Flexible cords and cables

Note: The scope for this NOI (originally published on November 10, 2020) was updated by the responsible SDO on  March 4, 2025.

1.1 General

This standard specifies the requirements for flexible cords, elevator cables, and hoistway cables rated 600 V maximum intended for use in accordance with CAN/CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, in Canada, NOM-001-SEDE, La Norma de Instalaciones Electricas, in Mexico, and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), in the United States.

1.2 Products included

This standard covers the following products:

a)     Service cords;

b)     Elevator cables;

c)     Hoistway cables;

d)     Heater cords;

e)     Range and dryer cords;

f)     Tinsel and lamp cords;

g)     Special use cords; and

h)     Shore power cable.

1.3 National differences

In cases where product types are not approved in all three countries, a national difference is indicated by superscripts, as shown below:

Superscript letter           National difference*

c                                        For use in Canada only 

m                                       For use in Mexico only 

u                                        For use in United States only 

c,m                                   For use in Canada and Mexico only 

c,u                                     For use in Canada and United States only 

m,u                                   For use in Mexico and United States only 

*See Annex D for products recognized by their respective countries.