Division B
Section 9.34. Electrical Facilities
9.34. Electrical Facilities Copy linkAdd bookmark
9.34.1. General Copy linkAdd bookmark
9.34.1.1. Reserved Copy linkAdd bookmark
9.34.1.2. Required Facilities Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)Where electrical services are available, electrical facilities shall be provided for every building in conformance with this Section.
9.34.1.3. Location of Equipment in Public Areas Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)Entrance switches, meters, panel boxes, splitter boxes, time clocks and other similar equipment shall not be located in any public area unless adequate precautions are taken to prevent interference with the equipment.
9.34.1.4. Recessed Lighting Fixtures Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)Recessed lighting fixtures shall not be located in insulated ceilings unless the fixtures are designed for such installations.
9.34.1.5. Wiring and Cables Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)Except for dwelling units and except as required in Sentence (2), optical fibre cables and electrical wires and cables installed in buildings permitted to be of combustible construction shall
(a)not convey flame or continue to burn for more than 1 min when tested in conformance with the Vertical Flame Test in Clause 4.11.1. of CSA C22.2 No. 0.3, “Test Methods for Electrical Wires and Cables,” (FT1 Rating), or
(b)be located in
(i)totally enclosed noncombustible raceways, (See Note A-3.1.4.3.(1)(b)(i))
(ii)masonry walls,
(iii)concrete slabs, or
(iv)totally enclosed non metallic raceways conforming to Clause 3.1.5.23.(1)(b).
(2)Where a concealed space in a floor or ceiling assembly is used as a plenum, electrical wires and cables within the plenum shall conform to Clause 3.6.4.3.(1)(a).
9.34.2. Lighting Outlets Copy linkAdd bookmark
9.34.2.1. Lighting of Entrances Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)An exterior lighting outlet with fixture controlled by a wall switch located within the building shall be provided at every entrance to buildings of residential occupancy.
(2)The exterior lighting outlet with fixture required by Sentence (1) may be controlled by a wall switch or panel accessible to authorized personnel only, where it serves,
(a)a building entrance serving multiple suites of residential occupancy,
(b)multiple dwelling unit entrances,
(c)hotels, or
(d)motels.
9.34.2.2. Outlets in Dwelling Units Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)Except as provided in Sentence (2), a lighting outlet with fixture controlled by a wall switch shall be provided in kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, utility rooms, laundry rooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, water-closet rooms, vestibules and hallways in dwelling units.
(2)Where a receptacle controlled by a wall switch is provided in bedrooms or living rooms, such rooms need not conform to the requirements of Sentence (1).
9.34.2.3. Stairways Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)Every stairway shall be lighted.
(2)Except as provided in Sentence (3), 3-way wall switches located at the head and foot of every stairway shall be provided to control at least one lighting outlet with fixture for stairways with 4 or more risers in dwelling units and houses with a secondary suite including their common spaces.
(3)The stairway lighting for basements that do not contain finished space or lead to an outside entrance or built-in garage and which serve not more than one dwelling unit is permitted to be controlled by a single switch located at the head of the stairs.
9.34.2.4. Basements Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)A lighting outlet with fixture shall be provided for each 30 m² or fraction thereof of floor area in unfinished basements.
(2)The outlet required in Sentence (1) nearest the stairs shall be controlled by a wall switch located at the head of the stairs.
9.34.2.5. Storage Rooms Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)A lighting outlet with fixture shall be provided in storage rooms.
9.34.2.6. Garages and Carports Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)A lighting outlet with fixture shall be provided for an attached, built-in or detached garage or carport.
(2)Except as provided in Sentence (3), outlets required in Sentence (1) shall be controlled by a wall switch near the doorway.
(3)Where the outlet and fixture required in Sentence (1) are ceiling mounted above an area not normally occupied by a parked car, or are wall mounted, a fixture with a built-in switch is permitted to be used.
(4)Where a carport is lighted by a light at the entrance to a dwelling unit, additional carport lighting is not required.
9.34.2.7. Public and Service Areas Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)Every public or service area in buildings, including a recreational camp and a camp for housing of workers, shall have lighting outlets with fixtures controlled by a wall switch or panel to illuminate such areas.
(2)When provided by incandescent lighting, illumination required in Sentence (1) shall conform to Table 9.34.2.7. (See Article 9.9.12.2. for lighting in means of egress.)
(3)When other types of lighting are used, illumination equivalent to that shown in Table 9.34.2.7. shall be provided.
| Room or Space | Minimum Illumination, lx | Minimum Lighting Power Density, W/m2 of floor area (incandescent lighting) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage rooms | 50 | 5 |
| Service rooms and laundry areas | 200 | 20 |
| Garages | 50 | 5 |
| Public water closet rooms | 100 | 10 |
| Service hallways and stairways | 50 | 5 |
| Recreation rooms | 100 | 10 |
| Hallways, corridors, stairways and sleeping areas in recreational camps and camps for housing of workers | 100 | 10 |
| Kitchen in recreational camps and camps for housing of workers | 500 | 50 |
| All other rooms in recreational camps and camps for housing of workers | 250 | 25 |
9.34.3. Emergency Lighting Copy linkAdd bookmark
9.34.3.1. Criteria for Emergency Lighting Copy linkAdd bookmark
(1)Emergency lighting shall conform to Subsection 9.9.12.