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What’s new in the 2015 Code?
Definition of “Approved”
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Approved (as applied to electrical equipment) — (1) equipment that has been certified by a certification organization accredited by the Standards Council of Canada in accordance with the requirements of
(a) CSA Group Standards; or (b) other standards that have been developed by a standards development organization accredited by the Standards Council of Canada....
What’s new in the 2015 Code?
Warning and caution markings
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“...shall be written in the language(s) mandated by the local authorities adopting and enforcing this Code.”
What’s new in the 2015 Code?
Conductors and Cables
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• Simplified underground ampacities (“D” Tables)
• New flexible cord types; ampacities for odd AWG sizes
• Clarified conductor termination temperature requirements
• New options for voltage drop: • easy to use look-up table for residential • flexibility for industrial
• Easier residential service conductor selection
What’s new in the 2015 Code?
Conductors and Cables
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• Medium voltage cable ampacities (5kV – 46kV)
• CSA Standards C68.5 and C68.10
What’s new in the 2015 Code?
Bonding & Grounding
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• Alternate material for grounding conductors
• Table 16 – bonding conductor size selection:
• Ampacity of circuit conductors
• Rating of the overcurrent device
• AWG size of the circuit conductors
What’s new in the 2015 Code?
Conduit fill calculations
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• More flexibility
• Differences in raceway dimensions
• New conductor types
• More Tables
What’s new in the 2015 Code?
• The Code has no Class! .......(actually, it does)
• Explosive dust atmospheres: Zones 20, 21, 22
• New types of protection (“ic”, “px”, “py”, etc.)
• Equipment Protection Levels (Ga, Gb, Da, etc.)
• “Class” equipment still recognized for use in Zone classified areas
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Section 18 CI, Z0, Z1, Z2 CII, D1, D2 CIII, D1, D2
Appendix J CI, D1, D2
Section 18 Z0, Z1, Z2 Z20, Z21, Z22
Appendix J CI, D1, D2 CII, D1, D2 CIII, D1, D2
What’s new in the 2015 Code?
Rigid RTRC conduit Type XW • fiberglass • exposed • concealed • hazardous locations • CSA C22.2 No. 2515.1
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What’s new in the 2015 Code?
• Self-protected Combination Motor Controllers • Branch circuit overcurrent protection
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What’s new in the 2015 Code?
Rooftop HVAC units • Application of across-the-line motor starter marked
suitable for motor disconnect • Caution re: roof penetration by raceway
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What’s new in the 2015 Code?
Must be specifically “approved” for type of floor
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What’s new in the 2015 Code?
“Approved” protector plates and bushings required
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What’s new in the 2015 Code?
Cable ties CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62275 Six types: 1, 11, 2, 21, 2S, and 21S.
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What’s new in the 2015 Code?
100 200 400 320 Amp meter sockets
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• Increased loads such as electric vehicles
• Line side of service box
• Bypass • C22.2 No. 115
What’s new in the 2015 Code?
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters • Required in more areas • Recognition of “combination”
and “outlet branch circuit” types
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Images courtesy: EATON and Leviton
What’s new in the 2015 Code?
Electric Heat • Complete section re-write • Pipeline impedance heating • Skin effect heating • Class I Extra-low voltage
heating systems
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What’s new in the 2015 Code?
Section 50 Section 64Section 64Section 50
Solar h l i
Section 64
Renewable
Section 64
Renewablephotovoltaic systems
energy systems
Renewable energysystemssystems
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What’s new in the 2015 Code?
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•Increased voltage limits for PV systems
• 600 VDC residential
• 1000 VDC exempt from Section 36
What’s new in the 2015 Code?
PV Rapid shutdown
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PV systems on buildings or structures Within 10 s of initiation: • limit voltage to not more than 30 V • limit output to not more than 240 V•A
What’s new in the 2015 Code?
Single pin cable installations on temporary movie sets, midways, etc.
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What’s new in the 2015 Code?
• Terminology updated
• Electric Vehicle connector “power + information”
• “Plug in” Hybrid EV
• Simultaneous connection with “load shedding”
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