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The technical requirements for parallel generation are in place to ensure public and employee safety, protect the integrity of Toronto Hydro’s system, and guarantee reliable and quality service to Toronto Hydro customers. The technical requirements in this document are for the protection of Toronto Hydro's facilities, and the Generator should satisfy itself as to any requirements for the protection of its own facilities.

This Code sets the minimum conditions that a distributor must meet in carrying out its obligations to distribute electricity under its licence and the Energy Competition Act, 1998. Unless otherwise stated in the licence or Code, these conditions apply to all transactions and interactions between a distributor and all retailers, generators, distributors, transmitters and consumers of electricity who use the distributor’s distribution system.

This standard is intended for distributor personnel in charge of integrating distributed generation into the distribution system. It is also intended for power producers with generating stations connected to the Hydro-Québec MV distribution system. They are required to comply with this standard.

The National Building Code of Canada 2015 (NBC), published by NRC and developed by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, sets out technical provisions for the design and construction of new buildings. It also applies to the alteration, change of use and demolition of existing buildings. Over 360 technical changes have been incorporated in this new edition.

1. The object of this Act is the protection of persons and property, except forest resources which are protected pursuant to the Sustainable Forest Development Act (chapter A-18.1), against fires of any nature. For the purposes of this Act, any explosion likely to cause a fire shall be considered to be a fire. 2000, c. 20, s. 1; 2010, c. 3, s. 329. 2. This Act does not operate to limit the obligations imposed or powers granted by or under other Acts as regards fire safety. 2000, c. 20, s. 2; 2001, c. 76, s. 153. 3.

What is this standard about?
It specifies requirements for an Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management system and includes guidance for use.
Who is this standard for?