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CSA Group Electrical Quick Reference – Guidance at Your Fingertips

Electrical Quick Reference


 


Based on the 2012 Canadian Electrical Code, the Quick Reference provides easy access to commonly used terms, rules, installation practices and calculations. Intended for use by construction inspectors, electrical contractors and supervisors, as well as industrial electricians and apprentices, this valuable tool has both commercial and residential applications. Practical and portable, the Electrical Quick Reference provides effective support for everyday electrical work, helping to improve safety and efficiency on the job.


 


Practice areas covered by the Electrical Quick Reference include:



  • Formulas
  • Sizing of overcurrent devices and conductors
  • Maximum number of conductors in a raceway
  • Conduit bending
  • Single conductor cables
  • Fuses and circuit breakers
  • Lighting
  • Motors
  • Neutral grounding devices (impedance grounded systems)
  • Temporary protective grounds
  • Communication circuits
  • Ladder safety tips
  • Hoisting hand signals
  • Workplace electrical safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Outlets in residential occupancies, dwelling units and single dwellings
  • Three and four way switching
  • Transformers
  • General information tables
  • Excerpts from Tables and Diagrams in the Canadian Electrical Code Part I

 


To order or visit CSA’s website, click here.