New Commercial

New Commercial:

The installation of a wiring system (or part of a wiring system) in a commercial building or structure that did not previously have a wiring system. (e.g. Parking structures, Plaza, Retail, and Office spaces, excluding Residential space)

Inspection application fees for a new commercial site are dependent upon what work is being performed. Typical new commercial installations could include service work and interior wiring work.

Non-Contractor rates may differ from the contractor rates and are designated throughout the Fee Schedule as "NC".

Minimum Fee

The minimum fee for an Application for Electrical Inspection of any wiring installation is $69.

Billboards

For items in this section, select the ‘Billboards' item and enter the quantity of billboards in the Quantity field.

The fee is $103 (NC $109). This includes the service, panel, outlets, switches and fixtures and a connection authorization if required.

Central Metering

For a Central Metering installation select the 'Central Metering Service' item. The Quantity should be 1.

 

The fee for Central Metering is $61 (NC $65). Additional fees are required for inspection of poles and other equipment.

 

Consulting Service

The fee for consultations is based on the amount of time required for the consultation. Select the 'Consulting Services' item and enter the Quantity in number of hours.

The fee is $115 per hour or fraction thereof.

Note: Consultations must be submitted on a separate application from other work.

Consumer Service

A Consumer Service is all that portion of the consumer's installation from the service box (main circuit breaker or main switch) or its equivalent up to and including the point at which the supply authority makes connection.

High Voltage (greater than 750 volts)

For High Voltage services, select the 'High Voltage Service Metal Enclosed' or 'High Voltage Service Non-Metal Enclosed' item and enter the total number being installed in the Quantity field.

The fee for services is as follows:

Note: The above fees include all high voltage main switches and breakers, and protection equipment but do not include transformers and other equipment.

For High Voltage Switchboards or panelboards, select the 'High Voltage – Switchboard/Panel' item. Input the total quantity in the Quantity field.

The fee for a switchboard or panelboard (>750 volts) is $103 (NC $109) plus $42 (NC $44) for each cubicle (other than a power transformer cubicle, see section Transformers, Generators, Alternators etc. >750 volts).

Low Voltage (less than or equal to 750 volts)

The fee for establishing a Low Voltage Permanent Consumer Service is set out in the following table. This fee includes the consumer service box/distribution equipment, meter, and connection authorization. Fees for any additional items will be calculated as per section Panelboards, Distribution Panels, Splitter, Switchboards (Up to and including 750 volts).

 

Note: Where the consumer service box/distribution equipment is supplied in sections and assembled on site, each section beyond the first will be charged as an additional panel.

For each permanent consumer service, select the applicable 'Low Voltage Ser (xxx)Initial Fee' item(s) according to the amperage . Input the service amperage in the Amperage field and the quantity in the Quantify field.

In the event of multiple amperages for the same item, select the appropriate item for each group of amperage and input the amperage in the amperage field.

E.g. Installation of a new 60A and 100A consumer service, would have 2 items listed:

The fees for Low Voltage Permanent Consumer Service are priced below:

Amperes

Contractor Fee

Non-Contractor Fee

0 - 225A

$65
$69

226 - 799A

$113
$120

800A or greater

$251
$268

Note: The above fees include advanced connection authorization requests if required.

Please provide the AMPERAGE in the appropriate field and a specific description of the work in the additional fee description field. Note: without an amperage the application will not save.

The fees for additional items are based on their ampacity (per unit, based on manufactured section). See section on Panelboards, Distribution Panels, Splitter, Switchboards (Up to and including 750 volts).

Outlets and Other Devices in Classified and Non-Classified Areas

There are two (2) sections that cover outlets and other devices. One prices inspection Services in Non-Classified areas, and the other prices the same Services in Classified areas.

Note: Classified Area is an area classified as a hazardous location under the Ontario Electrical Safety Code. Classifed areas also include Patient Care Areas (e.g hospitals).

