Key 2024 CE Code Changes

Impacting Wire & Cable

Prepared by: Wissam Geahchan, Applications Engineer

June 19, 2024
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Agenda

1 | Introduction 7. | Section 10 13. | Section 30

2 | Section 0 8. | Section 12 14. | Section 64
3 | Section 2 9. | Section 14 15. | Section 66
4 | Section 4 10. | Section 16 16. | Section 68
5 | Section 6 11. | Section 24 17. | Section 86
6 | Section 8 12. | Section 28 18. | Tables

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1. INTRODUCTION

This 26th edition of the Canadian Electrical

Code, Part I, was approved by the CE Code,
Part I committees and the Regulatory Authority
Committee at their June 2023 meetings and
published on March 4, 2024.

Note - this presentation is NOT all-inclusive.

It is also not meant to replace the Rules in the
Code, nor does it intend to make any claims
on how you should install your electrical
system. If there is any doubt about any of
these new changes and how they may impact
your specific installation, it is your
responsibility to reach out to your local
inspection authority for further guidance.

“Δ” LEGEND REVISED DELETED ADDED

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1. INTRODUCTION
There is ONE rule in the code
that hasn’t changed!
Back to 1927 and the Roaring ‘20s.
Rule 7001, Subrule (a) in the
1927 Code is now Rule 2-300,
Subrules 1) and 4) in the 2024
Code

1927 Code, 1st Edition 2-300 General requirements

Total number of pages = 139 for maintenance and operation
Number of Sections = 24 1) All operating electrical
Number of Tables = 13 equipment shall be kept in safe
--------------------------------------------------------- and proper working condition.
2024 Code, 26th Edition …
Total number of pages = 972 4) Defective equipment shall
Number of Sections = 41 either be put in good order or
Number of Tables = 93 permanently disconnected. 6
2. SECTION 0 – OBJECT, SCOPE, AND DEFINITIONS

REVISED DEFINITIONS
Cable – Identified –
a) a product identified as a cable in Table 19; or a) when applied to a conductor, signifies that the
b) where not listed in Table 19, a complete manufactured conductor has
assembly consisting of one or more insulated i. a white or grey covering; or
conductors, optical fibers, or both, and which may
ii. a raised longitudinal ridge(s) on the surface of
include fillers, strength members, bonding conductors,
the extruded covering on certain flexible cords,
and insulating and protective material, and may also either of which indicates that the conductor is a
include a continuous overall covering providing a grounded conductor or a neutral; and
degree of electrical, mechanical, and environmental
b) when applied to other electrical equipment, signifies
protection to the assembly. that the terminals to which grounded or neutral
conductors are to be connected have been
distinguished for identification by being tinned, nickel-
WHAT THIS MEANS plated, or otherwise suitably marked.

By mentioning Table 19 in the revised definition for a “cable”, WHAT THIS MEANS
Code users are directed to the main reference in the Code listing
the primary types of CSA-recognized cables used in installations Identified conductors must have either a white covering or a
covered in the scope of the Code. raised longitudinal ridge on its surface to indicate that the
conductor is a grounded conductor or a neutral. Grey is no
Table 19 is a good starting point to finding out where and how a longer permitted.
CSA-designated cable can be installed. 7
2. SECTION 0 – OBJECT, SCOPE, AND DEFINITIONS

REVISED DEFINITIONS
Voltage –

Extra-low voltage –
a) for ac circuits, any voltage not exceeding 30 V ac; or
b) for dc circuits, any voltage not exceeding 42.460 V dc.
Low voltage –
a) for ac circuits, any voltage exceeding 30 V ac but not exceeding 1000 V ac; or
b) for dc circuits, any voltage exceeding 42.460 V dc but not exceeding 10601500 V dc.
High voltage –
a) for ac circuits, any voltage exceeding 1000 V ac; or
b) for dc circuits, any voltage exceeding 10601500 V dc.

WHAT THIS MEANS

New DC voltage definitions!

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3. SECTION 2 – GENERAL RULES

2-034 Application of Code requirements (see Appendix B) – NEW RULE

Electrical equipment forming part of an electrical installation that is not covered by the scope of this Code, shall not be used to meet
the requirements of this Code.

Appendix B Note to Rule 2-034 – NEW APPENDX B NOTE

The objective of this Rule is to ensure that the requirements of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I are met only by electrical equipment
that is part of an electrical installation covered by the Scope of Part I. For example, electrical equipment located in electrical
installations “employed by an electric distribution system utility in the exercise of its function as a utility” cannot be used to meet Part I
bonding and grounding, overcurrent, or disconnecting means requirements.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This new Rule is added to emphasize that CE Code Part I

requirements are permitted to be met only by electrical
equipment that is part of an electrical installation covered by
the scope of Part I. Equipment located in installations that
are excluded from the scope of CE Code Part I cannot be
used to meet the requirements of Part I.
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3. SECTION 2 – GENERAL RULES

2-100 Marking of equipment – NEW SUBRULES 4) and 5)

4) Where feeders or branch circuits are added, removed, or modified at an existing panelboard, the markings required by Subrule 3)
shall be updated.
6) Where the ampacity of conductors for a service or feeder are based on loads calculated in accordance with Rule 8-200 or 8-202
are less than the rating of the fuse or circuit breaker, a permanent, legible caution marking shall be field-applied adjacent to the fused-
switch or circuit breaker nameplate to indicate maximum load permitted.

WHAT THIS MEANS

An electrician performing any change to a panelboard is now responsible for the marking of the
entire panelboard. Previously, an electrician making a change to a panelboard was only responsible
for marking the circuit that they are changing. Now, any change makes that electrician responsible
for marking the entire panelboard as required by Subrule 3).

Appendix B Note to Subrule 2-100 1) Item n) – NEW APPENDIX B NOTE

Altitude is an example of “other markings” that might be necessary on some equipment.

Installation of electrical equipment at altitudes exceeding 1000 m might need to have
reduced voltage and current ratings. Correction factors or tables are provided by the
equipment manufacturer for equipment that may be affected.
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4. SECTION 4 – CONDUCTORS

4-000 Scope – REVISED SUBRULE 1)

1) This Section applies to conductors for services, feeders, branch circuits, and photovoltaic circuits
in ac and dc systems with regard to
a) the determination of maximum allowable conductor ampacity for specific conditions of use;
b) the determination of maximum conductor termination temperature; TAKE NOTE
c) the selection of neutral conductors; This specific revision is the first
d) the selection of a conductor type for a specific condition of use; and
instance of many throughout
ed) conductor identification.
this 26 edition of the Code…
th

“Maximum Allowable
WHAT THIS MEANS Ampacities” has been
replaced with “Ampacities”
The scope was revised to apply to conductors in ac everywhere!
and dc systems in general. The removal of item d) APPLICABLE TO THE ENTIRE CODE
was necessary since this section does not deal with
selecting a type of conductor. Instead, it deals with
determining conductor ampacity based on the
specific conditions of use of that conductor.

