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This Standard applies to spas, hot tubs, and associated equipment intended to be permanently connected to supply circuits with voltages of 250 V and less (150 volts-to-ground), for use indoors or outdoors in nonhazardous locations in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

Clauses 1 to 6 apply to spas and hot tubs and Clauses 7 and 8 apply to associated equipment as follows:

(a) Clause 7--remote packaged units for use with spas and hot tubs; and

(b) Clause 8--lighting equipment provided as an integral part of a spa or hot tub.

This Standard does not apply to

(a) cord- and plug-connected spas, hot tubs, and associated equipment;

(b) hydromassage bathtubs covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 218.2:*

(c) portable hydromassage units covered in CSA Standard No. C22.2 No. 218.3;*

(d) heated bathtubs;

(e) hydrotherapy bathtubs or units; and

(f) swimming pool heaters.

*These Standards are being prepared by the Subcommittee and have not been published at the time of printing.