CSA A440.6

1.1

This Standard sets forth characteristics of effective and durable installation methods, in both new and existing buildings, of fenestration products within the scope of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 that are intended for installation in buildings of all occupancies to which NBC Parts 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Division B apply.

1.2

In addition to fenestration products within the scope of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, this Standard also applies to the installation of

a) fenestration products installed as ribbons, strips, or punched windows that are fabricated with components typically used in curtain wall systems;

b) window walls; and

c) storefronts (where exposed to the exterior).

1.3

This Standard covers the installation process from pre-installation procedures through to post-installation and includes fenestration design features that allow improved performance of products installed in high exposure conditions. This Standard also outlines processes related to fenestration installation, such as shop drawing review, field testing, and mock-up testing, to improve the performance of the installed product. Therefore, the provisions of this Standard should be considered by responsible parties at the product design stage, at the building design stage, at the field installation stage, and at the post-installation stage.

1.4

This Standard provides minimum requirements for the installation of fenestration products in high exposure situations and where compliance is required to Part 5 of the NBC, or comparable requirements in applicable local codes. CSA A440S1 provides guidance on the determination of the design wind pressure and driving rain wind pressure exposure conditions that fenestration products are subjected to.

This Standard addresses issues that could compromise the performance of the fenestration product as established by testing to the requirements of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 or as otherwise required by Part 5 of the NBC.

1.5

Where installation methods are not specifically addressed in this Standard, or where there are differences between this Standard and installation instructions of the manufacturer of a fenestration product, a design professional should be consulted for a solution consistent with the intent of the minimum requirements and principles in this Standard and with the intent of Part 5 of the NBC or comparable section in applicable local codes.

1.6

This Standard describes laboratory testing procedures for combination window assemblies, including window walls.

1.7

The application of this Standard requires a working knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and local (municipal) building codes and regulations specifically concerning, but not limited to, required means of egress, fire safety requirements, and requirements for safety glazing.

1.8

This Standard does not apply to

a) selection of fenestration products for a given application;

b) installation of

i) storm windows or storm doors;

ii) fire-rated fenestration;

iii) vehicular-access doors (garage doors);

iv) commercial entrance systems;

v) revolving doors;

vi) commercial steel utility doors (e.g., roof access doors or doors to electrical rooms);

vii) sloped glazing (other than unit skylights, roof windows, or tubular daylighting devices);

viii) curtain wall, except as noted in Clause 1.2 a);

ix) interior fenestration products;

x) sunrooms;

xi) bay and bow windows;

xii) balcony enclosures; and

xiii) glazed architectural structures as referred to in Part 5 of the NBC;

c) maintenance of installed fenestration products (see Annex G for guidance);

d) rebuilding of fenestration products; and

e) fabrication of fenestration products, whether such fabrication takes place in a factory or at the installation site (i.e., stick-built assemblies).

Notes:

1) For product performance selection information, see CSA A440S1.

2) For recommendations for product selection for high exposure locations, see Annex L.

1.9 

This Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It does not set out requirements relating to the safety of the person installing the units. It is the responsibility of the installer to obtain necessary health and safety training and to follow proper procedures for safe handling and application of installation materials and fenestration products.

Note: Installers should be aware of existing hazardous materials, such as asbestos or lead paint. They should request a copy of the hazardous material survey or designated substance survey for the building prior to commencing any work.

1.10

This Standard is not intended to replace professional advice. When information provided in this document is incorporated into buildings, it must be reviewed by knowledgeable building professionals and reflect the specific conditions and unique design parameters of each building. Use of this Standard does not relieve designers of their responsibility to comply with local building codes, standards, and by-laws with respect to the selection, interface design, and installation of fenestration products.

1.11

This Standard assumes that its users are familiar with the terminology, procedures, requirements of good building practice and the available installation information provided by fenestration product manufacturers.

1.12

This Standard does not address the qualifications and skills that a installers should possess. It assumes familiarity with the fundamentals of building construction in Canada as described in Division B, Part 5 of the NBC or equivalent local code and of installation techniques for fenestration products normally available in Canada. Although guidance is provided in the manner of installation of fenestration products, it is not a training manual.

1.13

Annex H provides information on climate change, its potential effects on fenestration in buildings and provides guidance for climate change resilient design for fenestration products and installation.