Outlets and other devices covers inspection of outlets, switches, low voltage controls, fixtures, high bay light fixtures, track lighting, fuel dispensing devices (self contained), fractional horsepower motors (less than 1hp), heating and cooking devices (less than and equal to 5kW), signs (self contained), control transformers (less than 1 KVA), generators and alternators (less than or equal to 5kW), fire alarms (new construction or part of a general renovation) retrofit lighting and sentinel lights.

For Outlets and devices in a Non Classified area select the 'Outlets & Other Devices Non Classified' item and enter the total number of devices in the Quantity field.

For Outlets and devices in a Classified area select the 'Outlets & Other Devices Classified' item and enter the total number of devices in the Quantity field.

The fee for inspection of the above devices, when installed by the same contractor and inspected at the same time, is based on the total number of devices and is calculated according to the following table:

 

  Contractor Non-Contractor
Number of Devices
Non-Classified Locations
Classified Locations
Non-Classified Locations
Classified Locations
The first 10 devices or fraction thereof
$61
$103
$65
$109
Each additional 10 devices or fraction thereof
$7
$21
$8
$23

 

Power Outlets

If any outlet exceeds 20 amperes or 120 volts, the fee is calculated according to the following table:

 

  Contractor Non-Contractor
Number of Power Outlets
Non-Classified Locations
Classified Locations
Non-Classified Locations
Classified Locations
For the first outlet
$20
$25
$22
$27
Each additional outlet
$6
$8
$7
$9

For power outlet(s) in a Non Classified area select the 'Power Outlets >20A or >120V Non Classified' item and enter total number of devices in the Quantity field.

For power outlet(s) is in a Classified Location, select the 'Power Outlets >20A or >120V Classified' item and enter total number of devices in the Quantity field.

Notes:
Fuel Dispensing Devices

The fee for fuel dispensing units (gas, diesel, propane etc) that are not self-contained is based on the applicable fees for inspection of the motor and additional equipment.

 

For self-contained units, refer to the section on Outlets and Other devices . Note that often these outlets will be in a hazardous areas, therefore are deemed Outlets & Other Devices Classified.

 

Heat Trace Cable

In calculating the fee, count the number of outlets or price according to the kw of the cable. Refer to section on Outlets and Other devices or Transformers...Heating >5kw.

 

Modular Furniture

In calculating the fee, count each supply connection point (e.g. power pole) as a separate device. Refer to section on Outlets and Other Devices.

 

Remotely Controlled lighting

In calculating the fee, count each control as a separate device.

Track Lighting

Each individual track is a single device.

Each multiple of 60 centimeters (2 feet) of track is a single device.

 

Trailer Park or Dock Pedestals

In calculating the fee, count each pre-assembled pedestal as a single device.

The fee for pedestals that are not pre-assembled is based on the total number of devices they contain.

Refer to section on Outlets and Other Devices.

 

Outline Lighting with Remote Ballasts

For items in this section, select the ‘Outline Lighting with Remote Ballasts' item and enter the total number of ballasts or transformers in the Quantity field.

The fee for outline lighting with remote ballasts or transformers is $103 (NC $109) per multiple of 10 ballasts or transformers.

Panelboards, Distribution Panels, Splitters, Switchboards, Subs off the Main Service (Feeders) Non-Metered (Up to and Including 750 Volts)

This section covers inspection of switchboards, panelboards, splitters, switches (e.g disconnect, isolation, transfer, pole top), breakers, motor control centres (MCC), distribution panels, lighting control panels, standby generators and fire alarm panels when installed by the same contractor and inspected at the same time.

For items from this section, select the applicable 'Panel/Meter Chg/NonMeter Sub Ser (xxx)' item(s) according to the required amperage. Input the service amperage in the Amperage field and the quantity in the Quantify field.

In the event of multiple amperages for the same item, select the appropriate item for each group of amperage and input the amperage in the Amperage field.

