Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 20

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 20

In this article: Section 36 — High Voltage Installations. The CE Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B or the explanations of individual requirements contained in the CEC Handbook, but will hopefully provide some help in navigating the code.

 

Jean-Claude Calabro — President of LumiGroup — a Man Rooted in His Environment and His Industry

Jean-Claude Calabro — President of LumiGroup — a Man Rooted in His Environment and His Industry

Aesthetics, design, flair, anchored in his community, these are words easily associated with Jean-Claude Calabro, President of LumiGroup, a manufacturer’s agent for lighting and control products. His business model is that of a contractor — one who has evidently done well since LumiGroup is on an exclusive list of Canadian companies experiencing the most growth over the past five years.

François Anquetil — Distribution Is in His DNA

François Anquetil — Distribution Is in His DNA

François Anquetil? You’ll never get him to sit down for an interview, people told me. He’s too busy. However, this conversation between two francophones feels like an informal chat over a glass of wine. François Anquetil, President of Sonepar Canada and Chair of Electro-Federation Canada’s Board of Directors, is engaging, and happy to share his vision of the industry.

Happy Christmas? Diversity Around the Holidays

Happy Christmas? Diversity Around the Holidays

The last few years have seen companies remove the word “Christmas” from their end of year communications, replacing the word with such terms as “Happy Holidays,” or calling the annual office party a ‘festive get-together.” This is of course an effort not to offend anyone who does not celebrate Christmas owing to religion or culture, and to ensure that the workplace is seen as inclusive and respectful of all employees. 

Q3 2016 Investment in Non-residential Building Construction Down 0.5%

Q3 2016 Investment in Non-residential Building Construction Down 0.5%

Investment in non-residential building construction totalled $12.5 billion in the third quarter, down 0.5% from the previous quarter. This was the sixth decrease in seven quarters dating back to the first quarter of 2015. The decline in the third quarter reflected lower spending on commercial and industrial building construction, which more than offset higher investment in institutional buildings.

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 19

Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 19

In this article: Section 34 — Signs and Outline Lighting. The CE Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B or the explanations of individual requirements contained in the CEC Handbook, but will hopefully provide some help in navigating the code.