1.14

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.15

The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

CSA A440.7

In addition to fenestration products within the scope of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, CSA A440.6 also applies to the installation of:

a)    fenestration products installed as ribbons, strips or punched windows that are fabricated with components typically used in glass and metal curtain wall systems;

b)   window-walls (as defined under “other fenestration assemblies” in Part 5 of the NBC); and

c)    storefronts (where exposed to the exterior).

The individual components of window wall, such as fixed units, vent operator units, sliding door units, and swing door units can be classified under, and must individually meet the specified requirements from  AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, and CSA A440S1, as these standards govern for these components.

As window wall is considered a ‘combination fenestration product,’ it is governed by A440.6, and under the terms of A440.6:20, 11.1.1, the connections between these components must also meet the requirements of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 and CSA A440S1. If two different performance level units are within the same fenestration product combination, the lower performance level achieved may be applied to the combination assembly, unless the overall combination is tested. 

Although there are performance class categories for the sub-assemblies of window wall, there are no such categories for the assemblage known as window wall. The performance class is not applicable to window wall because NAFS testing does not account for evaluation of inter-storey drift, dynamic water testing, and thermal movement considerations. Refer to clause 11.2 in A440.6 for further guidance:

-      rainscreen performance;

-      thermal control and condensation resistance; and

-      full-scale testing, both laboratory and field performance.

1. Scope

As the demand for building envelope performance becomes a greater focus within the Canadian building codes the increase in the in-situ testing of fenestration assemblies and installation during and after project construction has increased the scrutiny of the process from fenestration manufacturers and installers. The fenestration industry has struggled with the in-situ testing industry and the lack of regulation of it. This document provides guidance for the development of a Canadian standard for performing in-situ air and water penetration testing of fenestration assemblies installed in residential buildings under Part 9 or Part 3 of the National Building Code of Canada. 

Annex B provides some information on how climate change could impact fenestration product design and application. It is anticipated that fenestration designers will need to incorporate changes in climate loads resulting from climate change into fenestration product design and that adjustments will need to be made to installation detailing. Annex B provides some information on these topics for consideration by building design team, authorities having jurisdiction, and installers. As information on climate change evolves, so too will the requirements of this Standard.

1.1 General

This standard sets forth methods for in-situ testing entities that can be used to evaluate the installed performance of fenestration assemblies for air and water penetration resistance under controllable and reproducible conditions. This standard applies to new construction and replacement fenestration installation projects.

This standard considers:

a)    Available standards referenced in the NBC and/or relevant standards such as CSA/A440.4  Window, door, and skylight installation; and

b)   Responsibilities for related stakeholders participating during in-situ air and water penetration testing of fenestration assemblies; and

c)    Test methods that apply to installed fenestration including the rough opening as outlined in CSA A440.4-19.

Note: Test methods that apply to installed fenestration products excluding the rough opening as outlined in CSA A440.4-19 are referenced in the annex.

1.2 Interested parties

This standard is intended to provide consistent guidance to all interested parties such as:

a)    Architects

b)   Building envelope consultants

c)    Engineers

d)   Fenestration installers

e)    Fenestrations manufacturers/Suppliers

f)    Project Specifiers

g)    Project Contractors/General Contractors

h)   Testing providers

i)     Building owner

1.3 Exclusions

Fenestration products excluded from the scope of this Standard include.

a)    interior windows, interior accessory windows (IAWs), and interior doors;

b)   vehicular-access doors (garage doors) (see ANSI/DASMA 105, ANSI/DASMA 108, ANSI/DASMA 109, ANSI/DASMA 115, or other applicable DASMA Specifications);

c)    roof-mounted smoke and heat-relief vents (see FM 4430);

d)   sloped glazing (other than unit skylights or roof windows) (see AAMA TIR A7);

e)    curtain walls and storefronts (see AAMA MCWM-1);

f)    commercial entrance systems (see AAMA SFM-1);

g)    sunrooms (see AAMA/NPEA/NSA 2100);

h)   revolving doors; and

i)     commercial steel doors rated per ANSI/SDI A250.8

1.4 Climate Resiliency

Annex B provides information on climate change, its potential effects on fenestration in buildings and provides guidance for climate change resilient design for fenestration products and installation.

