CSA C22.2 NO. 207-15

Abstract

This Standard applies to electric signs and display 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 <br>a) 750 V between conductors and involving lamp voltages of not more than 15 000 V for stationary signs; and <br>b) 125 V between conductors and involving lamp voltages of not more than 7500 V for portable signs. <br>c) 750 V between conductors and 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. <br>Note: <em>Throughout this Standard, the single word "sign(s)" is used to mean both "signs" and "displays". However, for the purposes of this Standard, video flat panel displays are not considered "displays".</em> <br>This Standard includes requirements for signs having outline lighting wherein the sources of light are <br>a) incandescent lamps; <br>b) fluorescent lamps; <br>c) high-voltage luminous discharge tubes, including neon tubes; <br>d) high-intensity discharge lamps; and <br>e) light emitting diodes (LED). <br>This Standard includes requirements for sectional signs. <br>The specific sign requirements are given in four clauses as follows: <br>a) Clause 4 &#8212; General requirements for all electric signs; <br>b) Clause 5 &#8212; Stationary signs; <br>c) Clause 6 &#8212; Portable signs; and <br>d) Annex C &#8212; Retrofit kits for sign conversion. <br>This Standard does not apply to <br>a) Luminaires, covered in CSA C22.2 No. 250.0; <br>b) Portable luminaires, covered in CSA C22.2 No. 250.4; <br>c) Christmas tree and other decorative lighting outfits, covered in CSA C22.2 No. 37; or <br>d) Swimming pool luminaires, submersible luminaires and accessories, covered in CSA C22.2 No. 89. <br>The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. <br>In this Standard, "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; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. <br>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. <br>Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. <br>Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application.