Infrared thermography in Calgary

CCT 01Start with the right decision

Thermography can help identify abnormal heating in accessible electrical equipment under suitable operating conditions. It is not a complete assessment of electrical condition and cannot prove that an unobserved connection is sound. Define the equipment coverage and the operational conditions before scheduling a survey.

CCT 02What to put in the scope

Use this as a discussion checklist. The contract should assign each item to a named party and identify anything excluded. Ask for unclear existing conditions to be investigated before they become assumptions in a fixed price.

CCT 03Who needs to coordinate

The facility operator provides operating information and arranges access. Qualified personnel determine safe methods and any need for additional electrical support. Opening energized equipment presents hazards; an owner should never remove covers simply to help collect images.

CCT 04A practical project sequence

Review the intended operating load and access plan, then perform the authorized survey. Record inaccessible equipment and limitations. Have a qualified person assess findings and plan repairs. Recheck after correction under appropriate conditions so the work closes with evidence.

Read the Commercial electrical permits in Calgary and ENMAX commercial service connections guides when planning approvals and service changes.

CCT 05What changes the price

Pricing should specify the equipment inventory, whether electrical support is included and what happens when access is unsafe or unavailable. A colour image without equipment identity, operating context and a recommendation is difficult to act on.

Continue with Arc flash study & thermography cost and the Comparing electrical bids checklist. Compare like-for-like scope before comparing totals.

CCT 06Calgary requirements and safety

• CSA describes Z463 as a voluntary guideline, not a mandatory standard, designed for commercial and industrial buildings. ¹
• OHS Code Part 15 (Managing the Control of Hazardous Energy) requires hazardous energy to be isolated with a secured energy-isolating device before equipment is serviced, repaired, tested, adjusted or inspected. ²

These pages concern Calgary. Confirm the authority and wire-service provider for Airdrie, Rocky View County or another neighbouring municipality. The applicable permits and connection process may differ.

CCT 07What the owner should receive

Store the report against the asset register, track repairs and retain comparable follow-up images. Use thermography as one input to a maintenance program alongside inspection and other appropriate testing.

Keep proposed work, accepted changes, inspection evidence and remaining deficiencies together. A verbal assurance is difficult for the next property manager or maintenance contractor to use.

CCT 08Apply the scope to your building

Property & facility management · Industrial & manufacturing · Data centres & server rooms

Select the industry guide for its equipment, access and operating considerations. The electrical scope should reflect the actual business and building, not simply its floor area.