Manufactured & Mobile Home Electrical Inspections If you plan to buy, sell, or relocate a factory-built home in Victoria, you must ensure it has an approved electrical certification label. When the original CSA or factory label is missing, Technical Safety BC usually requires a Silver Label certification . Without this document, you cannot legally sell, transfer, or connect the home to the power grid.
Therefore, Absolutely Electrical provides professional Silver Label inspections and certification services throughout Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island . Our team helps homeowners and real estate professionals meet all Technical Safety BC requirements quickly. Because we understand the local regulations, we ensure you complete the process correctly and avoid costly delays.
What Is a Silver Label?
A Silver Label is an official “Electrical label issued by Technical Safety BC. It confirms that the electrical system in a manufactured or factory-built structure has been inspected under permit and found to be in good order and compliant with the BC Electrical Code .
A Silver Label is typically required when:
The original CSA or certification label is missing, damaged, or unreadable
There is no proof the electrical system was ever approved
A manufactured or mobile home is being sold without a visible approval mark
Original documentation exists, but no label is attached
Electrical wiring has been completely removed and reinstalled
Technical Safety BC determines no other approval process is available
Without an approval label, a manufactured or factory-built structure cannot legally be offered for sale in British Columbia.
Structures We Inspect for Silver Label Certification
We provide Silver Label inspections across Greater Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island , including:
Manufactured homes and mobile homes
Modular homes
Office trailers and construction site trailers
Factory-built relocatable structures
Mobile commercial units and jobsite buildings
Temporary accommodation and service structures
These structures fall under Section 21 of the Electrical Safety Regulation and Rule 70 of the BC Electrical Code , which strictly control approval and sale requirements in British Columbia.
When Is a Silver Label Required?
A Silver Label permit may be required when:
No approval label is visible on the electrical panel
The seller cannot provide evidence of prior electrical approval
The wiring system has been fully replaced
The unit cannot be certified through an accredited certification body
Technical Safety BC directs that a Silver Label is the only available approval option
If additions or alterations were done without permits , a Silver Label may not be required for the original unit — however, all unpermitted electrical work must be inspected, corrected, and approved under permit.
Absolutely Electrical helps determine the correct approval path so you avoid unnecessary costs, delays, or failed transactions.
Our Silver Label Certification Process
We manage the complete Silver Label process for our clients:
1. Silver Label Permit
We obtain the required Silver Label permit through Technical Safety BC.
2. Full Electrical Survey
We perform a detailed inspection of the electrical system, including:
Electrical panels and service equipment
Branch circuits and wiring methods
Grounding and bonding systems
Equipment connections
Overall code compliance and safety
3. Electrical Corrections (If Required)
If deficiencies are found, we complete all necessary repairs or upgrades to bring the installation into compliance with the BC Electrical Code and Section 70 requirements.
4. Contractor Declaration
We submit the required Electrical Contractor Authorization and Declaration confirming the system is adequate, safe, and in good order.
5. Technical Safety BC Approval
Once accepted, Technical Safety BC applies the official Silver Label to the electrical panel.
Only after this step is completed can the structure be legally approved for sale or reconnection.
Why Silver Label Certification Is So Important
Missing approval labels regularly cause:
Real estate sales to collapse
Financing and insurance denials
Power connection refusals
Failed home inspections
Legal exposure for sellers and agents
A properly issued Silver Label protects buyers, sellers, and realtors by confirming the electrical system meets provincial safety standards.
Why Choose Absolutely Electrical? Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island choose Absolutely Electrical because we offer:
Licensed, insured BC electrical contracting
Experience with manufactured and mobile home inspections
Strong familiarity with Technical Safety BC Silver Label requirements
Clear documentation and compliance reporting
Reliable scheduling and professional communication
Code-driven inspections focused on passing approval
We handle Silver Label certifications with precision, because even small errors can delay a sale by weeks.
Who We Work With
Homeowners
Buyers and sellers
Realtors and property managers
Mobile home park operators
Modular and manufactured home owners
Whether your property is in Victoria, West Shore communities like Langford or Colwood, the Saanich Peninsula, Sidney, Sooke, or Shawnigan Lake , we provide complete Silver Label inspection services.
Book a Silver Label Inspection in Victoria or Southern Vancouver Island
If your manufactured or factory-built home requires a
Silver Label certification in Victoria, BC or surrounding areas , contact Absolutely Electrical to schedule an inspection or discuss your approval requirements.