About C22.1-15
Electrical safety in Canada is the responsibility of individual provinces and territories. However, as an electrical industry professional, you are responsible for understanding the legislation and regulations concerning electrical safety in your jurisdiction. It’s important for both designers and installers to understand the differences between current and previous provincial codes. When you understand and apply the most current requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code you can help ensure you are applying the latest electrical safety requirements to the electrical system you are installing or servicing. Following the requirements of the Code can also reduce the need for costly rework and help ensure projects stay on schedule.
About C22.1HB-15
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.