Information Bulletins
The Development and Inspections division of the Planning, Property and Development Department will periodically issue Information Bulletins that offer explanatory information on building regulations and processes, both technical and administrative, and 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: | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012
2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
Issued in 2019
| Bulletin Number | Title | Date Issued |
| 2019-002-E |
Clarification of Arc Fault Circuits |
February 22, 2019 |
| 2019-001-E |
Electrical Drawing Requirements for New Construction of Commercial & Industrial Buildings |
February 8, 2019 |
Issued in 2018
| Bulletin Number | Title | Date Issued |
| 2018-002-E |
2018 Electrical Code Seminar, PowerPoint Presentation |
February 27, 2019 |
| 2018-001-B |
Day Care Centres Fire and Life Safety Requirements |
November 2, 2018 |
Issued in 2017
| Bulletin Number | Title | Date Issued |
| 2017-009-B |
Building Permit Requirements for Housing |
December 8, 2017 |
| 2017-008-B/E/F/M |
Painting, Coating Types of Operations |
November 22, 2017 |
| 2017-007-M |
HVAC in Class C Health Care Facilities |
November 3, 2017 |
| 2017-006-B |
Infill Housing Construction Regulations |
October 10, 2017 |
| 2017-005-M/Sp | Permit Requirements for Sprinkler & Standpipe Installations in Existing Buildings |
September 5, 2017 |
| 2017-004-B/S | Professional Designer's Certificate for Housing |
June 15, 2017 |
| 2017-003-B | Mixed Occupancy - Building Classification |
May 4, 2017 |
| 2017-002-P | Depth of Burial for Underground Plumbing Pipes |
March 31, 2017 |
| 2017-001-S |
Acceptance of Augered Piles |
February 24, 2017 |
Issued in 2016
| Bulletin Number | Title | Date Issued |
| 2016-004-E |
Clarifications for Electrical Permit Requirements in Housing Applications |
September 22, 2016 |
| 2016-003-BESZ |
Solar PV Installations |
August 31, 2016 |
| 2016-002-ABEMPS |
Requirements for Portable Classrooms |
May 16, 2016 |
| 2016-001-S |
Acceptance of Augered Piles |
May 6, 2016 |
Issued in 2015
| Bulletin Number | Title | Date Issued |
| 2015-002-E |
ULC Listing for Fire Rated Cables |
December 18, 2015 |
| 2015-001-E |
2015 Canadian Electrical Code Seminar, PowerPoint Presentation |
September 1, 2015 |
Issued in 2014
| Bulletin Number | Title | Date Issued |
| 2014-015-B/E/M |
Sprinkler System Zoning in Contained Use Areas, Impeded Egress Zones and Care and Treatment Facilities |
December 17, 2014 |
| 2014-014-A/B/E/M/P/S |
Adoption of the National Energy Code (2011) |
November 10, 2014 |
| 2014-013-E/M |
Motors Controlled by Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) |
September 11, 2014 |
| 2014-012-E |
Clarification for the Use of Integral Disconnecting Means |
September 8, 2014 |
| 2014-011-B/M |
Wood Fired Pizza Ovens Permit Requirements and Information |
September 8, 2014 |
| 2014-010-B
|
Drawing Submissions |
August 6, 2014 |
| 2014-009-A/B/E/M/P/S |
Adoption of the National Energy Code (2011) |
July 24, 2014 |
| 2014-008-P |
Interpretation of Emergency Floor Drains |
July 3, 2014 |
| 2014-007-E |
Smoke Alarm Installations in Dwelling Units |
May 29, 2014 |
| 2014-006-E |
Clarifications for Electrical Permit
Requirements in Housing Applications Superseded by 2016-004-E |
May 27, 2014 |
| 2014-005-B |
Alternate Solution for Cantilevered Floor Systems Sitting in an Exposing Building Face Requiring a 45 Minute Fire-Resistance Rating | May 12, 2014 |
| 2014-004-M |
Clarification Regarding "M3" Licensed Contractors and "M3" Permits | Withdrawn |
| 2014-003-M |
NFPA 96 Request for Compliance Exemption | Withdrawn |
| 2014-002-M |
Commercial Listed Ecology Units | April 3,2014 |
| 2014-001-B/E/F/M |
Painting, Coating Types of Operations Superseded by 2017-008-B/E/F/M |
April 3,2014 |
Issued in 2013
| Bulletin Number | Title | Date Issued |
| 2013-008-E |
Clarification for the Installation of Receptacles for Maintenance of Equipment on Rooftops - WEB Rule 26-704 | August 9, 2013 |
| 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 |
| 2013-003-M |
HVAC in Class C Health Care Facilities Superseded by 2017-007-M |
April 4, 2013 |
| 2013-002-E |
Electrical Staff Changes 2013 | Withdrawn |
| 2013-001-B/E |
Clarification for the Installation of Fire Alarm Visual Signal Devices | January 29, 2013 |
Issued in 2012
| Bulletin Number | Title | Date Issued |
| 2012-004-B/E
|
Update: Withdrawal of ULC Listing for Fire Rated Cables |
November 19, 2012 |
| 2012-003-B/E
|
Withdrawal of ULC Listing for Fire Rated Cables Superseded by 2015-002-E |
September 28, 2012 |
| 2012-002-E |
2012 Canadian Electrical Code in effect | Withdrawn |
| 2012-001-B/E |
Clarification for the Installation of Fire Alarm Visual Signal Devices
Superseded by 2013-001-B/E |
May 7, 2012 |
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 2010
| Bulletin Number | Title | Date Issued |
| 2010-001-E
|
Electrical Staff Changes | Withdrawn |
Issued in 2009
| Bulletin Number | Title | Date Issued |
| 2009-004-B/E |
Revisions to Electromagnetic Lock Installations | Withdrawn |
| 2009-003-E |
Electrical Staff Changes 2009 | Withdrawn |
| 2009-002-E |
Changes to Electrical Sign Permit Application Forms | September 25, 2009 |
| 2009-001-E |
2009 Canadian Electrical Code in effect | April 30, 2009 |
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 |
| 2008-004-B/E |
Enforcement of CAN/ULC-S524-06, Installation of Fire Alarm Systems | July 21, 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 |
| 2008-001-E |
Permits Required for Alarm System and Voice, Data and Video Installations | February 1, 2008 |
Issued in 2007
| Bulletin Number | Title | Date Issued |
| 2007-004-E |
Permits Required for Alarm System and Voice, Data and Video Installations Superseded by 2008-001-E |
November 30, 2007 |
| 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 |
| 2007-001-E |
Winnipeg Electrical Bylaw Repeal of Amendments to Rule 2-306 & Subrule 30-308(4) | February 28, 2007 |
Issued in 2006
| Bulletin Number | Title | Date Issued |
| 2006-001-E |
2006 Canadian Electrical Code Changes, PowerPoint Presentation | March 22, 2006 |
Issued in 2005
| Bulletin Number | Title | Date Issued |
| 2005-001-E |
Electrical Engineering Required | July 1, 2005 |
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