I guess it has something to do with the way I was brought up. I cannot stand seeing people ripped off by contractors doing things that are unsafe. These practices may jeopardize the lives of innocent people. It’s important to ensure any electrical service upgrade adheres to regulations. Local, provincial, and federal regulations governing electricity...Read More

The City of Edmonton holds the responsibility of issuing permits for all electrical work conducted within its jurisdiction. An important part of this process is the load calculation to ensure the electrical system can handle the additional demand. The inspection and approval of such work are carried out by city inspectors or a private company...Read More

Home renovation season is upon us, and with the arrival of fall, thoughts turn to the impending cold weather and the projects ahead. Among the significant undertakings is often a basement development project. I’ve emphasized the importance of permits before, particularly Development permits, Building permits, and Electrical permits. To reiterate, in the province of Alberta,...Read More

Understanding the significance of obtaining an electrical permit for all electrical work is crucial. This naturally involves the participation of City of Edmonton electrical inspectors and, in many cases, Epcor. When a client mentions a service upgrade or aluminum pigtailing in a home, your immediate action should be to request a copy of the electrical...Read More

In the province of Alberta, as per the Alberta Safety Codes Act and permit regulations, a residential electrical permit is mandatory for installing, altering, or adding to an electrical system. This implies that if you plan to construct a garage with electrical wiring, securing an electrical permit is essential. Additionally, it’s required if you develop...Read More

Finding a basement development completed without an electrical permit has become commonplace in our findings. Everything ranges from adding a basement bedroom to a full-blown complete development. Realtors and home inspectors are discovering that this problem is becoming very serious. This is due to Item 6.1 (g) of the Alberta Real Estate Association residential purchase...Read More

Car chargers and hot tubs today are a wonderful addition to anyone’s home. The only problem is, they add a considerable amount of demand on a residential electrical service. When adding such devices, it’s crucial to perform a calculation of the load they introduce. This calculation helps to understand the impact these devices might have....Read More