scope:

General

This standard specifies the requirements for flexible cords, elevator cables, and hoistway cables rated 600 V maximum and electric vehicle cables rated 1000 V maximum and intended for use in accordance with CAN/CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, in Canada, NOM-001-SEDE, La Norma de Instalaciones Electricas, in Mexico, and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), in the United States.

Products included

This standard covers the following products:

a) Service cords;

b) Elevator cables;

c) Hoistway cables;

d) Heater cords;

e) Range and dryer cords;

f) Cords for decorative lighting;

g) Tinsel and lamp cords;

h) Special use cords; and

i) Electric vehicle cables.

National differences

In cases where product types are not approved in all three countries, a national difference is indicated by superscripts,