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Electrical service connection handoff map

Map the typical handoffs among owner, contractor, authority, and utility before a Canadian electrical service is energized.

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Does not replace a utility service guide, permit application, inspection requirement, connection agreement, or project schedule.

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Connection handoff sequence

The chart keeps process ownership separate: design, permit, inspection, utility review, and energization are different handoffs.

Scopeutility and service workflowX-axisproject handoffY-axisresponsible actorReviewAnnualNextBC Hydro Overhead and Underground Connection Source Navigation
Connection handoff sequencescopescopeOwnerOwnerservice requestservice requestload needload needsite accesssite accessdesigndesignContractor / designerContractor /des...drawingsdrawingsequipment detailsequipment det...site readinesssite readinesspermitpermitAuthorityAuthoritypermit or notificationpermit or not...inspection hold pointinspection ho...connectionconnectionUtilityUtilityservice reviewservice reviewmeteringmeteringenergizationenergization
The chart keeps process ownership separate: design, permit, inspection, utility review, and energization are different handoffs.
Ownerscope
1service request
2load need
3site access
Contractor / designerdesign
1drawings
2equipment details
3site readiness
Authoritypermit
1permit or notification
2inspection hold point
Utilityconnection
1service review
2metering
3energization

Decision table

Show the common service-connection handoff sequence from scope package through utility energization without claiming one national process.

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Basis: BC Hydro connection process pages and Canadian authority inspection workflow source links.
ConditionChart readingNext checkBoundary
New or upgraded serviceUtility and authority workflows both matterLocal utility service guideNo schedule promise
Metering or CT equipment involvedUtility equipment rules can control detailsMetering source pageNo utility acceptance
Load addition without service changeMay still need permit or load reviewPanel add-load mapNo permit decision
Underground or overhead changesCivil, clearance, and inspection steps can differClearance and ownership diagramsNo construction approval
Notes
  • Treat this chart as a planning and conversation aid only.
  • Confirm current utility requirements, product markings, manufacturer instructions, and local authority requirements before field work.
  • Use the linked calculator or table when the task needs project-specific arithmetic.

Source links

Open the underlying public sources before treating the chart as project guidance.