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INTRODUCTION
The material presented in this handbook has been extracted
from the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA Standard
C22.1 1998, and other sources.
For authoritative reference or ruling please see the Canadian
Electrical Code or consult your local inspection authority or
Canadian Standards Association at (416) 747-4000.
CAUTION
In case of fire, well-maintained early-warning smoke detectors will give an alarm long before nonmetallic coverings become combustible. However, the Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers
Association of Canada has suggested that all purchasers of PVC insulated/jacketed products be
advised of the following:
Non-metallic coverings of electrical cables can burn and may transmit fire when ignited.
Burning non-metallic coverings may emit acid gases which are toxic and may generate dense
smoke.
Emission of acid gases may corrode metal in the vicinity; e.g., sensitive instruments and
reinforcing rods in cement.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
2-3
4-5
6-7
8-9
10
11
11
12
12
13-19
20
21-22
23-25
26-37
38
38
38
39-46
47-55
55-58
59-60
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4
Table 5A
Table 5B
Table 5C
Table 5D
Table 8
Table 6
Table 9
Table D5
Table 10
Table 19
Table 20
Table 21
Table 22
Page
61
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63
64-66
67-70
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75-76
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79
80
80
81-83
84-85
85
86
87-88
89
90
91
92-95
96
TABLE 1
(See Rules 4-004, 8-104, 12-2212, 26-000, 26-744, 42-008, 42-016, and Tables 5A, 5B, 19 and D3)
ALLOWABLE AMPACITIES FOR SINGLE COPPER CONDUCTORS IN FREE AIR
*Based on Ambient Temperature of 30C
Allowable Ampacity
8590C
110C
60C
75C
125C
200C
Size
AWG
kcmil
Type
TW
Types
RW75,
TW75
Types
R90, RW90,
T90 Nylon
Single-Conductor
Mineral-Insulated
Cable
See
Note
(3)
See
Note
(3)
Bare
Wire
Col. 1
Col. 2
Col. 3
Col. 4
Col. 5
Col. 6
Col. 7
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
2
1
0
00
000
0000
20
25
40
55
80
105
120
140
165
195
225
260
300
20
25
40
65
95
125
145
170
195
230
265
310
360
20
25
40
70
100
135
155
180
210
245
285
330
385
40
50
65
85
120
160
180
210
245
285
330
385
445
40
50
70
90
125
170
195
225
265
305
355
410
475
45
55
75
100
135
180
210
240
280
325
370
430
510
TABLE 1 (continued)
250
300
350
400
500
600
700
750
800
900
1,000
1,250
1,500
1,750
2,000
340
375
420
455
515
575
630
655
680
730
780
890
980
1,070
1,155
405
445
505
545
620
690
755
785
815
870
935
1,065
1,175
1,280
1,385
425
480
530
575
660
740
815
845
880
940
1,000
1,130
1,260
1,370
1,470
495
555
610
665
765
855
940
980
1,020
1,165
1,450
1,715
Col. 1
Col. 2
Col. 3
Col. 4
Col. 5
530
590
655
710
815
910
1,005
1,045
1,085
1,240
Col. 6
Col. 7
TABLE 2
(See Rules 4-004. 8-104, 12-012, 12-2212, 26-000; 26-744, 42-008, 42-016, and Tables 5A, 5C, 19 and D3)
ALLOWABLE AMPACITIES FOR NOT MORE THAN 3 COPPER CONDUCTORS IN RACEWAY OR CABLE
*Based on Ambient Temperatures of 30C
60C
75C
Size
AWG
kcmil
Type
TW
Types
RW75,
TW75
Col. 1
Col. 2
Col. 3
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
2
1
0
00
000
0000
15
20
30
40
55
70
80
100
110
125
145
165
195
15
20
30
45
65
85
100
115
130
150
175
200
230