E.g. Installation of a 2 X 60A panels and 1 X 100A panel, 2 of the same items would be selected:

  1. Panel/Meter Chg/NonMeter Sub Ser 0-225A, 60A in Amperage field, Quantity of 2
  2. Panel/Meter Chg/NonMeter Sub Ser 0-225A, 100A in Amperage field, Quanity of 1

The fee for inspection of the above items is calculated according to the following table:

Amperes

Contractor Fee

Non-Contractor Fee

0 - 225A

$32
$33

226 - 799A

$53
$56

800A or greater

$124
$132

Note 1: Each section of panelboards or switchboards requiring assembly in the field shall be counted as individual panels.

Note 2: Metering changes (from individual to bulk or bulk to individual) - all meters will be identified by amperage. An initial fee (see section Low Voltage Consumer Service) will be charged for the meter with the largest amperage and the balance will be charged by amperage as additional items per above table.

Note 3: Panelboard and metering changes greater than 750 volts please refer to section, Consumer Service High Voltage.

Permanent Pole Service

For a Permanent Pole Service select the 'Permanent Pole Service' item. The Quantity should be 1.

The fee is $103 (NC $109), which includes the pole, the meter and the panels and outlets installed on the pole if they are installed by the same contractor and inspected during the same inspection visit.

Portable- e.g. School

For a portable structure select the ‘Portable Structures' item. Input the number of units in the Quantity field. The fee for a portable is $71 (NC $76) per unit. This fee includes service connection and inspection of secondary overhead/underground lines, if required. However, it does not include central metering or the primary lines.

Primary & Secondary Lines
Overhead Lines

For overhead lines select the 'Primary/Secondary Overhead Line' item and enter the number of poles in the Quantity field.

The fee for inspection of overhead primary and secondary lines, or combination of both, is $103 (NC $109) for the first 10 poles or fraction thereof, plus $61 (NC $65) for each additional 10 poles or fraction thereof.

Underground Lines (underground trench)

For a trench being installed and inspected at the same time as other work being done by the same contractor, select the 'UG Trench Inspection @ Same time' item. There is no charge for this item, input the Quantity of 1.

For a trench being installed requiring a separate inspection from any other work being done, or if it is the only item being done, select the 'UG Trench Separate Inspection Req'd' item. The Quantity should be in number of hours with a minimum of 1. The fee for inspection of underground installations including duct banks is $115 per hour or fraction thereof.

 

Signs with Remote Ballasts

For items in this category, select the ‘Signs with Remote Ballasts' item and enter the total number of ballasts or transformers in the Quantity field.

The fee for each sign with up to 10 remote ballasts or transformers is $ 103 (NC $109). If a sign has more than 10 ballasts or transformers the fee of $103 (NC $109) is applied to each additional multiple of 10 ballasts or transformers.

Self-Contained Signs

For self -contained signs, each enclosure is counted as a device. See section on Outlets and Other Devices.

 

Temporary Services
Note: The fees in this section include advanced connection authorization requests if required. All temporary type services are valid for a period of 180 days at which time an additional fee of $61 will apply for each 90 –day extension.

Temporary Pole Service Single Phase

For a Single Phase Temporary Pole Service select the ‘Temporary Pole Service Single Phase' item. The Quantity should be 1. If more than 1 temporary service is required please submit each one on a separate application.

 

The fee is $164 (NC $175), which includes the pole and the panels and outlets installed on the pole if they are installed by the same contractor and inspected during the same contractor and inspected during the same inspection visit. Temporary service need not include a pole.

 

Temporary Pole Service Three Phase

For a three-phase temporary pole service select the ‘Temporary Pole Service 3 Phase' item. The Quantity should be 1. If more than 1 temporary service is required please submit each one on a separate application.

 

The fee is $205 (NC $218) plus any applicable fees for other equipment.

 

Multiple Subdivision Temporary Pole Service

For a Subdivsion temporary pole service select the 'Temp Pole Service – Subdivision' item, input the total number of poles in the Quantity field.

 

The fee for subdivision temporary pole service includes the service, poles, panels and other equipment installed by the same contractor and inspected during the same inspection visit is $308 (NC $328) for the first 10 poles (or fraction thereof) plus $82 (NC $87) for each additional 10 poles (or fraction thereof). Items inspected at other times are charged separately.

