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Commercial inspections

Commercial inspections provides building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/sprinkler, and sign inspection services.

Commercial Building Inspections

Inspections of commercial buildings, structures and equipment

Commercial Electrical Inspections
Inspections of wiring, electrical equipment, fixtures, and associated systems related to electrical power sources
Commercial Plumbing / Mechanical Inspections
Inspections of plumbing, HVAC distribution, and sprinkler systems
Commercial Sign Inspections
Inspections of all permanent commercial signs for structural, electrical and placement compliance

Mandatory audit inspections

Once a permit is issued, site inspections need to be conducted by a City of Winnipeg inspector to audit the status of the project and assess compliance with applicable codes, standards, and bylaws. Progress inspections may be required at each mandatory inspection stage based on the size of the project.

Progress inspections are mandatory and inspections must be completed to the final stage to support the proposed occupancy request.

As per Section 5 of The Winnipeg Building By-law, the building owner must ensure every part of the building is in compliance with the codes that were in effect at the time of construction, alteration or renovation. This requirement applies whether or not the owner owned the building at the time it was constructed, altered or renovated.

Professional certifications

Professional certifications must be submitted once construction is complete and before requesting occupancy if design professionals are involved in the project. Certifications are required when stand-alone structural, architectural, electrical, and/or mechanical alterations are taking place. In some cases, professional certifications may be required when occupancy is not a part of the project.

Wording for Professional Certification Letters Final Occupancy

Wording for Professional Certification Letters Interim Occupancy

Wording for Professional Certification Letters No Occupancy

Inspection requests

Commercial inspection request form (recommended method)

Phone 204-986-5190 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Applicants will be contacted by email or phone to confirm their inspection date.

Do not use the request form for electrical inspections if the site is occupied without power. Call 204-986-5190 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and state the condition. Call 311 outside business hours.

Electrical information centre
Electrical information, brochures, bylaws, and forms.

Mechanical and plumbing information centre
Mechanical and plumbing information, brochures, bylaws, and forms.

Last update: September 18, 2023

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