Snow clearance in British Columbia
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What applies across British Columbia
BC Hydro says connecting a generator to house wiring requires a CSA-approved transfer switch installed under an electrical permit. The transfer switch and generator must then be inspected and approved by the local authority.
BC Hydro's report on the December 20 windstorm says more than 750,000 customers lost power, and nearly 350,000 (about 80 per cent of customers) were on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. It also notes the 2006 windstorm hit Vancouver Island.
Before you hire
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.
Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.