scope:

This Standard applies to hydromassage bathtub appliances and associated accessories for residential and commercial use, intended to be permanently connected to a plumbing system and an electrical supply circuit of 250 V and less (ie, 150 V maximum to ground), for use indoors in nonhazardous locations, and for installation in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

Note: The term "hydromassage bathtub appliance" has been abbreviated to "unit" in this Standard.

This Standard does not apply to

(a) spas, hot-tubs, and associated equipment covered in CSA Standard CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 218.1;

(b) cord- and plug-connected (ie, portable) hydromassage products covered in CSA Electrical Bulletins 1268 and 1270; or

(c) hydrotherapy bathtubs or patient bathing systems for institutional use.

This Standard applies to hydromassage bathtub appliances having hydromassage action produced by either air bubble jets or hydraulic jets, or a combination of both.

This Standard applies to hydromassage bathtubs equipped with an electric immersion heating system.

This Standard does not apply to hydromassage bathtubs equipped with a radiant water heating system.