Electrical

The Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) is responsible for Electrical Permits, Inspections & Licensing within the province of Saskatchewan. TSASK establishes and enforces Electrical safety to ensure that electrical installations are certified, approved and comply with safety standards established under the Electrical Inspection and Licensing Acts and Regulations.

Electrical Plans Submission Portal

TSASK is pleased to announce the launch of the Electrical Plans Submission Portal. Please log in via GEIS to submit and track your electrical plans in real-time. For more information, kindly click the link below.

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Electrical Permit Fee Structure & Permit Fee Calculator

Effective August 7, 2024, the new permit fee structure simplifies the application process and reduces costs. Use our Permit Fee Calculator to quickly determine your fee by entering the required information.

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    Permits & Inspections

    Submit applications for permits related to electrical wiring in both home and business.

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    Licensing

    Submit applications for licenses related to electrical contractors and journeypersons.

Homeowner Electrical Permit

When undertaking home or farm renovations or repairs involving gas, electrical, or plumbing work, obtaining a homeowner permit is essential to ensure compliance with safety standards.

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Gas & Electrical Inspection System (GEIS)

Contractors can log in to speed up the confirmation of permits

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Electrical Codes

Review the electrical codes currently in effect in Saskatchewan.

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Code for Electrical Installations at Oil and Gas Facilities

Learn more about the comprehensive guidelines for electrical installations at oil and gas facilities. Knowledge and compliance ensure facilities are safe and meet the industry standards.

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Resources

Electrical Service Requirements

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Services Over 400 Amps & Other Pre-Inspections

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Energization Process

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Solar Installations

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Electrical Plans Review Submissions

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Registered Electrical Contractors Program

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Frequently Asked Questions

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No, we issue our own Saskatchewan licence to you. We require proof of qualifications of your licence you obtained through your own province.

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All changes to personal information must be updated online through your account on our website by completing the forms located under Update Your Information.

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Yes, you can reopen your licence without additional fees, as long as it is not past the expiry date and you provide a new or renewed bond.

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Your licence will be closed and you won’t be able to pull permits with TSASK Inspections.

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A notice will be sent out one month prior to expiration of your licence.

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Surety bonds protect consumers by ensuring licensed gas and electrical contractors adhere to their legal responsibilities to correct non-compliant work. Currently, a $10,000 surety bond is required of both gas and electrical contractors in Saskatchewan.

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A bond is available from any licensed insurance company.

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No, in addition to a bond a Contractor’s licence is required. Having just a bond will not allow you to pull permits or work as a Contractor.

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Your licence will be closed and you won’t be able to pull permits with TSASK Inspections.

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Legally you can request a copy of any permit for work performed on your property. This applies to all plumbing, gas, or electrical work. If a contractor is unwilling to supply a copy of a permit, please call TSASK toll free at 1-866-530-8599.

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Electrical licence applications are found here on our website under Licensing. You can apply online, print the application form and mail it in, or visit our office in person.

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You need proof of your Journeyperson certificate showing your qualifications, including your seal with inter-provincial number.

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The Contractor licence is for the business/company to pull permits through TSASK Inspections.

You must have at least one Qualifier who is a licensed Electrical Journeyperson who has held their Red Seal for a minimum of 2 years. The Qualifier cannot be employed by another licensed electrical contractor.

We require a guarantee bond (bond number, surety, seal and/or signatures) to issue the licence.

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No, you cannot.

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Once a completed application is received, the licence is issued within 1-3 business days and mailed via Canada Post.

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Renewals can be completed online through our website under Licensing.

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Yes, you can reopen your licence without additional fees, as long as it is not past the expiry date.

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Yes, these changes are important to keep accurate records of your account, if you do not have a qualifying electrician, your licence will be closed and you will not be able to pull permits with TSASK Inspections.

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You need a permit before doing any electrical installation work. You can obtain a permit by logging into GEIS or call 1-866-530-8599.

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You need an Electrical Contractor’s licence in order to pull permits.

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When working in Saskatchewan, two different licenses are required:

  1. The Electrical Journeyperson licence is for an individual to be allowed to perform the work in the province as a qualified Journeyperson. We require a copy of your credentials as proof of qualifications to issue a licence and the qualifying Journeyperson must have held their Red Seal for a minimum of two years.
  2. The Electrical Contractor licence is for the business/company to pull the permits through TSASK Inspections. We require an Electrical Contractor’s guarantee bond to issue the licence.

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The only journeyperson credentials recognized in Saskatchewan are credentials that have been issued in Canada. If you have obtained a journeyperson certificate in another country and want journeyperson certification in Saskatchewan, you must apply for a trade qualifier assessment with Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.

You can apply to be assessed and see if you would meet the eligibility requirements to write the certification examination here in Saskatchewan. In order to qualify as an Internationally Trained Worker in the trade, you must prove required hours and years of trade experience.

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The term “immediate family” is defined as father, mother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, spouse, common-law spouse, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, or grandparent-in-law.

They must hold a Saskatchewan Electrical Journeyperson licence to perform work under your homeowner permit. You will need to provide their Saskatchewan Electrical Journeyperson licence number. Red Seal or other provincial licences are not accepted on their own.

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It is an inspection of any wiring installation prior to finishing of the walls. (i.e. drywall, wall board, etc.)

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A structure used as a residential dwelling exclusively for occupancy by one family. Dwellings such as a condominium, duplex, or townhouse that share walls with another dwelling are not considered a single-family dwelling.

