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| Publication Date | Topic | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | Storm Management: Temporary Residential Generator Installation | Overview of safe temporary generator use and the importance of planning ahead for standby power |
| 2025-12 | Storm Management: After-Hours Connections & Repairs | Guidance for LECs responding after storms; ESA authorization and inspection steps before energization |
| 2025-11 | What to Do When Equipment Isn’t Approved | How LECs can identify recognized Canadian approval marks and what to do when equipment isn’t approved |
| 2025-10 | Site Preparedness | Tips for a smooth inspection process — from verifying your Notification of Work details to pre-planning safe access to a jobsite |
| 2025-09 | Fire Safety | Guidance for LECs to help ensure power is restored safely to fire damaged electrical system |
| 2025-08 | Flood Safety | Guidance for LECs dealing with flooded spaces and ensuring safety when re-energizing equipment that has been water damaged |
| 2025-07 | Marking of Electrical Equipment | Learn how clear, accurate labeling of panels and disconnects can make or break safety and efficiency |
| 2025-06 | Working Space Around Equipment | Learn about the three key requirements for working space around electrical equipment |
| 2025-05 | Notice of Code Changes Impacting Pools, Tubs & Spa Installations | New 2024 OESC requirements regarding equipotential bonding for pool and spa/hot tub installations |
| 2025-04 | Notifications & Plan Reviews Ahead of the Arrival of the 29th OESC | 2024 OESC changes impacting timing of Notifications and Plan Review submissions |
| 2024-09 | Things to know about RBO | Learn about Risk-based Oversight, the benefits and how contractor performance is measured by a Defect Ratio |
| 2024-06 | Heat Pumps | An overview of heat pump technologies and applicable OESC requirements |
| 2024-04 | MCC Maintenance / Pulp & Paper Electrical Room | An analysis of two electrical incidents — 4800V shock and arc flash event |
| 2024-03 | Stray Voltage Trouble Shooting / Relocating Charging Stations | An analysis of two electrical incidents — electric shocks from energized equipment and relocating disconnect switches |
| 2024-02 | Fuse Removal / Breaker Installation | An analysis of two electrical incidents — arc flash during fuse removal and breaker installation in an energized panel |