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Electrical Safety

Note: The Electrical Act is in the process of being repealed and replaced by the Technical Standards & Safety Act. This section provides information regarding permits for and inspections of all electrical installations and the registration of skilled electrical workers in the territory of Nunavut. All installations must follow the rules and standards of the Canadian Electrical Code and the Nunavut Electrical Protection Act.

Technician Registration Electrical Workers, Electronic Technicians, and Elevator Constructors must be registered every 3 years. All Qualified Electrical Workers, Electronic Technicians, and Elevator Constructors must be registered in order to be issued permits for work done under the Electrical Protection Act. Work Permits A valid permit is required before you start work on any type of electrical or electronic installation in Nunavut. Contact Information

Head Quarters
Safety Services
Community & Government Services
Government of Nunavut
P.O. Box 1000 - Station 610
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

Fax: (867) 975-5453
Phone: (867) 975-5423
Emergency Phone: (867) 975-1012
Email: esafety@gov.nu.ca

Related Documents

REG - Electrical Worker
Registration application as a qualified electrical worker in Nunavut

REG - Cable Installer
Registration application as a qualified Cable Installer in Nunavut

RENEW-Electrical Worker
Application to renew your registration as a qualified electrical worker in Nunavut.

PERMIT-Electrical Wiring
Required for each electrical job in Nunavut, whether a new installation, rewiring, or addition.

PERMIT-Rough In
Declaration swearing work done follows the permit, follows code, and is safe to make inaccessible.

PERMIT-Supply Energy
Declaration swearing work done follows the permit, follows code, and is safe for supply of energy.

Home Owner Criteria
Description of requirements for home owners who plan to do their own wiring.