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 4. SECTION 4 – CONDUCTORS WHAT THIS MEANS

Currently, there are two types of conductor sizes

4-002 Size of conductors – NEW SUBRULE 2) (cross-sectional areas) being produced:
1. American Wire Guage (AWG) or kcmil for
2) Use of conductors in IEC (mm2) sizes listed in Table D18 shall be North America; and
permitted provided 2. IEC 60228, which uses the SI units (mm2) for
a) the ampacity and corresponding AWG or kcmil size is the rest of the world.
selected in accordance with Rule 4–004; and
b) the cross-sectional area of the listed IEC (mm2) conductor is This new table is an informative reference (not
not less than the cross-sectional area of the AWG or kcmil mandatory) and is used to illustrate the relationship
conductor selected in Subrule 2) a). between the standard AWG or kcmil conductor
cross-sectional areas to standard IEC (mm2)
conductor cross-sectional areas.

By using this table, Code users will be able to

New Table D18

select appropriate AWG or kcmil conductor sizes.

This new subrule and Table is considered a step

towards harmonizing with IEC standards.

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4. SECTION 4 – CONDUCTORS

4-004 Ampacity of wires and cables – REVISED SUBRULE 22)

22) In ventilated and ladder-type cable trays, where the air space between adjacent insulated conductors or cables or both is
maintained at greater than 100% of the diameter of the largest conductor or cable, the ampacity of the conductors or cables shall be
as follows:
a) for single insulated conductors, single-conductor cable, single-conductor metal-sheathed or armoured cable, and single-
conductor mineral-insulated cable, the value as specified in Tables 1 and 3; and
i. the value as specified in Tables 1 and 3; and
ii. the value as specified in Table 12E when Type DLO cable is marked Type TC and is used in accordance with Rule 4-
034 2); and
b) for multi-conductor cables, the value as specified in Tables 2 and 4 multiplied by the correction factor from Table 5C for
the number of conductors in each cable.

WHAT THIS MEANS

Table 12E receives its first mention in Rule 4-004.

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5. SECTION 6 – SERVICES AND SERVICE EQUIPMENT

6-302 Installation of overhead consumer’s service conductors – REVISED SUBRULE 1)

1) Conductors of a consumer’s service that are located above ground, at any point, on a building or other structure shall be installed
in one of the following ways:
a) rigid conduit;
b) busway;
c) steel electrical metallic tubing;
d) flexible metal conduit, with lead-sheathed conductors;
e) mineral-insulated cable other than the lightweight type;
f) aluminum-sheathed cable or copper-sheathed cable;
g) Type ACWU75 or Type ACWU90 cable;
h) Type AC90 cable;
i) Type TECK90 cable; or
j) Type NS75 or NS90 cable.

WHAT THIS MEANS

The inclusion of Type NS75 and NS90 cables to this Subrule

clarifies that these cable types are permitted to be installed as
overhead consumer’s service conductors.

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5. SECTION 6 – SERVICES AND SERVICE EQUIPMENT

6-308 Use of neutral conductors in consumer’s service – REVISED RULE

1) Where a neutral conductor is installed in a consumer’s service raceway, it shall be insulated.

2) A bare neutral conductor shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with Rule 6-302 when such neutral conductor is used as
a part of assembly of
a) a busway; or
b) neutral-supported cables NS75 or NS90.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This Subrule is reworded in a way to remove ambiguity

and provide more concise requirements for the use of
neutral conductors in consumer’s service.

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6. SECTION 8 – CIRCUIT LOADING AND DEMAND FACTORS

8-106 Use of demand factors – REVISED SUBRULE 11)

11) For the purposes of Rules 8-200 1) a) vi), 8-202 1) a) vii), 8-202 3) d), 8-204 1) d), 8-206 1) d), 8-208 1) d), and 8-210 c),
where an electric vehicle energy management system as described in Subrule 10) monitors the consumer’s service and feeders and
controls the electric vehicle supply equipment loads in accordance with Rule 8-500, the demand load for the electric vehicle supply
equipment shall not be required to be considered in the determination of the calculated load. where an electric vehicle energy
management system as described in Subrule 10) performs the function of
a) monitoring the consumer’s service, feeders, and branch circuits; and
b) controlling the electric vehicle supply equipment loads in accordance with Rule 8-500.

WHAT THIS MEANS

When an electric vehicle energy management system (EVEMS) is

installed to help manage the loading and adjust capacity
requirements of EV supply equipment, a larger number of chargers
are allowed to be installed on a circuit. This makes it easier to install
multiple EV chargers without having to draw as much electrical
energy.

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6. SECTION 8 – CIRCUIT LOADING AND DEMAND FACTORS

REVISED SUBRULES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY

EQUIPMENT (EVSE) IN THE FOLLOWING RULES:
DELETED TABLE 38
8-200 Single dwellings
8-202 Apartment and similar buildings
8-204 Schools
8-206 Hospital
8-208 Hotels, motels, dormitories, and buildings of similar
occupancy
8-210 Other types of occupancy

Table 38 - Electric vehicle supply equipment demand

factors has been deleted and EVSE shall now be assumed to
have 100% demand factor.

