Winnipeg Information Bulletin
2006-001-E
2006 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE CHANGES,
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
See the subsequent pages to view Ken Oertel’s PowerPoint presentation from the electrical
code seminar at the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre on March 22, 2006.
March 22, 2006
Issued by:
Ken Oertel, Chief Electrical Inspector
Development & Inspections Division, Planning Property & Development Department
65 Garry Street • Winnipeg • Manitoba R3C 4K4
koertel@winnipeg.ca
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2006 Canadian Electrical Code
Changes
Ken Oertel, Chief Electrical Inspector
Mike Anderson, Plan Examination Engineer
Shirley Jenken, Plan Examiner CET
John Barnes, Chief Housing Inspector
Lloyd Mah, Housing Inspector
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Today's Seminar
Highlights of Changes in the 2006 CEC.
The delta symbol or triangle signifies a change to the rule.
There are now no references to the imperial system of
measurements.
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General Arrangement of Rules
Subdivision of rules. 2002 CE Code
Rules are subdivided in the manner illustrated by Rules 8202 and 8-206 and the subdivisions are identified as
follows:
00-000…………………….Rule
(1) ……………………Subrule
(a) ……………….Paragraph
(i) ………… Subparagraph
(A) ………………Clause
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General Arrangement of Rules
Subdivision of Rules - 2006 CE Code
Rules are subdivided in the same manner but are now
identified as follows:
00-000………………………..Rule
(1) ……………………….Subrule
(a) ……………………… Item
(i) ………………………. Item
(A) ……………………….Item
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Section 0 (Amended) Accredited Field
Evaluation Agency
A Change has been made in the City of Winnipeg
amendments.
This change recognizes agencies that are accredited by the
Standards Council of Canada as field evaluation agencies
that perform assessments on electrical equipment.
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2-006 Annual Electrical Permit
Amendment to allow annual electrical permits to holders
of an “A” or “B” contractors licence.
The permit is for minor work such as changing light fixture
ballasts,wiring motors, or making changes to a product
assembly line.
It is specific to one site. (Palliser, Casino, Home Depot
etc.)
Separate electrical permits are required for capital works or
renovations.
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2-006 (continued)
The contractor is responsible for maintaining a record of
work done and the inspector will attend the building, either
as called or on a quarterly basis, to inspect all work that
has been done, and to ensure the appropriate fees are being
applied.
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2-102(3) Rebuilt Equipment
Except as provided in Subrule (4) the requirements of Part
2 of the CEC that apply to new electrical equipment shall
also apply to rebuilt and rewound equipment.
Rebuilt or refurbished molded case circuit breakers or
molded case switches shall not be considered approved.
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2-128 Flame Spread Requirements for
Totally Enclosed Non-metallic Raceways
The National Building Code of Canada allows totally
enclosed nonmetallic raceways not exceeding 175 mm in
outside diameter, or equivalent cross-sectional area, to be
used in noncombustible buildings, as long as the raceway
has a flame spread rating of FT4.
This is an increase from 120 mm.
There is no change in size limit when penetrating fire
separations as per NBC 3.1.9.3.(2)
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2-128 Flame Spread Requirements for
Totally Enclosed Non-metallic Raceways
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2-130 Sunlight Resistance Requirements
Insulation on electrical conductors and cables and
nonmetallic raceways can deteriorate when exposed to
direct rays of sunlight creating a shock and fire hazard.
This rule requires that all products exposed to the rays of
the sun be approved and marked for exposure to the direct
rays of sunlight to ensure their designed performance.
Marking will be the letters “SR”.
Nexans cable is marked “OUTDOOR”.
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2-306 Shock and Flash Protection
The City of Winnipeg, Property and Development
Department has deleted this rule in the amendments to the
code.
This rule was deleted because it was not enforceable.
We do anticipate that this rule will be amended again to
reinstate it at a later date.
