Before an electrical product or piece of electrical equipment is used, sold, displayed or advertised for sale in Canada, it must be approved by an accredited certification or evaluation agency. The item must carry the official mark or label of the agency which indicate that the product has been independently assessed for safety.
Source: Electrical Safety Authority
Check to see if the equipment is certified under an authorized equivalent
The Electronic Shop is the exclusive authorized provider on campus for Canadian Electrical Certification (Hydro/CSA) pre-inspection services.
Our experienced team conducts thorough pre-inspections to determine if modifications are necessary for certification compliance. We follow a transparent approach:
Note: Any warranty implications from opening equipment or making modifications are the client's responsibility to address with suppliers or manufacturers.
With over 3,000 pieces of equipment assessed since 1988, our team has built an excellent relationship with electrical safety inspectors, ensuring smooth certification processes.
Licensed inspectors charge hourly rates and do not perform modifications. Our service reduces overall costs by:
For larger purchases of non-approved equipment, we offer risk assessment consultations:
Hydro Inspection Standard Rates:
Additional consultation and modification services are billed at standard Electronic Shop rates.
Ringing in around $400, the cost of a single inspection does not come cheap.
To maximize cost efficiency, inspections are scheduled once multiple equipment pieces are ready, typically monthly. Timeline varies based on equipment volume.
