The Tribune

Around 50 electricians and electrical engineers gained invaluable information last Tuesday during a one-day seminar on the Canadian Electrical Code Part I, which is the standard adopted by the Bahamas.

Sponsored by the Bahamas Society of Engineers (BSE) and facilitated by The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI), the topics covered included, but were not limited to, circuit loading; grounding and bonding; emergency generators; and electrically-connected life safety systems.

Vancouver’s former chief electrical inspector, Ark Tsisserev, was the main presenter before an audience that included BTVI personnel.

Mr Tsisserev has 25 years of experience in the field, and is committee chair of the Canadian Electrical Code Part I of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Also giving a presentation was manager of the CSA Electrical Codes, Michael Wilson.

Quentin Knowles, an associate member of the CSA, said: “Electrical codes are very complex. It is not practical for a small jurisdiction like the Bahamas to write our own electrical code because of the complex nature.

“Mr Tsisserev can offer a depth of knowledge on the code that only the chair can offer.”

The Canadian Electrical Code Part I committee amends the codes every three years.