Switchboards

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CSA C22.2 NO. 244:19
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Tri-National
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
ICS code(s):
29.130.01
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

1.1.1
This Standard applies to switchboards nominally rated at 1 000 V or less and intended for use in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CE Code, Part I), the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Mexican Standard for Electrical Installations (Utility), NOM-001-SEDE.

1.1.2
In this standard the term switchboard is intended to refer to a dead-front switchboard.

1.1.3
These requirements do not cover the following switchboard types: preset and dimmer control (theater), live front, railway control or electrification; or constructions intended only for receiving motor control center units.

1.1.4
These requirements cover switchboards for use on circuits having available short-circuit currents of not more than 200 000 A.

1.1.5
These requirements do not cover switchboards with short-time current ratings.

Project need:

To review the Standard within the required 5 year period.

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