- The field instructor receives an email with a link to each student's evaluation. The field instructor completes the evaluation. The field instructor and student receive email summaries of the evaluation; the field instructor's email includes a link to revise the evaluation if needed. The field instructor and student meet and review the evaluation.
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Ensuring Safety Meets Standards
Policy 212 FIELD TRAINING EVALUATION PROGRAM 5 of 47 PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES. Phase I - Administrative and Instructional Phase - Weeks 1 and 2. Prior to entering FTEP, trainees will be provided Neighborhood Portfolio Exercise a (NPE). On the first day of FTEP, trainees will be provided a due date for the NPE.
In Canada, the Canadian Electrical Code requires manufacturers or importers of electrical products to get them “approved” for electrical safety. For a large volume of units, a certification company like Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or UL make sure the product meets an acceptable level of safety specified in the Canadian standards. For smaller quantities of electrical products, this approval is done by field evaluation. The field evaluation process follows the CSA SPE-1000 standard, which has three mandatory and non-destructive tests. Upon successful inspection, ESAFE will deem your electrical equipment to be “approved” and label it on the spot. If equipment does not meet Canadian Codes and Standards, ESAFE’s inspectors will provide you with a report detailing the required alterations. We will support your staff throughout the process until your equipment is approved. ESAFE’s expertise can help you avoid unnecessary delays in using or selling your electrical equipment in Canada.
If your electrical equipment or safety needs fall into any of the categories below, ESAFE is your best solution for fast, expert, and cost-effective service:
- Low volume and “one-of-a-kind” equipment
- Prototypes and innovations
- Equipment already shipped or onsite
- Witness Testing
- Pre-construction drawing review
ESAFE is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada to field evaluate a broad scope of electrical equipment. Our experience is vast and includes assembly line machinery and material handling equipment, extrusion and injection equipment, plant automation equipment, used and/or retrofit equipment, robotic technologies, renewable energy equipment (e.g. solar wind turbines), and automotive manufacturing and their suppliers.
When To Call Us
All too often, companies call us when their electrical equipment has been cited for non-compliance. This can result in lost time and revenues in utilizing or selling your electrical products. We recommend that you call ESAFE as early as possible in your process to avoid unnecessary delays.
- Development Stage – ESAFE’s inspectors understand how equipment is built from the ground up. They can review plans and provide technical assistance to define equipment requirements necessary to meet Canadian CSA Codes and Standards.
- Upon Arrival in Canada – When your equipment arrives in Canada, it must be inspected and approved before it can be used or sold. ESAFE inspectors will respond to your request within two business days to help you get the approval you need.
- Before Shipping to Canada – Our inspectors will service you anywhere in the world to test and pre-approve equipment before arrival in Canada. This allows you to make any adjustments on location and avoid business delays.
- Non-Compliance Citation – If a regulator has found your equipment to be non-compliant, you will not be able to use it until it meets standards and has been approved. ESAFE inspectors will work with you to find technical solutions and help you achieve compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. I have many items for inspection that are identical. Can you inspect one and, if it passes, just provide labels for the rest?
No, this is not permitted for two reasons. First, the SPE-1000 code requires all products to be inspected, prototype testing is not allowed. Secondly, our rules of accreditation prohibit an inspection agency from leaving labels with the customer, or for anyone other than an inspector to apply a label.
2. Is there a maximum number of items that can be inspected?
Quantities vary by Jurisdiction. In Ontario and most other provinces, the maximum per model per year is 500 units. Please contact us for the limit that applies to your product.
3. If I get ESAFE approval, do I still need to get a CSA label as well?
No, the CSA and ESAFE labels represent approval to the same standard and both are recognized in all jurisdictions in Canada.
4. What tests do you perform?
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At a minimum, the inspector will perform a hi-pot test. Other common tests that may be performed depending on the design of the product are the flame test and strain relief test. Other testing may be required depending on the nature of the product and the applicability of other technical standards, if any.
5. What are the legalities relating to electrical product approval?
By law, all electrical products must be certified or field evaluated to electrical safety standards before they can be used or sold in Canada. An ESAFE approval meets the requirements of Rule 2-024 – Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and the requirements of all other jurisdictions in Canada.
Electrical equipment is deemed to be approved if it has been approved according to the process set out in section 2 of Ontario Regulation 438/07.
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The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) recognizes certification bodies and field evaluation agencies accredited by the Standards Council of Canada to certify or evaluate electrical products or devices. Only equipment bearing a recognized mark or label is deemed to be approved.
