Fees

ESA is a not-for-profit, self-funded organization. We charge for inspections and other services to support electrical safety education, enforcement, and operating expenses, such as:

processing notifications of work (“Permits”)
inspecting wiring work
enforcing the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) and investigating violations

combating the underground economy
updating the OESC to reflect technology and market changes
educating Ontarians about safe electrical work

2023 Wiring Fees

The wiring fees increase of 5% on Sep.18, 2023 reflects the inflationary pressures that ESA, and many organizations, are facing, as we strive to deliver on our important mandate to improve electrical safety for Ontarians. Wiring fees have increased only 2% over the past seven years, and licensing fees have not increased at all. ESA has managed prudently and effectively to absorb the cumulative inflation costs of over 20% during that seven-year period.

Amendment to the 2023 Fee Guide: Bi-directional EV Chargers

Effective April 18, 2024, bi-directional electric vehicle chargers shall be considered components of an Energy Storage System (ESS) for the purposes of notification fees and inspections.

For licensed electrical contractors, the fee is $159 for the first piece of equipment plus $27 for each additional related piece of equipment, installed by the same contractor at the same time.
For unlicensed installers or homeowners, the fee is $171 for the first piece of equipment plus $30 for each additional related piece of equipment, installed by the same individual at the same time.

EV chargers that are not bi-directional will continue to be priced as follows:

For licensed electrical contractors, the fee is $79* for the first piece of equipment plus $27 for each additional related piece of equipment or device installed by the same contractor at the same time.
For unlicensed installers or homeowners, the fee is $86 for the first piece of equipment plus $30 for each additional related piece of equipment or device, installed by the same individual at the same time.
*Subject to the minimum fee adjustment if the total notification fee is less than $85