Electric Signs Equipment

1.1 This Standard applies to electric signs equipment for indoor or outdoor use, in nonhazardous locations, intended for installation in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I , on branch circuits of not more than:

(a) 750 V between conductors and involving lamp voltages of not more than 15 000 V for stationary signs; and

(b) 125 V between conductors and involving lamp voltages of not more than 7500 V for portable signs.

(c) 750 V between conductors. Involving lamp voltages of more than 7500 V but not exceeding 15 000 V, not more than 7500 V to ground, and secondary current ratings not more than 30 mA, for portable and show-window luminous-discharge-tube signs and displays for indoor use.

Note: Throughout this Standard, the single word “sign(s)” is used to mean both “signs” and “displays”.

1.2 This Standard includes requirements for signs having outline lighting wherein the sources of light are:

(a) incandescent lamps;

(b) fluorescent lamps;

(c) high-voltage luminous discharge tubes, including neon tubes;

(d) high-intensity discharge lamps; and

(e) light emitting diodes.

1.3 This Standard also includes requirements for sectional signs and for retrofit equipment for signs. 1.4 This Standard does not apply to:

(a) Luminaires , covered in C22.2 No. 250.0

(b) Portable Luminaires , covered in C22.2 No. 12;

(c) Christmas Tree and Other Decorative Lighting Outfits , covered in C22.2 No. 37;

(d) Swimming Pool Luminaires , Submersible Luminaires and Accessories, covered in C22.2 No. 89.