WHAT THIS MEANS

When calculating loading for a project, EV supply equipment

shall be assumed to have 100% demand factor which means
conductor sizing may be affected. You may be required to upsize
conductors accordingly and overcurrent protection when
installing multiple EVSE in a condo or commercial building,
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7. SECTION 10 – GROUNDING AND BONDING

10-308 Conductors used with impedance grounding devices – REVISED SUBRULE 1)

1) The conductor connecting the impedance grounding device to the system source shall
a) be insulated for the nominal system voltage;
b) be identified white or grey;
c) be routed as directly as practicable;
d) not be grounded;
e) be sized to conduct the rated current of the impedance grounding device, and in no case less than
i) No. 12 AWG if of copper; or
ii) No. 10 AWG if of aluminum; and
f) be protected from damage
i) mechanically; or
ii) by location.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This revision is in-line with the revised

definition in Section 0 for “Identified”

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7. SECTION 10 – GROUNDING AND BONDING
WHAT THIS MEANS
10-604 Bonding continuity for service equipment - REVISED RULE
This revision removes
1) The bonding continuity for service equipment shall be assured by bonding means prescribed redundancy with Rule 10-610
in Rule 10-610. and provides additional rules
2) Standard locknuts serving as the bonding means for metal raceway, metal sheath, or cable for standard locknuts serving
armour connecting to service equipment shall be supplemented by bonding bushings with a as bonding means.
bonding conductor connecting to a bonding bus within the enclosure
a) at both ends where the metal raceway, metal sheath, or cable armour serves as the
bonding means between service equipment; or
b) at one end where
i) a bonding conductor is run with circuit conductors; or
ii) the termination to service equipment is only at one end.
23) Notwithstanding Subrule 1) c)2), a bonding bushing shall not be required for cable
assemblies incorporating an internal bonding conductor in continuous contact with the cable
armour, provided that the internal bonding conductor extends from the cable and connects to
the service equipment.

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7. SECTION 10 – GROUNDING AND BONDING

10-612 Installation of bonding conductors – NEW SUBRULE 3)

3) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subrule 2) and Rule 10-614 3), equipment shall be permitted to be connected to an isolated
bonding conductor that extends directly back to its source of supply, or to the main system bonding jumper, provided the separate
bonding conductor is
a) enclosed in the same raceway or cable containing the circuit conductors throughout the length of that cable or raceway;
b) sized not less than as required in Rule 10-616; and
c) insulated.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This new Subrule provides additional rules for

equipment to be connected to an isolated bonding
conductor extending directly back to its source of
supply or to the main system bonding jumper.

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7. SECTION 10 – GROUNDING AND BONDING

10-702 Installation – NEW SUBRULE 3)

3) Equipotential bonding of the non-electrical equipment referred to in Rule 10-700 shall be permitted to be made by a permanent
conductive connection to the non-current-carrying conductive parts of electrical equipment provided the electrical equipment is
a) supplied by a permanently connected circuit incorporating a bonding conductor; and
b) associated with the non-electrical equipment that is being made equipotential.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This new Subrule provides additional rules for

installing equipotential bonding connection.

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8. SECTION 12 – WIRING METHODS

12-002 Special Terminology – NEW DEFINTION

Grade level in-ground enclosure – a housing for which the top is installed flush with the ground, and which provides access to
equipment located therein through a secured cover.

12-012 Underground installations – NEW SUBRULES 14) AND 15)

14) Grade level in-ground enclosures shall be used in accordance with the manufacturers’ design class (tier).

15) Except for splicing installed in accordance with Rule 12-112, devices such as receptacles and switches shall not be permitted in
grade level in-ground enclosures.

WHAT THIS MEANS

The new definition and Subrules for grade level in-

ground enclosures provides language and rules for
these types of enclosures.

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8. SECTION 12 – WIRING METHODS

12-102 Installation of insulated conductors and cables – NEW SUBRULES 4) AND 5)

4) Except as permitted by other Rules of this Code, flexible cords, portable power cables, and equipment wire shall be of the types
specified in Table 11A for the specific condition of use.

5) Flexible cords, heater cords, tinsel cords, equipment wires, appliance wiring materials, Christmas tree cords, wind turbine cables,
electric vehicle supply equipment cables, and dryer and range cables of the types specified in Table 11B shall not be used for
general-purpose wiring
New Table 11A

New Table 11B

WHAT THIS MEANS TABLE 11 IS REPLACED WITH TABLES 11A AND 11B

(notes from Table 11 have been either deleted due to being outdated, incorporated
into Tables 11A and 11B, or incorporated in other Rules in the Code) 23
8. SECTION 12 – WIRING METHODS

12-112 Conductor joints and splices – NEW SUBRULE 5)

5) Joints or splices in conductors and cables in grade level in-ground enclosures shall be in accordance with Subrule 6) Item b) and
suitable for wet locations.

12-112 Conductor joints and splices – ADDITION TO SUBRULE 6)

Splices in underground runs of cable, if required due to damage to the original installation, shall be permitted to be made
a) in junction boxes suitably protected from mechanical damage that are located at least 1 m above grade and secured to buildings
or to stub poles;
b) notwithstanding the requirements of Subrule 4), by means of splicing devices or materials (kits) for direct earth burial; or
c) in grade level in-ground enclosures intended for the purpose and not subject to vehicular traffic, by means of splice connectors
suitable for wet locations.

WHAT THIS MEANS

These new additions to the rules address joints

and splices in grade level in-ground enclosures.

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8. SECTION 12 – WIRING METHODS

12-116 Termination of conductors – NEW SUBRULES 5) AND 6)

5) Fine-strand conductors shall terminate in

a) connectors identified for use with fine-strand conductors; or
b) standard connectors with the use of ferrules.
6) Ferrules shall not be used on solid conductors.

NEW Appendix B Note for 12-116 5)

Ferrules described in Subrules 12-116 5) and 12-406 4) are certified to

CSA C22.2 No. 291 and CSA C22.2 No. 342. Examples of fine strand
conductors are Class G, H, M, I, K, and DLO (see Table B12-2).

New Table B12-2 →

WHAT THIS MEANS

The new Subrules in 12-116 clarify how fine-stranded and solid conductors
shall be terminated. New Table B12-2 is informative and meant to help
Code users better understand what the conductor stranding class means.
It does not override CSA Part 2 standards, nor does it override ASTM
standards.
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8. SECTION 12 – WIRING METHODS

12-304 Location of insulated conductors and cables – REVISED RULE

Insulated conductors and cables supported on or in close proximity to the exterior surfaces of buildings shall
a) be installed not less than
i. 4 m above finished grade across driveways to residential garages;
ii. 5 m above finished grade across driveways to commercial and industrial premises; and
iii. 3.5 m above finished grade normally accessible to pedestrians only;
iv. have a clearance of not less than 1 m from windows, doors, balconies, or porches;
b) not pose a hazard to persons; and
c) be suitably protected where exposed to mechanical damage.

WHAT THIS MEANS

Rule 12-304 is revised to provide clarity and more refined

rules on the installation of insulated conductors in close
proximity to exterior surfaces of buildings.
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8. SECTION 12 – WIRING METHODS

12-308 Maximum span of overhead conductors – NEW SUBRULE 3)

3) Poles used for supporting neutral supported cables shall be placed not more than 40 m apart.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This new Subrule limits the

maximum span for neutral
supported cables installed
within the scope of the Code.

