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Licensing Regulation – Proposed Regulatory Amendment

The Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act and an Administrative Agreement with the Ministry establish the legal framework for the Electrical Safety Authority’s (ESA’s) operation as an Administrative Authority.  The ESA is designated by Ontario Regulation 89/99 as the responsible authority for purposes of section 113 of the Electricity Act, 1998 and associated Ontario Regulations 10/02 (The Ontario Electrical Safety Code), 22/04 (Electrical Distribution Safety) and 570/05 (Licensing of Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians).

As of January 1, 2007...

  • No person shall operate an Electrical Contracting Business in Ontario without first obtaining an Electrical Contractor Licence issued by ECRA/ESA.
  • No person shall assume the responsibility of a Designated Master Electrician for the carrying out of electrical work on behalf of an Electrical Contractor without first obtaining a Master Electrician Licence issued by ECRA/ESA.