UL 83

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Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables
UL 83
1 Scope
1.1 This Standard specifies the requirements for 600 V, single-conductor, thermoplastic-insulated wires and cables, for use as follows:

• In Canada, in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I;
• In Mexico, in accordance with NOM-001-SEDE, Standard for Electrical Installations; and
• In the United States, in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC).

Note: See Annex a for the complete list of wire types covered by this Standard and the specific electrical codes for which they are intended.

1.2 This Standard also specifies the requirements for submersible-pump cables, with or without jackets (see Clause 7). No type-letter designations are assigned to these cables.

1.3 In Mexico, the requirements for multiple-conductor thermoplastic-insulated and -jacketed cables rated 600 V are specified in Annex b.In Canada and the United States, requirements for multiple-conductor thermoplastic-insulated and -jacketed cables rated 600 V are covered in other standards.

1.4 Products for which this Standard provides requirements might have applications not described in the electrical codes listed in Clause 1.1.

Edition:

15

Published:

03/28/2014