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 WHAT THIS MEANS
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This new Table provides the minimum sags for duplex,
12-318 Overhead installations – REMOVED SUBRULE ITEM triplex, and quadruplex neutral supported cables:
AND ADDED SUBRULE ITEMS 1. sized 6 AWG to 336.4 kcmil;
2. with or without a bonding conductor;
1) When neutral supported cables are used, the following 3. with a full or reduced ACSR neutral, and
requirements shall apply: 4. with or without a PVC jacket on the phase conductors.
c) they shall be supported in spans of not more than 38 m See Appendix B notes for more information on how this new
in length; Table was assembled.
e) they shall be supported in spans of not more than
i. 40 m in length when attached to other than a
mobile home, relocatable structure, or similar
structure; or
ii. 10 m in length when the final point of attachment is
to a mobile home, relocatable structure, or similar
structure;
f) the sag shall not be less than the minimum sag detailed
in Table 72; and
g) notwithstanding Item f), the minimum sag shall be
permitted to be calculated in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations and as acceptable to
the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.

NEW TABLE 72 →
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8. SECTION 12 – WIRING METHODS

12-320 Messenger cables – REVISED SUBRULE 4)

4) Messenger cables shall be stranded construction with not less than seven strands and be of
a) galvanized steel having a coating of not less than 45 g/m2, of copper-coated steel, or of stainless steel; and;
b) of stranded construction with not less than seven strands.
b) copper-coated steel;
c) all aluminum alloy 6201 conductor (AAAC);
d) aluminum conductor steel-reinforced (ACSR); or
e) stainless steel.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This revised Subrule expands on

the allowable materials to be used
as messenger cables. Messenger cable

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8. SECTION 12 – WIRING METHODS

12-406 Uses of portable power cable – REVISED SUBRULE 4) ITEM c)

4) Notwithstanding Subrule 3) a), Type DLO cable in sizes 1/0 or larger shall be permitted to be used in permanent installations in
cable tray, provided that the cable
a) is marked as Type TC cable;
b) conforms with the conditions of use for Type TC cable in accordance with Rule 12-2202 and as listed in Table 19;
c) terminates in
i. connectors marked for use with fine-strand conductors; or
ii. standard connectors with the use of ferrules; and
d) has an ampacity rating as described in Table 12E and Rule 4-004.

WHAT THIS MEANS

The revision clarifies and explicitly states that DLO

cables in sizes 1/0 AWG and larger can be used in
cable trays if they, along with the other items in this
Subrule, terminate in either connectors marked for use
with fine-strand conductors, or ferrules.

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8. SECTION 12 – WIRING METHODS

12-406 Uses of portable power cable - NEW SUBRULE 7)

7) Portable power cables with natural rubber jackets marked “NR FOR SURFACE MINES ONLY” or “NATURAL RUBBER FOR
SURFACE MINES ONLY” shall not be used where exposed to oil.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This new subrule used to be Note 12) in Table 11 and

was relocated to Rule 12-406 as part of the CE Code
subcommittee’s efforts to eliminate all notes in the
Tables. It was also reworded to apply only to cables
with natural rubber jackets marked for surface
mines only.

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8. SECTION 12 – WIRING METHODS

12-500 to 12-524 – NEW RULES FOR NON-METALLIC-JACKETED CABLES

12-500 Non-metallic-jacketed cable

1) Rules 12-500 to 12-524 apply to non-metallic-jacketed
a) cables other than Types NMD90 and NMWU; and
b) Type FAS cables installed as part of a fire alarm system in accordance with Section 32.
2) Rules 12-500 to 12-524 do not apply to
a) non-metallic-jacketed cables including Types NMD90 and NMWU that are used in Class 2 applications and are
installed in accordance with Section 16;
b) cables and flexible cords used in accordance with Rule 12-102 4); and
c) mineral-insulated cable, aluminum-sheathed cable, copper-sheathed cable, and armoured cables with or without a
jacket covered by Rules 12-600 and 12-700.

WHAT THIS MEANS

The 2021 CE Code Rules 12-500 to 12-526 are limited to NMD90 and NMWU. As such, it was determined that additional Rules are
required for the installation of non-metallic-jacketed cables that are not NMD90 or NMWU types, such as RWU90, TWU, TWU75, TC,
TC-ER, FAS, CIC, LVT, CM, CMP, CMR, CMG, CMX, CMH, CMUC, CMP-LP, CMR-LP, CMG-LP, CM-LP, CMX-LP, CMUC-LP, and
CMH-LP.

Current Rules 12-500 to 12-526 have been renumbered to Rules 12-550 to 12-576 for the Types NMD90 and NMWU.
New Rules 12-500 to 12-524 are added for installation of non-metallic-jacketed cables that are not NMD90 or NMWU.
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8. SECTION 12 – WIRING METHODS

12-552 to 12-576 – SHIFTED RULES FOR NON-METALLIC-SHEATHED CABLE TYPES NMD90 AND NMWU

12-500 Non-metallic-sheathed cable Rules

Rules 12-502 to 12-526 apply only to non-metallic-sheathed cable Types NMD90 and NMWU.

12-550 Rules for cable Types NMD90 and NMWU

Rules 12-500 to 12-524 apply to cable Types NMD90 and NMWU.

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8. SECTION 12 – WIRING METHODS

Armoured cable

12-602 Use & 12-616 Concealed armoured cable installation

Relocated details on underground and concealed installations from 12-602 to 12-616

RELOCATED/REVISED SUBRULES FROM 12-602 TO 12-616 3), 4) AND 5) :

3) Armoured cable without an overall jacket in which the armouring is made wholly or in part of aluminum shall not be embedded in
concrete containing reinforcing steel unless
a) the concrete is known to contain no chloride additives; or
b) the armour has been treated with a bituminous base of paint or other means to prevent galvanic corrosion of the aluminum.

4) Where armoured cable is used in concrete or masonry, the cable shall be encased or embedded in at least 50 mm of the masonry
or concrete.

5) Where armoured cables are laid in or under cinders or cinder concrete, they shall be protected from corrosive action by a
grouting of non-cinder concrete at least 25 mm thick entirely surrounding them unless they are 450 mm or more under the cinders or
cinder concrete.

