Fees

ESA is a not-for-profit, self-funded organization. We charge for inspections and other services to support electrical safety education, enforcement, and operating expenses, such as:

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

2024 Wiring and Licensing Fees

As of October 1, 2024, wiring and licensing fees increase by 3.8% to respond to inflationary pressures. The increase reflects the inflationary pressures and economic headwinds that the ESA, and many organizations, are facing, while continuing to deliver on the ESA’s important mandate for sector and public education, and invest in operational efficiencies and the digital strategy. 

Wiring fees have increased only 7% over the past eight years. ESA has effectively managed and absorbed the cumulative inflation costs of over 23% during that period.

The Fee Guides below are effective October 1:

2024 Wiring Fee Guide

2024 Fee Code Summary List

2024 Residential Fees Reference Guide

2024 Commercial Fees Reference Guide