scope:

This Standard specifies requirements and tests for

a) cable cleats that provide resistance to electromechanical forces;

b) cable cleats that are used for securing cables in electrical installations;

c) intermediate restraints that are used for holding cables together in formation in electrical installations; and

d) cable cleats and intermediate restraints that are installed in accordance with CSA C22.1 (CE Code, Part I).

This Standard includes cable cleats that rely on a mounting surface specified by the manufacturer for axial and lateral retention of cables.

This Standard does not apply to cablebus (which are covered in CSA C22.2 No. 273).

This Standard does not apply to metallic or nonmetallic cable ties (which are covered in CSA C22.2 No. 62275).

This Standard does not apply to devices without a short-circuit current rating such as wire or cable management clamps, clips, hangers, mounts, positioning devices, staples, straps, or similar devices (which are covered in CSA C22.2 No. 18.4 and CSA C22.2 No. 18.5).

Various types of cable cleats and intermediate restraints are shown in Annex A.

Note: Requirements for manufacturers in this Standard also apply to importers and responsible vendors, where appropriate.