Cover Plates for Flush-Mounted Wiring Devices

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CSA C22.2 No. 42.1
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Bi-National
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
29.120.30
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

Scope:

1 Scope

 

1.1 This standard applies to metallic and nonmetallic cover plates and associated gaskets for flush mounted wiring devices intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1, General Requirements – Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, CSA C22.2 No. 0-10.

 

1.2 This standard also applies to outlet box hoods that are either integral or not integral with a cover plate for flush-mounted wiring devices.

 

1.3 This standard also applies to cover plates for flush-mounted wiring devices intended for use in marine applications in accordance with the applicable requirements of the United States Coast Guard and the Canadian Coast Guard: IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Installation on Shipboard, IEEE 45; the American Boat and Yacht Council; and the Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, NFPA 302.

 

1.4 This standard also applies to illuminating cover plates for flush-mounted wiring devices.

 

1.5 This standard does not apply to:

 

a) telephone wall plates;i

b) cover plates and associated gaskets intended for use in hazardous (classified) locations as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1i.

c) backplates, backplates intended to support live parts, or docking plates intended to support live parts.

d) box partition; or

e) cover plates or outlet box hoods intended to provide direct support of live parts, or parts that may become energized.

Project need:

This is a new edition for the harmonized binational standard CSA C22.2 No. 42.1 / UL 514D - Cover Plates for Flush-Mounted Wiring Devices, to include latest proposals.   This proposed new edition is being developed at the request of Industry and Certification Bodies. It will provide the industry with updated safety Canadian requirements across the country.

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