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What applies across Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland Power says you are not permitted to connect a generator directly to a house wiring system unless you have a properly installed CSA approved transfer switch. The installation needs an electrical permit and must be inspected by the local electrical inspection authority.
Approval must be issued before installing or repairing electrical equipment, including private generation installations and apparatus such as generators. Electrical permits are only issued to Registered Electrical Contractors, with exceptions: Certified Journeyperson Electricians may get a permit for work on their own property, and an individual or organization may request an inspection of an existing system and for reconnection of service.
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Government Services (source, opens in a new tab)
After Hurricane Igor, Newfoundland Power estimated about 30,000 customers were still without power by lunchtime Wednesday, down from 50,000 households and businesses without power late Tuesday.
While post-tropical storm Fiona hit Atlantic Canada, Newfoundland Power was reporting around 6,000 customers without power.
Before you hire
A generator wired into your home needs an approved transfer switch, fitted under a permit, so it can’t feed power back into the lines. Plan it before you buy.
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.