105a Introduction to code CC3 Flashcards
Using the CE Code
Explain the purpose of the CE Code
Establish safety standards for installation and maintenance of electrical equipment
Describe procedures for acceptance of CE Code by Alberta
Lieutenant: enacts
Safety code act - Safety code council: framework and review
Safety code act: authorizes - local inspection authority to provide and electrical code regulation to adopt
Describe the function of electrical STANDATA
To contain interpretations, guidelines and recomended practices - legislation and CE Code. Electrical Technical Council inform of recalls.
Describe the organizational layout of the CE Code
Introductory information
Numbered code sections
Tables
Diagrams
Appendices
Index
Who is responsible for an electrical installation
Designing engineer
Electrical contractor
Supply authority
Inspection authority
Installing electrician
Electrical work covered in CE Code
All electrical work and electrical equipment at all voltages in electrical installations fro buildings, structures and premises
What is the reason for definitions
For the correct interpretation
Explain Safety Codes Act
Alberta legislation enacted by Lieutenant Governor, provides for the adoption and administration of safety standards and inspection services. Enables its enforcement by itself
Explain Electrical Code Regulations
Authorized by Safety Codes Act establishes the CE Code as law
Explain Safety Codes Council
Council develops and administrate safety codes and standards within Alberta. Ten technical councils recommends codes and standards to the Council.
Also the Safety Codes Council is the authority that designate and accredits local inspection authority and safety codes officers (electrical inspectors)
Reasons for Codebook terminology
-Is part of provincial regulations
-Forms part of a contract between electrical contractor and customer
Explain the Alberta Electric STANDATA
Information system online publication that contains interpretations, guidelines and recommended practices for application of legislation and CE Code. Also vehicle for Electrical Technical Council to inform of recalls
Organization of CE Code
Introductory information
Numbered code sections
Tables
Diagrams
Appendices
Index
Responsible for the installation of approved equipment
Designing engineer
Electrical contractor
Supply authority
Inspection authority
Installing electrician