victor_2019
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CEC part 1 2018 24th edition (and this rule has NOT changed since previous editions)
Rule 8-102, Sub-rule (1) The voltage drop in an installation shall be based on the connected load of the feeder or branch circuit if known; otherwise it shall be based on 80% of the rating of the overload or overcurrent device protecting the branch circuit or feeder, and not exceed
(a) 3% in a feeder or branch circuit; and
(b) 5% from the supply side of the consumers service (or equivalent) to the point of utilization.
the CEC rule is about the voltage drop inside an installation, not what the power company is going to give you.
the power company gives you power at the "consumer service" point. the 5% drop in the code is "from the supply side of the consumers service (or equivalent) to the point of utilization." meaning from the entrance side of your panel to the power outlet.
this simply means you have to size your wires large enough to not have a voltage drop larger than 5%.
it doesn't say anything about the actual voltage you get at the consumer service connection point.
the applicable standard for the utility side is ANSI C84.1 or CSA CAN3-C235-83
here are the values for ontario: normal operating condition 110/220V to 125/250V. extreme conditions 106/212V to 127/254V
https://www.hydroone.com/business-services/local-distribution-companies/power-quality-definitions
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