book your Electrical Planning Report for Victoria Stratas and Multi-Unit Buildings
An electrical planning report in Victoria is now a legal requirement for most strata corporations, and the deadline for the Capital Regional District is December 31, 2026. Grifflyn Electric prepares clear, professionally written electrical planning reports that document your building's electrical capacity and map out what is needed to support EV charging, heat pumps, and future electrification. Call (778) 350-2677 to book your assessment.
Technically reviewed by Carl Simard, Red Seal Certified Construction Electrician (SkilledTradesBC Certificate of Qualification No. 00316-EW-26), and Behn Larsen, FSR Class B (Certificate # CEL000220404).
Last updated: September 3rd 2026
What an Electrical Planning Report Covers
An electrical planning report, or EPR, is a formal assessment of your strata's electrical service and capacity. It gives your council a plain-language picture of what your building can support today and what future electrification will require. Every report documents:
The current capacity of the strata's electrical system
A list of existing demands on the system
An estimate of peak electrical demand and spare capacity
An estimate of the capacity needed for future demands such as EV charging and heat pumps
Recommendations for managing and reducing demand
If your report identifies a shortfall, common upgrades to add capacity include an electrical panel replacement, an electrical service upgrade, or a 400 amp service upgrade.
Who Needs an EPR and the December 31, 2026 Deadline
nder the Strata Property Act and the Strata Property Regulation, every strata corporation with five or more strata lots is required to obtain an electrical planning report. The deadline depends on where the strata is located. Strata corporations in the Capital Regional District, which includes Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Colwood, Langford, Sidney, and Metchosin, must obtain a report by December 31, 2026. Stratas in most other areas of British Columbia have until December 31, 2028.
You can confirm the requirement on the Province of British Columbia website: Strata electrical planning report.
Grifflyn Electric prepares electrical planning reports for Part 9 strata buildings, which include townhouse complexes and low-rise buildings up to three storeys. For Part 3 buildings such as condo towers and mid-rise apartment blocks, the regulation requires an engineer or applied science technologist, and we are glad to coordinate that work for you.
Why This Matters for Your Strata
Confirms whether you have the capacity for EV charging and heat pumps before owners request them
Helps you avoid rushed, expensive upgrades by planning ahead
Gives your council real numbers for budgeting and reserve fund planning
Keeps your strata compliant with the December 31, 2026 deadline
Our Electrical Planning Report Process
On-site assessment of your strata's electrical service, panels, and infrastructure
Collection of existing load data and demand information
Capacity analysis, including peak demand and available spare capacity
A written report with clear recommendations for current and future demand
Delivery to your council with time to review before the deadline
How Much Does an Electrical Planning Report Cost in Victoria?
An electrical planning report from Grifflyn Electric has a flat rate of $2,000. We can send you an estimate within 5-minutes of calling for you to present to your strata. Call (778) 350-2677 to order yours.
Why Stratas and Building Managers Choose Grifflyn
Lifetime warranty on workmanship — our labour is guaranteed for as long as you own your home
Up to 5-year warranty on parts
Technical Safety BC certified — Licence #LEL0209496
Red Seal certified electricians on every job
$5 million liability coverage
BBB A+ accredited
Top-rated electrical company on Google
Straightforward, upfront pricing — the first electrical company in greater Victoria to publish a standardized pricing catalogue, so you're never surprised
Full, expanded service department built to get you in fast
We answer the phone, 24/7
Electrical Planning Reports Across Greater Victoria
Grifflyn Electric prepares electrical planning reports for stratas across Greater Victoria, including Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Colwood, Langford, Sidney, and Metchosin. For mixed-use and commercial strata components, our commercial electrician team can advise on capacity and upgrades.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAqs)
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Every strata corporation in British Columbia with five or more strata lots is required to obtain an electrical planning report under the Strata Property Act and Strata Property Regulation.
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Strata corporations in the Capital Regional District, which includes Victoria, must obtain an electrical planning report by December 31, 2026. Most other areas of British Columbia have until December 31, 2028.
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An electrical planning report from Grifflyn Electric starts at $2,000. Final pricing depends on the size and complexity of your building, and the cost can be paid from your strata's operating fund or contingency reserve fund.
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The report documents your current electrical capacity, existing demands, peak demand and spare capacity, the capacity needed for future demands such as EV charging and heat pumps, and recommendations for managing demand.
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Most reports are completed within two to three weeks of the on-site assessment, depending on the size of the building and the availability of load data. Call (778) 350-2677 for a timeline for your building.
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Your council keeps the report as a permanent strata record, and it must be disclosed on the Form B Information Certificate. If the report recommends more electrical capacity, Grifflyn Electric can complete the required upgrades.
Book Your Electrical Planning Report
Meet your December 31, 2026 deadline with a clear, professionally written report. Call (778) 350-2677 or submit the form below to book your assessment.