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A Certificate of Inspection is the document you receive after electrical work passes ESA inspection. It is more than a formality. It is the official record that specific electrical work in your home meets code, and it can be significant for insurance, sales, and future work. Here is what it actually means, from the licensed electricians at EZSMART, serving Toronto and the GTA.
The Certificate of Inspection confirms that the electrical work covered by a specific permit was inspected by the Electrical Safety Authority and found to meet Ontario Electrical Safety Code requirements. It typically includes:
Keep certificates permanently. They are typically requested during home sales and can be relevant years after the work was done. Digital and physical copies are both worth maintaining.
If past electrical work in your home does not have a certificate, either because it was unpermitted or because the certificate has been lost, a licensed electrician can sometimes help. For lost certificates, the ESA can provide records. For unpermitted work, a retroactive inspection may be possible. All work should be permitted through the Electrical Safety Authority.
How long does it take to receive a Certificate of Inspection?
Typically within days of a passed inspection, sometimes digitally very quickly.
Can I request past certificates from the ESA?
Yes, the ESA maintains records of past inspections and can provide documentation.
Do I need a certificate for every small electrical repair?
Only for work that was permitted. Minor work not requiring a permit does not generate a certificate.
Have questions about electrical inspection certificates for your home? EZSMART provides licensed electrical work with full permitting and documentation across Toronto and the GTA. Call 416-838-9006, and see what our customers say on our Google reviews page.
