Reference boundary

Ontario residential source-navigation only. It does not publish receptacle rules, circuit conclusions, GFCI/AFCI exceptions, or installation directions.

Reference table

Point to ESA source pages relevant to unfinished-basement and residential receptacle review.

Reference basis uses ESA Bulletin 26-26-6, the ESA OESC page, and ESA bulletin-index navigation.
Source areaCurrent sourceReview useBoundary
ESA Bulletin 26-26-6Receptacles for unfinished basements, utility rooms, laundry rooms, laundry closets and bath tub or shower stall areasUse this unfinished basement and utility-area bulletin source before reviewing sump-pump receptacle context.source-navigation only; no receptacle rule, exception, or circuit conclusion is reproduced
ESA OESCOntario Electrical Safety Code pageUse this page to confirm the current Ontario code cycle before reading residential receptacle bulletins.source-navigation only; no Ontario rule text or amendment is reproduced
ESA bulletins indexElectrical Safety Authority bulletinsUse the index to locate the current downloadable bulletin and related Ontario bulletin families.source-navigation only; no installation direction or inspection answer is reproduced
Use notes
  • Use this table for preliminary reference and arithmetic checks only.
  • Confirm equipment ratings, product markings, installation conditions, utility requirements, and the local authority requirements before design or field use.