scope:

This Standard applies to manually operated and mechanically operated special use switches that are

(a) for use on dc, ac/dc, or ac only; and

(b) Rated at not more than

(i) 60 A at 250 V or less; or

(ii) 30 A or 2 hp at 600 V or less.

This Standard does not apply to

(a) switches forming parts either of electtothermal apliances or automatic temperature-responsive switches;

(b) Switching mechanisms built into lampholders covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 43;

(c) General use switches, pendant and through-cord type switches with one "on" and "off" position, door switches and fixture swithes, covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 111;

(d) solid-state single-phase motor speed controls covered in CSA Standard c22.2 No. 156;

(e) Dimmers covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 184;

(f) Clock-operated switches covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 177;

(g) Switches for use in hazardous locations.