Armoured segmented power and communication assembly (ASPCA)

1.1 This Standard specifies the construction and testing of armoured segmented power and communication assembly (ASPCA) composite cable systems suitable for emergency applications rated up to 600 V. Note: Systems can include power conductors, optical fibers, coaxial cables and fittings (connectors and boxes), intended for installation in accordance with the rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, on systems having nominal voltages of 600 V or less.

1.2 This Standard applies to fire-resistant-rated, armoured, thermally-insulated, strain-relieved, multi-conductor, segmented, power and communications cable systems, rated up to 600 V and intended for use in industrial and commercial applications.

1.3 In CSA standards, "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. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application.