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The Alberta Distributed Generation Interconnection Guide provides guidelines for connecting a generation facility to the Alberta Interconnected Electric System (AIES) via a Wires Owner’s distribution system, and assists in determining the technical and operating requirements of the facility. The Guide was developed by the Alberta Distributed Generation Technical and Policy Committee without regard to whether its adoption may involve patents on articles, materials or processes.

BC Hydro provides a means for distribution-connected customers to connect a small energy source to the BC Hydro Distribution System to offset their load and participate in the Net Metering program (RS1289) or other energy procurement offers. This document contains the technical interconnection requirements for connecting small generators to BC Hydro’s Distribution System. The total generation must have an aggregate nameplate rating of 100 kW or less. DGs with generation over this limit should refer to BC Hydro Interconnection Requirements for Power Generators 35 kV and Below.

This guide describes construction, protection, occupancy features, and practices intended to reduce security vulnerabilities to life and property. Provisions cover security planning, administrative controls, security perimeters, crime prevention through environmental design, security systems, and accessory property. In addition, individual chapters present specific requirements for educational facilities; health care; lodging, multi-dwelling unit buildings, restaurants, shopping centers, retail establishments, office buildings, and industrial facilities.

This standard provides requirements for the application, location, installation, performance, testing, and maintenance of electronic premises security systems and their components. Provisions define the means of signal initiation, transmission, notification, and annunciation; the levels of performance; and reliability.

This standard protects life and property from fire through the standardization of design, installation, maintenance, and testing requirements for water mist fire-suppression systems.

This standard covers the safety and performance of distributed energy resource systems. These systems may be comprised of distributed energy sources such as photovoltaic arrays or wind turbines in homogenous or hybrid configurations, energy storage systems, grid interface equipment and related equipment to accomplish functionality of the distributed energy system.

This standard covers performance requirements for emergency and standby power systems providing an alternate source of electrical power in buildings and facilities in the event that the normal electrical power source fails. Systems include power sources, transfer equipment, controls, supervisory equipment, and accessory equipment needed to supply electrical power to the selected circuits.

This standard provides criteria for developing pre-incident plans to help responders effectively manage emergencies so as to maximize protection for occupants, responding personnel, property, and the environment.

Internationally, code officials recognize the need for a modern, up-to-date residential code addressing the design and construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade.

This code provides fundamental safeguards for the generation, installation, storage, piping, use, and handling of hydrogen in compressed gas (GH2) form or cryogenic liquid (LH2) form. Provisions apply to the production, storage, transfer, and use of hydrogen in all occupancies and on all premises.