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).
Requirements for testing of integrated fire protection and life safety systems are provided in Part 3 and Part 9 of the National Building Code of Canada 2015 (NBC) in respect to newly constructed buildings.
The CE Code states, "Electrical equipment used in electrical installations within the jurisdiction of the inspection department shall be approved and shall be of a kind or type and rating approved for the specific purpose for which it is to be employed."
Let's review some of the inconsistencies between the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) and the CE Code.
Unfortunately, some Code changes are a direct result of a fatality. Canadian Electrical Code Rule 30-1024 1 (previously Rule 30-1030) is an example of a tragedy resulting in a change.
The CE Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. Here's part 10 of our series.
This is the fifth in a series of five articles detailing significant changes approved by the Technical Committee for the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code Part I (CE Code).