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2-306 Shock and Flash Protection
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4-008(3) Sheath Currents in Singleconductor Metal-sheathed Cables.
This common (manufacturer’s recommended) installation
practice for single conductor MI cables has now been
included as a new Subrule (3) in this Rule.
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4-028 Identification of Insulated Neutral
Conductors up to and Including No. 2AWG
There are now no conditions in Subrule (1) as to when the
insulated neutral conductor must be identified by a white
or natural grey covering, i.e. part of a low-voltage
consumer’s service up to 200A. It must be white or natural
grey or three continuous white stripes because it is readily
available.
Conductors with a continuous white covering are not
sunlight resistant as required by Rule 2-130. When the
insulation on a neutral conductor is exposed to sunlight the
type with three continuous white stripes is allowed to be
used.
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8-304 Maximum Number of Outlets Per
Circuit
This rule is the old rule 12-3000. There are no changes to
the rule other than its location in the book.
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10-204(4) Grounding Connections for
Alternating-current Systems
There has been a change to allow the size of the grounded
conductor, if paralleled, to be smaller than no.1/0.
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10-406(6) Non-electrical Equipment
In areas where there are raised floors, such as computer
rooms, the floor assembly, if of conductive material and
with wiring under the floor, shall be bonded. The
conductor shall be no smaller than No.6 AWG.copper and
installed in a manner that the flooring panels or materials
form an effective equipotential plane.
There is an Appendix B note that gives an explanation of
the intent.
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10-700 Grounding Electrodes
Item 10-700(2)(a) for manufactured rod grounding
electrodes is amended in the City of Winnipeg By-law.
Manufactured grounding electrodes shall be:
2 copper-clad rod electrodes.
15.8mm in diameter.
Spaced no less than 3m apart.
Bonded together sized to Table 17
Driven to full length of the rod.
The two local amendments are that the rods must be
copper clad and 15.8 mm in diameter. The remainder of
the rule remains the same.
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10-700 (continued)
In-situ (in place) grounding electrodes.
In-situ grounding electrodes are parts of a building’s
infrastructure which fulfill the same function as
manufactured grounding electrodes.
Examples of in-situ grounding electrodes are:
Underground metal water piping systems
Metal water well casing
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10-702 Spacing and Interconnection of
Grounding Electrodes
Multiple electrodes.
Separated at least 2m from each other.
Bonded with No.6 AWG copper.
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10-806(4) Installation of System
Grounding Conductors
Magnetic materials enclosing grounding conductors must
be bonded at both ends.
Minimum No.6 will be required to avoid mechanical
injury.
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10-806(4) Installation of System
Grounding Conductors (continued)
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10-812 Grounding Conductor Size for AC
Systems
Table 17 used to determine size.
Reference to Table 18 has been removed and Table 18 has
also been removed.
Table 17, maximum size now #2/0.
Examples:
200 A residential service using #2/0 conductors (200 amp), No.6
AWG acceptable for grounding.
200 A commercial service using #3/0 conductors (210 amp), No. 3
AWG required for grounding.
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10-814 (1) Bonding Conductor Size
Table 16, heading of left hand column.
Subrule (3), if paralled can be smaller than 1/0.
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12-516(2)(c) Protection for Cable in
Concealed Installations
The requirement to support the cable so that it was isolated
from metal studs when running parallel to the stud has
been removed.
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12-1500 and 12-1502 Electrical nonmetallic tubing
Underground use in accordance to 12-012.
If subject to damage must be protected.
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14-114 Application of Supplementary
Protectors
Supplementary protectors are not suitable for the
protection of branch circuit conductors.
A circuit breaker:
automatically protects a branch circuit from both overload and
short circuit currents.
protects wiring and itself.
requires manual on/off contacts.
A supplementary protector:
automatically provides some overcurrent protection, but may not
protect completely against short circuits.
provides some protection for wiring, but may not protect itself.
does not require manual/off contacts.
