Specifications

PIP ELSWC03
COMPLETE REVISION
600-Volt Power and Control Cable Specification April 2005
Page 2 of 6 Process Industry Practices
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This Practice provides requirements for purchase of 600-volt-rated power and
control tray cable (Type TC) and metal-clad (Type MC) cable.
1.2 Scope
This Practice describes the minimum technical requirements for fabrication,
inspection, testing, and shipping of insulated copper cable. This Practice covers
600-volt-rated multiple conductor power and control tray cable and metal-clad cable.
2. References
Applicable parts of the following Practices and industry codes and standards shall be
considered an integral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract
award shall be used, except as otherwise noted. Short titles will be used herein where
appropriate.
2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP)
− PIP ELSWC03D - Data Sheet for 600-Volt Power and Control Cable
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards
• American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
–ASTM B8 - Conductors, Copper, Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Hard, Medium-
Hard, or Soft
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
– IEEE 1202 - Flame Testing of Cables for Use in Cable Tray in Industrial and
Commercial Occupancies
• Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA)
– ICEA S-73-532 (NEMA WC57) - Control Cables
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
– NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
– UL 1277 - Standard for Safety for Electrical Power and Control Tray Cables
with Optional Optical-Fiber Members
– UL 1569 - Metal-Clad Cables
– UL 2225 - Metal-Clad Cables and Cable-Sealing Fittings for Use in
Hazardous (Classified) Locations