Did You Know — Test Your Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code – Part 1 — The Questions

 Feb 11, 2021

Take this opportunity to test your knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code – Part 1. Here are six questions on general electrical equipment. You’ll find the answers in EIN articles written by our code experts — mainly Bill Burr and Terry Becker — and of course in your own best practices. Answers will be posted on our website in a few days and published in our next issue. You’ll also find the questions posted in our Canadian Electrical Contractor Discussion group where you can discuss your interpretation for each one.

Q: In the 25th edition of the Canadian Electrical is a separate panel board required for dwelling units in hotels and motels, and subdivided single dwelling units that are not individually metered?

Q: What rule governs the installation and connection of low-voltage surge protective devices?

Q: What does Rule 26-004 require of any electrical equipment installed directly over a combustible surface that is open at the bottom or marked to require protection?

Q: Rule 26-010 specifies that all outdoor installations must be…

Q: Which Class/type of ground fault circuit interrupter are required for receptacles installed outdoors and within 2.5 m of finished grade? Are there any exceptions?

Q: Which rules provide requirements for installation bonding, protection by GFCI, tamper resistance and receptacles exposed to the weather, and for receptacles located on rooftops for the maintenance of equipment?