CSA C22.2 NO. 197:M83 (R2023)

Preface

This is the first edition of CSA Standard C22.2 No. 197, Pvc Insulating Tape. It is written in SI (metric) units.

This Standard applies to polyvinyl chloride for (PVC) insulating tape for use at a maximum temperature of 6 0, 80,90 or 105°C, insulating joints and splices in wires and cables having voltage ratings up to 1000 V, in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. The tape is intended to be applied in layers, each layer being half-lapped and each joint or splice insulated so as to provide an acceptable level of insulation.

For general information on the Standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, see the preface of CSA Standard C22.2 No. 0, General Requirements—Canadian Electrical Code, Part II.

This Standard was prepared under the jurisdiction of the Standards Steering Committee on Canadian Electrical Code, Part II and was formally approved both by this Committee and by the Technical Committee on Wiring Products.

Scope

This Standard applies to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulating tape for use at a maximum temperature of 60, 80, 90 or 105°C, for insulating joints and splices in wires and cables having voltage ratings up to 1000 V, in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. The tape is intended to be applied in layers, each layer being half-lapped, and each joint or splice insulated so as to provide an acceptable level of insulation.

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