Specification

Motor Control Solutions Specific Requirements for the Canadian Market

Specific Requirements for the Canadian Market

Installation and Product Standards

The installation standard in Canada is the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). The

CEC and the NEC are similar but not 100% equivalent.

The same is true for the CSA standards and corresponding UL standards (see

Table 73). Some of the major differences are detailed below.

Certification Process

As in the U.S., nationally recognized testing laboratories (such as: CSA, ETL, TUV,

and UL) are able to certify equipment according to these CSA standards. Refer to

“Acceptance of Electrical Equipment in the U.S.” on page 5.

Technical Differences between Canadian and U.S. Standards

Some examples of differences between the Canadian and U.S. standards that

currently apply to motor starters are listed below in Table 73. The TeSys™ product

line is designed for compliance and compatibility with both the UL and the CSA

requirements.

• Type E combination motors starters are recognized in Canada, however, the

Type F combination starters are not currently accepted in Canada.

• Type E applications don't require the use of large spacing adapters when used

in Canada.

• Group installation is recognized but the rules to define the common branch-

circuit protection setting is quite different.

• Industrial control panels must meet CSA C22.2 No. 14

• Elevator equipment appliances must comply with the specific CSA Nr. B44.1

standard.

• Product marking requirements differ slightly.

Table 73 – Comparison of CSA and UL Standards

Standard Name CSA Standard UL Standard

Enclosed and Dead-Front Switches CSA C22.2 No. 4 UL 98

Low-Voltage Fuses: Part 1: General Requirements CSA C22.2 No. 248 UL 248

Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches, and Circuit-Breaker

Enclosures

CSA C22.2 No. 5 UL 489

Industrial Control Equipment CSA C22.2 No. 14 UL 508

Elevator Equipment CSA No. B44.1 Partially UL 508