Brochures and By-laws
The following brochures and booklets provide information on the building regulations required for legal construction in Winnipeg.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in these publications. However, in the event of a discrepancy between these brochures and the governing City of Winnipeg By-law, the By-law will take precedence.
Department By-Laws
| All City of Winnipeg By-laws - The City Clerk's Department
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| Downtown Winnipeg Zoning By-law No. 100/04 A City of Winnipeg By-law that controls and regulates the use of property and development in Downtown Winnipeg. |
| Taking Title to Vacant and Derelict Buildings By-law No. 89/2010 A City of Winnipeg By-law that establishes a process for taking title to vacant and derelict buildings pursuant to Part 5, Division 4 of The City of Winnipeg Charter. |
| Vacant Buildings By-law No. 79/2010 A City of Winnipeg By-law that regulates the condition of vacant buildings and discourages the boarding of vacant buildings. |
| Winnipeg Building By-law No. 4555/87
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Winnipeg Electrical By-law #86/2018, including Technical Interpretations
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Winnipeg Zoning By-law No. 200/06 A City of Winnipeg By-law that promotes the orderly use and development of land and the location of buildings and structures in the City of Winnipeg, except lands covered by the Downtown Winnipeg Zoning By-law No. 100/04. The Winnipeg Zoning By-law No. 200/06 |
Homeowner Building Code Information
| Airport Vicinity Acoustic Insulation A 16-page booklet providing an overview of City of Winnipeg By-law 6419/94 that establishes minimum acoustic insulation requirements for buildings within the Airport Vicinity Protection Area. |
| Basement Development - Lower Level Development A 16-page brochure outlining construction requirements for the development of basements in residential buildings, including building code, plumbing, and electrical permit information as well as the inspection process. |
| Wood Decks A 24-page booklet outlining the zoning and construction requirements for construction of open, uncovered decks on residential buildings, including FAQ's, documents required, zoning, and structural specifications. |
| Design Coordinated Application Plans Approval Program An 8-page booklet outlining the process for members of the Manitoba Home Builders Association to follow to expedite permit applications. |
| Detached Garages & Accessory Structures A 36-page booklet outlining the construction, zoning and electrical requirements for residential garages, sheds and gazebos. |
| House Additions A 20-page guide about the plans required when applying for a building permit for a house addition. |
| New House Construction A 20-page booklet about the plans required when applying for a building permit for new house construction, including information on documents and plans, requirements for plumbing and electrical permits, and material specifications. |
| Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs A 16-page booklet outlining the construction requirements and building permit application and inspections process for swimming pools. |
Homeowner Electrical Information
| Electrical Installations A 32-page homeowners' guide for electrical installations in single- family dwellings, detached garages and sheds. |
| Flooded Buildings - Procedures for Electrical Inspection Learn about the procedures to be followed to prepare for an electrical inspection of a building that has been flooded. |
Homeowner Miscellaneous Information
| Barrier-Free Ramps Learn about Building Code requirements for barrier-free ramps, including a helpful illustration with dimensions. |
| Best Management Practices Handbook for Activities In and Around the City's Waterways and Watercourses If you are undertaking a project or routine maintenance activity near a waterway, this handbook applies to your work. |
| Building Permits Learn about the importance of obtaining a building permit, along with helpful lists of projects that do and do not require a permit. |
| Construction Regulations Along City Waterways Learn about the City's Waterway By-law and the requirements for construction within the regulated area along Winnipeg's waterways, as well as when a Waterway Permit is required, and how and where to apply for one. |
Housing Permits
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| New Home Master Plans Approval Program Learn about the New Home Master Plans Approval Program available to builders that provides a five-day permit approval time for properly completed applications. |
| Professional Engineer & Residential Construction Learn about general guidelines about the involvement of a professional engineer in residential construction, how to retain their services, and where to find Building Code information and requirements. |
| Real Estate Listing
Order to Comply A guideline for homeowners who have received an Order to Comply about electrical, plumbing and building upgrades that require permits. |
