The following elevating devices are not regulated under the Technical Safety Act and Technical Safety Regulation:

• Elevating devices installed for use in private residences.
• Adjustable freight ramps
• Agricultural lifts used only for farm purposes
• Small material lifts that travel 2 m (6.5 ft) or less
• Platforms used only by camera or spotlight operators
• Mine hoists and mine hoisting plants regulated under mining legislation

Elevating device owners are responsible for ensuring:

• The elevating device is maintained in safe operating condition
• Required maintenance, testing and inspections are completed
• Deficiencies identified by ITS are corrected
• Required records are kept on site and available for review
• ITS inspectors are able to access the elevating device and related equipment for inspection

Following the first year of operation, the ITS inspector will determine the appropriate inspection frequency based on:

• Frequency of use
• Type of device
• Technical safety risk level
• Age of the device
• Maintenance condition
• Inspection history

Inspection intervals may result in Operating Permits being issued for one, two, or three years, depending on risk assessment.

Inspection Forms for New and Altered Elevating Devices:

• ITS ED Form 02 - Electric Elevator Data Sheet Checklist
• ITS ED Form 03 - Hydraulic Elevator Data Sheet Checklist
• ITS ED Form 04 - Pre-Inspection Checklist for Elevating Devices

If you have questions regarding booking inspection, please contact ITSEDIntake@gov.mb.ca

Operating Permits

Owners of elevating devices are responsible for ensuring that:

• A valid Operating Permit is kept on site where the device is installed and is readily accessible to an inspector
• The elevating device is maintained and tested in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Deficiencies are corrected within the required time.

An Operating Permit will not be issued until the elevating device has been inspected and approved by an ITS inspector.

Permits are not transferable. Written notification of permit changes, such as ownership change, must be provided within 14 days to ITSEDIntake@gov.mb.ca.

To apply for an operating permit or make any changes, submit the following:

• ITS ED Form 30 - Elevating Device Operating Permit Application & Owner Information Update

Expired Operating Permits

If you have questions regarding an expired Operating Permit, please contact ITSEDIntake@gov.mb.ca

Installation Permits - New Installations, Alterations, or Major Alterations

Before construction begins, elevator contractors must obtain an Installation Permit.

The application must be complete, payment must be received, and the technical review must be approved before ITS issues the installation permit. Work may begin only after the installation permit has been issued.

To apply, submit the following to ITSEDIntake@gov.mb.ca:

• ITS ED Form 01 - Application for Installation of New or Altered Elevating Device
• Additional documentation as required by the application form

For more information see:

• ITS ED Guide 01 - Application for Installation of New or Altered Elevating Devices

Limited Use Permits

Elevator contractors may apply for limited use approval for a single elevator during building construction, subject to inspection and approval.

For more information:

• ITS 24-001 Limited Use of Elevators During Construction

Licensing requirements ensure that elevating device work is performed by qualified individuals with the appropriate training and experience. A person who installs, maintains, repairs, or alters elevating devices must:

• Hold the appropriate licence for the work being performed, or
• Perform the work as a person in training under the direct, on-site supervision of a person who holds the appropriate licence

Where work is performed by a person in training, the supervision ratio must be one licensed individual to one trainee on site at all times.

Licence types:

• Elevator Mechanic Class A-full scope
• Elevator Mechanic Class B-limited to platform lifts and stair lifts
• Elevator (M-A) Licence*- during the transition period only
• Journeyperson Electrician Licence with Manitoba holding an HC or HI designation*-during the transition period only

*Holders of Elevator (M-A) Licences and Journeyperson Electrician Licences with HC or HI designations may continue to perform regulated work during the transition period. These licence holders must obtain an Elevator Mechanic Class A or Class B licence if they intend to continue performing regulated work on elevating devices after September 1, 2031.

See ITS 26-011 - Elevating Device Licensing for more information.

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Applying for a Licence:

Effective September 1, 2026, applicants for an Elevator Mechanic Class A or Class B licence must submit the following to ITSTrades@gov.mb.ca:

• ITS ED Form 28 - Application for Elevating Device Mechanic Licence
• ITS ED Form 29- Statutory Declaration, where applicable

All applications are subject to approval by the Director.

Elevating Devices under Schedule C of the Technical Safety Regulation includes Ski-hill equipment.

