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INSTALLATION WIRING [13 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-12-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wiring inspector-industrial installation
1, record 1, English, wiring%20inspector%2Dindustrial%20installation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur de câblage électrique industriel
1, record 1, French, inspecteur%20de%20c%C3%A2blage%20%C3%A9lectrique%20industriel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- inspectrice de câblage électrique industriel 1, record 1, French, inspectrice%20de%20c%C3%A2blage%20%C3%A9lectrique%20industriel
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-12-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wiring inspector-domestic installation
1, record 2, English, wiring%20inspector%2Ddomestic%20installation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- inspecteur de câblage électrique domestique
1, record 2, French, inspecteur%20de%20c%C3%A2blage%20%C3%A9lectrique%20domestique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- inspectrice de câblage électrique domestique 1, record 2, French, inspectrice%20de%20c%C3%A2blage%20%C3%A9lectrique%20domestique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2022-10-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- electrical wiring installation contractor
1, record 3, English, electrical%20wiring%20installation%20contractor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- entrepreneur en installation de câblage électrique
1, record 3, French, entrepreneur%20en%20installation%20de%20c%C3%A2blage%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- entrepreneuse en installation de câblage électrique 1, record 3, French, entrepreneuse%20en%20installation%20de%20c%C3%A2blage%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun
- entrepreneur en pose de canalisations électriques 1, record 3, French, entrepreneur%20en%20pose%20de%20canalisations%20%C3%A9lectriques
correct, masculine noun
- entrepreneuse en pose de canalisations électriques 1, record 3, French, entrepreneuse%20en%20pose%20de%20canalisations%20%C3%A9lectriques
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-07-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Floors and Ceilings
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ceiling space
1, record 4, English, ceiling%20space
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ceiling void 2, record 4, English, ceiling%20void
correct, Great Britain
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since it is becoming increasingly common for services such as electric and other wiring, heating and ventilation equipment, etc. to be installed in the ceiling void, growing demands are made on ease of access to the void for service work. While concealing the installation, Ecophon Access comprises a simple hinged arrangement of tiles that offers complete freedom of access, but without compromising on aesthetics. 2, record 4, English, - ceiling%20space
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The ceiling, which is suspended below the upper floor construction, conceals the ductwork and contains the lighting units. Electrical wiring for power and for telephone communication may also be located in this ceiling space or may be buried in the floor construction in pipes or conduits. 3, record 4, English, - ceiling%20space
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Ceiling spaces used as plenums. The concealed space between the ceiling and floor ... of a building may be used as plenum .... 4, record 4, English, - ceiling%20space
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Planchers et plafonds
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vide du plafond
1, record 4, French, vide%20du%20plafond
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- entre-plafond 2, record 4, French, entre%2Dplafond
masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pose des conducteurs dans les vides des constructions. - Cette pose est autorisée dans le vide des plafonds, à la condition que la face interne du vide ne présente pas d'aspérités susceptibles d'endommager les conducteurs, les canalisations ayant un parcours rectiligne. 3, record 4, French, - vide%20du%20plafond
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pose dans le vide des plafonds et planchers.- Le passage des canalisations dans le vide des plafonds et des planchers doit permettre le remplacement éventuel des conducteurs détériorés. 1, record 4, French, - vide%20du%20plafond
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «entre-plafond» a été relevé sur une ancienne fiche, sans aucune indication de source. 2, record 4, French, - vide%20du%20plafond
Record 4, Key term(s)
- entreplafond
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-04-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
- Aircraft Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wiring harness
1, record 5, English, wiring%20harness
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- wire bundle 2, record 5, English, wire%20bundle
correct
- wiring bundle 3, record 5, English, wiring%20bundle
correct
- electrical wiring harness 4, record 5, English, electrical%20wiring%20harness
correct
- wire harness 5, record 5, English, wire%20harness
- cable harness 6, record 5, English, cable%20harness
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large group of electrical wires individually tagged, clipped together and then attached as a unit to structure, usually in wireway. 7, record 5, English, - wiring%20harness
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A wiring harness [is] an assembly of electrical wiring bundles. 8, record 5, English, - wiring%20harness
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An electrical wiring harness typically comprises a bundle of individual wires of varying gauges, impedances, and types, all arranged in a particular order. These wiring harnesses are typically bound together in order to facilitate the installation, repair and maintenance of the wires, and the connection of multiple remote systems.... In the aircraft industry, for example, wiring harnesses are used to interconnect the various electrical components and subassemblies of the multitude of systems located within an aircraft. 4, record 5, English, - wiring%20harness
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The operation and integrity of insulated conductors forming a core or wire bundle in an aircraft environment must be maintained, otherwise a resulting transmission of erroneous data through the wire bundles may occur. In a severe environment of increased temperatures, such as inside the leading edge of a wing, a thermal barrier installed over the wire bundles can afford the protection needed. 9, record 5, English, - wiring%20harness
