This page includes permit-related electrical documents and information for homeowners and contractors.
Electrical permit application forms and other important documents.
Commercial forms and documents
- Commercial Inspection Request Form
- Commercial electrical permit application form
- Electrical permit application guide for contractors
- Electrical sign permit application form
- Electrical annual permit application form
- Electromagnetic locks checklist
- Electromagnetic lock installations guide
- Emergency lighting and exit signs
- Photoluminescent exit signs checklist
- Patient care areas declaration
- Fire alarm monitoring – Schedule A
- After-hours inspection request form
- Electrical design summary
- Commercial alteration design summary (CADS)
- Required professional designer's certificate (RPDC)
- Life Safety Tests
- Owner statement
- OPCP certificate for electrical
- Wording for professional certification letters
- Worksheets for multi-residential building calculations
- Electrical code deviation request form
Residential forms and documents
- Electrical installations guide
- Basement/lower level development
- Pools & hot tubs/spas
- Detached garages & accessory structures (PDF, 1.6MB)
- Decks (PDF, 2.6MB)
- Housing Inspection Request Form
- Housing Inspection Extension Request Form
- Housing electrical permit application form
- Homeowner electrical permit declaration
- Professional designer's certificate for housing (PDCH)
- Worksheets for residential building calculations
Information about plumbing and mechanical contractor licences.
Renew a contractor licence with Permits Online:
Permits Online
Questions about contractor licences:
contractorlicence@winnipeg.ca
Information bulletins
Construction information bulletins explain building regulations and processes. Bulletins also provide interpretations of relevant codes and bylaws.
Apply online for a permit
Use Permits Online to apply for an electrical permit. Incomplete applications will result in delays.
Before applying:
- For commercial and multi-residential electrical permit applications, refer to the electrical permit application guide for contractors.
- For residential electrical permit applications, visit the electrical installations webpage.
Apply in person for a permit
If you cannot access Permits Online, application forms may be dropped off at the Zoning & Permits office.
Zoning & Permits office
Unit 31-30 Fort Street
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.