CSA C22.2 NO. 111:25 ✓ Most Recent

Preface 

This is the harmonized ANCE, CSA Group, and ULSE standard for General-Use Snap Switches. It is the second edition of NMX-J-005-ANCE, sixth edition of CSA C22.2 No. 111, and the fifteenth edition of UL 20. This edition of NMX-J-005-ANCE supersedes the previous edition published on July 20, 2018. This edition of CSA C22.2 No. 111 supersedes the previous edition(s) published on July 20, 2018. This edition of UL 20 supersedes the previous edition(s) published on July 20, 2018. This harmonized standard was prepared by the Association of Standardization and Certification, (ANCE), CSA Group and ULSE Inc. (ULSE). The efforts and support of the NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association), EFC (Electro-Federation of Canada), and the CANENA Technical Harmonization Committee for Snap Switches, THSC 23-B, are gratefully acknowledged. This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the standard. The present Mexican standard was developed by the CT 23 Electrical Accessories (Wiring Devices) from the Comite de Normalizacion de la Asociacion de Normalizacion y Certificacion, A.C., CONANCE, with the collaboration of the Wiring Devices manufacturers and users. This Standard was reviewed by the CSA Integrated Committee on Wiring Devices for Household and General Use, under the jurisdiction of the CSA Technical Committee on Wiring Products and the CSA Strategic Steering Committee on Requirements for Electrical Safety, and has been formally approved by the CSA Technical Committee. This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group. 

Scope 

1.1 The requirements of this Standard apply to manually operated, general-use snap switches and modular switch assembly for connection to copper (Cu) or copper-clad conductors used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70, the Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code), Part I, or NOM-001-SEDE and intended to be permanently connected in accordance with the NOM-001-SEDE, NEC and the CE Code, Part I. In Canada, requirements for switches for connection to aluminum (Al) conductors used in accordance with the CE Code, Part I, and intended for connection to wiring systems recognized by the CE Code, Part I, are covered in Annex D. 

1.2 This Standard applies to ac/dc rated switches for which the load ratings do not exceed 60 A at 250 V or less, 30 A at 251 V – 600 V, and 2 hp at 125 V – 600 V or less. This Standard also covers ac-only rated switches for which the load ratings do not exceed 30 A at 347 VAC or less. 

1.3 This Standard applies to switches constructed to be installed readily in a flush device box or on an outlet-box cover and intended for connection to branch-circuit wiring. 

1.4 This Standard applies to pendant and through-cord switches intended for field installation on flexible cord and provided with one "on" and one "off" position. 

1.5 This Standard applies to switches intended for surface mounting and provided with a separable base and cover for connection to exposed wiring consisting of nonmetallic sheathed cable or open wiring on insulators (knob and tube). 

1.6 This Standard applies to self-contained switches intended for flush mounting without a separate outlet box and for connection to branch-circuit wiring consisting of one or more non-metallic sheathed cables containing copper conductors. 

1.7 This Standard applies to ac/dc fixture switches intended to be installed in fixtures to control incandescent lighting or fans for connection to branch-circuit wiring. 

1.8 This Standard also applies to single-pole, momentary-contact door switches constructed to be installed readily in a special-purpose device box or on an outlet-box cover for connection to branch-circuit wiring. 

1.9 A modular switch assembly is considered to be a general-use AC only flush switch. 

1.10 This Standard does not apply to: 

a) Clock operated switches specified in the Standard for Clock-Operated Switches, UL 917, and CSA C22.2 No. 177; 

b) Dimmer switches specified in the Standard for Solid-State Dimming Controls, UL 1472, and CSA C22.2 No. 184.1; 

c) Industrial control equipment specified in the Standard for Industrial Control Equipment, UL 508, and CSA C22.2 No. 14; 

d) Solid-state, single-phase motor speed controls specified in the Standard for Solid-State Fan Speed Controls, UL 1917, and CSA C22.2 No. 156; 

e) Special-use and ac-only fixture switches specified in the Standard for Switches for Appliances – Part 1: General Requirements, UL 61058-1, and CSA C22.2 No. 55; and 

f) Switches for use in hazardous locations specified in the Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, UL 1203, and CSA C22.2 No. 159. 1.11 

For switches intended for connection to branch-circuit wiring containing aluminum conductors, refer to the Standard for Receptacles and Switches Intended for Use with Aluminum Wire, UL 1567, or to Annex D. In Mexico, this clause is not applicable. The use of aluminum conductors from 0.824 mm 2 (18 AWG) to 8.37 mm 2 (8 AWG) is prohibited.