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Wire bundle assembly, clamp, insulation. 10, record 5, English, - wiring%20harness
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Burn-out, stationary wire bundle. 10, record 5, English, - wiring%20harness
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Aircraft wiring harness. 10, record 5, English, - wiring%20harness
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage électrique
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- faisceau de câbles
1, record 5, French, faisceau%20de%20c%C3%A2bles
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- faisceau de câblage 2, record 5, French, faisceau%20de%20c%C3%A2blage
correct, masculine noun
- faisceau de câbles électriques 3, record 5, French, faisceau%20de%20c%C3%A2bles%20%C3%A9lectriques
correct, masculine noun
- faisceau de fils électriques 4, record 5, French, faisceau%20de%20fils%20%C3%A9lectriques
correct, masculine noun
- faisceau de câblage électrique 5, record 5, French, faisceau%20de%20c%C3%A2blage%20%C3%A9lectrique
masculine noun
- faisceau électrique 6, record 5, French, faisceau%20%C3%A9lectrique
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe de fils électriques étiquetés individuellement, puis attachés pour former un ensemble, fixé à l'appareil par un chemin de câbles. 7, record 5, French, - faisceau%20de%20c%C3%A2bles
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-10-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Wiring (Building Elements)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- electrical installation
1, record 6, English, electrical%20installation
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The installation of any wiring in or upon any land, building, or premises from the point or points where electric power or energy is delivered therein or thereon by the supply authority or from any other source of supply, to the point or points where such power or energy can be used therein or thereon by any electrical equipment and shall include the connection of any such wiring with any of the said equipment, and any part of the wiring aforesaid, and shall also include the maintenance, alteration, extension, and repair of such wiring. 1, record 6, English, - electrical%20installation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by CSA. 2, record 6, English, - electrical%20installation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Installations électriques (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- installation électrique
1, record 6, French, installation%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute installation de câblage souterrain ou aérien dans les bâtiments ou locaux, pour la transmission d'un point à un autre de l'énergie électrique provenant d'un distributeur d'électricité ou de toute autre source de distribution, pour l'alimentation de tout appareillage électrique, y compris la connexion du câblage ou partie de câblage à cet appareillage. Ce terme s'applique aussi à l'entretien, à la modification, au prolongement ou à la réparation de ce câblage. 1, record 6, French, - installation%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ACNOR. 2, record 6, French, - installation%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalación eléctrica (Elementos de edificios)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- instalación eléctrica
1, record 6, Spanish, instalaci%C3%B3n%20el%C3%A9ctrica
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-04-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Wiring (Building Elements)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wiring
1, record 7, English, wiring
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- electric wiring 2, record 7, English, electric%20wiring
correct
- installation of wiring 3, record 7, English, installation%20of%20wiring
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The installation and utilization of a system of wire for conduction of electricity. 2, record 7, English, - wiring
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Installations électriques (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pose des canalisations
1, record 7, French, pose%20des%20canalisations
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- pose des canalisations électriques 2, record 7, French, pose%20des%20canalisations%20%C3%A9lectriques
see observation
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cas particuliers de pose des canalisations [...]. Les canalisations posées dans les vides de construction doivent être constituées: soit par des conducteurs isolés H 07 V-U, R ou K protégés par un conduit, soit par des câbles isolés des séries A05 VV-U, R ou F avec ou sans conduit [...] 1, record 7, French, - pose%20des%20canalisations
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«pose des canalisations électriques» : Les moulures constituent un des modes de pose les plus économiques des canalisations électriques. 3, record 7, French, - pose%20des%20canalisations
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«pose des canalisations électriques» : Ce terme serait préférable dans les contextes où d'autres types de canalisations sont en jeu (canalisation d'eau, canalisation de gaz, etc.). 2, record 7, French, - pose%20des%20canalisations
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalación eléctrica (Elementos de edificios)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- cableado
1, record 7, Spanish, cableado
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-03-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Electric Cables
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- field wiring
1, record 8, English, field%20wiring
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wiring that must be done at the installation site(in addition to factory wiring) in order to complete an installation. 1, record 8, English, - field%20wiring
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See record "wiring / pose des canalisations." 2, record 8, English, - field%20wiring
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Câbles électriques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pose des canalisations in-situ
1, record 8, French, pose%20des%20canalisations%20in%2Dsitu
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
in situ. Signifie sur le site, sur le chantier, pour qualifier les ouvrages exécutés sur place, par opposition à ceux qui sont réalisés en atelier. 2, record 8, French, - pose%20des%20canalisations%20in%2Dsitu
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Voir la fiche «pose des canalisations / wiring». 1, record 8, French, - pose%20des%20canalisations%20in%2Dsitu
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-08-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- multistory building
1, record 9, English, multistory%20building
