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Winnipeg Information Bulletin 2018-002-E

2018 ELECTRICAL CODE SEMINAR, POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

Issued by: Shirley Jenken, CET, Technical Support Officer Development & Inspections Division, Planning Property & Development Department 65 Garry Street • Winnipeg • Manitoba R3C 4K4 February 27, 2019 [email protected] of 1

See the subsequent pages to view the PowerPoint presentation from the electrical Code seminars held at the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre on November 29 and December 4, 2018 presented by Shirley Jenken, CET, Electrical Technical Support Officer, City of Winnipeg with the support of the following City staff:

♦ Wally Christensen, Chief Electrical Inspector ♦ Stan Yee, Assistant Chief Housing Inspector ♦ Wade Lewis, Senior Housing Electrical Inspector ♦ Sajith Mallikarachchi, Senior Electrical Plan Exam Engineer ♦ Daniel Frosh, Electrical Plan Exam Engineer

A number of “BONUS SLIDES” have been added to the PowerPoint after the seminars were presented as they were deemed to have value for industry.

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PP&D Devel. & Inspections 2018 Electrical Code Seminars

PP&D Development & Inspections

2018 Electrical Code Seminars Fort Rouge Leisure Centre Nov. 29 & Dec. 4, 2018


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Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are in Treaty One territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree and Dakota as well as the Birthplace of the Métis Nation and the Heart of the Métis Homeland.


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Introductions of City Personnel

Wallace Christensen – Chief Electrical Inspector Stan Yee – Assistant Chief Housing Inspector Wade Lewis – Senior Electrical Housing Inspector

(Ian Robinson takes over this role as of Jan. 21, 2019) Sajith Mallikarachchi – Senior Electrical Plan Exam Engineer Daniel Frosh – Electrical Plan Exam Engineer Shirley Jenken – Electrical Technical Support Officer


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Code Changes

This presentation is not a complete list of all changes in the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code It consists of highlights or items of particular interest to the Winnipeg electrical industry


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Code Enforcement

- Effective date was October 1, 2018.

- The Code that will be applied will depend on

either: - The in-date of the related building permit

application, or - For standalone electrical permits, the

in-date of the electrical permit application.


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Revisions and Errata

1. Some September 2018 copies of the Winnipeg Electrical By-law show an amendment to Rule 10-208 at the top of page 20 – this is an error; delete this reference. If you have a later copy of the By-law or are using the online version, this correction has already been made. …see next


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Revisions and Errata (cont’d.)

2. T.I 32-200 B at the bottom of page 53 has a typo in the Rule reference – should be 32-200 in lieu of 32-300 as shown below:

3. Be sure to register for CSA’s revisions & errata on their website http://register.csa.ca/standards.csa.ca~availableupdates~web/UpdateServices.action?LANG=en.

http://register.csa.ca/standards.csa.ca%7Eavailableupdates%7Eweb/UpdateServices.action?LANG=en

http://register.csa.ca/standards.csa.ca%7Eavailableupdates%7Eweb/UpdateServices.action?LANG=en


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Why are inspections needed?


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Rule 2-100 – Labelling of Fused Switches and Breakers

Rule 2-100 Marking of Equipment – specifically referring to Subrules 2) and 3) and new TI 2-100 B:

2) Each service box shall be marked to indicate “the maximum rating of the overcurrent device that may be used for this installation.” 3) At each distribution point, circuit breakers, fuses and switches shall be marked to indicate “the maximum rating of overcurrent device that is permitted.”

…see next


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Rule 2-100 – Labelling of Fused Switches and Breakers (cont’d.)

- Adjustable trip breakers must indicate the maximum trip setting allowable for the circuit.

- Fused switches must indicate the maximum fuse size allowable for the circuit.

- Label must state one of the following, as applicable:

- “MAX. ____ A; DO NOT ADJUST” - “MAX ____ A FUSES; DO NOT INCREASE”

- Outdoors, or where they’re exposed to weather,

labels must be lamicoid, riveted. All other locations may be electronic labels.

MAX. 350A;

DO NOT ADJUST

MAX. 80A FUSES;

DO NOT INCREASE


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Rule 2-400 – New TI; Non WP Enclosures For Electrical Equipment

New T.I. 2-400 “Enclosures for electrical equipment shall be of the type for use in their environment as per Table 65. The practice of installing non-weatherproof electrical equipment in weatherproof enclosures is not acceptable.” This requirement extends to electrical “doghouses” or “lean-to’s” (i.e.: enclosures constructed to house electrical equipment mounted to the exterior wall of a bldg.) and temporary services. The practice of installing non-weatherproof electrical equipment in handmade wooden enclosures is not acceptable.

