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Message From The Editor
 Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
In this issue, Bill Burr looks at Section 44 of the Canadian Electrical Code which covers theatre installations, and Line Goyette interviews ABB’s Éric Deschênes in an article that originally appeared in Le monde de l'électricité en ligne. EiKO announces the acquisition of Premise LED, OPG’s Board of Directors is now 50% women, and the ESA and its partners detail the 20th Ontario Electrical Safety Report. |
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CE Code
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 – A Road Map: Section 44
By William (Bill) Burr
 Section 44 — Theater Installations
The 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 this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B or the explanations of individual requirements contained in the CEC Handbook, but will hopefully provide some help in navigating the Code. These notes are based on the 25th edition. Rule 44-000 Scope – states that Section 44 is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to electrical equipment and installations in buildings or parts thereof that are used for dramatic, operatic, motion picture or other shows. It should be noted that, because of rapid advances in the theater industry, some rules in this Section may refer to electrical equipment that may be obsolete. The CEC Handbook provides additional notes and diagrams to better explain this Section. Read More |
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Interview
Éric Deschênes - Resolutely Focused on the Digital Future
By Line Goyette
 As the head of ABB Canada's electrification business unit, Éric Deschênes is no newcomer to the electrical industry. He has a long track record and a passion for finding practical solutions to optimize technology adoption. Deschênes took on his current role with ABB January of 2020, he joined ABB in 2017 as Executive VP of the Electrification business after 15 years with Schneider Electric. We met with him recently to discuss his new role at the helm of ABB Canada and his plans moving forward. He began by pointing out that the recent change to ABB Canada's structure, as elsewhere in the world, was made to make customer relations more straightforward. "The corporate matrix has been streamlined to get closer to the customer," says Eric. Read More |
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Case Study
Massive LED Retrofit Project Pays off for Gatineau Shopping Centre
 Serving the residents of Gatineau, the Carrefour du Plateau is a 242,000-sq.-ft. shopping centre featuring several major retail outlets including Canadian Tire, IGA, Sports Experts and Jean-Coutu. Deciding the shopping centre’s parking lot required a major lighting upgrade, the property owner invested in a massive LED retrofit project in late 2020 and tasked Concept Illumination with the challenge of getting the job done. “It took guts to do it. This is a big property, it was a big spend,” says Gary Hurley, senior property manager for First Capital REIT. Read More |
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Professional Development
Six Ways Professional Skills Training Helps Attract and Retain Quality Talent
 As qualified candidates begin to filter into your company’s available positions, there are some things you can do to set your team up for long-term success. By cultivating an environment that supports team members’ growth and success, your company will not only become a desirable place for those on the job hunt, but retention rates will also increase, and your organization will be seen as an industry leader. Here are six ways professional skills training helps attract and retain quality talent: 1. It signals a positive and evolving workplace. With mental health and industry-specific skills training at the forefront of employee development, employers have recently learned that without investing in team members’ professional development, they are missing a vital piece of creating a positive and evolving work culture. Read More |
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Fire Safety
Fire Safety Innovations & Industry Forum for Smarter & Safer Buildings
 This complimentary Fire Safety Innovations & Industry Forum includes live online webcasts from Siemens experts covering the latest technologies and features in the Siemens Fire & Life Safety portfolio. Additionally, hear from industry experts during our live panel discussion as they discuss their perspective of the challenges, opportunities, trends, and vision for the future as well as how to solve issues affecting engineers, customers, installers and service providers within the fire industry. Read More |
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Changing Scene
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EiKO Global, LLC Announces Expansion Through the Acquisition of Premise LED
Premise LED Inc. is a Canadian based lighting manufacturer and market leader dedicated to supplying the highest quality energy efficient lighting products coupled with an unparalleled level of customer service. EiKO and Premise LED will combine forces to better serve the Canadian industrial and commercial retrofit and renovation markets. For decades, both companies have worked to continuously improve their respective market positions, delivering value‐driven portfolios, best‐in‐class delivery service, differentiated and value‐added service offerings, and unmatched responsiveness to their customers. |
