Mineral-insulated cable

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CSA C22.2 NO. 124
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
This Standard applies to mineral-insulated cables with copper, nickel/nickel alloy-clad copper, steel-clad copper, or nickel conductors, enclosed in a copper or stainless steel sheath.

1.2
The constructions covered by this Standard are intended for use in power, instrumentation, control, and fire alarm systems that are intended to be installed in ordinary locations in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1.3
The constructions covered by this Standard are recognized for use where normal conditions are such that no part of the cable is subjected to a temperature in excess of 250 °C. When provided with an overall thermoplastic or thermoset protective covering, the use is restricted to 90 °C.

1.4
The constructions covered by this Standard are

a) Type MI mineral-insulated, copper-sheathed cable recognized for use on systems having a nominal voltage of 600 V or less;
b) Type SSMI mineral-insulated, stainless steel-sheathed cable recognized for use on systems having a nominal voltage of 600 V or less;
c) Type LWMI mineral-insulated, copper-sheathed cable recognized for use on systems having a nominal voltage of 600 V or less; and
d) Type SSLWMI mineral-insulated, stainless steel-sheathed cable recognized for use on systems having a nominal voltage of 600 V or less.

1.5
Optional requirements are provided for

a) twisted pair configurations;
b) copper or stainless steel shields;
c) overall thermoplastic or thermoset protective coverings;
d) flame test classification; and
e) fire rating.
 

1.6
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 (nonmandatory) to define their application.

Project need:

We are creating a new edition of the CSA Standard C22.2 No. 124. This update of the Standard is due to user experience/ feedback/ stakeholder input/ new technology. This proposed New Edition is being developed at the request of the committee and stakeholders. It will provide the industry with guidance on acceptable construction and use of the mineral-insulated cables with copper, nickel/nickel alloy-clad copper, steel-clad

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