FAQs


What is an Electrical Planning Report (EPR)?

EPRs provide strata corporations with an overview of their strata building(s)’ electrical capacity and future demands. All strata corporations in British Columbia with five or more strata lots are required to get an EPR. This is a non-waivable requirement.

These reports help strata corporations and owners:

  • Understand existing electrical capacity and usage,

  • Identify upgrade options and their associated costs,

  • Plan strategically for EV-ready parking retrofits, and sustainability initiatives, and

  • Make informed decisions about capital planning and budgeting.

An EPR is not a detailed analysis meant to be used to install electrical loads.

Who needs an EPR?

All strata corporations in British Columbia with five or more strata lots need an EPR.

Occasionally, strata lots are independently supplied with electricity from the utility, and there is no strata corporation electrical infrastructure. For example, a single-family home in a bare land strata corporation that is directly connected to the utility’s grid. These rare cases still need an EPR, though it is much shorter. The purpose of the EPR in this case is to confirm that each strata lot’s electrical capacity is not affected by the electricity use of the other strata lots.

When is the deadline to get an EPR?

For all strata corporations in the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, or Capital regions, the deadline is December 2026. All other areas in the province have until December 2028. 

If your building was recently built, (and your strata was filed after December 31, 2023), you have five years from the date of filing to get your first EPR. 

How often do EPRs need to be refreshed?

Strata corporations need an updated EPR every five years.

Is an EPR the same as a Depreciation Report or an EV Readiness Report?

No, an EPR is a distinct requirement.

Show me the legal stuff.

You bet. Strata EPRs are now required as per Strata Property Act, s. 94.1, and Strata Property Regulation B.C. Reg 43/2000, p. 5.2. EPRs also need to follow BC’s Guidance for Preparing Electrical Planning Reports. Completed EPRs will be a permanent record of the strata corporation, to be disclosed on a Form B: Information Certificate