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OPG’s Board of Directors Now Over 50 percent Women
Three accomplished women with diverse backgrounds are the newest members of Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG’s) Board of Directors. Anju Virmani, Tracy Primeau and Mary Filippelli were recently appointed to OPG’s board. They join Chair Wendy Kei and six additional independent Board members. With the new additions, women comprise 60 per cent of the independent board members, making it one of the most gender diverse boards in the industry. This eclipses OPG’s previous commitment to ensure women comprised 30 per cent of the Board. |
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The 20th Ontario Electrical Safety Report Demonstrates ESA's Continued Commitment to Electrical Safety and Education
The 20th Annual Ontario Electrical Safety Report (OESR) is one of the few documents in the world that compiles and publishes electrical safety data every year. The OESR is the only document of its kind in Canada and is recognized as a standard of rigorous safety reporting offering comprehensive data and analysis that helps Electrical Safety Authority make Ontario a safer place to live, work and play free from electrical harm. Every incident described in the OESR represents a tragic event. The hope is that by publishing the report, ESA can prevent these tragedies in the future. ESA focuses on the risk factors of these events to help drive our efforts to ensure they do not occur again. This information offers a consistent source of reliable data that allows us to focus on reducing the areas with the highest risk. |
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Changing Scene
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Energy Savings for Business Program Extended and Incentive Limits Increased for Alberta Companies Investing in Clean Technology
On Energy Efficiency Day 2021, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) announced it has extended the completion date for projects funded through its Energy Savings for Business (ESB) program until March 31, 2023. To further support participation, the incentive limit for parent companies has been doubled, from $500,000 to $1 million. ESB offers incentives to eligible Alberta businesses and non-profits to choose commercially available high-efficiency products and onsite energy generation technologies. In its eight months in the market, the program has helped decrease operating costs for Alberta businesses while diversifying the economy and helping to meet long-term sustainability goals. It was designed as a one-time, short-term stimulus offering in the Alberta marketplace with $55 million in total funding. |
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Gescan to Celebrate the Opening of the New Coquitlam Branch
Gescan hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new branch in Coquitlam. Frankie Vass, Branch Manager was joined by our President of Canada Francois Anquetil, Gescan’s President, Javi Richmond and Dave Booth, Regional Manager of Lower Mainland BC, to do the honors. |
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CCO Secures $4.5M Funding Grant to Strengthen NCS Training
Modern buildings increasingly need to be “smart” to meet customer demands, packed with building automation and power-over-ethernet systems alongside voice and data networks. This requirement has created a critical need for qualified union network cabling specialists to handle these installations. To help meet the demand, the Construction Council of Ontario recently secured a $4.5 million provincial grant to recruit workers into IBEW-designed NCS training and development programs. |
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Training
- The Hazardous Locations Fundamental Online Course
The Hazardous Locations Fundamentals course is based on the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code and covers both Zone and Division classified facilities. It is intended to promote competence in the design, installation and verification of electrical equipment in hazardous locations. The course also provides 7 professional development hours (7 PDH’s) or 0.7 CEU’s.
- ECABC Virtual Tech Talk: Revisions to Section 10 of the 2018 CE Code for Grounding and Bonding – October 27
Join ECABC on October 27th to learn about revisions to Section 10 of the 2018 CE Code for Grounding and Bonding.
This 1-hour seminar will provide an overview of the impact of the numerous changes made to Section 10 in the 2018 CE Code, and will focus on the following key areas:
• Elimination of redundancy and revised layout
• Revised Scope and Objectives for grounding and bonding
- Finding Opportunity In Conflict Oct 21
Conflict is an inevitable part of daily living. In our business, personal and social interactions, we encounter conflict. When mismanaged, it can be destructive and disruptive. If properly addressed, it is an opportunity for creativity and problem solving. In this workshop you will learn how to recognize the potential in conflict, get conflict into the open and establish a climate where both parties can negotiate a successful, win-win outcome.
