23B-1 Switch and Outlet Boxes

23B-1 Switch and Outlet Boxes
CHAIR Mr. Guy Benjamin Thomas & Betts, A Member of the ABB Group 1811 Boul Hymus Dorval, QC H9P 1J5 Canada Phone: (514) 685-2277 x7561 Email: guy.benjamin@tnb.com	SECRETARY Mr. Muhammad Ali NEMA 1300 N. 17th Street, Suite 900 Rosslyn VA 22209 USA Phone: (703) 841-3288 Fax: (703) 841-3388 Email: muhammad.ali@nema.org
SCOPE To develop and maintain harmonized standards for electrical boxes and their components for use in the Americas, that are consistent with safe installations of these products, and in accordance with the applicable installation codes; To harmonize these requirements with the IEC 60670 series of standards to the maximum extent practical; To propose appropriate changes to the national installation codes to facilitate harmonization objectives; To provide technical assistance toward effective implementation of these standards.	STANDARDS CSA C22.2 No. 18.1, UL 514A, NMX-J-023/1-ANCE, Metallic Outlet Boxes IEC 60670-1, Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed installations – Part 1: General requirements IEC 60670-21, Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed installations – Part 21: Particular requirements for boxes and enclosures with provision for suspension means IEC 60670-22, Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed installations – Part 22: Particular requirements for connecting boxes and enclosures IEC 60670-23, Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed installations – Part 23: Particular requirements for floor boxes and enclosures UL 514C, Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers CSA C22.2 No. 18.2, Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes
PROJECTS 9. Metallic Outlet Boxes 101. Integration of North American box requirements in IEC 60670-1 Second amendment cycle for the trinational standard for metallic outlet boxes Third amendment cycle for the trinational standard for metallic outlet boxes Fourth amendment cycle for the trinational standard for metallic outlet boxes XX. Fifth amendment cycle for the trinational standard for metallic Outlet Boxes
Publication Schedules CANENA-Project-Tracker-Metal-Box-Standard 2016-2018