Ensuring CSA Z32 compliancy after new construction or major renovation requires conforming to the electrical code and meeting minimum requirements after completing seven tests for grounded systems.
Once your health care facility has passed the initial tests, on-going maintenance is required to ensure compliancy to safety standards.
Construction/ Renovation |
On-Going Maintenance |
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Branch Circuit Tests |
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Conductor Insulation Integrity | ● | |
Circuit Breaker Mechanical Operation | ● | ● |
Impedance to Ground | ● | |
Receptacle Tests |
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Retentive Force | ● | ● |
Polarity | ● | ● |
Voltage Drop | ● | |
Ground Return Path Voltage Rise | ● | ● |
Patient Care Environment Tests |
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Voltage Difference Between Ground Points | ● | ● |
The above table lists minimum requirements only. Additional testing (or more frequent verification) may be required based on internal policies of the health care facility.