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Editor's Message
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Guide to the CE Code
This issue features the latest installment of Bill Burr's Code Series. With the new edition of the Code set to be published in 2024, Bill's articles will now focus on the 26th Edition. This month he looks at Section 0 and Section 2. Also in this issue is an outdoor lighting case study, ESA recognizes safety excellence at their annual meeting, the BCEA has issued a call for stories to help celebrate its 100th anniversary, and CAF-FCA has issued a call for presentation proposals for its annual conference. |
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CE Code
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, 26th Edition– A Road Map: Section 0 and Section 2
By William (Bill) Burr
For over 90 years, the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I has been developed and updated to help better protect electrical workers and promote improved consistency in electrical installations across the country. The CE Code, Part I is developed with the participation of provincial and territorial authorities, manufacturers, educators, designers, conformity assessment professionals, and many industry experts. Read More... |
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Economy
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October Residential Permit Value Relatively Unchanged Compared with September
The total value of building permits in Canada increased 2.3% from September to $11.2 billion in October, led by gains in the non-residential sector. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of building permits was up 2.2% to $6.4 billion in October. Read More... |
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Case Study
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Saint-Jérôme’s Jardin des Arts: Shining a Spotlight on the Downtown Core
Saint-Jérôme is a key city in the Laurentians, in Quebec, Canada. It is a place where urban living, an abundance of nature, and art installations meet. These three pillars are the basis of new downtown Jardin des Arts project, which is designed as a boardwalk and belvedere opening onto a public space. Read More... |
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Awards
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Electrical Safety Authority Recognizes Safety Excellence in Ontario
Yesterday, December 6th, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) held its Annual Meeting and Ontario Electrical Safety Awards to celebrate leadership and electrical safety excellence. In addition to the awards, ESA’s Chair Christopher Hopper, and Chief Executive Officer, Josie Erzetic, highlighted ESA’s accomplishments from the previous year, and Patience Cathcart, Public Safety Officer provided key findings of the 2022 Ontario Electrical Safety Report. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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6 Considerations when Selecting your Safety Lockout Padlocks
With so many hardware options available for your lockout tagout program, it can be hard to know whichpadlock is right for your specific situation. Add on the complexities of managing lockout tagout programs for multiple departments or facilities and the options can be downright overwhelming. To help you sort through the confusion, we’ve developed a list of important considerations when selecting your lockout tagout padlocks. Learn More... |
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Call for Presentations
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CAF-FCA 2024 National Apprenticeship Conference
Work is underway to organize CAF-FCA’s 2024 National Apprenticeship Conference, which will bring Canada’s apprenticeship community together to highlight promising practices and innovative solutions in apprenticeship training. More than 500 delegates are expected to participate over three days. Read More... |
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New Regulations in BC Make EV Charging Requests Easier in Strata Developments
New regulations will make it easier for people living in strata developments to request electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations where they live. The regulations outline a process for a homeowner in a strata to request to install an EV charging station and determine a timeline for strata corporations to respond. Read More... |
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ABB E-mobility Launches Terra AC Wallbox Solutions for Homes and Businesses in Canada
ABB’s Terra AC Wallbox product family is now available through select ABB Installation Product electrical distribution partners across Canada. The solutions offer tailored, intelligent, and networked charging for business, home and a wide range of locations such as commercial or public facilities, workplaces, multifamily residences, and fleet parking lots. Read More... |
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Techsploration 26th Annual Program Launch
For 25 years, Techsploration has actively broken down barriers to ensure more women are exploring and entering in-demand careers in science, engineering, trades, and technology. As a founding program partner, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency is incredibly proud of the empowering educational content Techsploration continues to deliver year after year to young women and non-binary youth in Grades 9-12 through hands-on, mentor-led programming. Read More... |
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ECS contributes to UBC Solar’s “Brightside” Race Car Project
Electrical Wire Donation Powers Innovation and Education in Sustainable Engineering. Electrical Cable Supply (ECS) is delighted to announce its recent contribution to UBC Solar – a student engineering design team at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Read More... |
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Celebrating a Major Milestone
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BCEA 100 Year Anniversary Call for Stories
BCEA turns 100 next year! Help BCEA celebrate by sharing a short video or letter of your favourite BCEA memories, stories, or photos that they will compile to immortalize 100 years of BCEA. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Littelfuse White Paper Explains How to Increase Short Circuit Current Ratings
Available fault currents are increasing in industrial facilities due to a continuously increasing demand for electric power. When available fault currents at the equipment exceed the panel’s SCCR, there can be catastrophic results.
