6 common causes of electrical shock in the home
January 30, 2020
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Electrical shock at home can be caused by overloaded electrical outlets, exposed wires, damaged cords and much more. Take these precautions to stay safe.
What to do in a power outage
January 16, 2020
2 Minute read
Has your power been disconnected due to windstorms or other extreme weather conditions? If so, here is what you need to know about Technical Safety BC's role in power outages and who to contact to get reconnected.
Ask a safety officer: Does installing a hot tub require a permit?
August 21, 2019
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If a licensed electrician is doing the install, is a permit still required?
Physical inspections: How do safety officers decide and prioritize?
May 3, 2019
3 Minute read
Physical inspections, how do safety officers decide and prioritize. What role does machine learning play in physical inspections.
Ask an electrical safety officer: Is installation of an electrical outlet inside a drawer permitted?
March 6, 2019
1 Minute read
In general, the BC Electrical Code does not allow the use of receptacles in cupboards and drawers. However, there are some exceptions. Learn more!
Top 4 reasons why you should report incidents and hazards
February 21, 2019
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Do you know why you should report incidents and hazards? Here are four reasons than can benefit your organization.
Ask an electrical safety officer: Is a permit needed to install or replace a light fixture?
December 20, 2018
1 Minute read
Permits are required to install any permanently-installed light fixture. Learn more here.
Safety Officer Visiting Your House? 3 Ways to Tell It’s Really Us
November 13, 2018
2 Minute read
How to know whether someone requesting entrance to your home really represents Technical Safety BC or not.
Ask an Electrical Safety Officer: Are Radiant Ceiling Heating Panels Allowed in Canada?
November 8, 2018
1 Minute read
In 1993 and 1994, the province of British Columbia issued disconnect orders for specific types of radiant ceiling heating panels.