Track lighting

1.1
This Standard applies to wall and ceiling-mounted track lighting systems, rated 347 V, 40 A max, incorporating incandescent, fluorescent, light emitting diodes and high-intensity discharge lighting sources, intended to be installed in non-hazardous, dry locations in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

The requirements specified in this Standard apply to wall and ceiling-mounted track lighting systems, intended to be installed in non-hazardous, dry locations in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. These requirements cover

a) permanently installed track systems

i. rated 347V or less, 40A max;
ii. supplied by a power source with an output of 30 Vrms or 42.4 Vpeak or Vdc and less than 240 VA; or
iii. supplied by a Class 2 power source;

b) permanently installed lighting systems employing bare conductors supplied by a power source with an output up to 30 Vrms or 42.4 Vpeak or Vdc, and less than 240 VA;

c) extra-low-voltage suspended ceiling grid systems that operate up to 30 Vrms or 42.4 Vpeak, connected to a Class 2 power source;

d) luminaire assemblies incorporating incandescent, fluorescent, light emitting diodes and high-intensity discharge lighting sources; and

e) canopies, and other accessories.

 Note: See Rule 30-104 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I for the maximum rating of overcurrent protection.

1.2
This Standard applies to plug- and cord-connected track lighting systems rated 120 V.

1.3
This Standard applies to permanently connected incandescent or LED lighting systems supported in free
air, employing bare conductors. The power supply for supplying luminaire head assemblies may have one or more secondary output circuits each of which operates at up to 30 V rms or 42.4 V peak or dc, and less than 240 V•A.

1.4
This Standard applies also to extra-low-voltage suspended ceiling grid systems that operate at 30 V rms or 42.4 V peak, or less, connected to Class 2 power supplies.

1.5
This Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with the applicable clauses of CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 and its subsequent revisions.

1.6
Lighting tracks shall not be connected to a branch circuit protected by overcurrent devices rated or set at more than 
a) 15 A in dwelling units;

b) 20 A in other than dwelling units, where the input voltage does not exceed 347 V nominal; or

c) 40 A in other than dwelling units, where the load is from

  i) luminaires with lampholders of the incandescent mogul base type;

 ii) high-intensity discharge (HID) luminaires, with or without auxiliary lighting systems, where the input voltage does not exceed 120 V nominal;

iii) tungsten halogen luminaires with double-ended lampholders, where the input voltage does not exceed 240 V nominal; or

iv) luminaires provided with an integral overcurrent device rated at not more than 15 A, where the input voltage does not exceed 120 V nominal.

1.27
The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

1.38
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.

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