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EFC Wire & Cable Business Task Group Responds to the Environment & Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) Proposed Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulation, 2022

The proposed Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulation, 2022 will prohibit Canadian manufacturers from the use, sale, and import of decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) and products containing DBDPE. This chemical compound is widely used as a flame retardant.

 

 

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EFC’s Distribution Transformer Business Section Members Announce That The Ontario Ministry of Energy is Proposing to Amend O. Reg 509/18

After several meetings with EFC’s Distribution Transformer Business Section members, including a recent meeting that included representation from members of the Utilities Standard Forum (USF), EFC is pleased to announce the Ontario Ministry of Energy is proposing to amend O.Reg 509/18.

 

 

Common Misconceptions Related To Use Of Electrical Equipment And Electrical Design and Installations

Common Misconceptions Related To Use Of Electrical Equipment And Electrical Design and Installations

During many years of writing various articles I am fortunate to receive numerous e-mails with questions and comments from the readers. This feedback demonstrates that there are plenty of misconceptions among the electrical designers, contractors and regulators on certain provisions of the legally adopted National Building Code of Canada (NBC) and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CE Code) in respect to use and installation of electrical equipment.