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Industry Podcasts
- Watt's the Word: Meet Your Co-host, Jason Cox
This week instead of having a guest in the show Watt's The Word decided to dig a little deeper into your co-host Jason Cox. Listen as Zack Hartle asks about his entry into the trade, dual-ticket, education, and career as an Electrical Trades Instructor. Plus hear some inside looks at how the podcast started, how it's going, and our vision for the future.
- Electric Shock - Influences on Electricians’ Safety Decision: An interview with Technical Safety BC & Electrical Safety Authority
More often than not, electrical installers are working energized. This podcast investigates some of the influences an Electrician, contractor or apprentice may have on their safety decision. Electro-Federation Canada's Gurvinder Chopra, VP of Standards & Regulations, and Daniela De Marco, Marketing Specialist meet with special guests from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) and Technical Safety BC to discusses separate studies conducted which coincidentally presented similar findings.
- Grounded in Ontario: Arc Fault and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters with Josie Erzetic
Over the past year, ESA inspectors have identified over 1,400 defects related to arc fault protection of receptacles, making it our number one wiring defect. Arc fault is a leading cause of electrical fires in homes, but it doesn’t have to be! ESA’s analysis of the Ontario Fire Marshal’s data concluded that arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) protection could reduce residential electrical distribution fires by 71 per cent.
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Webinars
- Beyond Accessibility - Creating a Culture of Inclusion
Covid has taught us the importance of accessibility, but we are now at a crossroads.
Will we continue to value accessibility? Are we too driven to “return to normal?”
Perhaps built in accessibility should have always been the norm...where do we go from here?
- YPN Ontario Region Presents "Voice of Influence" Lucy Cornell – Oct. 14, 2021
Join EFC’s Ontario Young Professionals Network (YPN) for a 90-minute interactive session that will equip you with the tools you need to harness your authentic voice as a business professional.
Objectives:
Understand how to establish presence and maintain confidence when speaking
Learn how to command attention through use of physicality, breath, voice and energy
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Economy
August Building Permits: Decreases in Ontario & BC Pull National Results Down Compared to July
 The total value of building permits in Canada decreased 2.1% to $9.7 billion in August. Although most provinces reported increases, notable declines in Ontario and British Columbia pulled the national results lower compared with July. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of building permits fell 1.3%. Residential permits decreased 8.3% to $6.4 billion in August, the lowest level since March. Ontario and British Columbia drove most of the decline. Construction intentions for multi-family units fell 15.9%, largely reflecting Ontario's decline (-24.3%). This was despite the approval of high value condominium projects in the city of Toronto. Read More |
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New Products
Keeping you Safe in Hazardous Locations
 Now available for Siemens Class 52 Actuators and Indicator Lights are the new Class 1, Div. 2 contact blocks. Suitable for use in Hazardous Location, Class 1, Div. 2 applications when used in a suitable enclosure. No matter which style actuator you use, the common base provided attaches to the hazardous location contact blocks easily. Hazardous Location (HL) Series Contact Blocks are good for Hazardous Location CL1, DIV2 Applications using a Standard Enclosure NEMA 1, 12, 13, 4, 4X. Read More |
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 Fluke FEV100 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Test Adapter Reliably Tests EV charging Stations Without an EV
As more electric vehicle charging stations are installed to meet the growing demand, the need to ensure stations are operating properly and safely takes on new urgency. One of the first of its kind in North America, the new Fluke FEV100 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Test Adapter tests the safety and performance of level 1 or level 2 electric vehicle AC charging stations (EVSEs) with type 1 connectors. Read More |
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Product Focus
ABB Launches Medium Voltage UPS that Delivers 98 Percent Efficiency1
 ABB has launched an industry-first MV UPS that provides a continuous and reliable power supply of up to 24 kV for data centers and other mission critical facilities to protect servers and mechanical loads, whilst reducing downtime. HiPerGuard supports sustainability with the highest levels of efficiency available on the market, at 98 percent – translating to a potential carbon emission reduction of 1,245 tons over a typical 15-year lifespan2. HiPerGuard delivers the positive benefits of a classic dynamic rotary UPS, including low TCO, high performance and resilience against major grid events, while incorporating the flexibility and capabilities of a modern static converter system. Read More |
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Bussmann Series Quik-Spec Power Module Switch Elevator Disconnect
 The Bussmann™ series Quik-Spec™ Power Module Switch is an all-in-one elevator disconnect switch available in configurations to meet virtually any single elevator shutdown and disconnect requirement.
