Ground-fault circuit interrupters

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
View the CSA work program
Designation Number:
C22.2 NO. 144.1
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
29.120.50
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

1.1
This Standard applies to Class A, single- and three-phase, ground-fault circuit-interrupters intended for protection of personnel, for use only in grounded neutral systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, and Electrical Installations (Use), NOM-001-SEDE. These devices are intended for use on alternating current (AC) circuits of 120 V, 208Y/120 V, 120/240 V, 127 V, or 220Y/127 V, 60 Hz circuits. 

Note - In Canada, the text intended for protection of personnel is excluded. 

1.2
These requirements do not cover ground-fault circuit-interrupters intended for use in circuits served by a transformer having windings wholly insulated from each other. 

1.3
This Standard applies to all Class A ground-fault circuit-interrupters. These Class A GFCIs are permitted to be integrated into other devices, in which case, besides complying with this Standard, these devices are to comply with the corresponding applicable Standard for the device in question. 

1.4
This Standard includes minimum requirements for the function, construction, performance, and markings of ground-fault circuit-interrupters included in the scope. 

1.5
This Standard is intended to cover only Class A GFCI devices. 

1.6
This Standard also covers GFCIs of the self contained type that are intended for installation in a counter, such as would be suitable for installation in a kitchen or bathroom counter top.

Project need:

To update the current standard due to user experience/feedback/new technology and to align Canadian requirements with those of USA & Mexico. This proposed amendment is being developed at the request of CANENA THSC 23E, North American Industry, manufacturers, and AHJs. It will provide the industry with latest requirement in ground-fault circuit interrupters based on user experience & feedback. These requirements will improve the safety of these electrical products and protect public interest.

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