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Homeowner Electrical Permit Application
Electrical permit application form for Homeowners Only
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City of Maple Ridge Revised 2017-06-24
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-467-7311 Fax: 604-467-7461
Trades Permit Applications: permitapplications@mapleridge.ca Enquiries only at: buldingenquiries@mapleridge.ca
Inspection Requests: inspectionrequests@mapleridge.ca
DATE:
Construction Address:
Applicants Name: Tel
Registered Owner: Tel
Email Address:
Is the home going to have a: Finished Basement N/A
Sub Type Classification – Select and Check One Only
Single Family Dwelling Shed Mobile Home
Workshop Barn Temp. Construction Service
Garage Greenhouse Other
Carport Pool
Work Type Classification – Select and Check One Only
New TCP Only Low Voltage(alarm/sound system)
Addition Service Reconnection Underground: Duct Cable
Renovation Service Change Special Inspection
Repair Replace Heat Pump/Air Conditioner
Basement Finish Renew Transfer/Generator Switch
Description of Work: Other
Value of electrical work: $
(Value to include all material and fixtures)
Applicant’s signature Applicant’s Phone Number
City of Maple Ridge Electrical Safety Officer Date
PLEASE TURN PAGE OVER
Service:
Overhead Underground
Sub Panel:
Yes No Amps:
Electric Heat:
Yes No
Hot Tub/Spa: Yes No Yes No # of Massage Tubs: # of Air Conditioners:
Main Service Switch Rating:
Amps
Service conductor
Size:
Conductor Type
CU: AL:
Heating Load:
kW
If addition, existing load:
kW
Additional Load:
kW
Total:
kW
Office use only:
Permit No.:
Office use only:
Homeowner Electrical Permit Application
Electrical permit application form for Homeowners Only
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City of Maple Ridge Revised 2017-06-24
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-467-7311 Fax: 604-467-7461
Trades Permit Applications: permitapplications@mapleridge.ca Enquiries only at: buldingenquiries@mapleridge.ca
Inspection Requests: inspectionrequests@mapleridge.ca
Please Read The Following Steps Carefully Before Signing:
1. The applicant must obtain an electrical permit before proceeding with work.
2. The applicant must have a working knowledge of basic wiring principles and be familiar with the Canadian
Electrical Code and complete the required basic questionnaire below to provide proof of basic knowledge.
3. The applicant should avail themselves of information in the manual “Electrical Code Simplified” by P.S. Knight.
4. The applicant shall consult with a City Electrical Safety Officer prior to commencing work.
5. Must have all electrical boxes and cables (NMD90) installed (boxes to be secured and cables stapled) and
have all splicing complete at the time of rough-in inspection.
6. The applicant must not install devices (switches and receptacles) before rough-in inspection.
7. The applicant must call for rough-in inspection before the installation of insulation or gyproc.
8. The applicant must call for a final electrical inspection when all devices are installed and functional.
9. The applicant must not occupy or otherwise use the premises, under permit without final inspection. This
applies to additions as well as new structures.
10. Failure to follow steps or failure to provide access may result in re-inspection fees being charged.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH STEPS 1, 6, 7, 8 & 9 MAY RESULT IN FINES AS PROVIDED BY BYLAW.
Applicant’s Signature Date
NOTE: If it becomes apparent by the Electrical Safety Officer - during inspections - that the permit holder does not
appear to have the knowledge necessary to perform the work, the Chief Building Official has the right to revoke
the permit and require that an electrical contractor be hired to complete the job.
Questionnaire:
The provisions of the Electrical Safety Act must be complied with. Specifically Section 21(2)(b) and Section 28.
Please answer the following questions:
What is the existing size of your electrical service?
Main Switch Overhead or Underground
Conductor Size Grounding
If you are changing your service, what size are you changing it to?
Main Switch Overhead or Underground
Conductor Size Grounding: 2 – 10’ Rods One Plate
Ground Conductor Size
Please supply a one line diagram and a brief description of the work you intend to do including all switches, receptacles
and fixtures. If any underground wiring is being done, please include a site plan and trench detail.
Please supply the names of anyone who will be assisting you on this project.
Electrical Safety Officers are not permitted to give design advice other than to comment on code
requirements and deficiencies.
Homeowner Electrical Permit Application
Electrical permit application form for Homeowners Only
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City of Maple Ridge Revised 2017-06-24
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-467-7311 Fax: 604-467-7461
Trades Permit Applications: permitapplications@mapleridge.ca Enquiries only at: buldingenquiries@mapleridge.ca
Inspection Requests: inspectionrequests@mapleridge.ca
Homeowner Electrical Permit Statutory Declaration
I, , of the City of Maple Ridge, Province of British
Columbia,
DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE:
THAT, I am the owner or one of the owners of lands and premises located at:
, Maple Ridge BC, Canada
(Civic Address)
THAT, I solemnly declare that said building is a "Single Family Dwelling";
THAT, I reside or intend to reside at the premises identified above and hereby apply for a permit to do certain
ELECTRICAL work therein;
THAT, the ELECTRICAL work will not be carried out by anyone other than myself or other owners of the lands
and premises;
THAT, no person shall be paid to assist me in doing the work under this permit;
THAT, I will not nor do I intend to rent out any portion of the Single Family Dwelling;
AND I MAKE this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing it to be of the same
force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of the "Canada Evidence Act".
DECLARED before me at the City of Maple Ridge, in the Province of British Columbia.
_________________________________________ ______________________________________
Date Registered Owner’s Signature
______________________________________
Witness