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In Ontario,
the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, which is produced by the
Electrical Safety Authority, defines the requirements.
To ensure
safe electrical installations at work and at home it is important
to learn the requirements for safe electrical installations
and to hire a licensed electrical contractor or certified
electrician who can ensure safe electrical installations.
Renovations
"Before you start tips"
Finding the right electrical contractor
or electrician
Partners Defining Safety Requirements:
ESA
– develops the Ontario Electrical Safety Code which defines
the requirements for safe electrical installations in Ontario
and provides electrical inspection services to ensure compliance.
Hydro
One Networks – provides electrical safety
tips.
Electrical
Contractors and their Associations (ECAO/IBEW/OEL)
– endorse the use of qualified electrical contractors
and certified electricians for electrical installations.
Electrical
Inspectors – provide inspection services to
ensure electrical installations meet the requirements of the
Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
Renovations
"Before you start tips"
This
electrical safety checklist has been developed to save you
time, money, and to reduce potential risks of shock and fire
hazards.
- research
and plan your electrical project carefully—ensure you
have received good and accurate advice from a licensed and
knowledgeable electrical contractor.
- ensure
you understand your home’s electrical requirements;
consult a licensed and knowledgeable contractor if you are
not aware of your these requirements.
- if
you need help doing electrical work hire a licensed electrical
contractor.
- check
that all electrical materials and equipment have been approved
by a recognized certification agency. (These
include: CSA, cUL, ULC, ETL, cMET, Entela, O-TL, Warnock
Hersey, TUV Rheinland)
- carefully
read all manufacturer’s instructions.
- shut
power off from the panel box, and be sure to use an approved
tester prior to touching or connecting electrical wires
or components.
- call
the Electrical Safety Authority at (1-877-esa-safe) to arrange
for an inspection of any electrical work you are doing.
Finding
the right electrical contractor or electrician
Ask your contractor the following questions:
- Do
you have a valid electrical contractor’s license?
- Are
you a certified electrician, and are your apprentices registered?
- Do
you have liability insurance?
- Can
you guarantee that all electrical materials and equipment
has been approved by a recognized certification agency?
- Will
you provide me with the "Certificate of Inspection"
from the Electrical Safety Authority when all work has been
completed?
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