Electrical Safety Inspections in Canada
Electrical Inspections in Ontario
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is a stand-alone, financially self-sustaining not-for-profit corporation accountable to a Board of Directors and operating as an administrative authority under the Electricity Act 1998 and an administrative agreement with the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services (MCBS) can we link to
http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca/mcbs/english/agencies.htm. ESA is responsible for public electrical safety in Ontario as designated by Ontario Regulation 89/99.
For information on electrical safety, electrical installations or to request an electrical inspection please contact the Customer Service Centre at 1-877-421-2228.
For Product Approval Inquiries call:
1-800-559-5356
For Information on our CSS Program for Business Owners call:
1-877-854-0079
Electrical Inspections in BC
Electrical Safety Act, [RSBC 1996] CHAPTER 109§ A chief inspector and electrical inspectors are required for this Act and are appointed under the Public Service Act
Inspection service delivery falls under the jurisdiction of each city, municipality or regional district
Electrical Inspections in Alberta
The Safety Codes Act and The Electrical Code Regulations adopts the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC-2, rev-2) as the administrative procedure for electrical inspection
Various inspection agencies have jurisdiction in various areas of the province
Call Safety Services at 780-427-8256 to determine the inspection authority for a specific area or visit the website
www.gov.ab.ca/ma/ss§ Fax: (780) 422-9645
Electrical Inspections in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Municipal Affairs Corrections & Public SafetyMain FloorRoom 330, 1855 Victoria AveRegina SK S4P 3V7 Tel: (306) 787-4508Fax: (306) 787-9273
Electrical Inspections in Manitoba
Department of Labour Mechanical & Engineering Branch500 - 401 York Ave.Winnipeg MB R3C 0P8 Tel
204) 945-3373 Fax
204) 948-2309
Electrical Inspection in Quebec
Building inspections are the jurisdiction of the Provincial Government
11 offices located across the province are responsible for delivering inspection services
Website:
www.rbq.gouv.qc.ca Electrical Inspection in New Brunswick
Department of Public Safety
Inspection services are grouped together to include Electrical, Boiler, Elevator and Plumbing Inspection Services P.O. Box 6000Fredericton NB E3B 5H1Tel
506) 453-2336 Fax: (506) 457-7394
Website:
www.gnb.ca Electrical Inspection in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Environment & LabourElectrical Installation and Inspection Act and Regulations, 1992 5151 Terminal RoadPO Box 697Halifax NS B3J 2T8 Tel: (902) 424-5300 Toll free: 1-877-9ENVIRO Fax: (902) 424-3239
Website:
www.gov.ns.ca Electrical inspectors work out of 7 offices across the province, responsible for 13 different inspector areas
Contact the Wiring Permit Line: 1-800-464-1520
Electrical Inspections in PEI
Community & Cultural Affairs Planning & Inspection Services31 Gordon Dr. PO Box 2000Charlottetown PE C1A 7N8Tel: (902) 368-5280 Fax: (902) 368-5526
Website:
www.gov.pe.ca Electrical Inspections in Newfoundland
Government of Newfoundland & Labrador Provides delivery of regional services with respect to permitting and inspection functions
Government Service Centre Offices - 7 regional offices: St. John’s, Corner Brook, Clarenville, Gander, Happy Valley/Goose Bay, Grand Falls/Windsor, Harbour Grace Government Services and Lands
Website:
www.gov.nf.ca/gsl Tony Moscioni
Electrical Inspector
Electrical Safety Authority