Please select from the following list of Permit Types for more information: The contractor must obtain the electrical permit prior to starting the installation. Allow 48 hrs for permit processing before requesting an inspection. The extra time required to inspect work done without an electrical permit will incur a penalty to the contractor of double the posted permit fee. All permit fees are based on the full contract price including material and labour.
Note: Your permit applications or inspection may be delayed if:
- The permit value is too low for the scope of work described. Additional documenatation may be required as proof of job value.
- Insufficient information or scope of work submitted with the permit application.
- The contractor is not in good standing with the BC Safety Authority.
- Any associated Building, Plumbing or other Permits are not ready.
- There are By-law Violations or Stop Work Orders placed on property
- The contractor is working outside of the scope allowed by their FSR classification.
- A Unrestricted
- B Up to 750Volts 3 Phase
- C Systems derived from maximum 200 A 150V to ground, single phase (Not qualified to work on systems derived from greater than 200 amps 3 phase i.e. excluding commercial & industrial buildings)
- Other than the Electrical Contractor or the designated FSR calls for the inspection.
- The contractor does not supply a Contractor's Authorization form before calling for each phase of inspection.
Requesting an inspection. Click to view requirements of the contractor or FSR before calling for inspection.
Request for Variance: A contractor may request a variance or deviation from the BCEC under 2-030 or pursuant to Section 32 of the Safety Standards Act.
Residential Single Family < Additional information and or requirements.
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This permit type provides for installation and inspection the following items:
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- The contractor will be required to obtain a separate permit for each electrical room supplying individual buildings.
- It is recommended the contractor to arrange inspections for 5 to10 units per inspection request. The inspector may help the contractor to identify possible deficiencies and corrective action early in the project before completion of an entire project.
- Only the Electrical Contractor or project FSR may call for an inspection.
- A Contractor's Authorization or Declaration form must be submitted to city hall for each final inspection.
- The checklist for multifamily and commercial service approvals will be required 2 days prior to requesting an inspection.
New construction of a multi-family Townhouse Structure as per drawings | New construction of a multi-family Row House Structure as per drawings |
New construction of a multi-family Apartment Building as per drawings | Amenity Building associated with a multi-family complex. |
| Other electrical work associated with multi-family complex. Details to be provided in scope of work section. | Additions/alterations to an existing single-family dwelling unit of a multi-unit structure. |
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- Only the Electrical Contractor or project FSR may call for an inspection.
- A Contractor's Authorization or Declaration form must be submitted to city hall for each final inspection.
- The checklist for multifamily and commercial service approvals will be required 2 days prior to requesting an inspection.
New construction of a Commercial Structure as per drawings. | Addition to an existing Commercial Structure as per drawings |
Accessory structure associated with a Commercial complex as per drawings. | Other Electrical work associated with a commercial complex. Details to be provided in scope of work section. |
| Tenant Improvement work in an existing unit of a Commercial complex. Details to be provided in scope of work section. | Retro Fit Fixtures i.e Power Smart |
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New construction of a Commercial Greenhouse Structure as per drawings. | Addition to an existing greenhouse structure as per drawings |
| Other electrical work associated with a greenhouse complex. Details to be provided in scope of work section. |
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Click here to download a PDF copy of our Permit Application and fee schedule. | Click here to access our Online Electrical Permit Application: |
Industrial < Additional information and or requirements.
- Only the Electrical Contractor or project FSR may call for an inspection.
- A Contractor's Authorization or Declaration form must be submitted to city hall for each final inspection.
- The checklist for multifamily and commercial service approvals will be required 2 days prior to requesting an inspection.
New construction of an Industrial Structure - building shell only - as per drawings. | Addition to an existing Industrial Structure as per drawings |
Accessory structure associated with an Industrial complex as per drawings. | Other Electrical work associated with a Industrial complex. Details to be provided in scope of work section. |
| Tenant Improvement work in an existing unit of a Industrial complex. Details to be provided in scope of work section. | |
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Click here to download a PDF copy of our Permit Application and fee schedule. | Click here to access our Online Electrical Permit Application: |
Institutional < Additional information and or requirements
- Only the Electrical Contractor or project FSR may call for an inspection.
- A Contractor's Authorization or Declaration form must be submitted to city hall for each final inspection.
- Only the Electrical Contractor or project FSR may call for an inspection.
- A Contractor's Authorization or Declaration form must be submitted to city hall for each final inspection.
Traffic Signals < Additional information and or requirements
Pump Station < Additional information and or requirements
Bus Shelter < Additional information and or requirements
Temporary Entertainment Permit < Additional information and or requirements
- Only the Electrical Contractor or project FSR may call for an inspection..
- Only the Electrical Contractor or project FSR may call for an inspection.
- A Contractor's Authorization or Declaration form must be submitted to city hall for each final inspection.
A Residential Building or Complex | A Commercial Building or Complex |
| An Industrial Building or Complex | An Institutional Building or Complex |
| An Educational Authorities School | and administrative Buildings |
Click here to download a PDF copy of our 2010 Annual Operating Permit and fee schedule. | Click here to access our Online Electrical Permit Application: |
High Voltage Installations < Additional information and or requirements
All high voltage installations must be designed by a Professional Engineer. Sealed drawings are to be submitted and field reviews performed. All Reports to be Submitted Two Working Days Prior to Inspection Request.
Click here to download a current Contractor Electrical Permit Application.