Corrosion protection for materials used in wiring

Corrosion protection for materials used in wiring 1) Metals used in wiring, such as raceways, cable sheaths and armour, boxes, and fittings, shall be suitably protected against corrosion for the environment in which they are to be used or shall be made of suitable corrosion-resistant material. 2) Where practicable, dissimilar metals shall not be used […]
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Covers for receptacles located outdoors

Covers for receptacles located outdoors Figure B26-3 Source: Figure B26-3, CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (25th Edition), Safety Standard for Electrical Installations. © 2021 Canadian Standards Association. Please visit store.csagroup.org
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CSA configurations for locking receptacles Diagram 2

CSA configurations for locking receptacles Diagram 2 (See Rules 12-020, 26-700, 78-050, and 86-306, Diagram 1, and Appendix B.) Note: In Diagrams 1 and 2,a) G represents the terminal for bonding to ground;b) W represents the identified terminal; andc) X, Y, and Z represent the terminals for ungrounded conductors. Source: Diagram 2, CSA C22.1:21, Canadian […]
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CSA configurations for non-locking receptacles Diagram 1

CSA configurations for non-locking receptacles Diagram 1 (See Rules 26-700, 26-720, 26-744, 38-023, 58-400, 78-050, and 86-306,Diagram 2, and Appendix B.) For configurations 6-15R, 6-20R, 6-20RA, 6-30R, and 6-50R, Y denotes the identified terminal when used on circuits derived from three-phase, 4-wire 416 V circuits. Note: Except as noted above, in Diagrams 1 and 2,a) […]
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Electric space heating

Electric space heating (see Appendix B) 1) Rules 62-200 2) and 62-202 to 62-222 apply to fixed electric space-heating systems for heating rooms and similar areas. 2) Minimum clearances from electric space-heating systems shall be as specified in Table 67. Source: Rule 62-200, CSA C22.1:21, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (25th Edition), Safety Standard for […]
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Entrance of cables into boxes, cabinets, and fittings

Entrance of cables into boxes, cabinets, and fittings 1) Where cables pass through the walls of boxes, cabinets, or fittings, provision shall be made to a) protect the insulation on the conductors from damage;b) protect terminal connections from external strain;c) provide electrical continuity between a metal box, cabinet, or fitting and conduit, armour, or metal […]
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