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- multi-storey building 2, record 9, English, multi%2Dstorey%20building
correct, see observation
- multistorey building 3, record 9, English, multistorey%20building
correct, see observation
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The installation and maintenance of wiring and jacks inside your premises is your responsibility. Bell will continue to maintain the wiring on the Bell network side of the demarcation point. A demarcation jack will be installed by a Bell technician on a new service connection in a house and, depending on the facilities, in a multi-unit or multi-storey building(i. e. when no service existed previously, or when it is necessary to install all new outside and inside wire) after February 1, 1996. 4, record 9, English, - multistory%20building
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multistory: (of a building) having several or many stories. 5, record 9, English, - multistory%20building
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
multistorey : especially British. 1, record 9, English, - multistory%20building
Record 9, Key term(s)
- multi-story building
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bâtiment à niveaux multiples
1, record 9, French, b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20niveaux%20multiples
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- bâtiment à grand nombre d'étages 2, record 9, French, b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20grand%20nombre%20d%27%C3%A9tages
correct, masculine noun
- immeuble à nombreux étages 3, record 9, French, immeuble%20%C3%A0%20nombreux%20%C3%A9tages
correct, masculine noun
- immeuble à multiples étages 4, record 9, French, immeuble%20%C3%A0%20multiples%20%C3%A9tages
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
immeuble de grande hauteur : tour (gratte-ciel) ou immeuble en bande (barre) à nombreux étages. 3, record 9, French, - b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20niveaux%20multiples
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le béton armé de PRF [plastique renforcé de fibres] est surtout utilisé de nos jours pour la construction de ponts mais il présente aussi un énorme potentiel pour les bâtiments à niveaux multiples, les garages de stationnement et les ouvrages industriels. 1, record 9, French, - b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20niveaux%20multiples
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
niveau : Ensemble des locaux situés sur un même plan horizontal, qu'il s'agisse des étages, du rez-de-chaussée ou des sous-sols. 3, record 9, French, - b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20niveaux%20multiples
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-06-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Engineering
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- motor branch circuit 1, record 10, English, motor%20branch%20circuit
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Branch circuit means that portion of the wiring installation between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlet(s). 2, record 10, English, - motor%20branch%20circuit
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Électrotechnique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- circuit dérivé de force motrice
1, record 10, French, circuit%20d%C3%A9riv%C3%A9%20de%20force%20motrice
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- circuit dérivé force motrice 1, record 10, French, circuit%20d%C3%A9riv%C3%A9%20force%20motrice
masculine noun
- dérivation de moteur 2, record 10, French, d%C3%A9rivation%20de%20moteur
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-06-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- The Electrical Inspection and Licensing Act
1, record 11, English, The%20Electrical%20Inspection%20and%20Licensing%20Act
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- An Act respecting Electrical Wiring and Lightning Rods, the Inspection thereof and the Sale and Installation of Electrical Apparatus and Material 1, record 11, English, An%20Act%20respecting%20Electrical%20Wiring%20and%20Lightning%20Rods%2C%20the%20Inspection%20thereof%20and%20the%20Sale%20and%20Installation%20of%20Electrical%20Apparatus%20and%20Material
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- The Electrical Inspection and Licensing Act
1, record 11, French, The%20Electrical%20Inspection%20and%20Licensing%20Act
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- An Act respecting Electrical Wiring and Lightning Rods, the Inspection thereof and the Sale and Installation of Electrical Apparatus and Material 1, record 11, French, An%20Act%20respecting%20Electrical%20Wiring%20and%20Lightning%20Rods%2C%20the%20Inspection%20thereof%20and%20the%20Sale%20and%20Installation%20of%20Electrical%20Apparatus%20and%20Material
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1980-09-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- plumbing bulkhead fitting
1, record 12, English, plumbing%20bulkhead%20fitting
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a 12. 75-inch hole in the centre is provided for installation of a cabin negative-pressure relief inflow valve; openings at the bottom allow for installation of plumbing bulkhead fittings, control cable seals, and electrical wiring. 1, record 12, English, - plumbing%20bulkhead%20fitting
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- raccord de tuyauterie 1, record 12, French, raccord%20de%20tuyauterie
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1980-01-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Facilities
- Telephone Wires and Cables
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- swing-out wiring 1, record 13, English, swing%2Dout%20wiring
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) the new pulse code modulation system PCM30(...) is adapted to the existing communication installations by means of a wide range of converters. Easy installation at the exchange and maintenance are ensured by the use of swing-out wiring. 1, record 13, English, - swing%2Dout%20wiring
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Installations (Téléphonie)
- Câbles et fils téléphoniques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- bâti de câblage basculant 1, record 13, French, b%C3%A2ti%20de%20c%C3%A2blage%20basculant
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) le nouveau système PCM30 à modulation par impulsion et codage (...) une vaste gamme de convertisseurs permet de l'adapter aux installations de télécommunications en service. L'utilisation de bâtis de câblage basculants facilite l'installation dans le central ainsi que la maintenance. 1, record 13, French, - b%C3%A2ti%20de%20c%C3%A2blage%20basculant
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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