2018
Welcome Normand Breton Registrar and Director, Contractor Licensing
Agenda Matters Speakers Opening Remarks Normand Breton, ESA Report from ECRA Advisory Council Joe Kurpe, ECRA Chair Registrar’s Update Normand Breton, ESA Enforcement Update Cynthia Magill, ESA Commercial Renovation Investigations Program Shana Hole, ESA Compliance Update Shana Hole, ESA ME Exam Changes Scott Eason, ESA BREAK Risk-Based Oversight Paul Shamess, ESA Communications Update Farrah Bourre, ESA Question & Answer All Technical Hour John Calabrese, ESA ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 3
ECRA Update Joe Kurpe ECRA Advisory Council Chair
ECRA Advisory Council Members • Larry Allison, CAC • Sean Bell, ME, UCAO • Steve del Guidice, OEL • Leo Grellette, ESA • Cameron Hann, LEC, OEL • Joe Kurpe, LEC, ECAO • Debra Mattina, AMCTO • Larry Shaver, LEC, ECAO • Brian Smith, ESA • Catherine A Taylor, ECRA AC ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 5
Role of ECRA/ESA • Forms part of the governance structure for provincial licensing Consumer Interest Groups Utility Municipalities Contractors Electrical Electrical Electrical Contractor Contracting Registration Safety Industry Agency Advisory Authority Council ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 6
ECRA Mandate To seek feedback, monitor, review and provide advice and recommendations to ESA on • licensing • examination • registration and certification of persons or businesses for different types of electrical work in Ontario. ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 7
ECRA AC Accomplishments ECRA AC’s input , recommendations and advice may take various forms and in the past has included… Worked with ESA to increasing attendance at Licence Holder meetings. Recommended key Terms of Reference changes to provide fair and effective representation Recommended a change to the pass rate for Master Electrician exam Provided advice on ESA’s Business Plans and Compliance and Enforcement Initiatives Provided feedback and advice on the Hire and LEC Awareness Campaign ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 8
Questions? Questions or ideas? ECRA AC would like to hear from you! Contact: ESA.Licensing@electricalsafety.on.ca ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 9
Registrar’s Update Normand Breton Registrar and Director, Contractor Licensing
Hire an LEC Campaign ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 11
Power Your LIfe ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 12
LECs & MEs Continue to Grow Growth Trend in # of Valid Licenses 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 ME EC 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 ESA Fiscal ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 13
Enforcement and Discipline Enforcement Directed at those who operate an electrical contracting business or act as a Master Electrician without a licence. Discipline Directed at those who hold an Electrical Contractor or Master Electrician licence but are no longer meeting obligations. ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 14
Underground Economy ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 15
Master Electrician Exam ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 16
Financial Update Normand Breton Registrar and Director, Contractor Licensing
Allocation of Revenues ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 18
Licensing Enforcement Cynthia Magill Enforcement Project Coordinator, Contractor Licensing
Enforcement Principles ESA pursues charges against individuals where there is a strong likelihood of conviction and where we can make the greatest impact on safety. ESA 's Mandate is to administer and enforce the Electricity Act and the Regulations. As part of this mandate, ESA investigates breaches of the legislation and pursues charges where warranted. ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 20
Enforcement Goals ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 21
Unlicensed Contractor Reports Report Filter received and Validate report information recorded File Decision on Assign Investigation Charges Investigator Report Court Proceedings ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 22
Enforcement: Bathroom Reno Gone Bad William Smith • Convicted for • working without an electrical contractor licence • failing to apply for inspection • leaving unsafe electrical conditions • Fined $12,000 plus victim surcharge ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 23
Fine Amounts Year Over Year Average fine total per conviction of each unlicensed contractor $9,000 $8,000 $7,000 $6,000 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 All fines paid to Courts. ESA fiscal year (Apr-Mar) ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 24
Report Statistics Formal Notice of Investigations: Violations issued: 769 107 Convictions Charges Laid: Received: 54 30 Total Fine Amount Total Fine Amount on 570/05 on OESC convictions: convictions: $131,164 $110,332 ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 25
Publicized Convictions ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 26
Commercial Renovation Investigation Program Update Shana Hole Licensing Advisor, Contractor Licensing
Addressing the Underground Economy Individuals and businesses that ignore legal obligations • put safety of workers and consumers at risk • create an unfair competitive advantage for illegitimate operators over compliant ones ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 28
Commercial Renovation Investigation Program ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 29
Results ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 30
Program Feedback • LECs are now more aware that they can be compliant at CSS sites, simply by completing the CSS logbook for regular maintenance work and “Like for Like” installations. • The feedback from contractors was very positive and needed. • I feel we made contractors/public more aware of licensing/permit requirements and we do see more permits taken out for small jobs which were either ignored or missed previously. ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 31
Next steps FY2019 Explore residential renovation program Continue to rotate throughout the province Increase number of investigations across the province Coming to Coming to an an ar area ea ne near ar you ou! ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 32
Compliance Update Shana Hole Licensing Advisor, Contractor Licensing
Report Statistics Total Discipline Warning Notices Reports Issued: Received: 1,072 1,346 Notice of Suspensions: Proposals: 75 199 Licence Conditions: 18 ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 34
Why Should I Be a Licensed Electrical Contractor? You have the expertise, equipment, Listed on our and training to website do the job safely It’s the law You can You are promote your supported by licence – ESA – Hire an recognized by LEC Campaign the public ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 35
Top Licensing Issues For Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians • No permits as required • Subcontracting to unlicensed contractors • DME is not employed/no oversight of electrical work • Unqualified workers • ME advertising for work without an EC licence ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 36
Master Electrician Ads on Kijiji ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 37
Permit Compliance 48 46 Average # of 44 Permits by LEC 42 40 38 % of LEC with less than 11 36 permits 34 32 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 39
Permit Compliance 2017-2018 37% of LECs obtained less than 11 permits 957 737 705 730 6 – 10 3 – 5 1 – 2 0 permits permits permits permits ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 40
ESA “Pierces the Corporate Veil” – Pro-Teck Appeal Justice O’Donnell found that Mr. Merante acted fraudulently by transferring Pro- Teck’s assets to avoid paying fines. ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 41
How the Compliance Process Works • Allegation investigated • Factors of each case considered • Range of discipline actions ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 42
Looking forward • Promote the professionalism of your trade • Ensure you are up to date in your training and knowledge • Display honesty and integrity in all aspects of your work ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 43
Licensing Administration Update Scott Eason Project Specialist, Contractor Licensing
Elimination of Licensing Declaration Form Enhanced renewal process for ME and EC licence • Submitting payment is your testament of compliance with requirements • All information is provided to licensee to make applicable changes • ESA continues to perform compliance audits within 5 year cycle • On 5 th year all supporting documents are required with payment ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY ● NOVEMBER 2018 45
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