…see next

Equipment in these types of enclosures must be W.P.


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Rule 2-400 – New TI; Non-WP Enclosures For Electrical Equipment (cont’d.) - Equipment must be rated for outdoor use unless the

enclosure is constructed as an electrical room. - Any unfinished structure is not an “electrical room,”

even if it has a shingled roof. - Enclosures for temporary services are not “electrical

rooms” and must contain WP equipment.

- Be aware of MB Hydro metering standards – reduced meter height is only acceptable in electrical rooms (i.e.: rooms with floors).

ELECTRICAL ROOM CONSTRUCTED AS PART OF A BLDG – ACCEPTABLE FOR NON-WP EQUIPMENT.


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Rule 4-004 – Ampacity of Wires and Cables

Reminder that Subrule 4-004 22) and Table 39 for allowable ampacities for specific residential-type service and feeder conductors remain deleted.


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Rule 4-022 – Installation of Identified Neutral at Light Switches

Previous Codes - Two wire simple switch loop allowed

2018 Code – Identified conductor (neutral) required at every lighting control location New Subrule 4-022 2) “The identified conductor (neutral) shall be installed at each location of a manual or automatic control device for the control of permanently installed luminaires at a branch circuit.”

…see next


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Rule 4-022 – Installation of Identified Neutral at Light Switches (cont’d.)

Appendix B Rule 4-022 2) Examples of manual or automatic control devices are general-use switches, motion sensors, photocells, light dimmers, or components of an energy or light management system.

A neutral will be required at all single switch

locations and at least one of the 3-way switch locations.


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Rule 6-112 – Support for Attachment of O/H Service Conductors or Cables

New Subrule 2): “2) The point of attachment shall be

a) on the same side of the building as the consumer’s service head or equivalent;

b) solidly anchored to the structure or service mast; c) in a position that allows the overhead service conductors

or cables to have an angle away from the structure; and d) in compliance with the requirements of the supply

authority.”


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Rule 6-116 – Consumer’s Service Head Location

6-116 b) revised to include new Item ii) “The consumer’s service head or equivalent shall be installed

b) In such a position that the point of emergence of the conductors from the consumer’s service head or the equivalent is:

i) a minimum of 150mm and a maximum of 300mm above; and

ii) a maximum of 600mm horizontally from

the support for the attachment of the overhead service conductors or cables.”

…see next


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6-116 b) Consumer’s Service Head Location (cont’d.)

Now must be within 600 mm horizontally


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Rule 6-200 – New TI for Multi-Position Meter Sockets

- New TI 6-200 C clarifies the required line side service conductor ampacity when multi-position meter sockets are used without a main overcurrent device ahead of it, ie: to sub-divide a consumer’s service.

- Multi-position meter sockets can be used to sub-divide a service without a main overcurrent for up to four sub-divisions, as per Rule 6-104.

- When doing this, the service conductors must be sized to suit the rating of the meter assembly.

…see next


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- Service conductors may have to be sized larger than what the service demand calculation requires.

- E.g.: if the demand calculation is 230A and a 400A rated meter assembly is being installed, the service conductors must be rated for 400A.

- #4/0 CU (230A) is not adequate.

…see next


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*If installing a service switch ahead of the multi-meter bank, the installation after the overcurrent device must include a full size insulated, isolated neutral.

*


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T.I. 6-200 B – Hot Splitters, revised

- No longer allowing new sub-divisions from existing hot splitters in single dwellings.

- If adding loads that necessitate a service upgrade, a single service box is required.

- If replacing an existing 200 Amp hot splitter with a 200 Amp service box or combination panel in a residential application, existing #2/0 copper service conductors may be re-used.

…see next


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T.I. 6-200 B – Hot Splitters, revised (cont’d.) “NOTES:

1. Main breaker lugs MUST be sized to accommodate the service conductors.

2. Refer to T.I. 2-1 for insulation requirements behind electrical equipment.

3. In single dwellings, the replacement of the main breaker in an existing panel due to malfunction or the addition of any circuit breakers in an existing panel are permitted without replacement of the existing hot splitter.”


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Rule 6-400 – Meter Sockets From U/G Supplies

Existing TI revised to include meter troughs and exclude Farm Metering Units (FMUs)

“Single phase meter sockets and meter troughs served from underground supply systems shall be factory equipped with studs on the line side to provide for the connection of compression type wire connectors. Note: This requirement is not enforced for a combination meter socket and breaker (farm metering unit) or 7 jaw meter sockets.” It’s important that studs be provided to accommodate compression connectors.