1.5 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.[HE1] 

1.6 Units of measure

The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.[HE2] 

2 New Editions

1.CSA ISO/IEC 18031

2.CSA ISO/IEC 24759

6 New Standards

1.CSA ISO/IEC 14888-4

2.CSA ISO/IEC TS 24462

3. CSA ISO/IEC 27035-4

4. CSA ISO/IEC 27554

5. CSA ISO/IEC 27561

6. CSA ISO/IEC 19790

1 New Amendment

1. CSA ISO/IEC 27013:2021/AMD1:2024

1.1 General

This standard specifies the requirements for flexible cords, elevator cables, and hoistway cables rated 600 V maximum intended for use in accordance with CAN/CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, in Canada, NOM-001-SEDE, La Norma de Instalaciones Electricas, in Mexico, and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), in the United States.

1.2 Products included

This standard covers the following products:

a)     Service cords;

b)     Elevator cables;

c)     Hoistway cables;

d)     Heater cords;

e)     Range and dryer cords;

f)     Tinsel and lamp cords;

g)     Special use cords; and

h)     Shore power cable.

1.3 National differences

In cases where product types are not approved in all three countries, a national difference is indicated by superscripts, as shown below:

Superscript letter                  National difference*

c                                                   For use in Canada only 

m                                                  For use in Mexico only 

u                                                   For use in United States only 

c,m                                               For use in Canada and Mexico only 

c,u                                                For use in Canada and United States only 

m,u                                               For use in Mexico and United States only 

This document gives guidelines for assessing the risks related to the potential impacts of climate change. Itdescribes how to understand vulnerability and how to develop and implement a sound risk assessment inthe context of climate change. It can be used for assessing both present and future climate change risks.
Risk assessment according to this document provides a basis for climate change adaptation planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation for any organization, regardless of size, type and nature.

Le présent document fournit des lignes directrices pour l’évaluation des risques liés aux impacts potentiels du changement climatique. Il décrit comment comprendre le concept de vulnérabilité et comment développer et mettre en oeuvre une évaluation rigoureuse des risques liés au changement climatique. Il peut être utilisé pour évaluer les risques présents et futurs liés au changement climatique.
L’évaluation des risques telle que définie dans le présent document fournit une base pour la planification de l’adaptation au changement climatique, sa mise en oeuvre ainsi que son suivi et son évaluation pour tout organisme, quels que soient sa taille, son type et sa nature.

Draft Amendment to C22.1

1 Scope

1.1

This test method determines the wind uplift resistance of membrane-roofing assemblies when subjected to dynamic wind load cycles. The test methods are applicable to

a) mechanically attached membrane roofing systems (MARS);

b) adhesive applied roofing systems (AARS); and

c) partially attached (hybrid) membrane roofing systems (PARS).

The roofing assembly consists of a deck and roofing system. The roofing system include membrane and components such as vapour barriers or retarders, insulation, cover board, etc. It is subjected to a dynamic load sequence that has been developed based on wind pressure records, simulating the effects of wind on a membrane-roof assembly.

Note: The roof membrane may be designated as the plane of air tightness.

1.2

The following limitations apply for the test methods in this Standard:

a)  Testing in accordance with this test method is limited to the MARS having a fastener row separation not greater than 2896 mm (114 in) and fastener in-line spacing not greater than 610 mm (24 in).

b)  Testing in accordance with this test method is limited to the PARS and AARS when adhesive spacing is not greater than 610 mm (24 in).

1.3

The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.1 Inclusions

This Standard applies to portable, handheld, fuel- and electrically powered chain saws intended for forestry and other wood-cutting applications. It describes safety and environmental requirements for the design of chain saws.

1.2 Requirements for electrically powered chain saws

Refer to CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62841-4-1:15 (R2020) and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62841-4-1:20 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62841-4-1 AMD1:2024 for electrically powered chain saws for forest service. Refer to CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62841-4-9 for electrically powered chain saws for tree service.

1.3 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.4 Units of measure

The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

1.1 General

This Standard specifies safety requirements for users of industrial robot cells, over the entire lifecycle of the machinery.

This Standard is supplementary to and used in conjunction with the requirements for industrial robots covered by Part 1 of CSA Z434 and requirements for the integration of industrial robot systems, applications, and cells covered by Part 2 of CSA Z434.

Note: The user is responsible for the continued safe operation of robot applications and reduction of risk as stated in Part 2 of CSA Z434. Among other risk reduction measures described in this document, training or retraining of affected persons is an important part of risk reduction.

1.2 Exclusions

When a manipulator is mounted to a mobile platform, rather than permanently mounted in a single location, it is an industrial mobile robot and is not covered by this Standard. See ANSI/A3 R15.08 for the safety requirements for an industrial mobile robot (IMR).

