scope:

Equipment covered by this standard

This standard is applicable to mains-powered or battery-powered information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment and associated equipment, with a RATED VOLTAGE not exceeding 600 V and designed to be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1; CSA C22.2 No.0; the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70;

The standards is also applicable to equipment,d, unless otherwise identified by a marking or instructions, designed to be installed in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 and the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer Data-Processing Equipment, NFPA 75.

See annex NAE for examples of and references to regulatory requirements that may apply to this equipment.

This standard is also applicable to such equipment designed and intended to be connected directly to a TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK and forming a part of a subscriber's installation, regardless of ownership and of responsibility for installation and maintenance, and regardless of the source of power.

 This standard specifies requirements intended to ensure safety for the OPERATOr and layman who may come into contact with the equipment and, where specifically stated, for SERVICE PERSONNEL.

 This standard is intended to ensure the safety of installed equipment, whether it consists of a system of interconnected units or independent units, subject to installing, operating and maintaining the equipment in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer.