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Atlantic Chapter Board Meeting Schedule 2012

January 10, 2012
March 27, 2012
May 15, 2012
July 17, 2012
August 28, 2012
November 20, 2012

Location:
Tri-Ed Boardroom
133 Ilsley Ave., Unit K
Dartmouth, NS

Time:
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Adoption of the new C22.1-12 - Canadian Electrical Code in Nova Scotia

On May 1, 2012, the 2012 edition of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part 1, was adopted and now requires adherence within Nova Scotia as authorized by the Electrical Installation and Inspection Act and the associated Electrical Code Regulations.

In 2011, the 2010 National Building Code was adopted in NS. The following is a brief summary of some of the new requirements from the NBC (section 3.1.4.3 buildings of combustible construction and section 3.1.5.18 buildings of non-combustible construction cover all the requirements and situations in more detail):
open wiring with combustible insulation in a building of non-combustible construction must be FT-4 rated
open wiring used for the transmission of voice, sound or data with combustible insulation in a building of non-combustible construction installed in a plenum space must be FT-6 rated
Whether a building is combustible or not is determined by the building inspector or the architect designing the building. Any issues with regard to the FT rating of cables or raceways within a building should be addressed by the local building inspector.

The FT rating requirements for cables, including low voltage cable, are dictated by the National Building Code and not the Canadian Electrical Code.

For more information on changes in the new CEC please refer to the bulletin by the Provincial Chief Electrical Inspector and bulletin 2011-02 on the support and installation of low voltage cables.

Changes to the building code for smoke detectors in Nova Scotia

For new constructions, a smoke alarm is now required in each bedroom and each level of a house, as per the National Building Code (NBC) and they must be interconnected and must have battery backup.

Smoke alarms (as per ULC 531) can be attached to certified control panels that meet ULC S545. For more information on specific requirements, see rule 9.10.19.3 of the NBC and the Building Code Act and associated regulations.

CO detectors should be installed as per 9.32.3.9 of the NBC.

These installations are regulated by building inspectors; all questions should be forwarded to building inspectors.

Local 10-digit dialing coming soon to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced that starting in August 2014, 10-digit local dialing will be required for all local calls made in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The CRTC also announced that a new area code, would be introduced in the province.

The transition to 10-digit dialing will begin on August 23, 2014, and will be gradually introduced over the following weeks. During this transition period, customers who dial 7-digits will hear an announcement advising them to include the area code in future calls, after which their call will be completed. 10-digit dialing will become mandatory by November 16, 2014.

To comply with 10-digit local dialing, some automated dialing systems, including alarm systems, must be reprogrammed to include the area code. It is important to ensure that the necessary reprogramming be completed before 10-digit local dialing comes into effect on August 23, 2014. After this date, a recorded message will be heard each time a call is dialed using 7-digits. This message could interrupt the transmission of data such as alarm signals.

It is therefore critically important that any security services that utilize the telephone network are modified to accommodate 10-digit local dialing by August 23, 2014.

Atlantic Chapter Board Meet and Greet
Thursday, May 2, 2013

Join your security colleagues for a light snack and a game of pool at Dooly's!

Registration is free so come and join the fun! This networking event is open to members and non-members of the Canadian Security Association.

Where:
Dooly's (Burnside)
121 Ilsley Ave
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Time:
6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Cost:
Free to members and non-members

Registration:
Please pre-register. Registration will also be available at the door.

For more information:
Zen Brum
Meeting and Event Planner
Toll Free: 1 (800) 538-9919
zbrum@canasa.org

Atlantic Chapter Meet and Greet Breakfast
Thursday, May 9, 2013

Kick start your day by attending a free delicious breakfast and network with your fellow CANASA members, non-members and industry associates!

Where:
The Capital Hotel
208 Kenmount Road
St. John's, Newfoundland

Time:
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Cost:
Free to members and non-members

Registration:
Please pre-register. Registration will also be available at the door.

For more information:
Zen Brum
Meeting and Event Planner
Toll Free: 1 (800) 538-9919 ext. 239
zbrum@canasa.org

The Atlantic Chapter would like to thank
their generous sponsor for this event:

Atlantic Chapter Annual 2013 Golf Tournament
September 12, 2013

CANASA members and industry associates are invited to sign-up early and take advantage of this great opportunity to network with other security industry leaders and enjoy a relaxing day on the links. This popular event is a great way to show your support for CANASA.

Date:
Thursday, September 12, 2013

Where:
Grandview Golf & Country Club
431 Crane Hill Road
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Z 1J5
www.golfingmag.ca

Agenda:
11 a.m.       Registration
1 p.m.         Shotgun start
6 p.m.         Dinner & Cash Bar
7 p.m.         Awards & Prizes

Cost:
(Includes green fees and power cart)
Golf and Dinner:
Member $98 (plus tax)
Non-member $138 (plus tax)
Dinner only:
Member $50 (plus tax)
Non-member $65 (plus tax)

Registration:
Registration closes at the end of day on Thursday, September 5, 2013. All payments must be made prior to the event. Refunds will only be issued for cancellations received by end of day Thursday, September 5, 2013.

Prize donations of any kind would be greatly appreciated.

For more information:
Zenaida Brum
Meeting and Event Planner
Toll Free: 1 (800) 538-9919 ext. 239
Fax: (905) 513-0624
Email: zbrum@canasa.org

We are promoting drinking responsibly.
Please don't drink and drive. Taxis can be called to the golf course.

September 2013

12 Sep

Atlantic Golf Tournament