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New ESA Bulletin: Maximum Circuit Loading and Demand Factors
January 23, 2024 Bulletin 8-3-15: Maximum circuit loading and demand factors: Rules 8-102, 8-106, 8-200, 8-202 and 8-304 Issued October 2023 (Supersedes Bulletin 8-3-14) Scope 1) Calculation of the minimum ampacity of service or feeder conductors for residential occupancies 2) Classification of different types of row-housing 3) Smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm loads on…
Draft Standard on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Apprenticeship Programs Open for Review & Comment
July 24, 2023 The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is working on a new standard for equity, diversity and inclusion in apprenticeship programs. The CSA has asked for the apprenticeship community’s input into their standard. If you would like to review and comment on the draft CSA standard, the English version will be available for review…
Technical Q&A with ESA Technical Advisor Malcom Brown
This technical Q&A was done as part of ESA’s annual Licence Holder Meeting on November 18th. A recording of the entire meeting is available online.
New Housing Investment Grew 5.8% YOY in August
New housing construction investment rose 5.8% from August 2016 to $5.0 billion in August 2017, with gains reported for all building types.
Contractor Bonuses by Years of Experience
Contractors with 20+ years earn by far the largest bonus, but more years doesn’t always mean a bigger bonus.
Test Your Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code – Part 1 — Essential Electrical Systems: The Answers
In last week’s issue, you had the opportunity to answer our questions about the Code and best practices. Here are the answers to those questions.
New ESA Bulletin: Maximum Circuit Loading and Demand Factors
January 23, 2024 Bulletin 8-3-15: Maximum circuit loading and demand factors: Rules 8-102, 8-106, 8-200, 8-202 and 8-304 Issued October 2023 (Supersedes Bulletin 8-3-14) Scope 1) Calculation of the minimum ampacity of service or feeder conductors for residential occupancies 2) Classification of different types of row-housing 3) Smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm loads on…
Draft Standard on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Apprenticeship Programs Open for Review & Comment
July 24, 2023 The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is working on a new standard for equity, diversity and inclusion in apprenticeship programs. The CSA has asked for the apprenticeship community’s input into their standard. If you would like to review and comment on the draft CSA standard, the English version will be available for review…
Technical Q&A with ESA Technical Advisor Malcom Brown
This technical Q&A was done as part of ESA’s annual Licence Holder Meeting on November 18th. A recording of the entire meeting is available online.
New Housing Investment Grew 5.8% YOY in August
New housing construction investment rose 5.8% from August 2016 to $5.0 billion in August 2017, with gains reported for all building types.
Contractor Bonuses by Years of Experience
Contractors with 20+ years earn by far the largest bonus, but more years doesn’t always mean a bigger bonus.
Test Your Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code – Part 1 — Essential Electrical Systems: The Answers
In last week’s issue, you had the opportunity to answer our questions about the Code and best practices. Here are the answers to those questions.
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