NOTE: All temporary type services are classified as commercial and applications are to be submitted through the “New Commercial” section, regardless of where the installation is being done (e.g. residential, industrial or agricultural site).

Temporary Wiring

The fee for temporary wiring is based on the applicable fees for installed equipment and service.

 

Note: The fees for temporary wiring include advanced connection authorization requests if required. All temporary type services are valid for a period of 180 days at which time an additional fee of $61 will apply for each 90-day extension.

NOTE: All temporary type services are classified as commercial and applications are to be submitted through the “New Commercial” section, regardless of where the installation is being done (e.g. residential, industrial or agricultural site).

Transformers, Generators, Alternators and Heating and Cooking Apparatus (>5kw), Motors (greater than or equal to 1HP), Capacitors, UPS Units, Lightning/ Surge Arrestors, Stress Cones, High Voltage Splices, Telephone Booths, Bus Shelters, Cable TV Services, Lottery Machines, etc.

Less than or Equal to 750 Volts

For items in this section, select the 'Low Voltage Transf/Motor/Other Equipment' item and input the total number of items in the Quantity field. Input a brief description of items in the Additional Fee Description field.

The fee for inspection of all the above items, when installed by the same contractor and inspected at the same time, is $61 (NC $65) for the first item, plus $41 (NC $44) for each additional item.

NOTE: For generators and alternators, heating and cooking apparatus (less than or equal to 5kW), control transformers (less than 1 KVA), and fractional horsepower motors (less than 1hp) refer to the section on Outlets and Other Devices.

Over 750 Volts

For items in this section, select the 'High Voltage Transf/Motors/Etc' item and input the total number of items in the Quantity field. Input a brief description of the items in the Additional Fee Description field.

The fee for inspection of all of the above items, when installed by the same contractor and inspected at the same time, is $185 (NC $197) for the first unit, plus $124 (NC $132) for each additional item.

 

This includes inspection of the following banks of equipment operating on a voltage over 750 volts:

 

NOTE: For all miscellaneous equipment in this section, the following applies: The inspection fee for motors includes inspection of the local non-fusible isolation switch installed within sight of and within 9 meters of the motor, and pre-wired associated equipment (e.g start stop station & combination starter). Any control devices wired in the field will be charged as outlets.

To determine the additional fee required for the transfer switch on standby generators refer to section on Panelboards, Distribution Panels, Splitter, Switchboards (Up to and including 750 volts) or Consumer Service - High Voltage >750 Volts..

 

Transformer Pad Grounding

If the transformer pad grounding is required, select the 'Transformer Pad Grounding' item. The Quantity should be in number of hours with a minimum of 1.

The fee is $115 per hour or fraction thereof.

Trolley, Bus Ducts, and Cable Trays

For items in this section, select the 'Trolley, Bus Ducts & Cable Trays' item. Input the total length (in meters) in the Quantity field.

The fee for inspection is $3 for each multiple of 3 meters (10 feet) of duct.

 

Miscellaneous Equipment and Spray Booths
Field Assembled or Field Wired

The fee is based on the individual items inspected.

Factory Assembled and not Field Wired

The fee is based on the applicable fee for the largest component inspected.

Factory Assembled and Field Wired

The fee is based on the applicable fee for the largest component plus applicable Field Evaluations fees for inspection of the assembly (e.g. re-assembly of components in field).

Travel Costs

The following basic principles shall be used in determining travel costs:

·        Existing fees include travel provision for Inspector's normal route, normal schedule and for normal accessibility.

 

·        For travel beyond the normal route, outside of the normal schedule or involving non-normal accessibility, an additional charge is required to recover full travel costs.  (Each territory has defined routes or areas for which travel charges may be applied.  These are applied consistently to each application for inspection in that area)  Full travel cost includes:

o       Out-of-pocket expenses for transportation equipment or services (e.g. rental fees, tickets);

o       A 10% administration charge on all out-of-pocket transportation costs if the customer requests ESA to make travel arrangements; and

o       $115 per hour or fraction thereof spent by the Inspector.

 

Note:  Additional Travel fees, if applicable, will be added to the application by ESA at the time of processing.