ECM_CODE WATCH_NEW
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February 16, 2012


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CODE NEWS UPDATE

--New Canadian Electrical Code Released
CSA Standards recently announced availability of the 22nd edition of the
Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part 1. The 2012 CEC includes more than
180 updates and revisions  --  the most comprehensive set of changes
ever, according to the organization.

New and extensively updated sections focus on renewable energy sources,
such as solar photovoltaic installations and wind-generated electricity,
new requirements for electric vehicles and home-based vehicle charging
stations, as well as tamper-resistant receptacles for child care
facilities. The 2012 CEC makes tamper-resistant receptacles in child
care facilities mandatory.  Unless otherwise defined by a regulatory
authority having jurisdiction, this requirement applies to all
facilities providing care to children seven years old or younger.

Unique installation requirements for a variety of renewable energy
systems, including wind and fuel cells, are addressed in the 2012 CEC.
Hydrokinetic generation systems, which convert tidal or ocean current
into energy, and micro-hydro systems, which are very small versions of
hydro power stations that convert the energy of streams creeks into
usable electricity, are also covered. Lastly, existing requirements for
solar power have been updated considerably to reflect new technologies,
techniques, and calculations.

To read more on this announcement, visit the CSA Standards (
http://www.csa.ca/cm/ca/en/news/article/new-canadian-electrical-code-green-light-for-future
) website.




CODE VIOLATIONS

--What's Wrong Here?
By Joe Tedesco
Think you know how this installation violates the NEC? Visit EC&M's
website (
http://ecmweb.com/nec/whats_wrong_here/whats_wrong_021612/?cid=nl_codewatch
) to see the answer.
Hint: Approved for outdoor use?



--Moving Violations
Caught by the inspector!
Check out our newest Moving Violations video. In this episode (
http://ecmweb.com/nec/moving_violations/moving-violations-18/ ), Joe
investigates an installation that demonstrates the lack of proper
support for flexible metal conduit.




CODE QUANDARIES

--Code Q&A
By Mike Holt
Q. Are you required to bond isolated sections of metal water pipe that
are connected to a nonmetallic water piping system?
Visit EC&M's website (
http://ecmweb.com/nec/code_qa/code_qa_021612/?YM_MID='mmid'&YM_RID='email'
) to see the answer.




CODE CHALLENGE

--Code Quiz
By Steven Owen
Fill in the blank with the correct answer.
When installing loudspeakers in fire resistant-rated partitions, walls,
and ceilings, the loudspeakers shall be ________.
    *approved
    *listed for the purpose
    *installed in an enclosure or recess that maintains the fire
resistance rating
    *listed for the purpose or installed in an enclosure or recess that
maintains the fire resistance rating
Visit EC&M's website (
http://ecmweb.com/nec/code_quiz/code_quiz_021612/?YM_MID='mmid'&YM_RID='email'
) for the answer and explanation.










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