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Due to a software update, Permits Online will experience a service disruption on Sunday, June 22. We apologize for any inconvenience.

En raison d’une mise à jour de logiciel, il y aura une perturbation des services offerts par Permis en ligne le dimanche 22 juin. Nous nous excusons pour tout désagrément.

The following documents provide information on building regulations required for legal construction in Winnipeg.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in these documents. In the event of a discrepancy between these publications and the governing City of Winnipeg bylaw, the bylaw will take precedence.

Homeowner building code information

Airport vicinity acoustic insulation
Minimum acoustic insulation requirements for buildings within the Airport Vicinity Protection Area

Basement development - lower level development
Construction requirements for the development of basements in residential buildings

Decks
Zoning and construction requirements for open, non-sheltered decks for residential buildings

Detached garages & accessory structures
Construction, zoning and electrical requirements for residential detached garages, sheds and other detached accessory structures

House additions
Requirements for house additions and attached garage building projects

New house construction
Requirements for a new house construction building project

Pools & hot tubs/spas
Construction requirements and application and inspections processes for pools, hot tubs/spas and other structures

Homeowner electrical information

Electrical installations
Requirements for single-family dwellings, garages, carports or other accessory structures

Homeowner miscellaneous information

Construction regulations along city waterways
City of Winnipeg Waterway By-law 5888/92, requirements for construction within the regulated area along waterways, and waterway permit information

Activities near waterways
Planning for projects or maintenance activity near waterways and watercourses

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 bylaw compliance
Key issues to consider if you plan to rent out your single-family detached dwelling or rooms within it

Student housing, boarders and rooming houses
Zoning and building code issues related to providing housing for students or boarders, as well as rooming houses

Homeowner plumbing information

Plumbing installations
Plumbing requirements for single-family dwellings

Homeowner zoning information

Fences
Zoning regulations for the placement of fences in residential areas

Non-residential building code information

Airport vicinity acoustic insulation
An overview of City of Winnipeg By-law 6419/94, which establishes minimum acoustic insulation requirements for buildings within the Airport Vicinity Protection Area

Free-standing signs
Structural requirements for free-standing signs

Special events
Requirements for permit approval of temporary tents, large stages, large bleachers, and other temporary installations

Non-residential electrical information

Electrical permit application guide for contractors
Application requirements for electrical contractors

Non-residential mechanical information

Repair and service garages
Bylaw requirements for garages and vehicle service areas

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