How do “Industrial Electricians” compare to “C & M” and “D & R” electricians? Industrial electricians work in the industrial sector of the electrical trade whereas the Construction and Maintenance “C & M” and the Domestic and Rural “D &…

How do “Construction & Maintenance” and “Domestic & Rural” electricians compare? Both, the Construction and Maintenance “C & M” and the Domestic and Rural “D & R” electricians, work in the construction sector of the electrical trade. So, what do…

Electricians and Electrical Engineers–what’s the difference? Illustrated Code Series I’ve been asked by many electricians if they’re entitled to write the electrical engineer exam. Some electricians are under the impression they are entitled to a P. Eng. as a result…

How many clips do I require in any run of armoured cable? One of the classic exam-type questions is testing knowledge on the calculation for how many clips or straps are required for a specific run of cable, such as…

Do I install an identified conductor for lighting switches? Teaching Trade School always leads apprentices to ask some great questions. One of the questions that I get asked every term is regarding the Code requirement for an identified conductor to…

The Electrician’s Skip-it System™ During the time that I was the Master Electrician Examiner, I also monitored the electricians’ progress while they were writing their exam. So, if an electrician needed any help in understanding the rationale or intent of…

What does the acronym AWG, as defined by the CEC, mean? In the electrical trade we always hear different terms used differently- whether it’s on a blueprint or spoken by a supervisor on a building site, we all use a…