| Rental Property and By-law Compliance in the City of Winnipeg If you plan to rent out your Single-Family Detached Dwelling or rooms within it, ensure that your rental situation is compliant with City of Winnipeg's by-laws. This brochure helps to explain some key considerations. |
| Secondary Suites General guidelines for homeowners establishing attached or detached secondary suites. Attached Secondary Suites |
| Small Tent/Canopies on Private Residential Properties A general guideline on the use of small tent/canopy structures. |
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Student Housing, Boarders, and Rooming Houses Learn about zoning and building code issues related to providing housing for students or boarders, as well as rooming houses. |
Homeowner Plumbing Information
| Plumbing Installations An 18-page homeowner's guide to plumbing requirements for single-family dwellings. |
| Sump Pit Installation Guide Learn about guidelines and helpful illustrations for the installation of a sump pump and pit for an existing single-family home. |
| Sump Pits & Pumps Learn about Section 23 of Winnipeg By-law 4555/87 - The Winnipeg Building By-law, which deals with subsurface drainage. Section 23 requires sump pits and pumps in all new buildings that have a subsurface drainage system, known as weeping tile. |
Homeowner Zoning Information
| Fences Learn about zoning regulations for the placement of fences in residential areas. |
Non-Residential Building Code Information
| Airport Vicinity Acoustic Insulation A 16-page booklet providing an overview of City of Winnipeg By-law 6419/94, which establishes minimum acoustic insulation requirements for buildings within the Airport Vicinity Protection Area. |
| Assembly Occupant Loads Learn about Building Code requirements for Occupant Loads for Assembly Spaces (spaces regularly used for a gathering of people for a variety of reasons). |
| Free-Standing Signs - Structural Requirements Learn about structural requirements, including information to be shown on structural plans, for free-standing sign permits. |
| Multi-storey, Multi-tenant Buildings Learn about guidelines and a checklist for permit application submissions for interior alterations and occupancy work in multi-storey, multi-tenant buildings. |
| Housing Conversion Guidelines for the conversion of a house to commercial use. |
Special Events
Special Events Permit Application |
Non-Residential Electrical Information
| Electrical Requirements of the Winnipeg Building By-law Learn about locating requirements in the Manitoba Building Code that may be relevant to those involved in electrical design, inspections, installation, or maintenance. |
| Electromagnetic Locks Learn about electrical and building by-law requirements for the installation of electromagnetic locks. |
| Emergency Lighting & Exit Signs Learn about emergency lighting and exit signs in commercial and industrial tenant spaces, including definitions, and applicable information from the Manitoba Building Code. |
| Requirements for Commercial Electrical Permit Applications A 13-page document detailing requirements for document submissions when applying for a commercial electrical permit. |
Non-Residential Mechanical Information
| Commercial Cooking Equipment Learn about requirements related to ventilation control, fire protection, and owner/user responsibilities for the use and maintenance of commercial cooking equipment. |
| Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Learn about requirements for heating, ventilating and air-conditioning in commercial or industrial buildings. |
| Repair and Service Garages Learn about by-law requirements for garages and vehicle service areas. |
| Woodworking Shops Learn about electrical and mechanical requirements for wood working shops. |
Non-Residential Miscellaneous Information
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Non-Residential Plan Submissions for Building Permits
Non-Residential Richardson Report
| The Fire Risk Indices for the Application to the Rehabilitation and Re-Use of Existing Buildings in Manitoba for Residential and Business and Personal Services Occupancies Building analysis, for compliance with life safety provisions of the Manitoba Building Code, for the conversion of existing and heritage buildings for Residential and Business and Personal Services occupancies. With individual downloads for: |
Non-Residential Zoning Information
| Long-Form Subdivision Applications Application procedure for subdividing property where a new public street or lane is being created and/or a zoning change is required. |
| Rezoning Applications Application procedure for rezoning property without creating new or modifying existing lots. |
| Short Form Subdivision Applications Application procedure for subdividing property where no new public street or lane is being created and a zoning change is not required. |
Pedestrian Connections
| Pedestrian Connections Private development requirements for pedestrian routes. |
Sidewalk Patio Information
| Application Steps for a Sidewalk Patio Learn about the process, standards and expectations for creating sidewalk patios associated with food and drink establishments. |
Last update:
March 1, 2021