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Rule 8-104 – Maximum Circuit Loading

- Subrules 5) and 6) are often misunderstood. - TI 8-104 has an expanded explanatory section.

- Keep continuous load in mind when sizing a

circuit; defined in Subrule 8-104 3)

- For commercial projects, when not provided with data substantiating otherwise, we would assume that the continuous load is based on the size of overcurrent and expect the conductors to be sized appropriately.

…see next


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Rule 8-104 – Maximum Circuit Loading (cont’d.)

Caution using Table 13: - Maximum continuous load is based on the circuit

rating which is the lesser of either the rating of the overcurrent device or the conductor ampacity.

- While T-13 allows the use of smaller conductors connected to overcurrent devices, the ampacity of those conductors remains as per the values in Tables 1-4 (or other ampacity Tables).

- A circuit with a 400A breaker and 360A rated conductors has a rating of only 360A, despite that T-13 allows such conductors to be protected by the 400A breaker.

Reminder: Table 13 is still considered a “last resort”

…see next


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Rule 8-104 – Maximum Circuit Loading (cont’d.)

Note: Labeling requirement from Rule 2-100 4): 4) Where the maximum allowable continuous load is less than the continuous operating marking of the overcurrent device (ie: less than 80% or 100% of the breaker/fuse rating), a label “to indicate the maximum continuous loading permitted” must be provided.


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Rule 8-106 – 5% Rule gone!

- The 5% Rule has been deleted.

- Was deemed to be in conflict with Table 13.

- Remember that when using T-13, labeling is

required.

5%


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Rule 8-200 – Calculated Load for Single Dwellings

The units in Rule 8-200 b) has been changed from Amperes to Watts. Formerly a minimum of 100A and 60A to now 24,000W and 14,400W. This to better reflect loads at different voltages (ie: 240V vs 208V). - e.g.: 24,000W = 100A at 240V or 115A at 208V New TI 8-200 Clarifies the expectation that load calculations for duplexes, triplexes and quadruplexes be based on the same method used for row housing. - Namely 8-200 2), which requires the building calculation

to be based on the greater of either the demand calc or the 24,000W/14,400W.

…see next


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Rule 8-200 – Sample Calculated Load for a Quadruplex

For a quadruplex serviced at 240V where the calculated load for each dwelling unit may be 20,160W (84A) but are required to use 24,000W (100A) as per 8-200 b), the building calculation is to be calculated using the 24,000W per unit: Ist unit at 100% = 24000W Next 2 units at 65%: 24000 x 2 x .65 = 31200W Last unit at 40%: 24000 x .40 = 9600W Total = 64800W Minimum size service req’d. = 64800W ÷ 240V = 270A


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Section 10 – Grounding and Bonding

- Section 10 has been re-written and re-organized.

- Rule #’s have changed from 2015 Code.

- Has very distinct and separate sections for “Grounding,” “Bonding” and “Equipotential Bonding.”

- Many City amendments but in many cases simply reverting back to 2015 Rules. Highlights:

- Rule 10-210 (Grounding connections for solidly grounded ac systems supplied by the supply authority) struck out in its entirety and replaced,

- Deleted 10-212 2) (Grounding connections for solidly grounded separately derived ac systems),

- Added 10-616 (Installation of equipment bonding conductors).


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Rule 10-210 – Grounding Conductor Connections to Service Boxes

New TI 10-210 “For the application of Item 10-210 1), grounding conductors shall not be terminated in meter mounting devices or customer service termination enclosures (CSTE’s).” - Ground connection has to be accessible – meter is

locked by the utility and therefore is not accessible. - Most often only two lugs. Not allowed to double lug.

…see next


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Rule 10-210 (cont’d.)

Note: Rule 6-308 permits the service neutral to be bare. The grounded service conductor (neutral) on the supply side of the service box may be insulated or bare and will be permitted to bond the meter mounting device. Do not use Figure 10-4 when grounding services. System grounding in meter sockets is not allowed.


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Rule 10-606 – Bonding Continuity

10-606 2) “Reducing washers shall not be used to maintain the bonding continuity of the wiring system.” Appendix B Note “Reducing washers are not tested for their suitability for maintaining a bonding connection. The use of reducing washers to maintain bonding continuity is a misapplication of the product in non-conformance with Rule 2-024.” (Use of Approved Equipment)

BONUS SLIDE


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Rule 10-612 – Bonding Conductor Connection

Rule 10-612 3) “A bonding connection shall be made at every non-metallic outlet box for any fitting or device that requires connection to a bonding conductor.” 5) “In the case of metal enclosed systems where bonding is provided by the metal enclosure, and a device attached to the enclosure has a bonding terminal, a bonding conductor shall be installed to bond the device to the enclosure.” If a bonding terminal is provided on a device, bonding shall be installed.


