Toronto: CSA Group announced the release January 8 of its 2018 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CE Code).
First published in 1927, the CE Code is a critical component of Canada’s electrical safety system, “a system that works to keep installers, consumers, and their families safe from harm.” The standard is updated every three years to reflect the latest advances in technology and other major developments.
“Building on a 90-year legacy, the latest edition of the CE Code enables electrical workers to follow best practices that help ensure safety as new technologies become embedded in our everyday lives at home and at work,” says Mary Cianchetti, President of Standards at CSA Group.
The latest edition of the CE Code includes over 260 updates and revisions aimed at improving clarity through streamlined requirements; helping ensure safer installation and maintenance of electrical equipment; and supporting the safe implementation of new technologies and renewable energy solutions. Some of the major changes include:
• A new sub-section of rules for power over Ethernet (POE) cables
• The addition of demand factors for electric vehicle energy management systems
• The installation of an identified conductor at each control location for energy management system control devices
• Disconnecting means for certain LED luminaires
• Tamper resistant receptacles in other areas where children may be present
• Mandated ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection for electric heating devices and controls near wet areas
• New requirements in Section 78 to help prevent electric shock drowning.