WHAT THIS MEANS

These relocated and reworded Subrules provide requirements for
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8. SECTION 12 – WIRING METHODS

12-608 Continuity of armoured cable – NEW SUBRULE 2)

2) Notwithstanding Subrule 1), electrical continuity between the armour and the equipment shall not be required at the final point of
termination of a feeder or branch circuit provided
a) the enclosure at the final point of termination is non-metallic;
b) an electrical connection between the armour and the bonding system has been established at the supply end of the cable
run; and
c) the equipment at the final point of termination is bonded using the internal bonding conductor of the cable.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This new Subrule clarifies when the electrical continuity between a cable’s
armour and the equipment need not be maintained at the final point of
termination.

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8. SECTION 12 – WIRING METHODS

12-910 Conductors and cables in conduit and tubing – REVISED SUBRULE 4) ITEMS c) AND d) AND ADDED ITEM e)

4) The maximum number of insulated conductors or multi-conductor cables in one conduit or tubing shall be such that the insulated
conductors or cables and their coverings will not result in a greater fill than that specified in Table 8, and in this determination,
…
c) the diameters and cross-sectional areas of insulated single conductors and cables shall be as indicated in Tables 6A to 6K, or as
obtained by field measurement for the constructions identified in table 6A to 6K; and
d) notwithstanding Item c), the dimensions of uninsulated single conductors and cables shall be permitted to be obtained from Tables
10A to 10D and Table D5, or from field measurement for the constructions identified in Tables 6A to 6K. ; and
e) the diameters and cross-sectional areas of Type DLO cables shall be as indicated in Table 10D or as obtained by field
measurement.

WHAT THIS MEANS

These revisions to 12-910 Subrule items clarify how diameters and cross-sectional areas shall be
determined. Reference to Tables 10A to 10D removed for good reason, which will be reviewed in
the coming slides.

Additionally, where previously absent, requirements for determining dimensions and

cross-sectional areas for Type DLO cables have been included in this Subrule.

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12-3030 Insulated conductors in boxes, cabinets, or fittings – REVISED AND EXPANDED RULE

1) Insulated conductors that are connected to different power or distribution transformers or other different
sources of voltage shall not be installed in the same box, cabinet, or fitting unless
a) unless a barrier of sheet steel not less than 1.3 mm thick or a flame-retardant, non-metallic insulating
material not less than 1.6 mm in thickness is used to divide the space into separate compartments for the
insulated conductors of each system;
b) unless the insulated conductors
i. the insulated conductors are used for the supply and/or control of devices and equipment that are interconnected or
dependent upon each other for proper operation and functionality;
ii. the insulated conductors are insulated for at least the same voltage as that of the circuit having the highest voltage; and
iii. none of the insulated conductors of the circuits of lower voltages is are not directly connected to a lighting branch circuit;
or
c) unless the insulated conductors are used for the supply of a double-throw switch in an emergency lighting system; or
d) the insulated conductors are being added to an enclosure forming part of an existing installation to facilitate the installation of an
alternate power supply, and the voltage of the alternate supply is equivalent to the voltage of the existing installation.
3) Where insulated conductors within an enclosure are connected to different sources of voltage as permitted in Item 1) d), a warning
label shall be placed on the enclosure to warn persons that more than one source of supply might be present.

WHAT THIS MEANS

Insulated conductors connected to different power transformers or having different sources of
voltage may be installed in the same box or fitting as long as the installation meets the requirements
of Subrule 12-3030 1) Item d) and a warning label is installed per Subrule 12-3030 3) 37
9. SECTION 14 – PROTECTION AND CONTROL

14-104 Rating of overcurrent devices – REVISED SUBRULE 1) ITEM b)

1) The rating or setting of overcurrent devices shall not exceed the allowable ampacity of the conductors that they protect, except

a) where a fuse or circuit breaker having a rating or setting of the same value as the ampacity of the conductor is not
available, and the maximum calculated or known load is in accordance with the Rules of Section 8, the ratings or settings
given in Table 13 shall be permitted to be used within the maximum value of 800 A;
b) in the case of equipment wire, flexible cord in sizes Nos. 16, 18, and 20 AWG copper, and tinsel cord, which are
considered protected by 15 A or 20 A overcurrent devices; or
c) as provided for by other Rules of this Code.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This revision clarifies that equipment wire, flexible cord in sizes 16, 18, and
20 AWG copper, and tinsel cord, may be considered protected by either a
15 A or 20 A overcurrent device.

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10. SECTION 16 – CLASS 1 AND CLASS 2 CIRCUITS

16-222 Equipment located on the load side of overcurrent protection, transformers, or devices having Class 2 outputs –
REVISED TERMINOLOGY IN SUBRULE 2)

2) Notwithstanding Subrule 1) a), lighting products, electromedical medical electrical equipment, equipment for hazardous
locations, thermostats incorporating heat anticipators, and the field-installed insulated conductors and cables connected to these
products shall comply with Rule 2-024 1).

WHAT THIS MEANS

This change makes the terminology consistent with the

CSA Z32-21 “Electrical safety and essential electrical
systems in health care facilities” standard and the
terminology used in the CSA 60601/80601 family of
health care standards specified in Appendix A of the
Canadian Electrical Code.

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10. SECTION 16 – CLASS 1 AND CLASS 2 CIRCUITS

16-310 Special Terminology REVISED DEFINITION

Cable bundle – two or more cables that are tied together or in contact with one another in a closely packed configuration for a
length of at least 1 m.

16-330 Cables and conductor ampacity

REVISED SUBRULES TO CLARIFY THAT THE AMPACITY RULES FOR COMMUNICATION CABLE BUNDLES APPLY WHEN THE
BUNDLE LENGTH IS 1 M OR MORE.

WHAT THIS MEANS

With this revised definition, for two or more cables tied

together or in contact with each other in a bundle to be
considered a “cable bundle”, the cable lengths needs to
be at least 1 m.

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11. SECTION 24 – PATIENT CARE AREAS

24-102 Panelboards supplying circuits in patient care areas – NEW RULE

1) Panelboards supplying circuits in patient care areas shall be

a) secured;
b) accessible only to authorized personnel; and
c) except as provided by Subrule 2), outside patient care areas.

2) Panelboards supplying circuits described in Subrule 24-302 1) shall be permitted to be located

in patient care areas.

3) Panelboards installed in basic or intermediate care areas in accordance with Subrule 2) shall
supply only circuits located within those patient care areas.

4) Panelboards installed in critical care areas in accordance with Subrule 2) shall supply only circuits intended for, and dedicated to,
the critical care area where they are located.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This new Rule adds language and requirements for panelboards supplying circuits
patient care areas.

