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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I: Section 30
Section 30 – Installation of Lighting Equipment as outlined in Rule 30-000 Scope is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and provides additional and specific requirements for the location, installation, wiring, protection, and control of all lighting equipment.
Distributed Low Voltage Infrastructures and Their Impact on Controls
While the majority of installations today are distributed high voltage (between 110V and 347V), the emergence of solid-state lighting technology has brought into question whether this is the most practical and efficient way to feed future lighting systems.
Shock Risk Assessment and the Detailed Warning Label “Electrical Safety Zone”
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EFC Ontario Region Hosts Amazon Automation Fulfillment Centre Tour
February 2, 2025 By Electro-Federation Canada On January 17, nearly 50 Ontario Region members attended an educational tour of the Amazon Fulfillment Centre in Brampton, ON. This was an exclusive and private tour for our members to learn about automation, robotics and supply chain operations on a large scale. This tour was comprehensive, with many…
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I: Section 30
Section 30 – Installation of Lighting Equipment as outlined in Rule 30-000 Scope is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and provides additional and specific requirements for the location, installation, wiring, protection, and control of all lighting equipment.
Distributed Low Voltage Infrastructures and Their Impact on Controls
While the majority of installations today are distributed high voltage (between 110V and 347V), the emergence of solid-state lighting technology has brought into question whether this is the most practical and efficient way to feed future lighting systems.
Shock Risk Assessment and the Detailed Warning Label “Electrical Safety Zone”
Does this detailed warning label look familiar? Perhaps you have seen one, or at least one that resembles this in a commercial or industrial facility.
EFC Ontario Region Hosts Amazon Automation Fulfillment Centre Tour
February 2, 2025 By Electro-Federation Canada On January 17, nearly 50 Ontario Region members attended an educational tour of the Amazon Fulfillment Centre in Brampton, ON. This was an exclusive and private tour for our members to learn about automation, robotics and supply chain operations on a large scale. This tour was comprehensive, with many…
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I: Section 30
Section 30 – Installation of Lighting Equipment as outlined in Rule 30-000 Scope is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and provides additional and specific requirements for the location, installation, wiring, protection, and control of all lighting equipment.
Distributed Low Voltage Infrastructures and Their Impact on Controls
While the majority of installations today are distributed high voltage (between 110V and 347V), the emergence of solid-state lighting technology has brought into question whether this is the most practical and efficient way to feed future lighting systems.
Shock Risk Assessment and the Detailed Warning Label “Electrical Safety Zone”
Does this detailed warning label look familiar? Perhaps you have seen one, or at least one that resembles this in a commercial or industrial facility.
EFC Ontario Region Hosts Amazon Automation Fulfillment Centre Tour
February 2, 2025 By Electro-Federation Canada On January 17, nearly 50 Ontario Region members attended an educational tour of the Amazon Fulfillment Centre in Brampton, ON. This was an exclusive and private tour for our members to learn about automation, robotics and supply chain operations on a large scale. This tour was comprehensive, with many…
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