Your Guide to Electrical Planning Reports

An Electrical Planning Report (EPR) is a mandatory requirement under the Strata Property Act for BC strata corporations with five or more strata lots. It enables strata to understand the building’s current electrical capacity and evaluate their ability to meet future demands, such as electric vehicle (EV) charging and heat pumps. An Electrical Planning Report helps to manage the current electrical system, avoid costly upgrades, and identify improvements needed to prevent overloading. Strata corporations must obtain an EPR by December 31, 2026, or December 31, 2028, depending on their location in British Columbia.

KEY COMPONENTS OF AN ELECTRICAL PLANNING REPORT

An EPR provides a comprehensive assessment of a strata’s electrical system, including:

process for obtaining an electrical planning report

1. Electrical Infrastructure and Capacity Assessment: We begin with a site survey to evaluate your building’s electrical infrastructure and assess its current capacity.
2. Forecast and Planning: We provide projections of future electrical demand, planning for additions such as EV charging stations, heat pumps, air conditioning, and conversions from gas to electric systems.
3. Recommendations: We suggest cost-effective upgrades to prevent system overloads and potential failures.

An Electrical Planning Report helps strata corporations to plan and budget for electrical upgrades. By planning early, an Electrical Planning Report helps avoid costly surprises and ensures systems remain compliant as energy demands evolve.

why choose Houle?

• Expertise and Certification: Our 200+ Field Safety Representatives are licensed electricians, ensuring high-quality analysis and compliance with industry standards.
• Local Support: With locally based teams across our nine offices, we offer cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
• Seamless Customer Experience: Following the completion of your Electrical Planning Report, we can support the implementation of recommended upgrades—ensuring your facility’s electrical system meets all compliance requirements.

CONTACT US TODAY!

An Electrical Planning Report is essential for the long-term safety, reliability, and efficiency of your building’s electrical system. By identifying capacity limits and planning for future upgrades, you can avoid costly surprises and ensure your strata stays ahead of growing energy demands. To get started with your EPR or to learn more about our electrical upgrade services, call us at 1.844.GO.HOULE or click here to learn more about electrical operating permits.

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