ElectricalElectrical Code Compliance4HighElectrician$ implied
Electrician needs clear code reference for hazardous location requirements near diesel fuel tanks, as CEC section 18/20 is ambiguous for diesel.
The Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) lacks explicit, searchable guidance for diesel fuel tanks in hazardous location classifications, forcing electricians to rely on incomplete analogies to gasoline regulations or guesswork.
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Jun 25, 2026
Workarounds Described
- customer and bosses plan to install receptacles far enough away to avoid hazardous location requirements
- electrician searching CEC sections 18/20 manually without finding diesel references
- electrician comparing diesel to gasoline regulations despite different properties
Implied Software Gaps
- Software that provides explicit hazardous location classification for diesel fuel tanks with code references
- App that offers interactive decision trees for determining required equipment class based on fuel type and distance
App Concept
CodeCompass Pro
An interactive code reference app that provides precise hazardous location classification for diesel and other fuels, with searchable CEC and NEC references, decision trees, and jurisdiction-specific notes. Saves hours of manual research and reduces compliance risk.
Key Features
- Searchable code database by fuel type and installation scenario
- Decision tree for classifying hazardous zones (Class I, Division/Zone)
- Jurisdiction-specific requirements (e.g., Ontario amendments)
- Photo-based identification: snap a tank, get relevant code excerpts
Target Users: Licensed electricians and electrical contractors in Canada and US working on industrial/commercial fuel installations, especially those with limited hazardous location experience.
Revenue Model: $19.99/mo per user subscription or $199/yr, with a free tier limited to basic lookups
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