Radiant Heaters and Infrared and Ultraviolet Lamp Assemblies for Cosmetic or Hygienic Purposes in Nonmedical Applications

1.1 These requirements apply to both cord-connected and permanently connected electric radiant heaters and infrared and ultraviolet lamp assemblies for warming food or for cosmetic or hygienic purposes in nonmedical applications and in nonhazardous locations using nominal system voltages of 250 V and less, in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

For convenience, the shorter term "equipment" is used extensively herein.

1.2 These requirements are ancillary to the Radiation Emitting Devices Act and the Regulations issued under the Act.

1.3 These requirements do not apply to (a) electromedical equipment covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 125; (b) electric lighting fixtures of the bathroom type that are intended for use with infrared lamps and which are covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 9; (c) infrared lamps or radiant heaters used for comfort heating, which are covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 46; (d) infrared lamps or radiant heaters used for drying paint, which are covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 88; (e) infrared lamps or radiant heaters used for brooding poultry, which are covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 102; (f) ultraviolet lamps or radiant heaters for horticultural applications and similar equipment; and (g) ultraviolet lamps used in tanning equipment (see Appendix D).