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14-114 Application of Supplementary
Protectors (continued)
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22-700 Sewage Lift and Treatment Plants
Rules 22-700 to 22-710 for sewage lift and treatment
plants were in the City of Winnipeg amendments for many
years and have now been incorporated into the CEC, word
for word.
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24-106(3) Receptacles in Basic Care
Areas
Appendix B now makes reference for the requirement of a
GFCI as Section 26 requirements are now brought in here.
Paragraph (c) has been deleted.
Rule 26-700(11) now makes reference to the GFCI
requirements for all receptacles within 1.5 m of sinks.
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24-116 Receptacles Subject to Standing Fluids
on the Floor or Drenching of Work Area.
GFCI required or,
Supplied from an isolated system.
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26-000 Reserved for Future Use
The original Rule 26-000 has now been moved to 26-142.
No change other than that.
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26-242(2) Outdoor Transformer
Installations
The intent and requirements have not changed.The
wording has been rearranged so that it is clearer.
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26-700(8) Receptacles (General)
Where existing ungrounded outlets are to be replaced with
a grounding type receptacle, all buildings are now included
in the requirements.
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26-700(11) Receptacles (General)
All 15A and 20A receptacles within 1.5m of sinks now
have to be GFCI protected.
Includes all sinks in residential, commercial, and industrial
applications.
This would include kitchen sinks, slop sinks, laundry
sinks, sinks that may be installed in labs, etc.
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26-710(h) Receptacles for residential
occupancies (General)
Receptacle for cord connected hydromassage tub to be
installed not less than 300mm from floor.
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26-712(d)(iii), (iv), (v) Receptacles for
Dwelling Units
Reference to 20 A T-slot receptacles is now here, 26-726
has been removed.
Each permanent island counter 600mm or longer and
300mm or more wide requires a receptacle.
Each peninsula 600mm or longer and 300mm or more
wide requires a receptacle.
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26-714 Receptacles for Single Dwellings
This rule is amended by adding Item (c ). At least one
receptacle shall be provided for each driveway.
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26-720(f) Branch Circuits for Residential
Occupancies
The ampere rating of the branch circuit wiring for 20A Tslot receptacles shall be not less than 20A.
This is relocated from old rule 26-726
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26-722(b) Branch Circuits for Dwelling
Units
The requirement was that adjacent receptacles shall not be
connected to the same circuit. This has been removed.
This was the old 26-722(b)(iii).
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26-724 Branch circuits for single
dwellings
This rule is amended by adding Item (c) – At least one
branch circuit shall be provided solely for receptacle(s) for
the driveway in accordance with 26-714(c).
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26-956(1)(d) Submersible Pumps Installed
in Lakes, Rivers, and Streams
Ground fault protection is now required for submersible
pumps, not a GFCI protected circuit.
GFCI protects people.
Ground fault protection protects equipment.
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30-308(4) Circuit Connections
The rule requires that a disconnecting means integral with
the fluorescent luminaire be supplied on circuits exceeding
150 volts to ground. (I.e.: 347 V)
This rule is deleted by the City of Winnipeg by-law.
It is anticipated to be reintroduced in about one year.
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30-320(3) Lighting Equipment in Damp
Locations or Near Grounded Metal
Switches shall be located at least 1m from a bathtub or
shower.
If not practicable, it may be located no less than 500mm
from the tub or shower and be GFCI protected.
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32-200 Fire Pumps (Conductors)
Conductors can be other than copper.
Appendix B reference to requirement of 1 hour fire
protection.
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62-300(4) Electric Surface Heating
Ground fault protection is required for all electric heating
cable sets and heating panel sets.
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72-110(4) Connection Facilities for
Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Homes.
15A and 20A 2-pole receptacles shall be protected by
ground fault circuit interrupters.
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76-016 Temporary Wiring
GFCI protection is required for 15A and 20A receptacles
installed on construction or demolition projects.
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