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    The Canadian Electrical Code 2012 includes numerous updates and changes that electrical contractors should be aware of. Key areas that saw changes include renewable energy systems, solar photovoltaic systems, electric vehicles, ampacity tables, conductor and cable types, weather protection of receptacles, maintenance of roof equipment, grounding and bonding requirements, cold temperature wire ratings, vertical wire supports, armored cable, cable bus installation, liquid tight conduit supports, self contained devices, ceiling fan boxes, retrofit energy monitoring, hazardous location classifications and sealing, natural gas refueling rules, commercial garage classifications, child care receptacle tamper resistance, dwelling unit receptacles, high voltage disconnects, elevator disconnects, emergency power wiring methods, emergency power

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    The Canadian Electrical Code 2012 includes numerous updates and changes that electrical contractors should be aware of. Key areas that saw changes include renewable energy systems, solar photovoltaic systems, electric vehicles, ampacity tables, conductor and cable types, weather protection of receptacles, maintenance of roof equipment, grounding and bonding requirements, cold temperature wire ratings, vertical wire supports, armored cable, cable bus installation, liquid tight conduit supports, self contained devices, ceiling fan boxes, retrofit energy monitoring, hazardous location classifications and sealing, natural gas refueling rules, commercial garage classifications, child care receptacle tamper resistance, dwelling unit receptacles, high voltage disconnects, elevator disconnects, emergency power wiring methods, emergency power

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    The Canadian Electrical Code 2012 includes numerous updates and changes that electrical contractors should be aware of. Key areas that saw changes include renewable energy systems, solar photovoltaic systems, electric vehicles, ampacity tables, conductor and cable types, weather protection of receptacles, maintenance of roof equipment, grounding and bonding requirements, cold temperature wire ratings, vertical wire supports, armored cable, cable bus installation, liquid tight conduit supports, self contained devices, ceiling fan boxes, retrofit energy monitoring, hazardous location classifications and sealing, natural gas refueling rules, commercial garage classifications, child care receptacle tamper resistance, dwelling unit receptacles, high voltage disconnects, elevator disconnects, emergency power wiring methods, emergency power

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    Canadian Electrical Code 2012 – Key Changes for Electrical Contractors 

    • New Section 64 covering renewable energy systems 
    • Major updates to Section 50, solar photovoltaic systems 
    • New requirements and load calculations for Electric Vehicles 
    • Major changes to ampacity tables and calculations 
    • Several new conductor and cable types added. 
    • Protection of receptacles exposed to the weather 
    • Requirements to facilitate safe maintenance of roof top equipment 
    • New grounding / bonding requirements 
    • Cold temperature requirements for insulated conductors 
    • Vertical conductor support requirements 
    • Armoured cable in raceway now recognized 
    • New sub‐section on requirements for installation of cable bus 
    • New support requirements for liquid tight flexible conduit 
    • Self contained wiring devices 
    • New requirement for outlet boxes used to support  pendant type ceiling fans 
    • Installation requirements for retrofitted energy monitoring equipment 
    • Recognition of "equipment protection level" in hazardous locations 
    • Changes to sealing requirements for cables in Class I hazardous locations 
    • Rules for natural gas refuelling and storage aligned with CSA standard B108 
    • Hazardous area classification within commercial garages clarified 
    • Tamper resistant receptacles within child care facilities 
    • New and clarified requirements for receptacles in dwelling units 
    • Increased flexibility in selection of high voltage disconnecting means 
    • Clarification of disconnecting requirements for machine room‐less elevators 
    • Changes to Wiring Methods for emergency power supply, unit equipment, exit signs, and life 
    safety systems 
    • Fire protection of emergency power supply equipment 
    • Additional safety requirements for infrared radiant heaters 
    • Updated load calculations for electric heat 
    • Location of electric heat controls in bathrooms 
    • Disconnecting means for central units supplied by multiple circuits 
    • Requirements for splash pads 
    • Clarification of GFCI protection for spas and hot tubs 
    • "Fishing" of non‐metallic cable through metal studs 
    • Updated requirements for cathodic protection systems 

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