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The first edition of the Canadian Electrical Code was published in 1927.[1] The current (25th) edition was published in April of 2021. Code revisions are now scheduled on a three-year cycle. The Code is produced by a large body of volunteers from industry and various levels of government. The Code uses a prescriptive model, outlining in detail the wiring methods that are acceptable. In the current edition, the Code recognizes that other methods can be used to assure safe installations, but these methods must be acceptable to the authority enforcing the Code in a particular jurisdiction.

The Canadian Electrical Code serves as the basis for wiring regulations across Canada. Generally, legislation adopts the Code by reference, usually with a schedule of changes that amend the Code for local conditions. These amendments may be administrative in nature or may consist of technical content particular to the region. Since the Code is a copyrighted document produced by a private body, it may not be distributed without copyright permission from the Canadian Standards Association.

The Code is divided into sections, each section is labeled with an even number and a title. Sections 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 26 include rules that apply to installations in general; the remaining sections are supplementary and deal with installation methods in specific locations or situations. Some examples of general sections include: grounding and bonding, protection and control, conductors, and definitions. Some examples of supplementary sections include: wet locations, hazardous locations, patient care areas, emergency systems, and temporary installations. When interpreting the requirements for a particular installation, rules found in supplementary sections of the Code amend or supersede the rules in general sections of the Code.

The Canadian Electrical Code does not apply to vehicles, systems operated by an electrical or communications utility, railway systems, aircraft or ships; since these installations are already regulated by separate documents.

The Canadian Electrical Code is published in several parts: Part I is the safety standard for electrical installations. Part II is a collection of individual standards for the evaluation of electrical equipment or installations. (Part I requires that electrical products be approved to a Part II standard) Part III is the safety standard for power distribution and transmission circuits. Part IV is set of objective-based standards that may be used in certain industrial or institutional installations. Part VI establishes standards for the inspection of electrical installation in residential buildings.

Technical requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code are very similar to those of the U.S. National Electrical Code. Specific differences still exist and installations acceptable under one Code may not entirely comply with the other. Correlation of technical requirements between the two Codes is ongoing.

Several CE Code Part II electrical equipment standards have been harmonized with standards in the USA and Mexico through CANENA, The Council for the Harmonization of Electromechanical Standards of the Nations of the Americas (CANENA) is working to harmonize electrical codes in the western hemisphere.

In response to industry demand, CSA has developed Part IV of the Canadian Electrical Code, consisting of two standards CSA C22.4 No. 1 "Objective-based industrial electrical code" and CSA C22.4 No. 2 "Objective-based industrial electrical code - Safety management system requirements". These standards are intended for use only by authorized industrial users and would not apply, for example, to residential construction. These standards do not prescribe specific solutions for every case but instead give guidance to the user on achievement of the safety objectives of IEC 60364. Since it is less prescriptive, the OBIEC allows industrial users to use new technology not yet represented in the CE Code Part II. Use of this OBIEC is restricted to industrial and institutional users who have a safety management program in place and the engineering resources to implement the regulations. It is intended that users of the OBIEC will maintain safety while using methods that will reduce the installation cost of large industrial plants, for example, in the petrochemical business.[2][3]

For over 90 years, CSA Group has worked with regulators, consumers, manufacturers, and the electrical industry to develop standards that improve safety and reliability of the electrical system as well as electrical products for consumers and businesses. We also continue to support improved energy performance and sustainability, including renewable energy through new and updated codes and standards.

Today our portfolio of more than 700 standards, many referenced in regulation, includes standards for Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and the Canadian Electrical Code Parts I, II and III. These are critical resources that guide electrical safety and performance for the systems and products we use daily across the country.

CSA Group also supports the timely adoption of these standards by routinely working with federal, provincial and territorial Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). We also work with industry associations such as the Canadian Electricity Association, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Canada, and Electro Federation Canada to ensure our codes and standards continue to address the needs of industry.

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CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I contains many updates and changes that are potentially significant to electrical professionals. This online, self-guided course provides the key changes and impacts to the industry presented in an easy-to-follow format.

This instructor-led course is designed to help electrical professional understand and apply the requirements of CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I for designing, planning, installing, inspecting, or maintaining electrical work and electrical equipment in occupancies.

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Accessing and navigating CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I regulations: This course is to help you navigate, and more quickly find, the specific requirements you need for designing, planning, installing, inspecting, or maintaining electrical work and electrical equipment in occupancies. This training is developed with input from a broad cross-section of electrical industry experts and with cooperation from all provinces, territories and several key jurisdictions across Canada.

This online course provides an overview of the grounding, bonding and equipotential bonding requirements in the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. With an emphasis on safety, this course explores the requirements for the prescriptive requirements of grounding and bonding which are imperative in minimizing the risk and severity of electric shock, and to better protect workers and prevent damage to property during a fault event.

This online, self-guided course is designed to help electrical professionals understand and apply the requirements of CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I for designing, planning, installing, inspecting, or maintaining electrical work and electrical equipment in occupancies. This course includes Sections 0-16 and 26, which are the general sections of the Code and Sections 26-32 and 46.

This course is based on the new editions of CSA C22.3 No. 1 and CSA C22.3 No.7. Using interactive discussions, participants will be introduced to the newest requirements and installation techniques to comply with the Canadian Electrical Code Part III. CSA C22.3 No. 1 and CSA C22.3 No. 7 now contain requirements for electrical installations subject to harm from five types of severe weather-related events: flooding/drought, icing/snow/hail, high winds, wildfires, and permafrost thaw.

This course is part of the CSA Group Modular Online Training Program. This online course provides an overview of Section 10 in the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. Section 10 is a general Section of the Code that sets out requirements for grounding and bonding. These requirements apply to all installations, unless amended within a specific Section of the Code.

This course is part of the CSA Group Modular Online Training Program. This online course provides an overview of Section 12 in the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. Section 12 is a general Section of the Code that sets out requirements for wiring methods that apply to all Sections unless amended in a subsequent Section of the Code.

For 90 years, the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I has been developed and updated to help better protect electrical workers and promote improved consistency in electrical installations across the country.

The CE Code is developed with the participation of Provincial and Territorial AHJs, manufacturers, educators, designers, conformity assessment professionals and many industry experts. The code is updated every three years to better protect electrical workers and help make electrical installation and maintenance safer.