Electrical Permit Applications
In order to issue an electrical permit, the applicant must submit:

• Completed permit application
• Method of payment

Eligibility

• For a single-family dwelling, the applicant may be the owner and occupant of the property or may be a contractor who holds a Master Electrician Certificate. Service must be 100 amps or less for a home-owner permit.

Typical Site Inspection Stages

• Rough-in Inspection: Prior to covering
• Final Inspection: Project is complete

Please provide 48 hours notice to arrange for the necessary inspections.

Inspection Stages

1. Rough-in Inspection

• Meter base, service panel, service conductors and grounding must be installed.
• All outlet boxes are to be mounted and secured in such a manner that they will be flush with finished walls and ceilings.
• All wiring installation in outlet boxes and splices must be completed.
• All ground wires are to be attached to the outlet boxes and spliced as required.

2. Final Inspection

• All wiring devices (switch, receptacles, fixtures, and wall plates) installed.
• All branch circuits wiring to be installed in panel and connected to the circuit breakers.
• Panel directory to be properly labeled.
• Gas and water lines to be bonded to ground.

Minimum Cover Requirements

Wiring Method	Minimum Cover for Direct Buried Conductors, Cables or Raceways - Millimetres
	Non-vehicular Areas		Vehicular Areas
	750 V or Less	Over 750 V	750 V or Less	Over 750 V
Conductors or cable not having a metal sheath or armour	600	750	900	1000
Conductor or cables having a metal sheath or armour	450	750	600	1000
Raceway	450	750	600	1000

Note: MInimum cover means the distance between the top surface of the conductor, cable, or raceway and the finished grade.