Commercial electrician Sarnia ON

If you’re looking for commercial electrical services in Sarnia for your business or office, there are a few things to be aware of before you hire your local electrician. While Ontario electricians have the same basic background education and training, to be able to provide service to larger buildings and offices with different power and system set-ups require additional certification and training on the electrician’s part.

Here are a couple of frequently asked questions regarding commercial electricians:

Q: Does commercial electrical work need certification?

A: In a word, yes. As briefly mentioned above, commercial electricians have gone through additional rigorous training and education to be able to work on commercial and multi-level residential buildings as well as local businesses.

Q: Can commercial electricians do residential work?

A: Absolutely yes. Any electrician who has gone through apprenticeship and the appropriate courses and training are technically qualified to work on a residence, as long as they are licensed and work under a licensed electrical contracting company in Ontario. However, the reverse is not necessarily true. A solely residential electrician may not be familiar with the electrical systems found commonly in commercial settings, and therefore may not be the best professional to work on the system.

Q: What are some common differences in work between a residential electrician and a commercial electrician?

A: There are a few differences between the two types of electrical work. Commercial electrical work involves:

different tools, supplies and equipment, i.e. thicker sheathed cables
working with higher voltages of up to 480 volts
having a deep understanding of local bylaws and codes, as well as those of the building
working with a larger dwelling or office building which presents more complex electrical systems and requirements

When choosing an electrician to work on your commercial building or office, it would be wise to make sure:

they are licensed under ESA (Electrical Safety Authority) in Ontario
they are insured (including property damage and liability insurance)
they are a master electrician or work in close association with a master electrician
they are registered under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
they have taken the additional training for becoming a commercial electrician (up to 4,000 additional hours in the Construction and Maintenance branch of electrical work - which includes ICI training (institutional, commercial, industrial)
they have sufficient experience working in a commercial setting that is similar to yours (for example, if you need work in an office building, ensure they have worked on office buildings in the past)
you ask for references from past clients
you trust your gut feeling
you analyze your initial interactions with them - do they communicate well with you, do they show up to appointments on time, etc.?

Electricians Sarnia is proud to provide the highest quality commercial electrical services to our residents and business owners in Sarnia. With decades of experience and the necessary commercial electrical certifications, courses and training, we are excited to work in this beautiful and historical city. We hope to work with our local Sarnia residents and business owners as we ourselves are proud Sarnia residents and business owners.

Commercial electrician Sarnia ON

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