2021 Canadian Electrical Code Impact Assessment

EIN Technical Safety BC 400

May 7, 2021

Technical Safety BC has reviewed the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code) to assess the impacts of the Code changes for the province of BC, and has drafted a recommendation to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on its suitability for provincial adoption. Before submitting our recommendation, they are consulting with industry and anyone with an interest to ensure they have accurately assessed the impacts of these changes, and to gather any additional feedback on the changes that should be considered.

Proposed recommendation:

That the Province adopt the 2021 CE Code with a variation to allow the use of t-tap cable connectors in the film and entertainment industry, as was done in 2018.

How to participate in the open consultation:

Step 1: Register to participate by clicking the “Register” button at the top right-hand corner of this page.

Step 2: Review the following materials in the document library, located HERE in the column to the right.

  • Overview of CSA CE Code review process and relationship with Technical Safety BC
  • Impact summary for Designers, Installers, Engineers, and Educators
  • Impact summary for Owners, Operating and Permit Holders, and Regulators
  • Overview of the variation for T-tap cable connectors

Step 3: Provide your feedback below in the poll and discussion forum located below.

Step 4: Follow this page for further updates on the 2021 CE Code.

The complete list of changes to the 2021 CE Code can be accessed through the CSA or through education and training providers.

Go HERE for more information

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