Even if your old consumer unit is working as intended, if the enclosure is made of plastic then your property is at greater risk of fire according to statistics gathered by the Calgary Fire Department . The Fire Department recorded a startling increase of 182 home fires in the period of 2011/12 (71 home fires) – 2013/14 (253 home fires), they attributed this rise to poor wiring practices which led to plastic panel boxes Over heating and catching fire.

The qualified and skilled electricians at Handyman-Ready can easily set up a metal-clad panel box as recommended by the recent update to the Calgary Standard for wiring regulations . A new, metal panel box will not only easily handle today’s ever-increasing electricity demands, but also successfully pass the Calgary’s strict building regulations.