Get a temporary electrical service permit

Eligibility

• As a homeowner, you can apply for a temporary electrical construction service permit to build your dwelling. If you hire an electrical contractor, they'll apply for a permit for the entire job (temporary service and wiring dwelling).
• You're an electrical contractor, hired by a homeowner to install temporary service and wire the residence.

Apply for a temporary electrical service permit

1. Complete the electrical permit application.
2. Submit the $25 fee and application.
   In person: 2251 B 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon. Our hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
   Email: [email protected]
   Fax: 867-393-6249
   Mail:
   Government of Yukon
   Building Safety (C-8)
   Box 2703
   Whitehorse, Yukon
   Y1A 2C6

Install the service and schedule inspections

1. Install the temporary service.
2. Call 867-667-5741 to schedule an inspection of the installation.
3. The electrical inspector will send a Connect Permit to the utility company to inform them the service is ready for connection.

Renew your permit after 3 months

If construction has not reached the stage where the service can be mounted to the dwelling within 3 months of getting your permit, you'll have to renew it for another 3 months. You can renew in 3 month increments for up to 1 year. This costs $25 per renewal.