Arc fault protective devices

1.1
This Standard applies to arc fault protective devices designed to be installed in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1.2
These devices include arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) and devices that incorporate arc fault circuit protection for use on single phase, 120 V, or single phase, two-pole, three-wire 120/240 V alternating current, 60 Hz circuits having a maximum current rating of up to 20 A for permanently connected devices.

1.3
This Standard also includes cord-connected devices for use on single phase, 120 V, or single phase, two- pole, three-wire 120/240 V alternating current, 60 Hz supply up to 30 A.

1.4
This Standard additionally applies to leakage current detector interrupters.

1.5
In this Standard, shall is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; should is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and may is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

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