Resources for Municipalities
Electrical work is dangerous and can put people and properties at risk. Help educate people in your community to ensure their safety.
MUNICIPAL ADVISORY ALERT: ESA warns of potential electrical hazards associated with the replacement of metallic water meters or water supply lines. Always assume there may be a flow of electricity in the piping system and workers should treat metallic water pipes as if they are energized. You can find more information regarding this change here.
A building permit does not cover electrical work. In Ontario, you often need a building permit and an electrical notification.
Almost all electrical work requires an electrical permit from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) – whether done by the homeowner or by hiring a Licensed Electrical Contractor. This is separate from a building permit and creates a permanent record of the electrical work with ESA, who will issue a final Certificate of Acceptance once the installation is deemed compliant.
When hiring someone to do electrical work, they must be a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC). In Ontario, it’s the law. LECs ensure work complies with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and can file a permit with ESA on behalf of the homeowner.
As more people in your community switch to electric vehicles, they must learn how to charge it safely.
With Canada targeting 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, the conversation around electric vehicles (EVs) and EV chargers is only increasing. The safe installation of these chargers is critical— not only to ensure that the technology works properly, but to protect the people and properties in your community from the risk of dangerous electrical fires.
ESA is working to educate Ontarians on the importance of safe EV charger installation and the steps to take, including using only certified charging equipment installed by an LEC who gets an ESA permit for the work.
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