Flexible cords and cables

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
C22.2 No. 49
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
29.060.01
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

1.1 General

This standard specifies the requirements for flexible cords, elevator cables, and hoistway cables rated 600 V maximum and electric vehicle cables rated 1000 V maximum and 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) Cords for decorative lighting;
g) Tinsel and lamp cords;
h) Special use cords; and
i) Electric vehicle cables.

Project need:

This new edition will update harmonized standard CSA C22.2 No. 49 / UL 62 / NMX-J-436 to maintain alignment with international requirements and to update the current standard due to user experience/feedback/new technology

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