*Note - all Rules following this new 24-102 are now pushed down in number by 2.
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11. SECTION 24 – PATIENT CARE AREAS

24-104 Circuits in basic care areas – REVISED SUBRULE 8) AND ADDED 9)

8) A circuit consisting of conductors connected to communication or nurse call equipment that is installed within a patient care area
shall be deemed a Class 1 circuit in accordance with the applicable Rules of Section 16 but shall have its voltage and power limited in
accordance with Rule 16–222 3).

9) All branch circuits supplying loads within patient care environments, other than those supplying multi-phase equipment, shall be 2-
wire circuits.

WHAT THIS MEANS

Circuits in basic care areas, with the exception of those supplying

multi-phase equipment, are now required to be 2-wire circuits,
similar to the existing rule for intermediate and critical care areas
(Rule 24-112).

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11. SECTION 24 – PATIENT CARE AREAS

24-108 Receptacles in basic care areas – REVISED SUBRULE 5) AND ADDED SUBRULE 8)

5) Except for receptacles as described in Subrule 3), all 15 A and 20 A non-locking CSA configuration 5-15R, 5-20R, 5-20RA, 6-15R,
6-20R, and 6-20RA receptacles shall be hospital grade.

8) All receptacles of CSA configuration 5-15R and 5-20R installed in areas designated by the healthcare facility administration as
being intended primarily for the provision of diagnosis, therapy, or care to children shall be tamper-resistant and marked as such,
except for
a) receptacles dedicated for stationary appliances such that the receptacle is rendered inaccessible; and
b) receptacles located above 2 m from the floor.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This addition provides more information and rules on how CSA-

configuration receptacles in basic care areas in healthcare facilities
shall be installed.

Receptacles installed in basic care areas designated for diagnosis,

therapy, or care to children, shall now be tamper-resistant, subject to
some exceptions.

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12. SECTION 28 – MOTORS AND GENERATORS

Generators WHAT THIS MEANS

28-900 – 28-904 NEW RULES These new Rules must be followed when installing
generators within the scope of the CE Code.
28-900 Rules for generators
Rules 28-902 to 28-914 apply to the installation of generators.

28-902 Working space

1) If the generator is provided with a generator enclosure and the working space required by Rules 2-310 and 2-308 Subrule 1)
cannot be provided within the enclosure, the enclosure is permitted to be used when it is equipped with access doors where the
working space is required, so that working space provisions are met.

2) Generators shall not be installed where the working space required by Subrule 1) can be obstructed by storage or vehicle parking
when located in a public area.

28-904 Conductor size

1) Where the generator is designed to prevent being overloaded, the conductors from the generator output terminals to the first
overcurrent protection device shall have an ampacity of not less than 100% of the nameplate current rating of the generator.

2) Where the generator is not factory-supplied with overcurrent protection, the conductors from the generator output terminals to the
first overcurrent protection device shall have an ampacity of not less than 115% of the generator of the nameplate current rating.

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13. SECTION 30 – INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

30-310 Luminaire as a raceway – REVISED SUBRULE 2)

Ballasts located within the luminaires referred to in Subrule 1) shall be deemed to

be sources of heat and the conductors supplying the luminaires shall
a) have a voltage rating not less than 600 V;
b) have an insulation temperature rating not less than 90 °C; and
c) be either
i) a type selected in accordance with Rule 12-102 3) as being suitable for use in raceways; or
ii) selected in accordance with Rule 12-402 1) as being suitable for use in accordance with this Rule Type GTF, REW,
TEW, TBS, SIS, SEW-2, or SEWF-2 equipment wire installed in a raceway, provided the insulated conductors are not
smaller than No. 14 AWG and do not extend beyond the luminaires through raceways more than 2 m long.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This revision clarifies the exact equipment wire types

that may be used to supply luminaires.

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14. SECTION 64 – RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS, ENERGY PRODUCTION
SYSTEMS, AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

64-000 Scope – REVISED SUBRULE 1)

1) This Section applies to the installation of renewable energy systems, energy production systems, and energy storage systems
except where the voltage and current are limited in accordance with Rule 16-200 1) a) and b)., and batteries.
2) This Section supplements or amends the general requirements of this Code.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This revision refines the scope for this Section and adds batteries into the scope.

64-002 Special Terminology – REVISED DEFINITION

Energy storage system – a system capable of storing energy and supplying electrical energy to local power loads, or operating
in parallel with a supply authority system or any other power sources.

WHAT THIS MEANS

Revised definition to clarify that an energy storage system does not only supply
electrical energy but is also capable of storing it (who would have thought?!)

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14. SECTION 64 – RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS, ENERGY PRODUCTION
SYSTEMS, AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

64-218 Photovoltaic rapid shutdown – NEW SUBRULE 5)

5) Rapid shutdown of a photovoltaic system shall be permitted to be automatically initiated by a building fire alarm system provided
a) the fire alarm system is installed in a building in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada; and
b) a label is installed at the fire alarm annunciator panel and at the fire alarm control panel indicating that rapid shutdown of the
photovoltaic system is initiated by the fire alarm system.

WHAT THIS MEANS

There is now an option for initiating rapid shutdown of a

photovoltaic system by using a building’s fire alarm system.

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14. SECTION 64 – RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS, ENERGY PRODUCTION
SYSTEMS, AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

64-812 Battery interconnections – NEW SUBRULE 5)

1) Insulated conductors and cables used to terminate to battery terminals shall be of the flexible fine strand type.
2) The connection method between batteries shall be permitted to be insulated or bare busbars.
3) Flexible metal raceways shall not be permitted for battery interconnections.
4) Conductors shall have sufficient ampacity for the maximum load.
5) Insulated flexible conductor and cable terminations to a battery terminal or associated equipment, as well as interconnections
between battery strings, shall be secured to minimize the movement of cables due to short-circuit forces and at intervals of not more
than 1.5 m throughout the run.

WHAT THIS MEANS

The revision to Subrule 1) clarifies that flexible fine stranded

conductors are required for terminating to battery terminals. The
new Subrule 5) provides requirements for securing these
insulated flexible conductor and cable terminations to minimize
movement due to short circuits.

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14. SECTION 64 – RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS, ENERGY PRODUCTION
SYSTEMS, AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

Energy storage systems – General

64-902 - 64-926 – REVISED RULES TO BE GENERAL IN NATURE COVERING SELF-CONTAINED AND FIELD-
ASSEMBLED ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

Energy storage systems utilizing batteries – General

64-1000 - 64-1004 – NEW RULES COVERING ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS USING BATTERIES

Installation of energy storage systems at residential occupancies

64-1100 - NEW RULES COVERING ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS AT RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES !

