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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.

Follow this link to the Electrical Safety Authority, which lists the recognized Certification Marks on products that are approved for use in Ontario.

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 by contacting:

Electrical Safety Authority
Electrical Product Approval
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.