ScopeThis Standard applies to manually operated and mechanically operated special use switches that are
(a) for use on dc, ac/dc, or ac only; and
(b) rated at not more than
(i) 60 A at 250 V or less; or
(ii) 30 A or 2 hp at 600 V or less.
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This Standard does not apply to
(a) switches forming parts either of electrothermal appliances or automatic temperature-responsive switches;
(b) switching mechanisms built into lampholders covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 43;
(c) general use switches covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 111;
(d) solid-state single-phase motor speed controls covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 156;
(e) dimmers covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 184;
(f) clock-operated switches covered in CSA Standard C22.2 No. 177;
(g) switches for use in hazardous locations.
