White-framed glass home elevator beside a staircase

Winnipeg

Home elevators in Manitoba.

Shaft, pit, power and permits in one contract.

Retrofits

Space decides the model

The Yijia Q needs about a square metre; the Up-Down needs no shaft between two floors.

Key components available with CSA, UL or CE certification.

What that covers
Compact home elevator installed off an open-plan dining area

What Manitoba asks for

We check with the province first.

01

The elevator

We confirm it with Manitoba Inspection and Technical Services and file drawings if asked.

02

The code

Installed to CSA B44 or B355, the codes Manitoba’s Elevator Regulation adopts.

03

The work around it

The shaft, pit and circuit need building and electrical permits, which we apply for.

FAQ

Winnipeg questions

Do I need a permit for a home elevator in Winnipeg?

The building work and circuit do; for the elevator itself, we check with the province first.

Which model fits a finished house?

Usually the compact Yijia Q or shaftless Up-Down, or the G1 or G2 with more room.

Are the parts certified?

The motor and controller can be CSA, UL (cUL) or CE certified. What that covers.

Do you install outside Winnipeg?

Yes, across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

An elevator for your Manitoba home

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