Changing Scene

Underground service entrance (USE) cables, USEB and USEI, are listed for use in Table 19 as service entrance cables only. What about using them for feeders and branch circuits?

The replacement of existing metal water service lines with a non-metal type and the insertion of non-metal devices such as water softeners in the water line may result in the loss of adequate service grounding.

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.

In this video message form ECAO Executive Director, Graeme’s message is asking ECAO members for their participation in several upcoming initiatives that impact contractors.

The total value of building permits in Canada decreased 3.9% to $9.9 billion in July. All provinces except British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador posted lower values, with the majority of the national decline reported in Alberta (-23.4%). Building permits fell 3.1% in the residential sector and 5.6% in the non-residential sector.

Legislation recognizes a PEC as an “Employer”. This course lays the groundwork to develop a successful safety program, and mitigate additional employer risk.

Clarifies applicable requirements of the National Fire Code-2019 Alberta Edition (NFC(AE)) and the National Building Code-2019 Alberta Edition (NBC(AE)) for occupancies licensed to provide overnight childcare services.

In response, ABB is leading the CharIN working group to establish independent CCS testing, in collaboration with DEKRA, to become the first company to receive the CCS Basic conformance certification for its DC chargers. This will guarantee interoperability and safe operations between chargers and electrical vehicles of any brand.   

Join ECABC on September 29^th to learn more about the photovoltaic solar industry and its current trends. Topics covered will include:

Join the Residential Contstruction Council in addressing racism in the construction industry and learn more about the industry’s joint DEI efforts.

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.

Investment in building construction was down 1.7% to $18.1 billion in July. Residential construction declined for a third consecutive month following a record peak in April, while non-residential construction was up slightly.

 Canada’s National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) is pleased to announce that IDEAL Industries (Canada) Corp. is the latest company to sign on as a training partner of the new NETCO training partner package initiative that is rolling out in conjunction with member training centers across the country.

Leviton Lighting Canada has announced David Janowski as their new Eastern Regional Sales Manager.

More ultraviolet (UV) radiation-emitting and ozone-generating devices such as lights and wands have become available for sale in Canada since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these devices are marketed to kill bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Illumisoft’s SaniLume UVC light fixture has been honored by an international technical society as an innovative and significant addition to the commercial lighting industry.