Electric luminaires for use in hazardous locations

Designation Number:
C22.2 No.137
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
29.140.40
29.260
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

Scope

Note: The standard designation number for this NOI (originally published on January 26, 2021) was updated by the responsible SDO on February 2, 2021.

1.1
This Standard applies to fixed and portable luminaires for installation and use in hazardous locations Class I Divisions 1 and 2, Groups A,B,C,D; Class II, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups E,F,G; Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1.2
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.

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 (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.3
The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

Project need:

Project Need
To update the current standard due to user experience/feedback/new technology. - Update requirements for Class II / Division 2 to ensure alignment within North America

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