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Training based on the national Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, C22.1-15. Exercises develop Code lookup and table use. Check the adopted edition and your provincial or territorial requirements separately before applying them to a real project.

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Canadian Electrical Code Training — C22.1-15

Electrical professionals and learners across Canada studying national C22.1-15. Confirm the adopted edition and your provincial or territorial authority’s requirements before applying it to a project.

Course programme

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Electrical fundamentals

Objectives

  • Identify the required quantity and its units before choosing a relationship.
  • Solve a simple resistive circuit and check voltage or current balance.
  • Calculate active power, energy and cost using supplied inputs and assumptions.
  • Explain how material, cross-section and temperature affect resistance.
  • Select a measurement function and recognize the necessary precautions.

Chapter sections

  • 1.1 — Electrical quantities and Ohm’s and Joule’s laws
  • 1.2 — Series and parallel resistors
  • 1.3 — Voltage effects on resistive power
  • 1.4 — Power factor and the power triangle
  • 1.5 — Single-phase and three-phase power and current
  • 1.6 — Synchronous speed and motor slip
  • 1.7 — Checking circuits with Kirchhoff’s laws
  • 1.8 — Resistance: material, length and cross-section
  • 1.9 — Temperature effects on resistance
  • 1.10 — Energy and cost
  • 1.11 — Using measuring instruments
  • 1.12 — Practice and justification
Read the Code and justify an answer

Objectives

  • Describe the situation with useful definitions and index terms.
  • Select the rule and tables matching the required result.
  • Check scope, notes, exceptions and precedence.
  • Justify a conclusion without confusing requirements with explanations.

Chapter sections

  • 2.1 — Code structure and reading references
  • 2.2 — Choose the edition and check scope
  • 2.3 — Applying section precedence
  • 2.4 — Comparing requirements by equipment type
  • 2.5 — Definitions: services, feeders, branches and current ratings
  • 2.6 — Understanding requirements, permissions and exceptions
  • 2.7 — Finding a rule with a structured search
  • 2.8 — Entering tables with the correct data
  • 2.9 — Using appendices and cross-references
  • 2.10 — Preparing search tools for the examination
  • 2.11 — Practice and justification
Conductors and ampacity

Objectives

  • Check product use and select the base by material and installation.
  • Account for terminations before deciding minimum size.
  • Count carrying conductors and apply relevant corrections.
  • Separate ampacity, protection, continuous load and neutral sizing.

Chapter sections

  • 3.1 — Factors determining ampacity
  • 3.2 — Selecting the table for the installation
  • 3.3 — Read national small-conductor ampacities
  • 3.4 — Selecting the insulation and termination temperature column
  • 3.5 — Count current-carrying conductors
  • 3.6 — Apply ambient and grouping factors
  • 3.7 — Determining continuous loading and circuit limits
  • 3.8 — Comparing conductor-sizing checks
  • 3.9 — Sizing the neutral conductor
  • 3.10 — Selecting conductor type and identification
  • 3.11 — Checking Table 39 conditions
  • 3.12 — Practice and justification
Overcurrent protection and voltage drop

Objectives

  • Distinguish load current, fault current and device ratings.
  • Select protection using final ampacity and the applicable requirement.
  • Check conditions for a reduced-size conductor tap.
  • Apply voltage-drop limits and the method suited to the case.

Chapter sections

  • 4.1 — Distinguishing overload, short circuit and overcurrent
  • 4.2 — Checking interrupting ratings and series combinations
  • 4.3 — Selecting a voltage rating compatible with the system
  • 4.4 — Selecting protection from conductor ampacity
  • 4.5 — Checking conductor tap requirements
  • 4.6 — Selecting fuses and understanding markings
  • 4.7 — Selecting and connecting circuit breakers
  • 4.8 — Protecting installations against ground faults
  • 4.9 — Determining voltage-drop limits and calculation current
  • 4.10 — Calculating voltage drop using Table D3
  • 4.11 — Practice and justification
Wiring methods, low-voltage circuits and enclosures

Objectives

  • Describe the environment and check cable or raceway use.
  • Check support, mechanical protection, expansion and cover.
  • Separate source classification from Class 1/2 wiring requirements.
  • Select an enclosure and maintain connection and access interfaces.

