Cables and cable glands for use in hazardous locations

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CSA C22.2 No. 174-18
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
21.140
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

1.1 General

This Standard applies to

a) cables for use in hazardous locations in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CE Code, Part I); and

b) cable glands for use in Class I, II, and III hazardous locations in accordance with the CE Code, Part I.

The requirements in this Standard are in addition to the basic electrical requirements applicable to such cables and cable glands for use in locations other than hazardous locations.

Note: Cable glands may be approved with an Ex method of protection according to the CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60079 series of standards without demonstrating compliance to this Standard.

Project need:

To update the current standard due to user experience/feedback/new technology. - Update marking requirements for Class I Division 2, Class II Division 2 and Class III areas - Addition of communication cables (C22.2 No. 214) to list of cable types included in the standard - Update depth of seal requirements for sealing fittings that are an integral part of the cable gland

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