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Electrical Safety Certification

The Electrical Safety Code states that every piece of electrical equipment that is sold, displayed, or connected to a source of power in Ontario must be approved.

This requirement is specified by the Elctrical Safety Authority(ESA) and is outlined on the Product Approval Page on the ESA web site.

The ESA specifies Certification Marks for products that are approved for use in Ontario.

There are exceptions to product approval requirements, these are listed at the Exceptions to product Approval Requirements on the ESA web site.

 

Non Certified Equipment

If equipment is imported to the University of Waterloo without accreditation, an inspection by the Electrical Safety Authority or equivalent approved organization must be completed before the equipment is used. Plant Operations personnel will not connect any uncertified equipment.  When purchasing unapproved new equipment, accreditation is arranged by Procurement & Contract Services Department.

Request for Electrical Product Approval (Field Evaluation)by :

Clicking on Web Page: Electrical Safety Authority and completing "Field Evaluation Arrange Inspection Form."

Forward to Electrical Product Approval at

Phone:     1-800-559-5356
Fax:          1-800-559-5358
Email:field.evaluation@electricalsafety.on.ca

Further information available from Safety Office at ext. 33587.