Hiring a Contractor

Hiring an Electrical Contractor/Electrician – What to Ask For ....

Prior to hiring an Electrical Contractor the Electrical Safety Authority recommends you ensure they:

have a valid ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor Licence. What is an Electrical Contractor Licence?
are qualified to perform the type of electrical work you require
can provide references
will provide a written cost estimate of the work

Verify if a contractor has a valid ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor Licence.

For more information about Provincial Licensing of Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians.

ESA’s Authorized Contractor Program – How We can Help ... The Electrical Safety Authority recognizes Electrical Contractors who consistently perform a level of electrical wiring and installation work that reinforces public electrical safety. The voluntary program called the Authorized Contractor Program requires that Electrical Contractors maintain a high level of performance, carry appropriate liability insurance, and arrange for regular update training on the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.

Participating Contractors, and their customers can experience:

uninterrupted workflow.
reduced electrical service downtime during renovation.
increased compliance to the Ontario Electrical Safety Code equating to increased electrical safety.
audits of electrical installation as opposed to full electrical inspections.
reduced costs for Electrical Safety Authority inspection services.

Following electrical work a “Certificate of Inspection” will be provided for all work where an “Application for Inspection” has been filed and any identified defects have been corrected.

List of Electrical Contractors participating on the Authorized Contractor Program