Fees

ESA is a not-for-profit, self-funded organization, which is why we charge for inspections and other services. Revenues support electrical safety education and cover ESA's operating expenses — this includes:

  • processing notifications of work
  • inspecting wiring work
  • enforcing the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (the Code)
  • investigating Code violations
  • combating the underground economy and illegal electrical work
  • updating the Code to reflect technology and market changes
  • educating Ontarians about safe electrical work through awareness campaigns

2022 Wiring Fees

Effective October 3, 2022 — wiring fees have increased on average by 2%. This is the first fee increase since 2016. 

Fees for Residential Renovation small jobs, Commercial small jobs and HVAC will not increase. Given the high volume and low-risk nature of these jobs, ESA is keeping the fees low so they are not a barrier to compliance. It also allows ESA to continue focusing on higher risk areas. 

2022 Wiring Fee Guide

2022 Fee Code Summary List

2022 Residential Fees Reference Guide

2022 Commercial Fees Reference Guide

 

wiring fee guide

Order the Fee Schedule

Click here to order a free 4"x5" version of the Fee Schedule (your ESA account number must be provided to place the order)