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The Safety Codes Act requires that contractors and homeowners in Alberta obtain permits before beginning work on structures and systems covered under the Safety Codes Act. This work typically includes new constructions, installations, alterations, repairs, relocations, changes of use, demolitions, and removals.

As licensed master electricians, Silver Plains Electric manages the entire permit process on your behalf. We pull the official municipal permit, complete the wiring to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), and schedule the inspection for final sign-off — protecting your family, your insurance and your property.

You should consider a panel upgrade or a load management system whenever you plan to add substantial electrical loads to your home or garage. In older neighborhoods, 60A and 100A services rarely have the capacity to support these additional loads. Common triggers for an upgrade or load management include:

• Installing a 240V Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charger
• Adding central air conditioning or a high-efficiency heat pump
• Developing a legal basement suite or backyard suite
• Adding a hot tub, induction range, or heavy workshop equipment
• Noticing signs of overload, like warm breakers or flickering lights

What is a load management system? If upgrading your main electrical service to 200A involves costly underground trenching or prolonged coordination with ENMAX Power, an intelligent energy management or load management system (such as an EVEMS or DCC) is often an ideal, cost-effective alternative. It actively monitors your home's total electrical draw in real time, briefly shedding secondary loads (like an EV charger) if household usage peaks, and restoring power when demand drops—keeping your installation 100% compliant with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).

A level 2 home charger requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit ranging from 40 to 60 amps. We calculate your home's total electrical demand to verify panel capacity, pull the permits, run the appropriately sized wiring to your garage or exterior parking pad, and securely mount and test your charger.

We install all major systems including Tesla Wall Connectors, ChargePoint Home Flex, Grizzl-E, Flo, and Ford Connected Charge Stations.

Calgary homes built between the 1960's and 70's often feature aluminum branch wiring. Over time, aluminum expands and contracts at connections, increasing the chance of failure. Incompatible devices can also greatly increase the chance of failure (copper rated devices with aluminum wiring).

Complete rewiring is rarely necessary. In most cases, we install code-compliant copper pigtails using properly rated wire nuts at all switches, receptacles, and light fixtures. Once complete, we provide documentation for your home insurance provider certifying CEC compliance.

We operate on strict upfront pricing with zero hidden fees. You can pick an exact time on our live calendar below for an onsite consultation. We assess your electrical infrastructure, clearly explain your options, and provide a written estimate before any work starts.

Every installation is backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty on all wiring and electrical boxes. While end-of-line manufactured products (such as light fixtures, breakers, or receptacles) carry their respective manufacturer warranties and may eventually need routine replacement over their operational lifespan, our rough-in integrity, terminations, and box installations are built to stand the test of time.