Chapter sections

  • 5.1 — Organizing the wiring check
  • 5.2 — Selecting a cable or raceway
  • 5.3 — Supporting, protecting and terminating cables
  • 5.4 — Installing metal raceways and cable trays
  • 5.5 — Checking PVC: temperature, support and expansion
  • 5.6 — Determining cover for an underground installation
  • 5.7 — Providing boxes, joints and access
  • 5.8 — Recognizing a Class 1 circuit
  • 5.9 — Checking a Class 2 source
  • 5.10 — Separating circuits and checking burial
  • 5.11 — Selecting an enclosure for its environment
  • 5.12 — Protect wiring near a roof
  • 5.13 — Applying the method to a complete installation
  • 5.14 — Practice and justification
Conduit, box and pull-box fill

Objectives

  • Distinguish occupied area, box volume and pulling distances.
  • Calculate fill using actual construction and count.
  • Count conductor and accessory allowances without duplication.
  • Check both volume and physical installation.

Chapter sections

  • 6.1 — Organizing the checks
  • 6.2 — Calculating raceway fill
  • 6.3 — Counting box contents
  • 6.4 — Selecting usable volume
  • 6.5 — Allowing for a deep device
  • 6.6 — Sizing a straight pull
  • 6.7 — Sizing an angle pull
  • 6.8 — Checking a U-pull
  • 6.9 — Checking depth and bends
  • 6.10 — Finishing with mounting and access
  • 6.11 — Practice and justification
Load calculations

Objectives

  • Establish use, areas and calculation inputs.
  • Classify equipment before applying demand factors.
  • Compare total demand with the applicable minimum without duplicate counting.
  • Justify combined cases and identify missing information.

Chapter sections

  • 7.1 — Preparing a checkable calculation
  • 7.2 — Calculating single-dwelling area and basic load
  • 7.3 — Classifying ranges and other appliances
  • 7.4 — Handling heating, cooling and simultaneous operation
  • 7.5 — Calculate electric vehicle charging loads
  • 7.6 — Calculating an individual apartment supply
  • 7.7 — Applying dwelling diversity
  • 7.8 — Calculating schools, health-care facilities and hotels
  • 7.9 — Reading the correct column for other buildings
  • 7.10 — Adding load and checking capacity
  • 7.11 — Practice and justification
Service entrance, panels and metering

Objectives

  • Identify service, feeder, panel and branch-circuit boundaries.
  • Check service count, location and equipment characteristics.
  • Compare demand, ampacity, protection and panel rating.
  • Justify connection, metering and supply conditions.

Chapter sections

  • 8.1 — Identifying circuit boundaries
  • 8.2 — Checking the number of services
  • 8.3 — Selecting the service-box location
  • 8.4 — Checking the route before sizing
  • 8.5 — Coordinating load, conductors, protection and panel
  • 8.6 — Installing a dwelling panel
  • 8.7 — Providing spaces and reserve
  • 8.8 — Maintaining access, lighting and identification
  • 8.9 — Checking neutral and bonding
  • 8.10 — Checking overhead clearances and spans
  • 8.11 — Justifying reduced conductor sizes
  • 8.12 — Preparing metering and the final check
  • 8.13 — Practice and justification
Grounding and bonding

Objectives

  • Distinguish neutral, grounding conductor and bonding conductor.
  • Identify connection points and source-specific conditions.
  • Choose the correct sizing input and material.
  • Check mechanical protection, terminations and each bonding path.

Chapter sections

  • 9.1 — Understand current paths
  • 9.2 — Locate neutral-to-bond connections
  • 9.3 — Maintain continuity through boxes and devices
  • 9.4 — Select and install electrodes
  • 9.5 — Size system grounding conductors
  • 9.6 — Size bonding conductors
  • 9.7 — Protect conductors and connections
  • 9.8 — Recognize special cases
  • 9.9 — Practice and justification
Outlets, branch circuits and lighting

Objectives

  • Measure usable spaces before locating outlets and receptacles.
  • Distinguish ground-fault, arc-fault and tamper-resistant protection.
  • Check load, outlet count and particular circuits.
  • Apply Rule 30-104 Items a), b), c) and d) and check luminaire installation.

