CSA C22.2 NO. 211.1:06 (R2026)

Description

Preface This is the third edition of CSA C22.2 No. 211.1, Rigid types EB1 and DB2/ES2 PVC conduit , one of a series of Standards issued by the Canadian Standards Association under Part II of the Canadian Electrical Code. It supersedes the previous editions published in 1984 and 1983. This edition includes the following additions: (a) metric designators for trade sizes; (b) requirements for use of PVC industrial scrap; and (c) requirements for multi-layer conduit. For general information on the Standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, see the Preface of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0. This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard. This Standard was prepared by the Subcommittee on Nonmetallic Conduit, Tubing, and Fittings, under the jurisdiction of the Technical Committee on Wiring Products and the Strategic Steering Committee on Requirements for Electrical Safety, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee. This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group. Scope 1.1 This Standard applies to rigid PVC conduit – type EB1 for encasement in concrete or masonry and type DB2/ES2 for direct burial or encasement in concrete or masonry – and associated fittings in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, for ordinary locations. 1.2 The conduits and associated fittings covered by this Standard are intended for a maximum continuous operating temperature of 75 °C. 1.3 The accessories covered by this Standard include straight couplings, 5° angle couplings, caps, plugs, bell end terminators, bends, and adapters. 1.4 In CSA Standards, “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; “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and “can” is used to express possibility or capability. 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.