OOSC, Part II, Item 14. Buses, b. Heading Description - Wiring vs. Cables
| Entry Date | April 4, 2008 |
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| Issue Number | 08-024-PCC |
| Name | Pierre Pratte |
| Agency | Soci,t, de l'Assurance Automobile du Qu,bec |
| Address | 333 boul. Jean LesageQu,bec, QC, G1K 8J6CanadaMap It (opens in a new tab) |
| Phone | (418) 862-0362 |
| Fax | (418) 862-4611 |
| [email protected] | |
| Committee | Passenger Carrier Committee |
| Status | Closed |
| Summary of Issue | The heading and subheading title descriptions are the only place in the "Critical Vehicle Inspection Item" where we refer to the term "Wiring" instead of "Cable". The word "Wiring" should not be considered to be "Cables". |
| Justification or Need | Using the word "Wiring" in the general statement of that item may confuse roadside officers on what constitutes the "Critical Vehicle Inspection Item". Since we only want "Cables" to be the subject of that critical item, the heading title should reflect that intent. The way it is written now, would mean that a frayed oil pressure sensor wire insulation is now a "Critical Vehicle Inspection Item" and would result in No decal issuance. That is not the intent or what is expected. |
| Request for Action | Modify the OOSC Part II, Item 14. BUSES, b. heading to read: "Electrical Systems and Cables in Engine and Battery Compartments". Also, add a "NOTE" to the OOSC that states "A cable is the power conveying part of an high wattage/voltage electrical system. It usually has no circuit overload protection included in the system (i.e. battery to electric starter or alternator to battery)." This would help resolve the distinction between a wire and a cable. The use of the wording high wattage/voltage is to make a definite distinction, because an oil pressure sensor wire has no circuit overload protection either but carry very low electrical current. |