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Electrical Industry Take Note: 27th Edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code Now Available; Comes into Effect May 16, 2019The newest edition – an essential tool for any electrical work – includes important updates MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 17, 2018 /CNW/ - The 27th edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (Code) has been finalized and is now available for purchase. The Code comes into effect as regulation on May 16, 2019. Members of the electrical industry are encouraged to begin familiarizing themselves with the new Code. Electrical work conducted after the effective date needs to meet its requirements. The new edition of the Code includes the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I plus several Ontario-specific amendments. This new edition includes changes designed to enhance electrical safety and protect workers and the public including:
The Code book and all ESA bulletins – which provide important updates and interpretations – are sold together in print for $219 or in a searchable, digital format for $195 – accessible on smart phones, tablets and desktops and compatible with Windows and iOS. "Ontario's Government for the People is committed to upholding public safety and consumer protection. The Ontario Electrical Safety Code has been updated to include important advances in safety so we can continue to keep Ontario families safe from electrical harm. I applaud ESA's collaborative efforts to advance safety, reduce fires and save lives across Ontario," said Bill Walker, Minister of Government and Consumer Services. "Through a broad consultative process and in collaboration with our safety partners provincially and nationally, the new edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code provides Ontarian businesses, consumers and homeowners with an improved and streamlined Code experience, enabling compliance and contributing to a safer Ontario for all," says Nansy Hanna, Director of Engineering and Program Development, Regulatory and Safety Programs, Electrical Safety Authority. The 27th edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code is distributed by CSA Group. The Code is currently available for purchase – print and eBook copies are scheduled to arrive in January 2019. To purchase the Code, visit www.csagroup.org/oesc or call 800-463-6727. For more information on the new Code, contact ESA's Customer Service Centre at 1-877-372-7233 or visit www.esasafe.com. About the Electrical Safety Authority SOURCE Electrical Safety Authority |