Specific Requirements for the Canadian Market
Installation and Product Standards
The installation standard in Canada is the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). The CEC and the NEC are similar, but not 100% equivalent.
The same is true for the CSA standards and corresponding UL standards (see Table 67). Some of the major differences are detailed below.
Certification Process
As in the U.S., nationally recognized testing laboratories (such as: CSA, ETL, TUV, and UL) are able to certify equipment according to these CSA standards. Refer to Acceptance of Electrical Equipment in US.
Technical Differences between Canadian and U.S. Standards
Some examples of differences between the Canadian and U.S. standards that currently apply to motor starters are listed in Table 67. The TeSys™ product line is designed for compliance and compatibility with both the UL and the CSA requirements.
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Type E and Type F applications do not require the use of large spacing adapters when used in Canada.
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Group installation is recognized but the rules to define the common branch-circuit protection setting is quite different.
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Industrial control panels must meet CSA C22.2 No. 14.
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Elevator equipment appliances must comply with the specific CSA Nr. B44.1 standard.
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Product marking requirements differ slightly.
Comparison of CSA and UL Standards
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Standard Name |
CSA Standard |
UL Standard |
|---|---|---|
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Enclosed and Dead-Front Switches |
CSA C22.2 No. 4 |
UL 98 |
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Low-Voltage Fuses: Part 1: General Requirements |
CSA C22.2 No. 248 |
UL 248 |
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Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures |
CSA C22.2 No. 5 |
UL 489 |
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Industrial Control Equipment |
CSA C22.2 No. 14 |
UL 60947 |
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Elevator Equipment |
CSA No. B44.1 |
Partially UL 60947 |