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ELECTRICAL EXAM KIT
REV Oct 2012
FIELD SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE
CLASS SA
SECURITY ALARMS INSTALLER
Electrical Class: SA FSR Security Alarms Installer Class Type: EL FSR
For current exam fees, please refer to the Electrical Fee Schedule
at http://www.safetyauthority.ca/electrical-fee-schedule.
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CONTENTS:
p 3 .... Security Alarm (SA) Scope and Pre-requisites
p 4 .... Required Reference Material for Exams
p 5…..Instructions for Exam Candidates
p 6-8 . Errata to Canadian Electrical Code (Aug 2010)
p 9 .... BCSA Offices Directory
p 11 .. EXAM APPLICATION FORM
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Class Code: SA
Description: Field Safety Representative, Class SA, Security Alarms Installer Scope: Within the scope of this certificate an individual may:
act as a Field Safety Representative and
perform regulated electrical work on electrical equipment within the scope of the following certificates:
ITA Security Alarms Installer Trade Certificate of Qualification, issued under the BC Industry Training Authority Act:
Security Alarms Installer means a person who designs, installs, repairs, maintains, replaces, tests, services the operation of all intruder and security alarm systems in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Policing & Community Safety Branch, Security Programs and Police Technology Division and the Security Services Act.”
Except as noted below, all wiring and equipment installed is restricted to circuits that have the power supply limited in accordance with the
requirements for Class 2 circuits, maximum 100 volt amperes.
Notwithstanding the above, a dedicated branch circuit from an existing panelboard or extension of an existing branch circuit wiring, rated at 15 ampere, 120 volt, to an outlet installed specifically for a Class 2 power supply shall be acceptable.
Electrical work on Fire Alarm Systems or in Hazardous Locations is excluded.
Prerequisites Provide acceptable proof of relevant training and work experience
(originals are to be presented to staff who will make, date and sign
verified true copies) of the following:
B.C. Certificate of Qualification in the Trade of Security Alarms Installer.
Area of study: Items from the Reference Material List and the following sections of
the B.C. Electrical Code Regulation 0, 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 26, 54, 56, 60.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM
ELECTRICAL EXAMINATION REFERENCE MATERIAL
ELECTRICAL FIELD SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE (FSR), CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION (C of Q) ALL CLASSES
Electrical examinations will be based on the latest Act and pursuant regulations. As part of the regulatory changes, inclusion of applicable safety standards is being emphasized. Examinees should have
knowledge of the reference material and applicable standards required within the scope of the certificate applied for.
Examinations are open book; examinee must provide their own reference materials for writing the examination. The Canadian Electrical Code Handbook and the Pocket Reference are not allowed.
Pages with markings in reference material such as formula and examples or calculations are to be removed before exam date. Cross referencing notes are acceptable. Material will be checked before &
after exam. No other reference materials except as noted in the reference material list for the specific examination may be used.
ELECTRICAL REFERENCE MATERIAL LIST:
For examinations in all electrical classes, you will be required to provide the current edition of the following:
1. Safety Standards Act [S.B.C., 2003, Ch. 39]
2. Safety Standards General Regulation, B.C. Reg. 105/2004 3. Electrical Safety Regulation, B.C. Reg. 100/2004
4. B.C. Electrical Code Regulation
4. a The 2009 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, 21st Edition C22.1-09, 4. b. Latest Errata to CSA Standard C22.1-0X-CEC [see attachment.])
4. c. Deemed amendments for the purposes of adopting Canadian Electrical Code.
(See Electrical Safety Regulation, Section 20 and the Schedule.) 5. BC Safety Authority, Fee Schedule
6. BC Safety Authority, Electrical Information Bulletins 7. BC Safety Authority, Electrical Directives
Notes:
Legislative documents (Acts and Regulations) are available on the BC Safety Authority web site:
www.safetyauthority.ca
.
Electrical Fee Schedule, Bulletins, and Directives are available on the BC Safety Authority web site at www.safetyauthority.ca. They are not available from Crown Publications.
Legislative documents (Acts & Regulations) and the Canadian Electrical Code are available from:
Crown Publications Inc., (250) 386-4636, 106 Ontario Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1M9 E-mail: [email protected] , Website: www.crownpub.bc.ca
Copies of the Canadian Electrical Code are available from Canadian Standards Association, www.ShopCSA.ca and various electrical wholesalers.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAM CANDIDATES Please review prior to writing exam.
1. You must provide photo identification to the exam invigilator.
2. The time limit for this examination varies depending on exam written. Be sure you are attempting the correct examination paper.
