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Originally Posted by Wormius
Doesn’t “alteration” just imply using different than specified? eg) the fixture’s manufacturer specifies 60W max. bulb and you want put in a 100W bulb.
Also, if changing the rules are so stringent that replacing a lightbulb needs a permit, then wouldn’t plugging anything into any receptacle require a permit?
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Things plugged into receptacles fall under the Canadian Electrical Code Part 2. Part 1 is what supplies electricity, Part 2 is what consumes electricity (in layman's terms). But yes if you put 100W worth of bulbs into a piece of electrical equipment rated for 60w, you would be violating part 1 of the code book, which is why you technically need a permit
Replacing a bulb would more than likely fall under the repair wording, not alteration, as you should likely be repairing your fixture with a bulb with the same rating