From signature jewelries to car parts to other indiscreet products, the black market has been a potentially lethal place both for business owners and consumers trying to close a deal. This is particularly true when it comes to electrical service works where lack of proper certification and expertise will put everyone at a greater risk. The estimated value of all the underground activities in Canada is at around $42.4 billion last April 2015, according to Statistics Canada. In the level of Ontario provincial government, the value is estimated to be $15 billion in lost economic income every year. This is not a surprise, particularly for those who work in professions such as a licensed electrician in Toronto.
Within the electrical industry, all kinds of electrical works done for hire, whether it’s a minor repair or major installation, should be done with the required electrical permit from ESA (Electrical Safety Authority) and by a licensed electrician in Toronto. Any work done by an unlicensed technician and contractor is not just illegal but is potentially unsafe. That’s why it is never a good idea to hire someone who is a friend of a friend who is cheap. It is ESA, being the authority and regulator responsible for electrical safety, that takes the black market seriously. It employs measures to effectively crack down any unsafe and unlicensed electrical work.
Part of this measure is undergoing investigations through hired, authorized security investigators to discover illegal electrical work while assisting in the process of trying those who are positively investigated in court. The key part of this investigation measure is to collect sufficient and hard evidences for a strong case such as interviews, social media exposure, and online ads. An unlicensed electrical technician caught in the act is the strongest evidence to bring and try them in court. In the record, there have been around 10 convictions due to permitting an unlicensed worker or contractor to perform the work in Ontario.
A.S. Electrical Services Ltd. completely understand the extent of legality and safety involved in doing any electrical works. Our main goal is to provide customers with the right solution to any of their electrical contracting needs. Each electrician we employ is fully licensed and skilled to complete all sorts of electrical works you need. If you are looking to hire a licensed electrician in Toronto, give us a call today.