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This is your chance to comment on Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 proposed revisions and interpretation issues (subjects) for the 2006' code cycle.

The Part 1 committee refers to each proposed revisions or interpretations as "subjects". Each subject is assigned a subject number e.g. "Subject No.1974 ". When I receive a Subject I will forward each as an "Adobe Acrobat PDF file".

Please reply with comments regarding the attached Part 1 Subject by February 20th.2004'. When replying please indicate agreement or disagreement with the Sub-committee's recommendation

All comments I receive will be forwarded to the Part 1 Committee

Tony Moscioni
Electrical Inspector
416.991.4145


Subject 3148 >> Receptacles for Washing Machines, Rules 26-710 and 26-744
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Subject 3147 >> Bonding of Metal Parts, Rule 34-408(2)
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Subject 3146 >> Connection of High-Voltage Cables, Rule 34-406(2)
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Subject 3130 >> Receptacles i...6-710, 26-712, 26-720, 26-722 and 26-726
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Subject 3122 >> Types of Receptacle Configurations, Rules 26-700(11) & (12) and 26-710(h)
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Subject 3108 >> Use of Supplementary Protectors, Appendix B Note to Rule 14-010
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Subject 3093 >> GFCI Protection of Light Switches, Rule 30-322(3)
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Subject Modified 3079 >> Cond...s for Fire Pumps, Rules 32-200 to 32-208
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Subject 3057 >> Overcurrent Protection of Panelboards, Rule 14-606
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Subject 2894 >> Bonding of IS Circuits, Rule 18-066
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Subject 2822 >> Clarification of Fire Pump Circuit, Rule 32-212
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Subject 2314 >> Request for an Interpretation of Rule 36-306(5) – now Rule 36-308(6)
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Subject 1974 >> Interconnection of Grounds between Stations and Plants

(Feel Free to post comments here or start new Threads on any of these topics)

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I agree with the sub-committee's recommendation on subject 3093.

The provision to allow switches to be located within 1m of a tub or shower, provided that they are GFCI protected, is presently in the Alberta ammendments and in the Saskatchewan ammendments.

Neil Seidner
Calgary AB

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