CSA C22.2 No. 60335-1
CSA C22.2 No. 60335-1 is the Canadian adoption of IEC 60335-1, covering general safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances. This standard addresses reasonably foreseeable hazards encountered by all persons, including children, during normal use.
Key Test Areas:
1. General condition assessment (hazard identification)
2. Marking and instruction requirements
3. Protection against electric shock
4. Heating and temperature rise under normal operation
5. Abnormal and fault condition testing
6. Mechanical safety and stability
Project Details
This applies to electrical appliances for household and similar purposes with rated voltage of 250 V maximum for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. It includes appliances for use by laymen in shops, light industry, and farms, but excludes industrial-only equipment and appliances in corrosive or explosive atmospheres.
