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Planning, Property & Development

Information Bulletins

The Development & Inspections Division periodically issues Information Bulletins on building regulations and processes, both technical and administrative, as well as interpretations of applicable codes and bylaws.

Bulletin Numbers

Each bulletin has an identification number which indicates the year it was issued and the discipline(s) it relates to. For example, bulletin 2013-005-B/E was issued in 2013, it was the 5th bulletin issued that year and it relates to building and electrical topics.

Code Area of Discipline
A Admin
B Building
E Electrical
F Fire
M Mechanical
P Plumbing
S Structural
Sp Sprinkler
Z Zoning
   
Issued in: 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2017 | 2015
2014 | 2013 | 2011 | 2008 | 2007 | 2005

Issued in 2024

Bulletin Number Title Date Issued
2024-010-B/E/S

Solar Photovoltaic Installations

March 22, 2024
2024-009-A/B/E/F/M/Sp

Implementation of CAN ULC-S1001

February 29, 2024
2024-008-B

Vapour Barrier and Insulation Installations and Applications in Housing Inspections

January 18, 2024
2024-007-P

Burial Depths & Protection for Underground Plumbing Pipes

January 18, 2024
2024-006-A/B/E/M/P/S

Adoption of National Energy Code (2020)

January 1, 2024
2024-005-B/E/Sp

Daycare Centre Fire and Safety Requirements

January 1, 2024
2024-004-B/E/M

Sprinkler System Zoning in Contained Use Areas, Impeded Egress Zones and Care and Treatment Facilities

January 1, 2024
2024-003-B/E/F/Z

Guidelines for Temporary Overnight Shelters

January 1, 2024
2024-002-B/E

Clarification for the Installation of Fire Alarm Visual Signal Devices

January 1, 2024
2024-001-A/B/E/M/P/S

Requirements for Portable Small Buildings

January 1, 2024

Issued in 2023

Bulletin Number Title Date Issued
2023-010-E/M

Motors Controlled by Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

November 2, 2023
2023-009-S

Helical, Augured and Screw Piles in Housing Applications

October 3, 2023
2023-008-A/B/E/M/P/S/Sp

2024 Construction Codes Implementation

October 20, 2023
2023-007-B/S

Engineering Requirements for Housing

September 13, 2023
2023-006-B/Z

Infill Housing Construction Guidelines

August 31, 2023
2023-005-A/B

Defining Occupancy

July 19, 2023
2023-004-A/B/E/F/M/P/S/Sp

Guidelines for Partial Interim Occupancy Permits

July 19, 2023
2023-003-A/S

Structural Shop Drawings Submissions

July 19, 2023
2023-001-E

Pool Bonding Permit Requirements

February 16, 2023

Issued in 2022

Bulletin Number Title Date Issued
2022-019-B

Energy Efficiency Requirements for Existing Part 9 Buildings

December 22, 2022
2022-016-B

Drawing Submissions

November 14, 2022
2022-015-B/E/F/M

Painting, Coating Types of Operations

November 14, 2022
2022-014-B

Alternate Solutions for Houses with Fire-Rated Cantilevered Floor Systems

November 14, 2022
2022-013-A/B/E/F/M/P/S/Sp

Display Suites for Multi Residential Buildings

November 14, 2022
2022-011-E

Electrical Drawing Requirements for New Construction of Commercial & Industrial Buildings

November 14, 2022
2022-008-B/M

Wood Fired Pizza Ovens Permit Requirements and Information

November 14, 2022
2022-007-E

Electrical Permits Required for Alarm System and Voice, Data and Video Installations

November 14, 2022
2022-006-M

Commercial Listed Ecology Units

November 14, 2022
2022-005-A/B/E/P

Sump Pit Permits for Housing

November 14, 2022
2022-004-E

Clarification of Arc Fault Circuits

July 1, 2022
2022-002-E

2022 Winnipeg Electrical By-law, PowerPoint presentation

June 6, 2022
2022-001-S

Helical, Augured and Screw Piles in Commercial Applications

May 5, 2022

 

Issued in 2021

Bulletin Number Title Date Issued
2021-006-B

Containment & Separation for Attached Secondary Suite Design

December 21, 2021
2021-002-B/M/Sp

Permit Requirements for Sprinkler & Standpipe Installations in Existing Buildings

April 16, 2021
2021-001-E

Landscape Lighting

February 8, 2021

Issued in 2017

Bulletin Number Title Date Issued
2017-009-B

Building Permit Requirements for Housing

December 8, 2017
2017-007-M

HVAC in Class C Health Care Facilities

November 3, 2017
2017-003-B

Mixed Occupancy - Building Classification

May 4, 2017

 

Issued in 2015

Bulletin Number Title Date Issued
2015-002-E

ULC Listing for Fire Rated Cables

December 18, 2015

 

Issued in 2014

Bulletin Number Title Date Issued
2014-012-E

Clarification for the Use of Integral Disconnecting Means

September 8, 2014
2014-008-P

Interpretation of Emergency Floor Drains

July 3, 2014

 

Issued in 2013

Bulletin Number Title Date Issued
2013-007-B/E
Determination of Requirement for a Fire Alarm System - MBC Sentence 3.2.4.1.(5) September 16, 2013
2013-006-B
Manitoba Building Code Amendments Regarding Washrooms - MBC Section 3.8 July 1, 2013
2013-005-B/E
Policy for the Installation of Photoluminescent Exit Signs May 14, 2013
2013-004-S
Limit States Design May 9, 2013

 

Issued in 2011

Bulletin Number Title Date Issued
2011-002-B/E
Policy for Exit Sign Installations in Existing Buildings April 1, 2011
2011-001-E

Use of CSTE's

January 21, 2011

 

Issued in 2008

Bulletin Number Title Date Issued
2008-005-B/E
Mounting Heights of Electrical Controls in Barrier-Free Paths of Travel September 24, 2008
2008-003-E
Requirements for Hydromassage Bathtubs May 5, 2008
2008-002-B/E
Qualification Requirements for Personnel Conducting Verification of Fire Alarm Systems March 6, 2008

 

Issued in 2007

Bulletin Number Title Date Issued
2007-003-E
Clarification Notice for CSTE's on Overhead Services November 7, 2007
2007-002-B/E
Clarification for Fire Alarm Audibility in Multi-Residential Buildings, PowerPoint Presentation August 8, 2007

 

Issued in 2005

Bulletin Number Title Date Issued
2005-001-E
Electrical Engineering Required July 1, 2005

 

Last update: March 15, 2024

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