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Compare EPR Proposals — BC Strata Compliance Checklist
Strata corporations of five or more lots in BC must obtain an Electrical Planning Report by December 31, 2026 (Metro Van / FVRD / CRD) or December 31, 2028 (rest of BC). Not all proposals cover the same scope. Use this 14-item checklist to compare what's actually included.
| Compliance Item | CF Electrical Services | Proposal B | Proposal C |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & ACCOUNTABILITY | |||
| Report Sealed by the Credential the Regulation Calls For Signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer (P.Eng, EGBC), a Professional Licensee Engineering (P.L.Eng., EGBC), an Applied Science Technologist (AScT), or a Certified Technician (ASTTBC) for a Part 3 (complex) building, or a Master Electrician for a Part 9 (simple) building. Ensures engineering standards, accurate load calculations, and full professional liability. BC strata lawStrata Property Act | |||
| EPR MANDATORY CONTENT — STRATA PROPERTY REGULATION 5.11 | |||
| On-Site Inspection of All Electrical & Mechanical Infrastructure Physical inspection of electrical rooms, switchgear, transformers, and panels — not a desktop-only review that misses aging equipment and real constraints. BC strata lawReg. 5.11 | |||
| Electrical Drawings & Strata Plan Retrieved from the Municipality Original drawings and the registered strata plan pulled directly from the municipality on the strata's behalf, so calculations reflect the legal as-built configuration — not guesswork. Due Diligence | |||
| BC Hydro 12-Month Consumption-Data Analysis Actual demand data determines true peak demand and spare capacity, rather than code-based estimates that often overstate available capacity. BC strata lawReg. 5.11 | |||
| Peak Demand, Spare Capacity & Load-Diversity Calculations Per Canadian Electrical Code Rules 8-200 to 8-210, with diversity factors applied, to determine how much capacity is truly available before triggering expensive utility upgrades. electrical code | |||
| Future Electrification Scenarios — EV + Heat Pumps + DHW, Modelled Separately The regulation requires modelled estimates of future demand across multiple scenarios — not EV charging alone. BC strata lawReg. 5.11 | |||
| Gas-to-Electric Conversion Estimates Estimated electrical capacity required to convert systems currently powered by gas or other non-electric sources to electric alternatives. Reg. 5.11 | |||
| Demand-Management & Load-Reduction Recommendations Mandated strategies — LED upgrades, load scheduling, energy management — that can free up significant capacity and defer or eliminate costly service upgrades. Reg. 5.11 | |||
| Upgrade Recommendations with Quantified Capacity Freed Each recommended action paired with the amount of electrical capacity (kVA) it would unlock. Reg. 5.11 | |||
| ADDITIONAL VALUE — THE CF ELECTRICAL DIFFERENCE | |||
| Interactive Report Delivery — a Living Report Council keeps the sealed PDF; every owner gets an interactive web version explaining capacity, demand, and the recommendations in plain terms. Unique in the BC strata market. | |||
| Strata Council Board Presentation in Plain Language Findings presented directly to council and owners to build consensus on investment decisions and answer technical questions in the room. | |||
| Plain-Language Report Written for the Strata Council All the technical data and calculations — plus a narrative written for you, the council, not just for other professionals. | |||
| ENGAGEMENT STRUCTURE | |||
| Fixed-Price Quote — No Hourly Billing, No Change Orders The number on the proposal is the number you pay. | |||
| Consultant Independent of the Installation Contractor No conflict of interest in upgrade recommendations — CF Electrical does not perform the installation work it recommends. | |||
References: BC Strata Property Act s. 94.1 · Strata Property Regulation s. 5.7–5.12 · Canadian Electrical Code Rules 8-200 to 8-210.
Don't settle for a report that just checks a box.
Every CF Electrical Services Electrical Planning Report covers all 14 items on this checklist — signed and sealed by the credential the regulation calls for under BC strata law. Fixed-price proposals: no scope creep, no surprises.
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- ✓ Your name, email, and phone
- ✓ Your role on the strata (council or manager)
- ✓ Strata Plan number and full property address
- ✓ Unit count (and building count, if more than one)
- ✓ Your strata plan — optional, but it unlocks a same-day proposal
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