Compare EPR Proposals — BC Strata Compliance Checklist

Under BC strata law, an Electrical Planning Report for a Part 3 (complex) building must be sealed by a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or by a Certified Technician. An EPR for a Part 9 (simple) building can also be sealed by a Master Electrician. CF Electrical Services seals every Part 3 EPR with our partner P.Eng and every Part 9 EPR with our Master Electrician — the credential the regulation requires for the building.

Physical inspection of electrical rooms, switchgear, transformers, and panels. Desktop-only reviews miss critical constraints and aging equipment.

Original electrical drawings and strata plans retrieved directly from the municipality on the strata's behalf, ensuring calculations are based on the legal as-built configuration rather than guesswork.

Actual demand data determines true peak demand and spare capacity, rather than code-based estimates alone, which often overstate available capacity.

Accurate analysis per electrical-code standards with load diversity factors determines how much capacity is truly available before triggering expensive utility upgrades.

The Strata Property Act requires modelled estimates of capacity for future demands. A compliant report must cover multiple scenarios — not just EV charging alone.

Estimated electrical capacity required to convert systems currently powered by gas or other non-electric sources to electric alternatives.

Mandated strategies (LED upgrades, load scheduling, energy management) can free up significant capacity and defer or eliminate the need for costly service upgrades.

Specific upgrades or modifications to increase capacity, with the exact amount of electrical capacity each action would free up identified.

Combining the EVRP with the EPR keeps the engagement faster and more cost-effective. After July 15, 2026, an EVRP, an EPR, or an Opportunity Assessment Report becomes mandatory to access standalone EV charger rebates.

Detailed plan to install EV charging capability in every residential parking stall, including specific conduit routing reviews for charger installation.

Evaluates energy-management systems to optimize charging within existing capacity, plus charging performance per vehicle based on climate and demographics.

BC Hydro requires a recommended solution with cost estimates for budgeting. A phased plan gives the strata a clear, fundable roadmap.

All documentation and submission for the EV Ready Plan rebate (up to $3,000) and the EV charging infrastructure rebate (up to $120,000) handled by the consultant — so the strata captures every dollar available.

If the building needs more capacity, feasibility and cost of a BC Hydro service upgrade is assessed — a critical step many providers skip, leaving stratas with unexpected six-figure costs.

Findings presented directly to council and owners in plain language, building consensus for investment decisions and answering technical questions in the room.