THE MANITOBA HYDRO ACT ( C.C. S. M. c. H190 ) Manitoba Electrical Code Regulation 96 2012 Registered July 18, 2012 Definition 1 In this regulation, Code Eleventh Edition, 2012.It consists of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, 22 nd edition, CSA Standard C22.
Code adopted with amendments 2 The standards set out in the Code govern the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, extension, alteration and use of electric wiring and related facilities using or intended to use power supplied by Manitoba Hydro, except within The City of Winnipeg and mines and quarries as defined in The Mines and Minerals Act. Coming into force 4 This regulation comes into force on August 1, 2012. Canadian Electrical Code 2012 Torrent Full In AccordanceIf the installation conforms to the Code and the appropriate fees have been paid in full in accordance with the current Schedule of Electrical Permit Fees, the inspection department will, on request, issue a Certificate of Approval. Canadian Electrical Code 2012 Torrent Registration Of ElectriciansThe Chief Electrical Inspector may establish terms and conditions for the registration of electricians and electrical contractors for the purposes of the Code, based on criteria including but not limited to safety and compliance with the Code. The inspection department may elect to forgo inspections where the permittee or an electrician employed by the permittee has been registered by the inspection department. The inspection department reserves the right to audit and inspect installations by registered electricians for compliance with the Code and the Schedule of Electrical Permit Fees. The inspection department may direct the alteration or repair of an existing electrical installation that does not conform with the requirements of the Code. Where an application for an electrical permit is refused or where a permittee does not agree with an electrical inspection report, defect notice or interpretation of Code rules issued on any particular installation, an appeal may be made in writing to the office of the Chief Electrical Inspector of Manitoba Hydro. The appeal shall specify what is being appealed, the reasons for the appeal and the decision requested. The inspection department may: ( a ) prohibit the use of an installation until inspected, tested and approved; ( b ) direct the permittee to carry out and produce results of tests on equipment as considered necessary to ensure that the installation is properly installed. An electrical permit will expire 90 days from the date of issuance unless the installation authorized by the electrical permit is commenced or the inspection department, in its discretion, grants an extension. An electrical permit will expire 12 calendar months from the date of issuance unless the installation authorized by the electrical permit is not completed and the inspection department, in its discretion, grants an extension. The issuance of an electrical permit does not obligate the owner of the premises to have the work done by the permittee. Rule 2-006 struck out 3 Rule 2-006 ( Application for Inspection ) is struck out. Rule 2-010 struck out 5 Rule 2-010 ( Posting of Permit ) is struck out. Note: Subrule 2-004 ( 1 ) still applies. Canadian Electrical Code 2012 Torrent Professional Engineer ShallUpon completion of an installation under Subrule ( 4 ), the responsible professional engineer shall submit a certificate stating: I hereby certify that I have inspected the installation for compliance to the approved plans and specifications and find the installation in compliance with the requirements of the Manitoba Electrical Code. Where current transformer revenue metering is required for an installation, plans and a list of loads, as required by the Manitoba Hydro Customer Metering Standards, are required to be submitted before the revenue metering will be ordered by the inspection department. Rule 2-025 added 7 The following is added after Rule 2-024: 2-025 Special Acceptance Inspection A special acceptance inspection may be made of electrical equipment that is not approved by or does not bear the approval mark of an accredited certification organization. The request for special permission shall specify the aspects of the installation that do not conform to the Code and the equivalent electrical requirements and shall be submitted prior to proceeding with the work. Amendment to Section 6 Services and Service Equipment Rule 6-400 amended 9 Rule 6-400 ( Metering Equipment ) is amended by renumbering it as Rule 6-400 ( 1 ) and by adding the following as Subrule ( 2 ): ( 2 ) For determining the type of metering equipment required by the supply authority, reference shall be made to supply authority metering standards which shall be amendatory or additional to Rules 6-402 to 6-412. ![]() Rule 26-700 amended 13 Rule 26-700 ( Receptacles, General ) is amended by adding the following after Subrule ( 12 ): ( 13 ) Where a sump is required by the Winnipeg Building By-law or the Manitoba Building Code for the control of water from a subsurface drainage ( weeping tile ) system: ( a ) a receptacle shall be installed for the connection of the sump pump; and ( b ) the receptacle for the sump pump shall be supplied from a branch circuit that supplies no other outlets or equipment. Amendment to Section 30 Installation of Lighting Equipment Rule 30-504 amended 16 Rule 30-504 ( Stairways ) is amended by adding the following after Subrule ( 3 ): ( 4 ) Notwithstanding Subrule ( 3 ) and Appendix G, provisions for 3-way switches must be installed for stairway lighting to basements. Amendment to Section 46 Emergency Power Supply, Unit Equipment, Exit Signs, and Life Safety Systems Rule 46-108 amended 17 Rule 46-108 ( Wiring Method ) is amended by replacing Subrule ( 3 ) with the following: ( 3 ) Conductors installed in buildings of combustible construction in accordance with Section 12 of this Code shall be permitted to be: ( a ) nonmetallic sheathed cable; or ( b ) installed in totally enclosed nonmetallic raceway.
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