Approvals
UL® 98 enclosed and dead-front switch - Guide WIAX, WIAX7 (Canada), File E182262
cULus, NEMA® 1, UL 50, Listed enclosure cUL per Canadian Standards C22.2, No. 0-M91-CAN/ CSA® C22.2, No. 4-M89 enclosed switch Read More |
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New Products
IDEAL Twister® ProFLEX™ Mini Wire Connector
 The Twister® ProFLEX™ Mini boasts a sleek,space-saving design that fits into the tightest electrical spaces, with the added protection of a flexible skirt. It features the widest wire range of any orange/blue connector, and can be used for combinations from 2 #22 AWG all the way to 4 #12 solid AWG wires.
Expanding square-wire spring and polypropylene shell deliver a secure connection every time
Flexible skirt provides improved protection and adapts to tightly fit electrical boxes with limited space Read More |
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Explosion Proof Unit Heaters by Ouellet
 The OHX series explosion-proof unit heaters are designed for rugged industrial applications, especially in hazardous locations where there is always a possibility of explosion or fire due to the presence of flammable gases, vapours, powdered metals or dusts. A variety of mounting kits are available for field installation. Read More |
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Lighting
Cooper Lighting IFLD Infrastructure Flood
 The IFLD LED floodlight luminaire combines high-efficiency optics, superior thermal management and energy efficiency in a cost-effective solution. The cutting-edge, robust design incorporates a separate driver compartment for maximum heat dissipation to insure high performance and longevity of both the fixture and optics. Typical applications include industrial parking lots, municipal infrastructure, parks and recreation, water treatment facilities, correctional facilities, ports/rails, and more. Read More |
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EiKO Sensor Microwave Occupancy Bi-Level Dimming with Photocell Z10
 Ambient Operating Temp Range: -20° C (-4° F) to 60° C (140° F)
Approvals: ETL/cETL
LED Accessory: Yes Read More |
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Industry Events
- German Technology Day Hybrid Event 2021: October 26
Bosch Rexroth, EPLAN, Festo, Murrelektronik, PILZ, Rittal and WAGO, seven prominent companies in automation and advanced manufacturing, based in Canada with their headquarters in Germany, are hosting Canada’s third edition of the German Technology Day. What’s New: This year, German Technology Day is respecting the new normal, by offering a Virtual event on October 26th, to those who prefer an on-line event. Click here to register for the virtual event from the comfort of your home/offices.
- BCEA Annual Conference: November 9 & 10
This year, BCEA Annual Conference is combining the best of the LINK Conference and THRIVE Summit into two days of impactful sessions, planning meetings and roundtable discussions. You can expect to hear from experts on the topics that matter most to you and your business in these challenging times.
- 2nd Annual Virtual Electrical Learning Expo – November 17-18
The Alberta Electrical Alliance’s second annual digital trade show has been announced and will take place online November 17-18.. They'll be bringing stellar industry talks, cutting edge technology profiles and a virtual tradeshow floor, right to your computer or device.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Powered by Women Connected on November 25
Join the EDA on November 25 from 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for a full day of content and networking. Suzanna Zagar, CEO of the Ontario Energy Board will kick-off the day as our opening keynote. She will be followed by panel discussions on Combatting Systemic Racism and Overcoming Unconscious Bias. The afternoon will feature presentations on social impact and how technology is driving community value.
- The Buildings Show: December 1-3
Supported by TCA, BOMA, BILD, Concrete Ontario and CABA, The Buildings Show will run face to face at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building from Dec. 1-3, 2021. Online programming has been curated ahead of time so you can participate from anywhere. Learn about sustainability and resiliency, construction technology, property management technology, architecture and design plus so much more.
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