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Rule 10-614 – Bonding

The size of bonding conductor is based on the rating or setting of the overcurrent device when one is in use, otherwise it is based on the ampacity of the largest conductor or group of conductors. - For services, use the ampacity of the conductors.

- For other than service equipment, base the size of the bonding conductor on either

- The overcurrent device protecting the conductors, or - The ampacity of the conductors when increased to compensate for voltage drop

- For bonding the secondary of a transformer, use the primary overcurrent times the

turns ratio of the transformer.

…see next


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Note that the ampacity of overcurrent or conductor(s) cannot exceed the values in the first column.


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Rule 10-614 – Service Bonding (cont’d.)

From Table 16: 200A service - 3/0 CU (200A) requires a #6 CU bonding (neutral)

conductor. - 250 kcmil AL (205A) requires a #4 CU bonding

(neutral) conductor

100A service - #3 CU (100A) requires a #6 CU bonding (neutral)

conductor - #1 AL (100A) requires a #6 CU bonding (neutral)

conductor Note: neutral may be bare or insulated.

…see next


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Rule 10-614 – Service Bonding (cont’d.)

Note: Table16 will allow a #8 cu bond conductor for 100A service using either #3 cu or #1 al conductors (both rated for 100A), however the meter neutral lugs must be approved for #8 conductors. Lugs on common meter sockets are rated for min. #6. If using #8, contractors may have to provide specs to indicate lugs can accept it.


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Rule 12-610 – Terminating Armoured Cable

1) Where conductors issue from armour, they shall be protected from abrasion by bushings of insulating material or equivalent devices:

a) an insulating bushing or equivalent protection

installed between the conductors and the armour (ie: ACWU/BX); and

(b) the inner jacket of the armoured cable,

provided that the inner jacket is left protruding a minimum of 5 mm beyond the armour. (ie: Teck)

Note: ACWU-90 is not TECK cable. An anti-short must be installed for ACWU.

ACWU

TECK


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Rules 12-618 & 12-920 – Securing Cable with Tie Wire Rule 12-618 Running of Cable Between Boxes, etc. - Galvanized tie wire is not an approved method of

supporting cables or raceways although, historically, it has been an acceptable industry practice to support AC90 type armoured cable with tie wire.

- Effective immediately, galvanized tie wire will be

permitted to provide support for AC90 type armoured cables inside a finished wall or drywalled ceiling only. All AC90 type armoured cables located outside a finished wall shall be supported with an approved strap or device.

Rule 12-920 Support of Raceways Electrical raceways shall be securely fastened in place. The use of suspended ceiling support wires or tie wires are not considered an acceptable means of fastening a raceway.


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Rule 14-010 – Protective and Control Devices

Important Note: This photo is of a Motor Circuit Protector (MCP) magnetic trip only device and is only approved in conjunction with a thermal overload device as part of a combination motor starter assembly. This is not a thermal magnetic breaker and does not afford any overload, overcurrent, or overheating protection. It is constructed without thermal detection elements (bimetals), therefore it provides short circuit protection only and is not to be used for anything other than as part of a listed combination controller having motor overload protection. This is not a general use breaker.


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Section 16, 300 Series Rules

- New 300 series Rules in Section 16 addressing evolving technologies and wiring products.

- For PoE technology (Power over Ethernet)

- Cable designation – LP (limited power) –

twisted pair designed to carry both power and data.

- New Table 60 for allowable ampacities of Class 2 power and data cables when the current rating is not marked on the jacket.


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Rule 22-002 B – Commercial Greenhouses

New T.I. regarding classification of commercial greenhouses: - Commercial greenhouses are considered as a

Category 1 (wet) location.

- This categorization may be reduced when supported by documentation from an engineer detailing the measures taken to reduce the classification and what the new classification is.

- Note: marijuana production facilities in commercial buildings are considered commercial greenhouses.

BONUS SLIDE


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Rule 26-652 – Separate Circuit for Refrigerator Receptacle

Previous Codes – All refrigerators for residential occupancies required a separate circuit. 2018 Code, 26-652 a) – Only the kitchen refrigerator in residential occupancies requires a separate circuit. All other refrigerators may be on shared circuits, depending on the circuit load. For all other fridge locations (bar fridge, wine fridge, spare fridge, etc.): - Separate circuit not required - Must be AFCI protected even if on separate cct. - City policy only considers the fridge to be in a kitchen when

there is also a stove, sink, cabinets & counter.


