Licensed Contractor Fined $122,000 for Permits-for-Sale Scheme
What happened
Aya Electric Inc. and Razi Khan were fined a combined $122,000 after pleading guilty to offenses under the Electricity Act, 1998. The conviction stemmed from a permits-for-sale scheme that allowed unlicensed electrical work at six residential properties located in Clarington, Brantford, Milton, and Markham. The investigation found that Khan collected payments for permits while an unlicensed contractor performed the work.
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Why it matters
The conviction reinforces the commitment of the Electrical Safety Authority to holding license holders accountable for circumventing electrical safety requirements. This action highlights the serious consequences for companies and individuals who facilitate unlicensed electrical work in Southern Ontario.
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Who's involved
- Razi KhanOwner and Designated Master Electrician of Aya Electric Inc.
- ClaringtonMunicipality where residential properties involved in the scheme were located
- BrantfordCity where residential properties involved in the scheme were located
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Regulatory action might increase compliance costs for property owners and developers.
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The entities involved
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Clarington
municipality in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada
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Ontario Court of Justice
Canadian provincial court
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Razi Khan
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