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Application of Section 24 of the CE Code, Part I, and CSA standard Z32: What,...
Although this subject has been already discussed in one of my earlier articles, I continue to receive numerous questions on the required correlation between CSA standard Z32 and Section 24 of the CE...
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Inconsistencies between codes and standards
After I wrote a couple of articles on this subject in my role as Chair of the Liaison S/C between the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CE Code) and the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), I have...
View ArticleVoluntary installations of electrically-connected life safety systems – Facts...
This subject appears to create some confusion and inconsistency among electrical designers, electrical contractors, and regulators. Let’s clarify this issue to improve consistency in design,...
View ArticleGuide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1/Installment 11
The CE Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through...
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What do you mean I have to get my electrical equipment approved?
Editor’s Note: This is Part One of a two-part series. Look for Part Two in the January/February 2019 issue. This is a question that electrical inspectors in Canada have been answering since the first...
View ArticleWhat do you mean I have to get my electrical equipment approved?
Editor’s Note: This is Part Two of a two-part series. You can find Part One in the November/December 2018 issue. This is a question that electrical inspectors in Canada have been answering since the...
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Integrated fire protection and life safety systems–What are they about?
Although a few articles have already been written on this subject, numerous questions have been raised by industry stakeholders, including: • What codes or standards mandate inte grated fire...
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CE Code
This is the fourth of a series of five articles detailing significant changes approved by the Technical Committee for the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code Part I (CE Code). The final meeting for 2018 CE...
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Application and installation requirements for emergency generators: The...
After writing a few articles on this subject, I received numerous comments and questions from the readers. These questions and comments demonstrate that the clarity on this subject is far from being...
View ArticleElectrical equipment and wiring in plenums and suspended ceilings
The approach to this subject appears to be inconsistent by many users of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CE Code), including electrical designers, electrical contractors, and electrical safety...
View ArticleCommon Misconceptions Related to the Design, Installation, and Use of...
During many years of writing various articles in this publication, I am fortunate to receive numerous emails with questions and comments from the readers. This feedback demonstrates that there are...
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