Tri-nationalization of UL, CSA and ANCE standards:
UL 674/1248 - CSA C22.2 No. 145 - NOM 283

Binational standard on Coated Electrical Sleeving UL 1441 and CSA C22.2 No.198.3

1. SDO Comparison Document
2. Strategic Plan For Harmonization
3. IEC Phase Designation for CANENA Efforts
4. Comparison of Cycle Differences
5. IEC Canena Timelines
6. Best Practices Document

To develop a tri-national standard for the panelboard product sector for use in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. harmonized to the maximum extent possible with IEC standards and consistent with the safe installation of switches in accordance with national electrical codes.

To develop a tri-national standard for the switchboard product sector for use in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. harmonized to the maximum extent possible with IEC standards and consistent with the safe installation of panelboards in accordance with national electrical codes.

1. Binational standard on Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing (ENT) - UL 1653 and CSA C22.2.No.227.1
2. Nonmetallic Mechanical Protection Tubing (NMPT) CSA 22.2 #227.3 and UL 1696.
3. Binational standard on Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit (LFNC) UL 1660 and CSA C22.2 No.227.2.1
4. Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Conduit (RTRC) Binational standard UL 1684 and CSA C22.2 No.211.3
5. Surface Nonmetallic Raceway (SNR) Binational standard UL5A and CSA C22.2 No.62

1. To develop a single trinational North American standard for products covered in the scope, which is harmonized to the maximum extent possible with the IEC 670 standard, consistent with safe installations of these products, and is in accordance with the applicable installation codes, and
2. to develop appropriate changes to the national installation codes to facilitate the harmonization objective.

1. To develop multinational standards for fuses and to harmonize with international standards whenever possible. In addition, non-standards technical documents will also be developed, promoted, distributed and harmonized with international documents whenever possible.
2. To maintain these standards and non-technical documents through active participation in the revision process.

To develop a single tri-national standard for general requirements for the safety of household and similar electrical appliances, which is harmonized to the maximum extent possible with IEC 60335-1 standard.

To develop a single tri-national standard for household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 - 40: Particular requirements for electrical heat pumps, air-conditioners and dehumidifiers, which is harmonized to the maximum extent possible with IEC 60335-2-40 standard.

To develop a tri-national standard for the requirements for enclosures for use in both non-hazardous and hazardous locations.

Applies to connectors for use with copper or aluminum conductors, or both, or other cable types (ACSR, ACSS, et. al) for providing contacts between current-carrying parts such as terminals, between lengths of wire and tap connectors, in accordance with either the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I in Canada, The National Electrical Code (NEC) in the USA or the Mexican Electrical Code (MEC) in Mexico and the National Electrical Safety Code.