1.3 Units of measurement

The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

1.4 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the worker is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.1

This Standard describes general requirements, apparatus, and test methods to be used in carrying out applicable tests and calculations for rigid nonmetallic conduits, elbows, bends, and associated fittings required by the rigid nonmetallic conduit Standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part II.

1.2

The various types of rigid nonmetallic conduits are as follows:

a)    rigid PVC conduit for direct burial and for masonry and concrete encasement, as specified in CSA C22.2 No. 211.1; and

b)    rigid PVC (unplasticized) conduit, as specified in CSA C22.2 No. 211.2.

1.1 

This Standard describes the investigations required to obtain the seismological and geological information necessary to determine the seismic ground motion that will be used in seismic qualification of safety-related nuclear power plant structures, systems, and components (SSCs), and the potential for secondary earthquake effects (e.g., tsunami, seiche, volcanism, slope instability, surface faults, surface instability, and dam failures) that can have a direct or indirect effect on plant safety or operation.

Notes:

1)This Standard establishes the basis for a family of seismic hazard results that can be used as input to CSA N289Series of Standards. This Standard does not specify

a)ground motion parameters to be used in design;

b)probability level; or

c)degree of confidence to be achieved.

2)The investigations specified in this Standard should be updated periodically to reflect gained knowledge and modern requirements. The investigations may be conducted independently or as part of the periodic safety review (refer to REGDOC-2.3.3, CSA N289.1, and CSA N290.18).

1.2 

This Standard was developed for the determination of ground motions for Eastern North American regions of low to moderate seismic hazard, comparable to the levels near Canada’s existing nuclear power plants. In regions of higher seismic hazard, the assessment of strong earthquake shaking can be more complex due to near-fault and other effects that are beyond the scope of this Standard. Therefore, while the provisions of this Standard can be applied to any nuclear power plant site, additional provisions might be required for high seismic hazard sites.

Note: Guidance regarding additional provisions for high seismic hazard sites may be obtained from IAEA Specific Safety Guide SSG-9, and relevant codes of other countries.

1.3 

This Standard may be applied, as appropriate, to other nuclear facilities under the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada’s Nuclear Safety and Control Act.

1.4 

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. 

1.1

Cette norme décrit les études exigées pour obtenir les informations sismologiques et géologiques nécessaires en vue de déterminer les mouvements sismiques du sol qui seront utilisés lors de la qualification sismique des structures, systèmes et composants (SSC) de centrales nucléaires liés à la sûreté, et le risque d’effets secondaires du séisme (p. ex., tsunami, seiche, activité volcanique, instabilité de pente, défauts de surface, instabilité de surface et défaillances de barrage) susceptibles d’avoir un effet direct ou indirect sur la sécurité ou l’exploitation de la centrale.

Notes :

1) Cette norme présente un ensemble de résultats associés aux aléas sismiques qui sont susceptibles d’être utilisés pour la série de normes CSA N289. Cette norme ne prescrit pas ce qui suit :

a) les paramètres de mouvement du sol à utiliser pour la conception;

b) le niveau de probabilité; ou

c) le degré de confiance nécessaire.

2) Les études spécifiées dans cette norme devraient être mises à jour périodiquement pour tenir compte des connaissances acquises et des exigences modernes. Les études peuvent être menées indépendamment ou dans le cadre de la revue de sûreté périodique (voir REGDOC-2.3.3, CSA N289.1 et CSA N290.18).

1.2

Cette norme a été élaborée en vue de permettre la détermination des mouvements du sol pour des régions de l’est de l’Amérique du Nord où les aléas sismiques sont faibles à moyens, comparables aux niveaux qui existent près des centrales nucléaires existantes du Canada. Dans les régions qui présentent un plus grand aléa sismique, l’évaluation des fortes secousses sismiques risque d’être plus compliquée en raison des quasi-failles et autres effets qui dépassent le cadre de cette norme. Donc, bien que les dispositions de cette norme sont susceptibles de s’appliquer à tout site de centrale nucléaire, des exigences supplémentaires pourraient être requises pour les sites à plus grand aléa sismique.

Note : Des lignes directrices additionnelles visant les sites à haut aléa sismique peuvent être obtenues dans le Specific Safety Guide SSG-9 de l’IAEA, et dans les codes pertinents d’autres pays.