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Rule 26-706 – Tamper-Resistant Receptacles

The requirement for tamper-resistant receptacles has expanded: - Dwelling units - Child care facilities - Guest rooms and suites of hotels and motels - Preschools and elementary education facilities

- Note that shared areas in joint facilities that may

be accessed by children up to elementary school age also require tamper-resistant receptacles.

- Gymnasiums, libraries, multi-purpose rooms, hallways, etc.


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Rule 26-724 – Kitchen Wall Receptacles

Previous Codes – Required a sufficient number of receptacles along finished kitchen walls. These receptacles required a separate circuit. - This Rule evolved from the old “table plug” rule

and the dedicated dining area receptacle rule. 2018 Code, 26-724 d) vi) still requires a sufficient number of receptacles on the remaining finished kitchen walls, however they no longer need to be on a separate circuit. - Can now be included with the 12 per circuit as per

8-304 (does not include counter, island or peninsula receptacles).


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Rule 26-656 – Arc Fault Protection

- AFCI protection has it’s own dedicated Rule in the 2018 Code – Rule 26-656. Should be easier to find now.

- Other than the Rule #, the only real change from 2015 Code is the addition of Subrule 3):

3) Where one or more 125V receptacles rated 20A or

less are added to an existing branch circuit that is not provided with arc-fault protection as required by this rule, the entire branch circuit need not be provided with arc-fault protection where an outlet branch-circuit-type arc-fault circuit interrupter is installed at the first added receptacle to the existing branch circuit.

…see next


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Arc Fault Protection Requirements When Adding to an Existing Circuit

The Code implies that the first added receptacle must be of the arc-fault type and that it will protect all downstream devices so they do not have to be AFCI-type.

…see next

This scenario is acceptable if the wiring method between the existing non-AFCI receptacle and the first new receptacle is armoured cable or in conduit.


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Arc Fault Protection Requirements When Adding to an Existing Circuit (cont’d.)

Also acceptable and probably easier – as clarified in the Appendix B note to Subrule 26-656 2) – install an outlet branch-circuit-type arc-fault circuit interrupter (e.g.: AFCI receptacle) upstream from the added receptacle(s).


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Rule 26-656 – “Dead Front” Arc Fault Devices

- New T.I. 26-656 A allows the installation of “dead front” or “blank face” arc-fault protection devices for specific installations.

- Limited use:

- For existing dwelling units, and - For receptacles required to be on a separate

branch circuit, and - Where an AFCI from the panel mftr. is either

not available (eg: old Bulldog or Blue-Line panel) or where the existing panel has no space for an AFCI breaker.

…see next


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Rule 26-656 – “Dead Front” Arc-Fault Devices (cont’d.)

- Must be installed adjacent to the panel.

- The wiring method from panel to “dead front” device must consist of metal raceway, armoured cable or non-metallic conduit or tubing.

- Must be labelled as to the appliance, equipment or circuit it protects.


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Rule 26-656 – Arc Fault Requirements Summary

In summary, arc-fault protection is required for any new 15A and 20A receptacles added to an existing circuit with the following exemptions:

- Kitchen fridge receptacle - Kitchen counter, island and peninsula

receptacles - Sump pump single receptacle - Bathroom/washroom sink receptacle (no

other receptacles on circuit) - Detached garages and sheds


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Experiencing Problems With AFCI Devices? If you are experiencing nuisance tripping of ACFI devices, Electro Federation Canada wants to know about it. Submit a report by clicking the link below…

BONUS SLIDE

https://www.electrofed.com/products/afci/afci-nuisance-tripping-report/


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Rules 26-656, 26-706, 26-722 – New T.I.

New T.I. clarifying requirements for AFCI, GFCI and TR for receptacles in/on buildings and structures associated with residential occupancies:

AFCI – According to 26-656, not required when located in detached garages, sheds or on posts or fences. TR – According to 26-706, required for all receptacles on residential occupancies including detached garages, carports, sheds & receptacles on posts or fences. GFCI – According to 26-722, required for all outdoor receptacles for residential occupancies installed below 2.5m. Includes detached garages, carports, sheds & receptacles on posts or fences.


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Rule 26-708 – Weatherproof Covers

Definitions: - A location that is outside exposed to the weather

is considered a “wet location.”

- A location that is outside but not directly exposed to the weather is considered a “damp location” e.g. under soffits.

