laneway and basement suites
Don't build a 'grey market' suite, maximize your ROI with a legal suite. A legal suite adds tens of thousands to your home's value and qualifies for major government incentives.
Building from the ground up? We partner with Regina’s premier garage builders to offer a seamless, start to finish experience. One point of contact, one professional result.
year round comfort
Backyard suites are more complex than a garage. We handle the underground trenching, separate 100A sub-panels, and individual utility metering so your tenants can pay their own power bills.
We work with the City of Regina’s zoning bylaws to ensure your detached suite’s electrical footprint meets all intensification boundary rules.
the legal suite electrical checklist
interconnected smoke alarms
Required by Fire Code to alert both units in an emergency.
ARC FAULT PROTECTION
Ensuring the newest 2024 CEC safety standards are met.
DEDICATED LAUNDRY & KITCHEN CIRCUITS
Preventing nuisance tripping between the main house and the suite.
INDEPENDENT HVAC WIRING
Separate thermostat controls for tenant comfort.
We specialize in Dual Metering. We can coordinate with SaskPower to install a second meter socket, allowing you to completely separate the tenant's electrical usage from your own. This is the single best way to protect your rental margins.
TIRED OF ARGUING OVER THE POWER BILL?
HOW DO I MAKE A BASEMENT SUITE LEGAL IN REGINA?
To be considered a “Legal Secondary Suite” in Regina for 2026, the unit must have its own TSASK certified electrical permit, interconnected smoke/CO alarms, and meet the specific National Building Code requirements for fire separation and independent kitchen/bathroom facilities.
Save up to 35% with the Saskatchewan Secondary Suite Incentive (SSI)
Thinking of adding a rental suite? The SSI grant has been extended to March 2027. Flow Electric provides the certified electrical work, separate metering, and TSASK inspections required to qualify for up to $35,000 in government funding
frequently asked questions
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While not always mandatory to have two physical panels, it is highly recommended for rental suites.
A separate sub-panel allows tenants to manage their own breakers and makes it easier to install separate utility metering, which is a major selling point for landlords in Regina.
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Per the 2024 National Building Code of Canada, smoke alarms in the primary residence and the secondary suite must be interconnected.
This means if a fire starts in the basement, the alarms upstairs will sound as well. We specialize in hardwiring these systems to meet City of Regina safety bylaws.
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Electrically speaking, your furnace and ventilation (HRV) systems often need specific interlock wiring to ensure proper airflow between units.
If you are applying for the SSI grant, you must ensure your HVAC and electrical systems meet the latest energy efficiency standards.
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The Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) requires outlets to be placed so that no point along the floor line is more than 1.8m (6ft) from an outlet.
Additionally, all bedroom outlets must be Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) protected to prevent electrical fires.
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Yes. For any secondary suite in Regina, a permit from the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) is mandatory.
We handle the permit application, the load calculation for your home, and coordinate the final inspection so your suite is 100% legal.
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We will do a load calculation before we start work to determine what size of service you will need.
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