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bgardsy t1_jbqidt7 wrote

Reply to comment by RL203 in Toronto, replace electrical panel by [deleted]

You are speaking from your limited experiences and are not even a licensed contractor. I strongly recommend you contact ESA and Toronto hydro and get educated before spreading misinformation. Pulling a meter even as a licensed electrical contractor will expose you to fines and potential electric shock. It’s the law governed by the Ontario Electrical Safety Code. Source: Me. An Electrical Contractor and NCSO

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RL203 t1_jbqk840 wrote

Well I did it exactly as described buddy. Everything I did was through the ESA. I have all permits. I have no reason to lie.

And you don't need to be a licensed electrician to rewire your own home in Ontario. And you don't need to be a licensed electrician to add or change a panel.

Or did you not know that.

"If you’re doing your own electrical work: If you are doing your own electrical work, you will need to file the notification. To confirm requirements and file a notification, call 1-877-ESA-SAFE (372-7233). Fees vary according to the type of work you’re doing."

Link:

https://esasafe.com/compliance/what-you-need-to-know/#:~:text=If%20you%27re%20doing%20your,of%20work%20you%27re%20doing.

And here:

https://esasafe.com/compliance/diy-electrical-work/

And yes, I own a copy of the electrical code.

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bgardsy t1_jbql7aw wrote

I’m not disputing that a homeowner can change his own panel. They and/ or an Electrical Contractor can’t touch the meter to disconnect said panel. Stay in your lane and go sweep the floor or something

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