Using current-limiting fuses in place of a molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) can increase a panel’s SCCR. But after making this improvement to the panel, how can you increase the SCCR even further? Download the white paper to learn how.
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Skilled Trades Certification
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SkilledTradesBC Skilled Trades Certification Implementation Took Effect Dec 1, 2023
If you are working in the Electrical or Mechanical trades, it’s important to understand Skilled Trades Certification and how you may be affected by implementation. Read More... |
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Delta Transformers Unveils Newly Redesigned Website
Delta Transformers is proud to announce the launch of its redesigned website, updated to deliver a superior user experience through a blend of aesthetics and functionality. This redesign marks a significant step forward, offering users improved navigation, enhanced content, and intuitive features aimed at simplifying the customer journey. Read More... |
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CSA Group Recognized as Top Employer in Greater Toronto Area for 2024
For the eighth consecutive year, CSA Group has been named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers. The annual competition recognizes employers with exceptional human resources programs and forward-looking workplace policies and has become the benchmark in the Greater Toronto Area for workplace best-practices. Read More... |
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Brady M511 Portable Label Printer
Work smarter. Label larger with the M511. Use your Bluetooth-enabled devices or Brady’s powerful PC software to share files, import data and connect up to 5 users simultaneously. Read More... |
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Klein Tools® Introduces New Digital Angle Gauge
Klein Tools introduces the Digital Angle Gauge with Angle Alert, that can measure or set angles, check relative angles or be used as a digital level. Read More... |
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Code Quiz
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Section 58 — Passenger Ropeways and Similar Equipment
According to Rule 58-016, name the 2 conditions required to install luminaires or floodlights on passenger ropeway (ski lift) towers: a lockable disconnect for all ungrounded conductors and Class A GFCI protection on each circuit.
True or False |
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DMG Series Power Analyzers and Easy Branch Measuring System
The large widescreen LCD colour display (4.3″) ensures clear, legible reading of mains analysis parameters, all while maintaining the classic drilling template (92x92mm) to ensure perfect compatibility with standard front panel solutions. Read More... |
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Littelfuse SPD2 1P+0 Series Surge Protection
The SPD2 1P+0 series is a surge protection device that safeguards components from transient overvoltage or surges that last micro-seconds by limiting the fault current to a load or the unit being protected. The majority of surges are caused by equipment being turned on or off within a facility. Read More... |
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Lumark Night Harrier from Cooper Lighting
The all-new Night Harrier was designed for years of maintenance-free service thanks to cutting edge innovation that will save you time and money. It offers superior performance, versatility and value. Precision engineered optics deliver superior uniformity and excellent illumination to the targeted application to maximize fixture spacing. Read More... |
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Lumenpulse Extends Its Lumenblade Site and Area Offerings
The Lumenpulse Lumenblade Small Wall Mount, available in Horizontal and Perpendicular mountings, are outdoor LED luminaires that use a rectilinear version of Lumenpulse’s Lumencentro light engine to create a continuous line of light. Their seen-but-not-seen, minimalist design is sustainable, blends with contemporary and heritage architectures, provides a high level of security and is sensitive to the natural environment. Read More... |
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IMARK Canada Appoints Jennifer Eastman as New President
IMARK Canada has recently appointed Jennifer Eastman to the position of President, IMARK Canada, effective January 2, 2024. The IMARK Canada Board of Directors considered and interviewed many qualified candidates. Jennifer was selected based on her vast and varied knowledge of both the electrical wholesaling and manufacturing industries. Read More... |
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Spark Power Acquired by American Pacific Group (APG)
Headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, Spark Power provides comprehensive end-to-end electrical power and maintenance services to a wide range of industrial, utility, and renewable energy end-markets across North America. Since its inception, Spark Power has grown consistently by serving as a trusted and dependable partner to its diversified base of blue-chip customers. Read More... |
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