BENEFITS:
- Qualified to disconnect services at the weather head attached to buildings (applies to Electrical Services, 30 to 200amp, 120/240v, and single phase. Meter removal is for 30–200amp, 120/240v, self-contained 4-jaw meters).
- Ability to provide a one-stop service for your customers with a more simplified process.
- Opportunity to create your own comprehensive and competitive pricing with no additional service fees.
REQUIREMENTS:
The annual fee for this program is $200 + taxes. Service providers are only required to be on-site to perform service disconnects and meter removal. Documents and the meter box are to remain on site for Inspector verification.
- This program must be completed every three years.
- Work is to be completed by the NS Power service provider only. Permits must be requested for the company you are registered with or for yourself.
- Compliance audits will be done annually. Inspector spot checks will be completed at random.
- All arc flash equipment must be purchased and brought to the chosen session for verification.
- Proof of liability insurance: $1,000,000.
- Proof of Workers Compensation Board coverage
The required equipment and PPE includes:
- Meter Removal Tool – $480 + taxes
- Meter Storage Box – $40 + taxes
- Arc Flash Face Shield – 8 cal Rating
- Arc Flash Gloves (Recertified every four months) – Class 0 glove with protective cover
- Arch Flash Coveralls (Full body) – 8 cal rating
PPE can be purchased from the following locations:
Arc flash clothing can be purchased at Acklands-Grainger, McLoughlan Supplies, DuPont, Fastenal, Harris & Roome, Lumen, Wesco, Rexel, and WearWell Garments.
The meter removal tool and the meter storage box may be purchased from Nova Scotia Power during the training session.
2024 spring training session schedule:
Training will be offered virtually or in the classroom.
Virtual training will be offered to existing Service Providers that are required to recertify and who have not been subject to previous suspension of their Service Provider Certificate.
In the classroom training will be required for those who are new to the Service Provider Program, previous Service Providers that did not renew in prior years, and any existing Service Provider that needs to renew but has been suspended in the last three years.
The courses will be held on the following dates throughout the year:
2024 Spring Classroom Training Schedule: | 2024 Spring Virtual Training Schedule: |
Tuesday, March 5 – Yarmouth | Tuesday, March 19 |
Wednesday, March 6 – Kentville | Thursday, March 21 |
Thursday, March 7 – Halifax | Tuesday, March 26 |
Tuesday, March 12 – Truro | Thursday, March 28 |
Wednesday, March 13 – Antigonish | Tuesday, April 23 |
Thursday, March 14 – Sydney | Thursday, April 25 |
Tuesday, April 9 – Yarmouth | Tuesday, April 30 |
Wednesday, April 10 – Bridgewater | Thursday, May 2 |
Thursday, April 11 – Halifax | |
Tuesday, April 16 – Truro | |
Wednesday, April 17 – Antigonish | |
Thursday, April 18 – Sydney | |
Download the registration form: 2024 Service Provider Application
If you have further questions, please email serviceproviderprogram@nspower.ca.