Electrical fires in older homes continue to be a concern within our industry. This interactive seminar will explore predominant electrical fire hazards in older homes and provide solutions to mitigate these risks. Through case studies, you will examine where electrical fire hazards are commonly present in older houses and provide new cost-effective solutions to reduce electrical fire risks.
SEMINAR OBJECTIVES:
– Predominant fire hazards in older homes & indicators of high risk homes
– Determine amp service & wiring type: knob-and-tube and aluminum
– Examine conditions where a mix of different wiring is present in one building
– Learn about trends in residential electrical around BC
– Examine residential electrical changes & their expected impact in the next 10 years
PRESENTER
Brian Cook, President, PowerCheck Electrical Safety Services
Time: 10am – 1:15pm PST
Price (includes coffee service, light breakfast snacks & GST):
$125 CIP Members
$205 Non Members (includes IIBC Membership expiring May 31, 2018)
CE Credits: 3 Technical
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 10
Questions?
Contact Donna Salahor, Marketing Coordinator – Vancouver Island, Insurance Institute of BC
dsalahor@insuranceinstitute.ca
T: 250-216-9393