Inspection and Technical Services administers regulatory requirements for ski-hills by:

• Conducting inspections of ski hills and tube hills to verify compliance with applicable safety requirements
• Reviewing engineering and technical documentation related to new installations and alterations
• Issuing installation and operating permits
• Issuing inspection orders and verifying corrective actions
• Providing technical oversight related to the safe operation and maintenance of ski hills and tube hills

Annual inspections are conducted for the following:

• Chair lifts
• T-Bar lifts
• Rope tows
• Carpet conveyor belts

At the start of each operating season, inspections are conducted by an ITS Inspector to verify that ski hills and tube hills are safe for public use and comply with regulatory requirements.

ITS inspectors may also conduct inspections during the operating season to verify continued compliance with operational, maintenance, and safety requirements.

Permits

For information on operating and installation permits go to Permits

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• ITS 26-008 - Code Adoption for Ski Hill Elevating Devices

As the owner, or entity named on the Operating Permit, you are responsible for ensuring the safe condition and operation of your elevating device.

This includes:

• Ensuring that a valid Operating Permit is obtained and kept onsite where the device is installed.
• Ensuring Inspection and Technical Services Inspectors are able to gain access to the equipment for inspection. This may include providing access arrangements or providing contact information for coordinating entry
• Ensuring the elevating device is maintained, tested, and serviced in accordance with applicable codes and regulatory requirements by appropriately licensed individuals
• Ensuring a Maintenance Control Program is in place and followed
• Ensuring that your maintenance and inspection logs are kept onsite and available for review at all times. These records are the property of the building owner and must not be removed by any company or individual
• Ensuring that any deficiencies identified are addressed, whether the responsibility lies with the owner or a contracted service provider, and that Inspection and Technical Services is notified once corrective actions are completed

The owner or the owner's representative is responsible for ensuring that the Operating Permit is kept onsite where the equipment is installed and is readily accessible to an inspector.

An Operating Permit confirms that the elevating device has been inspected and approved for use in accordance with The Elevator Act and, effective September 1, 2026, the Technical Safety Act and the Technical Safety Regulation.

Operating an elevating device without a valid Operating Permit may result in enforcement action, including the equipment being removed from service.

Email ITSEDIntake@gov.mb.ca, include the building address and, if available, the elevating device number. Additional information may be required to process the request.

The expiry date is printed on the Operating Permit. In addition, the inspection invoice indicates the duration of the inspection interval that was granted.

If more than 30 days have passed since the inspection, contact ITSEDIntake@gov.mb.ca. Delays may occur if contact or mailing information on file is not current.

You must notify Inspection and Technical Services of any changes by completing ITS ED Form 30 - Elevating Device Operating Permit Application & Owner Information Update and submitting it to ITSEDIntake@gov.mb.ca.

Property owners are responsible for ensuring their contact and billing information remains current. The billing contact will receive invoices and any deficiency reports, while the owner contact will receive the Operating Permit.

You must notify Inspection and Technical Services (ITS) of the change in ownership by completing ITS ED Form 30 - Elevating Device Operating Permit Application & Owner Information Update and submitting it to ITSEDIntake@gov.mb.ca.

Keeping this information current helps ensure that inspections, deficiency reports, invoices, and Operating Permits are sent to the appropriate contacts.

Failure to update ownership and contact information may result in delays to inspections, deficiency reporting, invoicing, and permit issuance. Depending on the device's inspection history and any outstanding compliance concerns, ITS may require a new inspection before issuing the Operating Permit.

You must notify Inspection and Technical Services (ITS) of any change in property management by completing ITS ED Form 30 - Elevating Device Operating Permit Application & Owner Information Update and submitting it to ITSEDIntake@gov.mb.ca.

Keeping property management contact information current helps ensure that inspections, deficiency reports, invoices, Operating Permits, and other correspondence are sent to the appropriate contacts.

The outgoing property management company must also email ITSEDIntake@gov.mb.ca to advise ITS of the change and the effective date.

Failure to notify ITS of a property management change may result in delays to inspections, deficiency reporting, invoicing, and permit issuance.

At this time, Inspection and Technical Services does not have the capability to issue invoices or operating permits electronically. Documents are mailed to the addresses provided.

Refer to the payment information provided with your invoice or select the payment link on the website.

If an inspection identifies deficiencies requiring corrective action, a deficiency report will be included with the invoice.

Review the report carefully and ensure that all required corrections are completed. Once complete, notify the assigned inspector or ITSEDIntake@gov.mb.ca

Failure to address deficiencies may result in in enforcement action, including removal of the equipment from service.

A valid Operating Permit is required; however, the permit is only required to be onsite where the device is installed. This may include being kept inside the elevator, in the machine room, in the controller cabinet or in another approved location on site.