WHAT THIS MEANS

Large batteries may now be installed indoors if they meet

certain performance requirements and are in rooms that
adhere to fire safety guidelines.

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15. SECTION 66 – AMUSEMENT PARKS, MIDWAYS, CARNIVALS, FILM AND TV
SETS, TV REMOTE BROADCASTING LOCATIONS, AND TRAVELLING SHOWS

66-400 Wiring methods – REVISED SUBRULE 3)

3) Cords shall be of the hard-usage type, in good repair, and

a) provided with strain relief where they enter into enclosures and plug-in connectors;
b) if exposed to the weather, be of a type suitable for outdoor use; and
c) where plug-in connections are used,
i) have connectors and receptacles that are rated in amperes and designed so that
differently rated devices cannot be connected together;
ii) have the female connector attached to the load end of the cord; and
iii) be polarized if an ac multi-conductor connector is used; and
iv) be protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter of the Class A type where
utilized outdoors or in damp locations at itinerant midways, carnivals, fairs, and
festivals, and connected to a receptacle of CSA configuration 5-15R or 5-20R.

WHAT THIS MEANS

Where plug-in connections are used, cords of the hard-usage

type installed outdoors shall be protected by a Class A GFCI.

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15. SECTION 66 – AMUSEMENT PARKS, MIDWAYS, CARNIVALS, FILM AND TV
SETS, TV REMOTE BROADCASTING LOCATIONS, AND TRAVELLING SHOWS

Single-conductor cables

66-456 Single-conductor cables connections – REVISED RULE AND SUBRULES

1) Connections to single-conductor cables shall not be accessible to unqualified persons.

2) Plug-in connectors for single-conductor cables shall
a) be of a locking type;
b) incorporate a mechanical interlock to prevent wrong connections or be colour-coded in accordance with Subrule 3);
c) be fully engaged when connected; and
c) d) have all connections that are not in use covered with a seal or cap that is acceptable.
3) When colour coding is required by Subrule 2) b),
a) bonding connectors shall be identified with green colouring;
b) neutral connectors shall be identified with white colouring;
c) phase connectors shall be identified with
i) red, black, blue colouring; or
ii) orange, brown, yellow colouring which shall be permitted only on systems greater than 150 V to ground;
d) circuits shall be identified with
i) any phase colour for 2 wire phase to neutral circuits;
ii) any two phase colours for single phase circuits on single or 3-phase systems; and
iii) any two phase colours for phase to phase-to-phase individual loads; and
e) colour coding shall be accomplished by
i) manufactured coloured connectors; or
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15. SECTION 66 – AMUSEMENT PARKS, MIDWAYS, CARNIVALS, FILM AND TV
SETS, TV REMOTE BROADCASTING LOCATIONS, AND TRAVELLING SHOWS

Single-conductor cables

66-456 Single-conductor cables connections – REVISED RULE

4) Where single conductor cables utilizing plug-in connectors are connected to circuits with voltages greater than 150 V to ground,
the circuit voltage shall be identified with a label that is
a) securely attached to each connector or connection point; and
b) resistant to damage from the environment in which it is placed.
3) 5) Single-conductor cables shall not be connected in parallel except as a means of reducing voltage drop, and cables so connected
shall have overcurrent protection sized to protect the cable having the smallest ampacity as though it were used alone.
4) 6) Tapping tees, paralleling tees, or rigid turnarounds shall
a) not be directly connected to any single-pin plug or connector rigidly housed or mounted in a multiple-connection device;
b) not be directly connected to a panel mount inlet or outlet or to a multiple-connection device with a cable less than 2 m in
length; and
c) be arranged so that no mechanical strain is imposed on the connection.
5) 7) In-line single-conductor cable connections forming part of a circuit of more than 150 volts-to-ground shall be mechanically
protected by enclosing the connector(s) in a lockable, non-conductive box or similar enclosure.
6) 8) The lockable enclosure referred to in Subrule 7) shall
a) be labelled on the outside, in a conspicuous, legible, and permanent manner, identifying the supply voltage of the circuit; and
b) be acceptable.

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16. SECTION 68 – POOLS, TUBS, AND SPAS

General

68-050 Special terminology – NEW DEFINITION

Conductive pool shell — a rigid encasing structure that is made of metal, concrete, or other conductive material and that contains the
pool water.

68-058 Pool Bonding – REVISED SUBRULES

WHAT THIS MEANS

Utilities and customers within Canada are constantly experiencing

challenges due to the change in construction methods of pools. These
problems include differences in potential between the various areas around
the pool leading to stray voltage issues, shock risks and enforcement
challenges with the new constructions. The new requirements in 68-058
help address some of these concerns.

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16. SECTION 68 – POOLS, TUBS, AND SPAS

General

68-072 Disconnecting means for pool pumps, spas, and hot tubs – NEW RULE

A disconnecting means rated to interrupt the connected load shall be provided for each permanently connected pool pump, spa, and
hot tub, and shall be
a) located not closer than 1.5 m to the inside walls of a pool, spa, or hot tub unless behind a permanent barrier that will prevent
the occupant of the pool, spa, or hot tub from contacting the device;
b) located outside when the equipment is located outside of a dwelling unit;
c) readily accessible; and
d) lockable when not within sight of the pool pump, spa, or hot tub.

WHAT THIS MEANS

When installing pool equipment, make sure you

review these new rules for disconnecting means.

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17. SECTION 86 – ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS

General

86-102 Voltages in electric vehicle supply equipment installations – REVISED RULE

The nominal ac system voltages used to supply equipment covered in this Section shall not exceed 750 V.

1) The nominal ac system voltages used to supply equipment covered in this Section shall not exceed 1000 V.
2) The maximum voltage in electric vehicle supply equipment circuits shall not exceed 1060 V dc.
3) The maximum voltage in electric vehicle supply equipment circuits installed in a dwelling unit shall comply with Rule 2-110.
4) Notwithstanding Subrule 2), the maximum voltage in electric vehicle supply equipment circuits shall be permitted to be higher than
1060 V dc but not exceeding 1500 V dc, provided
a) the installation is serviced only by qualified persons;
b) the part of the installation exceeding 1060 V dc is inaccessible to the public; and
c) enclosures in which electric vehicle supply equipment and output circuits exceeding 1060 V dc are present are marked with the
word “DANGER” followed by the maximum rated electric vehicle supply equipment circuit voltage of the equipment.
5) The installations described in Subrule 4) shall not be required to comply with Section 36.