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All the branch circuit wiring throughout the home and garage (attached or detached), as well as a subpanel if required.

Branch circuits start at the breaker box and extend to the electrical devices connected to the service. Branch circuits are the last part of the circuit supplying electrical devices.

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No. Due to the complexity of the work and working with unprotected electrical equipment, a licensed Saskatchewan Electrical Contractor is required to perform the work under the authority of a contractor’s permit.

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You can obtain the permit ONLY if you are a licensed Saskatchewan Electrical Journeyperson or if your immediate family member is a licensed Saskatchewan Electrical Journeyperson and is performing the work.

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You will be provided with a Homeowner Energization Sticker at the time you receive your homeowner permit. Applying this sticker confirms you have installed the service to the latest codes and standards and that it is ready to be energized by the power company. Arrangements for the disconnect and reconnect are your responsibility through the power company.

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No. This is not a part of the single-family detached dwelling and therefore all electrical work must be performed by a licensed Saskatchewan Electrical Contractor under the authority of a contractor’s permit.

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No. Licensed Saskatchewan Electrical Contractors are responsible for purchasing and submitting permits for the work they are doing. It is your right to ask the contractor for a copy of the permit.

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Yes. Choose the Miscellaneous Wiring section on the permit application.

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Yes. A permit is required to ensure that the interconnected wiring and the devices are compatible and installed correctly. If during renovation or repair work, the walls are opened or if cabinetry is removed/replaced, every effort shall be made to ensure that the electrical wiring and circuitry for all outlets are brought up to the current Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). Contact the Electrical Inspector on what is required for the current CEC.

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Yes. Permits are required for all electrical work in your home.

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Yes, as long as the work being performed on each floor is not more than 50% of the residence. If more than 50%, choose the Wiring or Rewiring of a Single-Family Dwelling section on the permit application.

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Yes. Permits are required for all electrical work in your home.

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A permit is required for electrical installation as per the Electrical Inspection Act 1993. Failure to do so may result in the disconnect of the service.

Purchasing a permit entitles you to an inspection. The Electrical Inspector will ensure the work is up to code and is done in a safe manner.

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It is the permit holder’s responsibility to contact the Electrical Inspector to arrange the inspection prior to the installation of any wall coverings (drywall, paneling, shiplap, etc.) which would render the wiring inaccessible. The inspector will discuss any further inspections.

Contact the Electrical Inspector using the phone number or email address listed on the permit to arrange for an inspection.

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Contact our office. Homeowner permits may be cancelled and refunded up to one year prior to the commencement of work. No refunds will be issued after work commences.

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Homeowner permits are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

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Please email us at geis@tsask.ca or call 1-866-530-8599 and we will be happy to help you.

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You must have a registered GEIS account to submit plans. If you are an electrical contractor with a GEIS account, you can access the portal under the “New” menu.

If you are not registered, you will need to create an account by following these steps:

  • Go to GEIS to create a username and password.
  • Once your registration is submitted, you will receive an email with a link to verify your email address.
  • Your registration will be pending TSASK approval.  You will receive an email that your account has been activated.  Please allow up to 2 business days. 

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There are two types of user accounts, Company Administrators and Normal Users.

  • Company Administrators can add or remove users, reset a user’s password, enter and submit plans, and pay for plans. It is recommended that you have at least two Company Administrators for the account.
  • Normal users can enter and submit plans and pay for plans.

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No. Each address must be submitted separately.

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Yes.  You will see progress in real time with one of the following statuses:

  • Submitted:  Your plan is submitted and is in the queue to be assigned to a reviewer. It could be in this status anywhere from 4-8 weeks.
  • In Review: Your plan has been assigned to a reviewer and the review process has started.
  • Returned:  Your plan has been returned due to required information not included with your submission.  When the required documents have been uploaded, your submission will be placed back into the queue.
  • Authorized: The review is complete and is ready for payment, if applicable.

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You can upload the following extensions: PDF, PNG, ZIP, JPG, JPEG, EML and MSG.

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The file size limit for an electrical plan submission is 50MB.

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Once the review is complete, you will receive an email with a payment link.

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Once the review is complete, you will receive an email with a payment link. Upon receipt of payment, the Outcome Letter will be available for download. If payment is not required, you will receive access to the Outcome Letter as soon as the review is complete. Payment options are by credit card online, EFT, or by cheque.

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The waiting time for review remains at 6-8 weeks for non-expedite and 4-6 weeks for expedite.

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If you did not include all the required documents with your submission, your application will be “returned” and removed from the queue.  You will need to submit the missing documents as identified in the email within 5 business days.  Once you have uploaded the required documents to your portal, your application will be placed back in the queue the day it was resubmitted. If the the missing documents are not uploaded within 5 business days, the plan will be cancelled.

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We will no longer accept plan submission through the mail or by email. You must have a GEIS account in order to submit plans.

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No, all electrical contractors who have a GEIS account will have access to submit electrical plans.

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Electrical Contractors who have an existing online GEIS permit account will already have access to submit electrical plans. New applicants (excluding contractors) will have to register for an applicant’s account which is similar to registering for an online permit account. The applicant can be the homeowner submitting the plan, the company installing the solar project, or the engineer company doing the plans on behalf of the contractor/solar company/homeowner.

Regulated Technologies

Ensure the safety, compliance, and efficiency of your systems with TSASK’s expert inspection and certification services for all regulated technologies under our jurisdiction.

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