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Aluminum Wiring
Aluminum branch-circuit wiring was used in BC homes built between roughly 1965 and 1976. Aluminum expands and contracts more than copper, which can loosen connections and cause overheating at outlets and switches. Insurers commonly require an inspection by a licensed electrician and remediation (such as 'pigtailing' with copper at each device) as a condition of binding home insurance on affected homes. Typical remediation cost is approximately CAD $1,500–$5,000. Electrical work in BC must be performed by a licensed contractor under permit issued by Technical Safety BC.
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