ELECTRICAL
OPERATING PERMITS
Safe operations. Ongoing compliance.
WHAT IS AN ELECTRICAL OPERATING PERMIT?
An electrical operating permit ensures a qualified individual is responsible for your technical equipment, overseeing safe operation, electrical maintenance and inspection.
With a New-Era Electric Field Safety Representative (FSR), routine maintenance can be performed under the operating permit, reducing the need for multiple installation permits.
WHO NEEDS AN OPERATING PERMIT?
Operating permits may be required for:
Schools, colleges and universities
Healthcare facilities
Commercial and multi-occupancy buildings
Industrial and manufacturing facilities
Recreational facilities (stadiums, arenas, etc.)
Hazardous location sites
Wind farms, greenhouses and municipal sites
WHEN IS AN OPERATING PERMIT REQUIRED?
A permit may be required for:
Electrical equipment requiring regular inspection, testing or maintenance
Systems operating above 750 volts
Emergency and life-safety systems (fire alarms, generators, fire pumps, UPS, etc.)
Services, switchgear or transformers over 250 kVA
Electrical equipment in hazardous locations
FSR OVERSIGHT
New-Era Electric can act as your designated Field Safety Representative (FSR), overseeing electrical maintenance, inspections and documentation for your facility.
This allows routine maintenance activities to be completed under the operating permit where permitted, helping improve safety, reduce downtime and keep your systems compliant.
HOW TO APPLY
We help guide you through the process:
Discuss your facility and FSR requirements
Apply for an Electrical Operating Permit through TSBC
Submit the required permit fees
Provide the details of your designated FSR
Receive your Operating Permit under approval
For more information on Electrical Operating Permits visit Technical Safety BC
https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/technologies/electrical/operating-permits
RESPONSIBLITIES UNDER AN ELECTRICAL OPERATING PERMIT
When an Electrical Operating Permit is issued, the permit holder assumes responsibility for ensuring that covered electrical equipment is operated, maintained, and inspected in a safe and compliant manner. This includes performing regular maintenance, identifying potential safety concerns, and maintaining accurate records of inspections and work performed.
A qualified Field Safety Representative (FSR) oversees the ongoing maintenance and inspection program, allowing routine maintenance activities to be completed under the operating permit without requiring separate permits for each task. This approach helps improve safety, reduce downtime, and ensure critical electrical systems remain reliable and compliant throughout their service life.