Failure to comply with these Rules or the Regulation is an offence and upon conviction, a person or director/officer of a corporation could be found liable to a fine of up to $50,000 and/or imprisonment of not more than one year. A corporation may be found liable to a fine up to $1,000,000.
In Ontario, ESA also has the authority to order products be quarantined, seized or forfeited to the Crown for disposal.
The ESAFE Marks
ESAFE's labels are recognized across Canada under the Standards Council of Canada accreditation program. The following are our S and P Approval Marks.
ULC’s Field Evaluation Program provides you with the convenience of having your electrical equipment evaluated either prior or post installation, on-site, or at the location of your choice.
While Field Evaluation is not meant to replace regular certification, ULC designed this program specifically for manufacturers, importers and even end users of electrical equipment that is “one of a kind” and also for electrical products and equipment produced in limited quantities.
ULC Field Evaluation provides a one-time evaluation of specific electrical equipment, and once the equipment meets the requirements of the Model Code SPE-1000, the serialized ULC Electrical Field Evaluation Label will be immediately applied to the electrical equipment right away. You will also receive the final report to satisfy the electrical authorities on the spot! The ULC Electrical Field Evaluation Label and final report provide you with the proof of compliance the local electrical authorities require you to have before the equipment can be used. Most importantly, ULC is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada and the ULC Electrical Field Evaluation Label is recognized and accepted by the Canadian Electrical Authorities across the country. You can rest assured that when you work with ULC, you are working with an agency with 100 years of experience working for electrical safety within Canada!
When to consider ULC Field Evaluation in Canada
- You have shipped or installed the equipment at the final destination.
- You are producing low volume, limited quantities or batches of equipment, in quantities of maximum 500 pieces per model, per year.
- The equipment is custom engineered.
- You are developing a new product and want to assess if your product meets the applicable electrical safety requirements.
- You may need full certification for a new product you are designing, but you first want to test market the product.
- You ultimately want full certification, but would first like to ensure that your prototypes and test samples comply with the essential requirements of SPE-1000 before submitting for full certification.
- You have modified an already existing piece of equipment.
- There is no existing electrical certification standard that applies to your product.
- Time to market is critical and/or full certification is not practical.
Types of electrical equipment that qualify
The majority of electrical equipment eligible for Field Evaluation include:
- Industrial Control Panels (ICP)
- Automated Manufacturing, Assembly and Packaging Equipment
- Energy Storage Equipment
- Luminaires, Signs and Display Cabinets
- Switchboards, Panelboards and Motor Control Centers
- Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Intelligent Assist Devices (IADs) and Robots and Robotic Equipment
- Heating and Cooling Equipment
- Commercial Cooking and Food Service Equipment
- Distributed Generation Equipment
- Information Technology Equipment
- Laboratory Equipment
And much more!
The Model Code SPE-1000 – What you need to know
The Model Code SPE-1000 specifies the minimum construction, test and marking requirements to ensure the safety for electrical equipment, while addressing potential hazards to the public and property. The Field Evaluation includes an assessment of the compliance to the mandatory constructional and marking requirements, as well as the performance of the applicable non-destructive tests, as specified in the SPE-1000 Code. The required tests vary depending on the type of equipment and the installation location.
The route to acceptance by Authorities Having Jurisdiction
Electrical equipment for use within Canada must be approved and meet the safety requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code. Your electrical equipment does not necessarily need to go through the full product certification process, which may involve destructive testing. Instead, you can opt to have your equipment evaluated and approved using Underwriters Laboratories of Canada’s (ULC) Field Evaluation Program and evaluate the equipment to the requirements of SPE-1000, The Model Code for the Field Evaluation of Electrical Equipment.
Why ULC Field Evaluation is the best option in Canada
- Fast service and turnaround time – The ULC team can be onsite within 24 hours. We work closely with you and the local authorities (AHJs) to meet your tight deadline.
- Technical expertise – The ULC team has vast experience and there is very little equipment we have not seen. We know the SPE-1000 Code and related equipment requirements inside out!
- Technical support – The ULC team will provide you with technical support throughout the process to ensure that your equipment meets the requirements
- Building Trust in Safety – Your product will display North America’s most accepted safety mark.
- Canadian Electrical Authorities know, trust and accept the ULC Electrical Field Evaluation Label.
- Working in Canada for 100 years! Working for a Safer World!
Contact us today to discuss your project and how ULC can help you meet the requirements demanded by the electrical authorities across Canada.
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