Chapter sections

  • 10.1 — Start with the location and ratings
  • 10.2 — Arrange kitchen receptacles and circuits
  • 10.3 — Separate protection requirements
  • 10.4 — Apply arc-fault protection
  • 10.5 — Calculate loads and protect lighting
  • 10.6 — Install luminaires correctly
  • 10.7 — Handle special locations and equipment
  • 10.8 — Practice and justification
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)

Objectives

  • Identify resistance heat, fuel-fired equipment and motor-compressors.
  • Size a heating circuit with separate load, duty, conductor and protection checks.
  • Distinguish supply demand from equipment control.
  • Check connections, disconnection, environment and particular applications.

Chapter sections

  • 11.1 — Identify the load and installation conditions
  • 11.2 — Size a resistance-heating branch circuit
  • 11.3 — Calculate feeder demand
  • 11.4 — Control and disconnect heating
  • 11.5 — Supply fuel-fired equipment and HVAC
  • 11.6 — Handle heating cables and special applications
  • 11.7 — Practice and justification
Motors

Objectives

  • Choose current inputs by function and duty.
  • Calculate single-motor or group conductors and corrections.
  • Distinguish branch protection, overload, control and disconnection.
  • Check starting, ambient and particular-case conditions.

Chapter sections

  • 12.1 — Read the data and separate functions
  • 12.2 — Calculate conductor requirements
  • 12.3 — Select branch-circuit protection
  • 12.4 — Check groups and feeders
  • 12.5 — Select overload protection and prevent restart hazards
  • 12.6 — Distinguish control from disconnection
  • 12.7 — Check ambient temperature and cooling
  • 12.8 — Size a motor-compressor circuit
  • 12.9 — Handle multiple windings and complete the checks
  • 12.10 — Practice and justification
Transformers

Objectives

  • Read apparent power, voltages and equipment configuration.
  • Calculate rated currents for single-phase and balanced three-phase cases.
  • Distinguish conductor minima, protection ceilings and applicable permissions.
  • Check location, disconnection, continuous loading and grounding.

Chapter sections

  • 13.1 — Read the nameplate and understand the transformer
  • 13.2 — Calculate primary and secondary currents
  • 13.3 — Size the conductors
  • 13.4 — Protect a dry-type transformer rated 750 V or less
  • 13.5 — Adapt protection to transformer type and voltage
  • 13.6 — Choose location and disconnecting means
  • 13.7 — Check continuous loading and grounding
  • 13.8 — Practice and justification
Special locations

Objectives

  • Identify hazards and information needed for classification.
  • Choose equipment and protection methods with all their conditions.
  • Check distances and interfaces without transferring exceptions.
  • Justify a calculation or decision within the selected particular scope.

Chapter sections

  • 14.1 — Identify a gas atmosphere and select equipment
  • 14.2 — Distinguish settling dust from an explosive atmosphere
  • 14.3 — Check conduit sealing in Zone 2
  • 14.4 — Select protection against moisture and corrosion
  • 14.5 — Assess combined hazards at a sewage facility
  • 14.6 — Check high-voltage installation protection
  • 14.7 — Locate receptacles and GFCIs near a pool
  • 14.8 — Provide pool bonding and select wiring
  • 14.9 — Distinguish hydromassage bathtubs and hot tubs
  • 14.10 — Calculate demand and equip camping sites
  • 14.11 — Practice and justification
Connections, markings and final verification

Objectives

  • Choose the applicable tightening instruction and convert units.
  • Check conductor and connector compatibility and preparation.
  • Read A, V and kA ratings and combination approval.
  • Record observation, reference, result and decision without inventing evidence.

Chapter sections

  • 15.1 — Understand torque and convert units
  • 15.2 — Choose the applicable tightening specification
  • 15.3 — Read recommendations with all their conditions
  • 15.4 — Prepare a connection compatible with its conductor
  • 15.5 — Distinguish initial tightening from later checking
  • 15.6 — Read voltage, current and interrupting ratings
  • 15.7 — Check a series-rated protective assembly
  • 15.8 — Record useful findings and address defects
  • 15.9 — Practice and justification
Edition studied

Canadian Electrical Code, Part I / CSA C22.1-15 (2015)

Check the edition required for your exam or project and the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

Private, independent training

This private training is developed and offered by Rasvolt Énergie Inc. It is intended to improve your preparation and does not guarantee that you will pass an examination. It is not official training or an official examination. Rasvolt Énergie Inc. is not affiliated with any government, CMEQ, CCQ, the Régie du bâtiment du Québec, the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, or any qualification or examination body. Names and abbreviations are used only to identify the topics and examinations being prepared for.