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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 25th Edition– A Road Map: Section 78
The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to find the information you need quickly. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document.
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 25th Edition– A Road Map: Section 78
The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to find the information you need quickly. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document.
Emergency Lighting: It’s Not About the Watts!
March 9, 2023 By Jeff Beare Emergency lighting is a critical aspect of building design that aims to provide illumination in the event of a power outage or other emergency situations. The National Building Code of Canada prescribes specific lighting levels and requirements for emergency lighting systems that are an average of 10 lx with not…
Survey Results Show Need for Stronger Culture of Safety
There is an opportunity for companies to improve and expand their safety programs, according to a survey Fluke conducted of 162 electrical workers. In the report, nearly 100% of workers agreed that having a safety culture at work was important in keeping them safe.
Multi-Family, Commercial Permits Drive 3% Rise in Value of June Building Permits
The value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities rose 3.0% to $8.3 billion in July, largely due to increases in multi-family and commercial permits. Gains were reported in five provinces, with over one-third of the national increase in British Columbia.
Investment in Building Construction Declines 2% from October to November 2018
Total investment in building construction decreased 2.0% from October to $13.7 billion in November. Both the residential (-2.2% to $9.4 billion) and non-residential (-1.6% to $4.3 billion) sectors declined.
Housing Starts Flat in August
September 25, 2023 The trend in housing starts was flat in August at 244,507 units, up 0.8% from 242,552 units in July, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly SAAR of total housing starts for all areas in Canada. The monthly seasonally adjusted annual…
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 25th Edition– A Road Map: Section 78
The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to find the information you need quickly. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document.
Emergency Lighting: It’s Not About the Watts!
March 9, 2023 By Jeff Beare Emergency lighting is a critical aspect of building design that aims to provide illumination in the event of a power outage or other emergency situations. The National Building Code of Canada prescribes specific lighting levels and requirements for emergency lighting systems that are an average of 10 lx with not…
Survey Results Show Need for Stronger Culture of Safety
There is an opportunity for companies to improve and expand their safety programs, according to a survey Fluke conducted of 162 electrical workers. In the report, nearly 100% of workers agreed that having a safety culture at work was important in keeping them safe.
Multi-Family, Commercial Permits Drive 3% Rise in Value of June Building Permits
The value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities rose 3.0% to $8.3 billion in July, largely due to increases in multi-family and commercial permits. Gains were reported in five provinces, with over one-third of the national increase in British Columbia.
Investment in Building Construction Declines 2% from October to November 2018
Total investment in building construction decreased 2.0% from October to $13.7 billion in November. Both the residential (-2.2% to $9.4 billion) and non-residential (-1.6% to $4.3 billion) sectors declined.
Housing Starts Flat in August
September 25, 2023 The trend in housing starts was flat in August at 244,507 units, up 0.8% from 242,552 units in July, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly SAAR of total housing starts for all areas in Canada. The monthly seasonally adjusted annual…
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