1.3

Cette norme peut s’appliquer, s’il y a lieu, à d’autres installations nucléaires visées par la Loi sur la sûreté et la réglementation nucléaires du gouvernement du Canada.

1.4

Dans cette norme, le terme « doit » indique une exigence, c.-à-d., une prescription que l’utilisateur est obligé de respecter pour assurer la conformité à la norme; « devrait » indique une recommandation ou ce qu’il est conseillé mais non obligatoire de faire; et « peut » indique une possibilité ou ce qu’il est permis de faire dans les limites de la norme.

Les notes qui accompagnent les articles ne comprennent pas de prescriptions ni de recommandations. Elles servent à séparer du texte les explications ou les renseignements de nature informative qui ne font pas proprement partie de la norme.

Les notes au bas des figures et des tableaux font partie de ceux-ci et peuvent être rédigées comme des prescriptions.

Les annexes sont qualifiées de normatives (obligatoires) ou d’informatives (facultatives) pour en préciser l’application.

1.1  This Part is intended to be read together with the Standard for Low-Voltage Fuses – Part 1: General Requirements, hereafter referred to as Part 1. The titles of the Clauses in this Part corresponds to the similarly titled Clauses in Part 1. The requirements of Part 1 apply unless modified by this Part. For the Part 1 requirements, refer to the Standard for Low-Voltage Fuses – Part 1: General Requirements, NMX-J-009/248/1-ANCE / CSA C22.2 No. 248.1 / UL 248-1.

1.2  This Standard applies to Class R fuses rated 600 A or less and either 250 or 600 V ac. DC ratings are optional.

This part of IEC/IEEE 62395-1 specifies requirements for electrical resistance trace heating systems and includes general test requirements.

This document pertains to trace heating systems that can comprise either factory-fabricated or field-assembled (work-site) units, and which can be series and parallel trace heaters or surface heaters (heater pads and heater panels) that have been assembled and/or terminated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

This document also includes requirements for termination assemblies and control methods used with trace heating systems.

This document provides the essential requirements and testing appropriate to electrical resistance trace heating equipment used in industrial and commercial applications. The products complying with this document are intended to be installed by persons who are suitably trained in the techniques required and that only trained personnel carry out especially critical work, such as the installation of connections and terminations. Installations are intended to be carried out under the supervision of a qualified person who has undergone supplementary training in electric trace heating systems.

This document does not include or provide for any applications in potentially explosive atmospheres.

This document does not cover induction, impedance or skin effect heating.

Trace heating systems are grouped into different types of applications and the different conditions found during and after installation necessitate different requirements for testing. Trace heating systems are usually for a specific type of installation or application. The product type grouping, applications and product attributes are indicated in Table 1.

NOTE Trace heating systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres are the subject of IEC/IEEE-60079-30-1 and IEC/IEEE- 60079-30-2.

1DV.1 Modification of Clause 1 to replace the first sentence of the third paragraph with the following:

This document provides the essential requirements and testing appropriate to electrical resistance trace heating equipment used in industrial, commercial, and residential applications.

1DV.2 (Canada only) Modification of Clause 1 by adding the following:

This document does not apply to space heating products covered by CSA C22.2 No. XXX.

1DV.3 (United States only) Modification of Clause 1 by adding the following:

This document does not apply to space heating products covered by UL 2683.

1DV.4 (Canada only) This Standard applies to the safety of such equipment designed and constructed for installation and use in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1DV.5 (United States only) This Standard applies to the safety of such equipment designed and constructed for installation and use in accordance with NFPA 70. National Electrical Code (NEC).

This part of IEC/IEEE 62395 provides detailed recommendations for the system design, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical resistance trace heating systems in industrial and commercial applications. This document does not include or provide for any applications in potentially explosive atmospheres.

This document pertains to trace heating systems that can comprise either factory fabricated or field-assembled (work-site) units, and which can be series or parallel trace heaters, or surface heaters (heater pads or heater panels) that have been assembled and/or terminated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 

The products covered by this document are intended to be installed by persons who are suitably trained in the techniques required and that only trained personnel carry out especially critical work, such as the installation of connections and terminations. Installations are intended to be carried out under the supervision of a qualified person who has undergone supplementary training in electric trace heating systems.

This document does not cover induction, impedance or skin effect heating.
Trace heating systems and surface heating systems can be grouped into different types of installations. These are characterized by different requirements for testing and are usually certified for a specific type of installation or application. Typical applications for the different types of installation are shown in Table 1.