3. Only authorized reference material are permitted in the exam room:
□ Safety Standards Act, General and Electrical Safety Regulations; BC Electrical Code Regulation, (Canadian Electrical Code, BC Amendments and CSA Errata), BCSA Bulletins, BCSA Directives and BCSA Fee Schedule, and other listed Standards.
The Canadian Electrical Code Handbook (“an explanation of the rules”) and the Canadian Electrical Code Pocket Reference are NOT allowed.
Pages with markings in reference material such as formula and examples or calculations are to be removed. Cross reference notes and highlighting are acceptable. No other reference materials except as noted in the reference material list for the specific examination may be used.
4. Only non-programmable calculators are permitted in the exam room. Calculators incorporating tapes or any form of pre-programmable recording devices are not allowed.
5. Items that will not be permitted into the examination room:
Notes Scrap papers, briefcases or similar items, backpacks, cellular telephones, lap tops, note pads, palm held personal digital assistants or programmable recording devices or similar items are not allowed in the exam room.
6. Do not communicate with other examinees. All questions must be directed to the invigilator.
7. All answers must be marked in pen with an “X” on the answer sheet provided.
8. Incorrect answers will not receive a penalty. A minimum mark of 70% is required to pass 9. Calculated answers to questions have been rounded off.
10. At the end of the examination, You must wait to be signed out. The complete examination, answer sheet and all working papers (whether used or not) must be returned to the invigilator before leaving.
Count the numbered sheets issued and ensure that all sheets are returned. The invigilator will check reference material to ensure notes from the examination have not been added. Material so marked will be photocopied, attached to the returning exam package and may invalidate the examination.
11. Contravention of any instruction or rule may result in failure/disqualification.
12. Results of the examination will be mailed to you in three to four weeks. No results will be given by telephone and the examiner will not review graded examinations with the examinee.
13. Invigilator and examinee to complete information requested on answer sheet and all working calculation sheets.
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FOR USE WITH 2009 CODE ONLY
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BCSA EXAMINATION OFFICES
OFFICE ADDRESS TELEPHONE #
ELECT.
EXAM
Abbotsford, Unit 104 34143 Marshall Road
V2S1L8
604-851-7012 NOCranbrook, Unit 1 - 100 Cranbrook St N V1C 3P9 250-426-1277 Yes
Coquitlam
(for applications only) 2773 Barnet Highway Unit 24 V3B 1C2 604 927-2041 NO Dawson Creek,
By special arrangement only
1201 103rd Ave Suite 101
contact Prince George V1G 4J2 PG 250-614-9972
by special arrangement Ft. St John
By special arrangement only
10600 100th St
contact Prince George
V1J 4L6
PG 250-614-9972
by special arrangement
Kamloops, 1278 A Dalhousie Drive V2C 6G3 250-314 6000 Yes
Kelowna, 1913 Kent Rd V1Y 7S6 250-861-7313 / 7370 Yes
Langley, Unit 101 22259 48th Avenue V3A 4G4 604-539-3573
Yes AM &
PM
Nanaimo, 40-1100 Princess Royal Ave V9S 5R5 250-716-5250 / 5200
Yes, AM &
PM
▲ Nelson,
By special arrangement only
310 Ward St.
contact Bonnie in Kelowna Kelowna 250-861-7313
by special arrangement New Westminster, Head Office 505 Sixth Street, Suite 200 V3L 0E1 778 396-2000 Yes
Penticton, 1101 Main Street, Suite 2 V2A 5E6 250-487-4485 Yes
Powell River,
By special arrangement only
6953 Alberni Street
contact Shelley in Nanaimo
V8A 2B8 604-485-3622
Nanaimo 250.716.5200
by special arrangement
Prince George, 3235 Westwood Drive V2N 1S4 250-614-9972 Yes
Salmon Arm, 850A 16th Street NE
Mail: PO Box 100 V1E 4S4 250-832-1688
Yes, AM only Smithers,
By special arrangement only
Bag 5000, 1020 Murray St.
contact Prince George V0J 2N0 PG 250-614-9972
by special arrangement Terrace,
By special arrangement only
109 - 3220 Eby St
contact Prince George V8G 5K8 PG 250-614-9972
by special arrangement
Vernon, 3201 30th St V1T 9G3 250-549-5596 Yes
Victoria, (Saanich)
310 - 771 Vernon Avenue in
Gateway Village. Victoria V8X 5A7 250 952-4444
Yes, AM &
PM TOLL FREE TO ANY OFFICE: 1-866-566-7233
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