Unit1 PRINTS

What authority enforces the standards set by the CEC

municipalities or provincial electrical safety

Does the CEC provide minimum or maximum standards

Standards are min standards but are expressed in both min and max terms

What code sets standards for the installation of electrical equipments

The Canadian Electrical Code part I

Acceptable

Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction

When is an electrical installation required to be inspected

All work is required to be inspected

Shall have

The same as shall be

Does the CEC sets standards for the installation of electric equipments

True

Diff between code and standars

CODES: are standards that deal with life safety issues While STANDARDS: describe min performance level

What to look for if a electrical equipment is approved in CA

CSA mark

What do the letters CSA signify

Canadian Standards Association

Shall be

Compulsory, mandatory, a requirement

If an electrical equipment is not approved what should you do

Field approval by contacting the inspection authority in the province

Shall

Indicates a mandatory requirement.

The section of CEC that deals with wiring methods is general section or an amending section

Is General Section, SEC 12

Shall be Permitted

Is acceptable, is allowed, is permitted

Does compliance with the CEC always result in an electrical installation that is adequate, safe, and efficient? Why?

Not all of the time. Section O of the CEC states that "Compliance with the requirements of this Code and proper maintenance will ensure an essentially safe installation." But if adequate provision is not made for future expansion a hazardous condition could develop.

Shall not

Not permitted, not allowed, must not be

May

Permitted or allowable

Practicable

feasible or possible

notwithstanding

in spite of

What are the general Section of the CEC

0-16, 26

What are the general sections of the CEC?

0-16, 26

Supplementary or amending sections of the CEC

28,30,32,62,68,76