Winnipeg: Electrical Drawing Requirements for New Construction of Commercial & Industrial

April 20, 2026

In order to process building permit applications for the construction of new buildings, the plans must be drawn to scale and must indicate the nature and extent of the work in sufficient detail to establish that, when completed, the work and the proposed occupancy will conform to applicable Codes. Although this guide outlines the minimum level of detail expected for most new commercial buildings, it is not intended to cover every possible situation that may be encountered.

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