- “Extra Duty” coverplates are required for outdoor locations except damp locations.

- Coverplates that are “wet locations with cover closed” are only acceptable for damp locations.

- Under soffits require WP covers. - Facing downward at 45° or less from the

horizontal require WP covers Acceptable and req’d. for damp locations


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32-108 – Identifying the Fire Alarm Breaker

Frequent defect items are the missing breaker lock and labelling for the fire alarm panel breaker. If installed prior to inspection, can avoid a defect, delays in occupancy and the requirement for a follow-up inspection. Subrule 32-108 3) and related T.I. A breaker supplying a fire alarm system must be clearly identified as the fire alarm power supply and the disconnecting means shall be coloured red and be lockable in the ON position. Note: do not cover the manufacturer’s information or breaker rating when identifying the breaker. A permanently affixed red lamicoid nameplate mounted adjacent to the overcurrent device reading “FIRE ALARM PANEL,” or other approved wording, is required.


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Rule 32-200 – Smoke and Combo Smoke/CO Alarms

Previous Codes – Smoke & CO alarms cannot be on an GFCI or AFCI protected circuit. 2018 Code – Can be on a GFCI or AFCI protected circuit if c/w battery backup. 32-200 e) where a smoke alarm or a device that is a combination of a smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide alarm has an integral battery as a secondary supply source, such a smoke alarm or combination of a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm shall be permitted to be connected to a circuit protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter or arc-fault interrupter.

…see next


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Rule 32-200 – Smoke and Combo Smoke/CO Alarms (cont’d) T.I. 32-200 A – Requires smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to be 120V. Note: wireless devices not allowed for Code compliance. T.I. 32-200B – Heat detectors req’d. to be installed in dwelling unit attached garages as per MB Building Code Article 9.10.19.A., must be interconnected to the smoke alarms and, as approved heat detectors are not available with battery backup at this time, must still be connected to a lighting circuit that is not protected by an AFCI or GFCI.

…see next


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Wireless Smoke/CO Alarms

Wireless smoke/CO alarms are not allowed for Code compliance. Smoke/CO alarms are still required to be 120V by Building Code. - MBC Sentences 3.2.4.21.(6) and 9.10.19.4.(1)

Wireless devices can be used as supplemental to Code required alarms.


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Rule 62-132 – Heating Devices

New Rule governing heating devices installed in proximity to sinks, tubs or shower stalls. 62-132 1) A heating device installed less than 1.8m above

the floor shall not be installed less than 1m horizontally from a sink (a wash basin complete with a drainpipe), tub, or shower stall, this distance being measured horizontally between the heating device and the sink, tub, or shower stall without piercing a wall, partition, or similar obstacle.

…see next


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Rule 62-132 – Heating Devices (cont’d)

2) Notwithstanding Subrule 1), a heating device shall

be permitted to be installed less than 1.8 m above the floor and less than 1 m from a sink (a wash basin complete with a drainpipe), tub, or shower stall, provided that it is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter of a Class A type.

This includes baseboards, force flows, towel warmers and similar equipment.


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Rule 64-218 – Photovoltaic Rapid Shutdown

2015 Code Rule 64-218 – Rapid shutdown requirement not enforced. 2018 Code Rule 64-218 – Rapid shutdown is enforced with adoption of 2018 CE Code. The rapid shutdown initiation device must be readily accessible & located at the utility meter and, for other than single dwellings, also at the roof access or within sight & 9m of the array. Note: Only photovoltaic rapid shutdown equipment approved for use in Canada will be accepted.

Also note that solar PV installations are now required to come under seal of an engineer as per Item 2-000 1) ix).


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Rule 68-306 – HydroMassage Bathtubs

2018 Code Rule 68-306, Receptacles for a cord-connected hydromassage bathtub, has been revised. - There could be multiple cord ends from the tub

(e.g.: for jets, heater, etc.). - At least one circuit is required for these receptacle

connections. - The receptacles must be in close proximity to

each other. - Receptacles must be GFCI protected where the

hydromassage bathtub is not provided with GFCI protection.

- Receptacles must be AFCI protected. - Labels must be applied to receptacles associated

with the hydromassage bathtub warning against the connection of any equipment not associated with hydromassage tub.


