The Canadian Electrical Code is a standard published by the Canadian standards association pertaining to the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in Canada. The Canadian Electrical Code serves as the basis for wiring regulations across Canada.
The Code is divided into sections; each section is labelled with an even number and a title. Sections 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 26 include rules that apply to installations in general; the remaining sections are supplementary and deal with installation methods in specific locations or situations. Some examples of general sections include Grounding and bonding, Protection and control, Conductors, and Definitions. Some examples of supplementary sections include Wet locations, Hazardous locations, Patient care areas, Emergency systems, and Temporary installations. When interpreting the requirements for a particular installation, rules found in the supplementary sections of the Code amend or supersede the rules in the general sections of the Code.