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Electrical metallic tubing – steel (New Edition)
Designation:CSA C22.2 NO. 83.1
Source:CSA
Contact name:Hang Do
Review start date:Dec 22, 2025
Review end date:Feb 20, 2026
Categories:Electrical
Contact email:thuy.ton(at)csagroup.org
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1.1 These requirements cover electrical metallic tubing – steel (EMT) and elbows for use as a metal raceway for installation of wires and cables in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, NOM-001-SEDE, Standard for Electrical Installations, and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (see Reference Item No. 1, Annex A). EMT is provided with a zinc, zinc-based, nonmetallic, or other alternate corrosion-resistant exterior coating and an organic or zinc interior coating. It is the users' responsibility to determine the appropriate product for their application.

1.2 Aluminum electrical metallic tubing is covered by the standards listed in Reference Item No. 2, Annex A.

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