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Electrical Barrier Free Requirements

Manitoba Building Code Article 3.8.1.5., Controls “(1) Except as required by Sentence 3.5.2.1.(3) regarding elevators, controls for the operation of building services or safety devices, including electrical switches, thermostats and intercom switches, that are intended to be operated by the occupant and are located in or adjacent to a barrier-free path of travel shall be accessible to a person in a wheelchair, operable with one hand, and mounted between 400 mm and 1200 mm above the floor.” Note: 1200 mm AFF is max. height to the top of the device to maintain the controls within the 400 mm to 1200 mm range

WHEELCHAIR FORWARD REACH ALLOWANCES

BONUS SLIDE


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Notes to Contractors


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Sign Permits

Reminders: - Electrical signs are NOT included in EC (Electrical

Commercial) permits. A separate ES (Electrical Sign) permit is required for connection of electrical signs.

- A sign permit (SP) is required to erect or install a sign. Contractors must know this SP permit number when applying for their ES permit. When applying online, a pull-down list of all open SP permits for the project address is provided.

- Sign repair or retrofit permits may require re-certification of the sign.

BONUS SLIDE


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Inactivation of Contractor Licences

Subrule 2-008 14) has been amended. Formerly, if a contractor failed to renew his/her contractor licence prior to the expiration date, he/she could re-activate it with a late fee for up to 12 months after expiry. This period has been reduced to 6 months.

14) Where an individual is unlicenced for more than 6 months, he or she must re-qualify for a licence under Subrule 5).

After 6 months, the licence is automatically “inactivated” in our system and in order to obtain a new licence, electricians must re-write the exam.


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Plan Exam review for installations ≥ 400A

- For the past six years, The City of Winnipeg temporarily suspended plan review services for standalone electrical permits for installations 400A and greater.

- This caused issues on site for the inspectors and contractors alike because defects/errors shown on submitted drawings were not identified prior to installation.

- Plan Exam is once again reviewing these permit applications. - This applies to Housing (ER) as well as Commercial (EC) permits.

IMPORTANT: - Contractors will no longer be issued their permits upon application. - Time needs to be allowed for document review by the Plan Examination Branch. - Plan ahead for this delay – don’t wait to apply for your permit the day before you are

starting the work.


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Inspection Completion email vs Certificate of Inspection

- Phasing out of Certificates of Inspection - Only those who requested and paid for a certificate prior to August 13, 2018 will

still receive a certificate. The new Inspection Completion Email: - Is accepted for Manitoba Hydro Powersmart upgrade projects and by other

organizations. - Is immediate – is emailed as soon as the Inspector closes his final process. - Is automatically sent for every project; no need to remember to request it. - Is free!! Ensure the email address we have on file is valid.

OLD NEW


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Emails, emails and more emails! - Issued permit email – soon to include link to ZIP file w/ reviewed drawings, where

applicable.

- Inspection defects emails for Housing permits (ER) - Similar email for Commercial (EC) permits coming soon.

- Inspection completion email as noted on previous slide. - Industry notice emails. - Licence expiry reminders. - Permit expiry notices.

- These are all important emails; don’t miss out:

- Ensure your email server has “winnipeg.ca” listed as a trusted site (ie: not blacklisted) as some of these are mass emails that some email servers think are spam.

- Suggest set up a rule to send City emails to a separate folder. - Ensure we have a correct and valid email address on file.


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Duties of the Permit Holder – ie: Contractor responsibilities

Some reminders: - Call for inspections prior to covering

- Call for final inspections and ensure the permit gets closed

- Contractors are responsible for all work under their permits

- Arrange to have all open permits inspected and closed before retiring, leaving or closing

a business or letting your licence expire. - Use Permits Online to check for open permits


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Permits

- Incorrect and incomplete permit applications get put on hold and can delay attempts to get work inspected and occupancy.

- Providing a detailed description of work aids us when the

contractor is not on site and helps prevent any future additional fees for work without permit. Information such as correct address, unit numbers, business name, description of work being done, associated building or sign permits, etc. help immensely. For commercial work, use the HUHY booklet as a guide.

- A fee of $155 (2018) may be applied when incorrect or insufficient information is provided on permit applications.

- Contractors should note that any defects may be subject to extra inspections fees as noted in the Fees and Charges Schedule.


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Fees – Work w/o Permit; Aged Permits & Applications

- The City is very motivated to ensure proper permits are obtained for all projects. - Fees have been established to encourage compliance and cover administrative

costs. - Work without permit fees.

- A program to cleanup aged permits has been established. These can be either

applications that were never issued as permits or issued permits that were never closed.

- Use Permits Online to determine if there are any aged permits under your contractor licence.

- Call to arrange inspection to close open permits. - Be careful with any aged applications that have never been issued. If work was

done without permit, an order may be issued. Take steps to get permits issued.

- Be aware, some of these fees are hefty.


