Does new electrical wiring and/or changes have to be inspected?
YES, the law requires that ANY alterations to electrical wiring or new wiring must be inspected (in Ontario) by the ESA, the only exception is what is called a “like for like change” where a device such as a switch or plug is being replaced, or changing of a light fixture or a replaceable part in a light fixture such as a ballast in a fluorescent, in most cases trouble shooting and making a repair such as fixing a connection or replacing a defective device (under certain circumstances) does not have to be inspected as well. Even us electrical contractors must get inspections on our work. There are contractors on the ACP program, in which the work and inspections are handled differently but there still MUST be a permit taken, and a “certificate of inspection” at some point will be issued, you should receive a copy of it from the contractor you hire, if you don’t, then ask for it. it is your guaranty that everything is done safe and to code, you may even at some point be asked to see it
