal websites.
- Development policy search tool to determine if a property is located within the Designated Floodway Fringe Area and other development policy areas where unique bylaws, regulations or guidelines may apply to your development
Links to external electrical-related websites.
- Inspection and Technical Services Manitoba, Trades Examinations, Certification and Licensing – to obtain a Province of Manitoba Electrician's Licence
- Inspection and Technical Services Manitoba, Bulletins, Guides and Forms – to access the list of Recognized Certification Inspection Bodies for Electrical Equipment
- CSA Group - Online Store – to purchase the Canadian Electrical Code
- Manitoba Hydro Customer Metering Standards
- Manitoba Hydro, Electrical Service Applications
Information Bulletins
How to apply for a permit:
Please ensure you have gathered all required documentation before applying.
Note: For commercial electrical permit applications, refer to the Help Us Help You guide and for housing electrical permit applications, visit the Electrical Installations webpage.
- Apply via Permits Online (licenced contractors only)
- In-person by visiting the Zoning & Permits office, Unit 31-30 Fort Street, Tuesday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact us.