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This Standard applies to locking type plugs, receptacles, equipment power inlets and outlets, and connectors rated up to 60 A and up to 600 V ac or 250 V dc, for use in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

The devices covered by this Standard are intended for use with copper conductors only in making readily detachable electrical connections utilizing a variety of current and voltage ratings.

This Standard also applies to "hospital only", locking type plugs, connectors, and receptacles.

This Standard does not apply to

(a) pull-off plugs covered in CSA Standard 022.2 No. 57;

(b) receptacles, attachment plugs, connectors, and adapters intended for use in hazardous locations that are covered in CSA Standard 022.2 No. 159;

(c) general use attachment plugs, receptacles, and similar wiring devices covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 42; and

(d) industrial type, special use attachment plugs, receptacles, equipment power inlets and outlets and connectors covered in CSA Standard 022.2 No. 182.1; or

(e) special use attachment plugs, receptacles, equipment power inlets and outlets, and connectors covered in CSA Standard 022.2 No. 182.3.