WHAT THIS MEANS

This rule has been revised to reflect the new voltage definitions in Section 0 for both
ac and dc systems along with additional requirements specific to EVSE.
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18. TABLE REVISIONS/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Tables 6A though 6K – REVISED

Tables Changes
Table 6A Dimensions of single Class B R90XLPE, RW75XLPE, RW90XLPE, and RPV90 unjacketed 600 V WHAT ARE SOME THINGS THAT
insulated conductors and cables for calculating conduit and tubing fill CHANGED?
Table 6B Dimensions of single Class B R90XLPE, RW75XLPE, RW90XLPE, and RPV90 unjacketed 1000 V
insulated conductors and cables for calculating conduit and tubing fill 1. Included cable type in Table
name
Table 6C Dimensions of single Class B R90XLPE, RW75XLPE, R90EP, RW75EP, RW90XLPE, RW90EP, and
RPV90 jacketed 600 V
insulated conductors and cables for calculating conduit and tubing fill 2. Corrected the use of words
“insulated conductors” and
Table 6D Dimensions of single Class B TWU, TWU75, RWU90XLPE unjacketed, and RPVU90 jacketed
1000V conductors and cables for calculating conduit and tubing fill “cables” as defined in Section 0

Table 6E Dimensions of single Class B RPVU90 unjacketed 1000 V and 2000 V conductors and cables for
3. Increased font size & removed 30
calculating conduit and tubing fill
– 100 # of conductors columns
Table 6F Dimensions of single Class B RPVU90 jacketed 1000 V and 2000 V conductors and cables for
calculating conduit and tubing fill 4. Corrected Class designation in
Table 6G Dimensions of single Class B RPV90 unjacketed 2000 V insulated conductors and cables for Table 6K
calculating conduit and tubing fill
5. Add RPV 600V jacketed and
Table 6H Dimensions of single Class B RPV90 jacketed 1000 V insulated conductors and cables for calculating
conduit and tubing fill unjacketed, and RPV 1000V
unjacketed
Table 6I Dimensions of single Class B RPV90 jacketed 2000 V insulated conductors and cables for calculating
conduit and tubing fill
6. Appendix B notes for Table 6A to
Table 6J Dimensions of single Class B TW, TW75 insulated conductors and cables for calculating conduit and 6K have been revised.
tubing fill

Table 6K Dimensions of single Class C TWN75, T90 NYLON insulated conductors and cables for calculating
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18. TABLE REVISIONS/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Tables 9A though 9G – REVISED Tables 10A, 10B, and 10C – DELETED

Table Changes
Table 9A Internal diameter and cross-sectional areas of various
trade conduit and tubing
WHAT CHANGED?
Table 9C Internal diameter and maximum conductor cross-
sectional areas allowable fill at 53% for various trade
1. Information from Tables 10A, 10B, and 10C have
conduit and tubing used for one conductor or multi-
been incorporated into the Table 6 series removing
conductor cable (not lead-sheathed)
ambiguity and redundancy
2. Appendix B note for Tables 10A, 10B, 10C and 10D
Table 9E Internal diameter and maximum conductor cross- have been revised and moved to Tables 6A to 6K.
sectional areas allowable fill at 31% for various trade
conduit and tubing used for two conductors or multi-
conductor cables (not lead-sheathed)

Table 9G Internal diameter and maximum conductor cross-

sectional areas allowable fill at 40% for various trade
conduit and tubing used for three or more conductors
or multi-conductor cables (not lead-sheathed)

WHAT CHANGED?
Added additional dimensions for EMT trade sizes 129 and 155.
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18. TABLE REVISIONS/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Table 19 – REVISED
Table 19
Conditions of use for insulated conductors and cables other than flexible cords, portable power cables, and equipment wires

OVERVIEW OF REVISIONS
Item Changes
1 Recognize non-metallic jacketed cables and align with changes to Rule 12-500.

2 The heading “Maximum conductor temperature (unless otherwise marked)” was

revised to read “Maximum conductor temperatures, °C” and all possible temperature
ratings for each product type were added.
3 Revised conditions for installation for a few cable types including TC and TC-ER.

4 Replaced term “unarmoured” to align with Code language

5 Corrected Code references for FAS cables

6 Aligned term “metal sheathed cables” with existing standards

7 For communication cables, reference to Rule 12-2202 is no longer needed with new
Rule 12-504.

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18. TABLE REVISIONS/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Table 53 – Minimum cover requirements for direct buried cables or insulated conductors in raceways… REVISED
VOLTAGE TERMINOLOGY

OLD TABLE REVISED TABLE

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Table 61 - REVISED TITLE AND VOLTAGE TERMINOLOGY

OLD TABLE REVISED TABLE

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Table 67 – Clearance requirements for installed space heating systems – REVISED TABLE AND ADDED NEW NOTE

Revised wording to provide clarification on minimum clearance distance and added minimum clearance requirements for floor, wall
and ceiling installations of space heating systems.

A NEW NOTE addressing receptacles above surface-mounted heaters is included reading:

Surface-mounted electric heaters (e.g., baseboard heaters) shall have a minimum clearance of 1.2 m below receptacles. However, if the
heaters are guarded to prevent direct contact with hot surfaces, then only the 200 mm clearance is required.

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18. TABLE REVISIONS/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Appendix D

Table D3 – REVISED TABLE

Table D4 – DELETED TABLE

This newly revised table creates a more precise voltage drop factor.

It clarifies the application of Table D3 for 3-phase and dc systems as well as

loads with less than unity power factor and conductor arrangement.

- A voltage drop formula is included under Note 1).

- A voltage drop factor Table has been developed and included under Note 2)
to clearly identify the system and circuits for which a voltage drop calculation is
being performed.
- New Notes 3) – 6)

It addresses technical issues such as the use of percentage of allowable

ampacity in calculating voltage drop. It uses conductor resistance under
operating conditions to calculate voltage drop. It also addresses the revised
ampacity Tables 1 - 4 (Particularly the 90C ampacities which changed in the
2012 Code and created discrepancies with Table D3).

This new Table D3 addresses both copper and aluminum conductors and a 62
wider conductor size range.
TAKEAWAYS

Key changes in this edition of the Code include (but are not limited to) –

New requirements for New requirements dedicated for

marking of panelboards non-metallic jacketed cables
when a change is made

New requirements for EVSE load

calculations, demand factors, and
New rules for bonding and EVEMS to help prepare buildings
grounding of equipment to for more electric vehicles
improve safety

New electrical safety New requirements for larger

requirements for healthcare batteries permitting installation
facilities extended to basic care in homes
areas

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