Electrical Inspections
About Us
Mission Statement
* Electrical Safety is Paramount *
Our Mission is to provide effective electrical inspection service to our customers in order to maintain a safe electrical environment for the people of the City of Vancouver.
Role of the Electrical Branch
This branch is responsible for administration of the following:
- Vancouver Electrical By-law
- Electrical section of the Sign By-law
- Safety Standards Act
- Safety Standards General Regulation
- Electrical Safety Regulation
Key Functions of the Electrical Branch
The 17 Electrical Inspectors/Safety Officers, who are organized into districts, carry out the inspections of the following:
- installations of fire alarm and emergency systems
- installation of various electrical equipment including high voltage communication and optical fiber systems
- installation of field assembled electrical signs
- existing electrical works under annual /operating permits
- installations related to damaged power supply services, fire damage, vacant premises
- installations related to Occupancy Permit applications and tenant complaints
- wiring methods for energy efficient systems
Electrical Staff
Name
Area of Responsibility
Wayne White
Acting Program Manager
604.873.7836
wayne.white@vancouver.ca
- Directing Field Operations of the Electrical Inspections Branch
- Supervising District Electrical Inspectors
- Assisting Chief Electrical Inspector in administration of the Vancouver Electrical By-law
Bunsen Leung
Electrical Plan Examinations Officer
604.871.6401
bunsen.leung@vancouver.ca
- Examination of complex electrical drawings and specifications including Life and Fire Safety Systems for compliance with the applicable Codes and Standards
- Authorization of issuance of Electrical Permit upon completion of Plan Review
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