Only Electrical Contractors licensed by Electrical Contractor Registration Agency are permitted to do electrical work anywhere in Ontario. It is illegal to operate electrical business without obtaining electrical contractor’s license.

Wiring is complicated and mistakes can be serious. A licensed Electrical Contractor can get the job done right. Licensed Electrical Contractors are qualified, competent, and insured in accordance with the law, and understand the safety requirements associated with electrical installations.

It takes a long time to become Electrical Contractor. It requires years to fulfill an apprenticeship while attending college, learning the electrical codes and gaining experience on the job, before taking their final exam. Even then they are not permitted to work for the public as an Electrical Contractor until they obtain their Master Electrician license and then, their Electrical Contractor’s license.

To confirm that the Electrical Contractor you are planning to hire has a license, ask for their license number. For a list of licensed electrical contractors in Ontario please visit www.pluginsafely.ca or call 1-877-372-7233.