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Fees – Failure to correct defects within 31 days (Housing Inspections)

When a defect on a Housing Electrical Permit has been identified by the Inspector, contractors have 31 days in which to correct the deficiency and arrange for re-inspection. Failure to do so may result in the levy of additional fees ($155 [2018]) for failure to comply with the Winnipeg Building By-law 5.5.3 (iii) and the Fees and Charges By-law section 7.1.


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Annual Electrical Permits

- There have been some clarifications on the scope of Annual Permits in both the Winnipeg amendments Rule 2-006 and in the related T.I.

- The intent is and always has been that annual permits are for maintenance work and not for renovation projects. The annual permit is to perform minor electrical maintenance work at the location named on the permit.

- The permit covers “non-capital projects;” refer to TI 2-006 for further examples (p. 30).

- The Annual permit is only valid for one calendar year (i.e.: January to December).

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Annual Electrical Permits (cont’d.)

- For each property, the electrical contractor will be responsible for maintaining and supplying a record of all work done, locations, quantities and by whom and supplying this record to the Inspections Branch prior to the Inspector’s site visit.

- The permit holder is required to contact the Electrical Inspector in March, June, September and December to arrange for the quarterly inspections and the final inspection to close the permit.

- Any defects will be subject to extra inspections fees as noted in the Fees and Charges Schedule.


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Security of contractor licences

- Your contractor licence is only as secure as you make it.

- Warning, DON’T: - Give anyone a blank hardcopy permit application form with your name and

licence number on it.

- Online applications are the most secure if used as intended. - Don’t give your password to your authorized signees – ensure they have a unique

email address and their own password.

- We do ask for ID for in-person applications but this won’t stop invalid faxed or emailed applications.


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Permits Online

https://ppdportal.winnipeg.ca/Permits/menu/logon_a.jsp Ugly yes, but useful! New look and better functionality coming soon! If you’re not yet registered for Permits Online, send us an email at [email protected]

https://ppdportal.winnipeg.ca/Permits/menu/logon_a.jsp

https://ppdportal.winnipeg.ca/Permits/menu/logon_a.jsp



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Permits Online

New and improved look activated January, 2019

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Use it!!

https://www.winnipeg.ca/ppd/InfoCentre/Electrical/default.stm

https://www.winnipeg.ca/ppd/InfoCentre/Electrical/default.stm


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Inspections Appointments

- To schedule an inspection with the Housing branch, complete and submit the housing inspection request form found at winnipeg.ca/housinginspection or by calling 204-986-5300, Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. Be aware that wait times vary for phone-in requests.

- For commercial inspections, call the district inspector directly as indicated on your issued permit.

- Contact MB Hydro before disconnecting any service and ensure you have a service point location and service agreement in place before starting the work.

Edited Oct. 15/19

http://ppdportal.winnipeg.ca/Permits/InspSched/Housing_RequestForm.jsp


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Emergency After Hours Inspections

The City of Winnipeg has an Electrical Inspector on standby from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am Monday to Friday and from 10:00 am to 2:00 am Saturday and Sunday for emergency service Inspections. - There is a fee of $463 for this service

(2018 fee). - Manitoba Hydro may have additional fees. - The City Inspector can be reached by

contacting 311.


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Housing Districts

- Districts are determined by the rivers: - NORTH of the Assiniboine and west of the Red - EAST of the Red - SOUTH of the Assiniboine and west of the Red

- Please try to direct questions to the inspectors who completed the inspections or

by contacting the Senior Housing Inspectors via our website: https://winnipeg.ca/ppd/Documents/Mapping/PlanningAndInspectionMaps/Housing-Inspectors-and-Districts.pdf

https://winnipeg.ca/ppd/Documents/Mapping/PlanningAndInspectionMaps/Housing-Inspectors-and-Districts.pdf

https://winnipeg.ca/ppd/Documents/Mapping/PlanningAndInspectionMaps/Housing-Inspectors-and-Districts.pdf


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Notes from Manitoba Hydro

Need CT & PT metering for your service? - Send the SLD & demand load calc to [email protected] - If for a HV service, also include switchgear shop drawings

and send well in advance. Ensure the design of the customer metering is in compliance with Hydro’s Customer Metering Standards Ensure you have applied for service and have been provided with a service point prior to construction. Reference the MH metering standards for all installations requiring metering and service connections at https://www.hydro.mb.ca/accounts_and_services/permits_and_inspections/codes_and_standards/


https://www.hydro.mb.ca/accounts_and_services/permits_and_inspections/codes_and_standards/




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Questions?


PP&D Development & Inspections

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