C22.10-18 PACKAGE

Introducing the Canadian Electrical Code Handbook

Notice to Québec Construction Code Users

The 2018 edition of the Québec Construction Code, Chapter V – Electricity (C22.10-18) incorporates the 2015 edition of the Canadian Electrical Code Part I (778 pages in French & 734 in English) with additional amendments and requirements for utilization of the Code in the province of Québec (26 pages in French & 26 in English). Québec amendments are published on 26 blue pages and identified by a fleur de lys in the left margin of the Canadian Electrical Code.

This makes it critical for Québec Construction Code users to fully understand the requirements contained in the 2015 edition of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. The package you have purchased incorporates the C22.10-18 – Québec Construction Code, Chapter V – Electricity and the C22.1HB-15 – Canadian Electrical Code Handbook (An explanation of the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I) in one complete package.

The Handbook provides background information on the rationale behind the requirements in the 2015 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, and gives an explanation of the Rules in plain, easy-tounderstand language. Having both the Québec Construction Code and the Handbook gives you the confidence of knowing that background information, rationale, and explanations of Sections and Rules that require further clarification are easily accessible.

C22.10-18 - Québec Construction Code, Chapter V - Electricity, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (Twenty-third edition) with Québec Amendments

Preface

This twenty-third edition of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, was approved by the Committee on the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, and by the Regulatory Authority Committee at their June 2014 meetings in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This twenty-third edition supersedes the previous editions, published in 2012, 2009, 2006, 2002, 1998, 1994, 1990, 1986, 1982, 1978, 1975, 1972, 1969, 1966, 1962, 1958, 1953, 1947, 1939, 1935, 1930, and 1927.

This edition features important revisions to many Sections. Section 4 now contains requirements for high-voltage cable ampacities and clarified Rules for conductor termination temperature. In addition, a new table (Table 39) simplifies residential service and feeder conductor selection. More options are provided for load and voltage drop calculations.

Bonding conductor selection has been clarified through the addition of the new Tables 16A and 16B. In addition, Section 12 contains many new and revised requirements for wiring methods, and the conduit fill tables have been expanded.

Section 18 has undergone major revisions. Requirements for Class II and Class III locations have been relocated to Appendix J, and requirements for explosive dust atmospheres based on IEC Zone 20, Zone 21, and Zone 22 have been added to Section 18.

Other revisions in this edition include the following:

• requirements for arc-fault protection have been expanded and clarified;

• Section 50 has been merged with Section 64;

• Section 62 has been completely rewritten; and

• the term injury has been replaced with damage throughout the Code.

Many of the changes in this edition were developed by cross-functional working groups. Their work is gratefully acknowledged.

Scope

This Code covers all electrical work and electrical equipment operating or intended to operate at all voltages in electrical installations for buildings, structures, and premises, including factory-built relocatable and non-relocatable structures, and self-propelled marine vessels stationary for periods exceeding five months and connected to a shore supply of electricity continuously or from time to time, with the following exceptions:

(a) installations or equipment employed by an electric, communication, or community antenna distribution system utility in the exercise of its function as a utility, as recognized by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction, and located outdoors or in buildings or sections of buildings used for that purpose;

(b) equipment and facilities that are used in the operation of an electric railway and are supplied exclusively from circuits that supply the motive power;

(c) installations or equipment used for railway signalling and railway communication purposes, and located outdoors or in buildings or sections of buildings used exclusively for such installations;

(d) aircraft; and

(e) electrical systems in ships that are regulated under Transport Canada.

For mines and quarry applications, see also CSA M421.

This Code and any standards referenced in it do not make or imply any assurance or guarantee by the authority adopting this Code with respect to life expectancy, durability, or operating performance of equipment and materials so referenced.

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C22.1HB-15 - Canadian electrical code handbook - An explanation of the rules of the Canadian electrical code, part 1

Introduction to the Canadian electrical code handbook

The 2015 Canadian Electrical Code Handbook provides background information on the rationale behind the requirements in the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, and gives an explanation of the rules in plain, easy-to-understand language. The 2015 CE Code Handbook has been updated to incorporate the changes to the 2015 CE Code, and continues to be a key component of the Canadian electrical safety system.

The Handbook provides a clear understanding of the safety and installation requirements of the CE Code related to industrial, commercial and residential installations. Following the navigational structure of the Code, the CE Handbook helps you quickly find pertinent information and outlines detailed scenarios to help avoid misinterpretations. The CE Code Handbook contains examples, calculations and graphics to help you implement the Code.

Developed by technical experts selected for their detailed knowledge and understanding of the CE Code and extensive experience in putting Code principles into practice. It is important to note that the CE Code Handbook does not define each clause and section of the CE Code; only sections and clauses that require further clarification are referenced in the Handbook.