Basement Development Wiring

If you have an unfinished basement or an older developed basement in need of an update, investing in a new basement development increases the value of your home and increase your living space.  Whether you are building a relaxing rec room space for your family to enjoy, adding bedrooms for a growing family, or developing a legal suite to bring in more revenue, ensuring the electrical wiring is done safely and correctly is a key aspect to your project. 

Ready to develop your basement? You can trust Halo Power Solutions to get the wiring done right.

Ready to develop your basement? You can trust Halo Power Solutions to get the wiring done right.

With the Canadian Electrical code being updated every 3 years, it’s important that you hire a professional electrical contractor who is proficient in residential basement development wiring and is up to date with the moist recent electrical code requirements.  Wiring a basement development is not a job for the handyman or do-it-yourselfer.  An electrical permit and inspections (rough and final inspections) are always required when wiring your basement.

Some key requirements for a proper basement development include:

  • The correct number of receptacles placed at proper locations
  • GFCI protection where required
  • Arc fault protected circuits
  • A proper lighting layout
  • Smoke and CO alarm locations
  • Proper circuit wiring back to the electrical panel.

In some situations, an electrical panel upgrade or service upgrade may be required to accommodate the additional circuits and increased load on your electrical system

Do you require a permit?

In Alberta, the electrical wiring for a basement development always requires an electrical permit. As a licensed electrical contractor and Master Electrician,  Halo Power Solutions handles all permits and inspections to ensure the electrical work meets all current code requirements and gives you peace of mind that you r electric work has been competed safely and code compliant.

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