Allowable Ampacity
8590C
110C
Types
R90, RW90,
T90 Nylon
Paper
Mineral-Insulated
Cable**
Col. 4
15
20
30
45
65
85
105
120
140
155
185
210
235
125C
200C
See
Note
(1)
See
Note
(1)
See
Note
(1)
Col. 5
Col. 6
Col. 7
30
35
45
60
80
105
120
135
160
190
215
245
275
30
40
50
65
85
115
130
145
170
200
230
265
310
30
40
55
70
95
120
145
165
190
225
250
285
340
TABLE 2 (continued)
250
300
350
400
500
600
700
750
800
900
1,000
1,250
1,500
1,750
2,000
215
240
260
280
320
355
385
400
410
435
455
495
520
545
560
255
285
310
335
380
420
460
475
490
520
545
590
625
650
665
265
295
325
345
395
455
490
500
515
555
585
645
700
735
775
315
345
390
420
470
525
560
580
600
680
785
840
Col. 1
Col. 2
Col. 3
Col. 4
Col. 5
335
380
420
450
500
545
600
620
640
730
Col. 6
Col. 7
TABLE 3
(See Rules 4-004, 8-104, 12-2212, 26-000, 26-744, 42-008 and 42-016 and Tables 5A, 5B, 19 and D3)
ALLOWABLE AMPACITIES FOR SINGLE ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS IN FREE AIR
*Based on Ambient Temperature of 30C
Allowable Ampacity
8590C
110C
60C
75C
125C
200C
Size
AWG
kcmil
Type
TW
Types
RW75,
TW75
Types
R90, RW90,
T90 Nylon
See
Note
(3)
See
Note
(3)
Bare
Wire
Col. 1
Col. 2
Col. 3
12
10
8
6
4
3
2
1
0
00
000
0000
20
30
45
60
80
95
110
130
150
175
200
230
20
30
45
75
100
115
135
155
180
210
240
280
Col. 4
Col. 5
Col. 6
Col. 7
20
30
45
80
105
120
140
165
190
220
255
300
40
50
65
95
125
140
165
190
220
255
300
345
40
55
70
100
135
150
175
205
240
275
320
370
45
60
80
105
140
165
185
220
255
290
335
400
TABLE 3 (continued)
250
300
350
400
500
600
700
750
800
900
1,000
1,250
1,500
1,750
2,000
265
290
330
355
405
455
500
515
535
580
625
710
795
875
960
315
350
395
425
485
545
595
620
645
700
750
855
950
1,050
1,150
330
375
415
450
515
585
645
670
695
750
800
905
1,020
1,125
1,220
385
435
475
520
595
675
745
775
805
930
1,175
1,425
415
460
510
555
635
720
795
825
855
990
Col. 1
Col. 2
Col. 3
Col. 4
Col. 5
Col. 6
Col. 7
Notes:
1. The ratings of Table 3 may be applied to a
conductor mounted on a plane surface of
masonry, plaster, wood or any material having a
conductivity not less than 0.4 W/(mC).
2. For correction factors where from 2 to 4
conductors are present and in contact, see
Table 5B.
TABLE 4
(See Rules 4-004, 8-104, 12-2212, 26-000, 26-744, 42-008, 42-016 and Tables 5A, 5C, 19 and D3)
ALLOWABLE AMPACITIES FOR NOT MORE THAN 3 ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS IN RACEWAY OR CABLE
*Based on Ambient Temperature of 30C
Allowable Ampacity
8590C
110C
60C
75C
Size
AWG
kcmil
Type
TW
Types
RW75,
TW75
Types
R90, RW90,
T90 Nylon
Paper
Col. 1
Col. 2
Col. 3
Col. 4
12
10
8
6
4
3
2
1
0
00
000
0000
15
25
30
40
55
65
75
85
100
115
130
155
15
25
30
50
65
75
90
100
120
135
155
180
15
25
30
55**
65
75
95**
105
120
145
165
185**
125C
200C
See
Note
See
Note
See
Note
Col. 5
Col. 6
Col. 7
25
35
45
60
80
95
105
125
150
170
195
215
30
40
50
65
90
100
115
135
160
180
210
245
30
45
55
75
95
115
130
150
180
200
225
270
TABLE 4 (continued)
250
300
350
400
500
600
700
750
800
900
1,000
1,250
1,500
1,750
2,000
170
190
210
225
260
285
310
320
330
355
375
405
435
455
470
205
230
250
270
310
340
375
385
395
425
445
485
520
545
560
215
240
260
290
330
370
395
405
415
455
480
530
580
615
650
250
275
310
335
380
425
455
470
485
560
650
705
270
305
335
360
405
440
485
500
520
600
Col. 1
Col. 2
Col. 3
Col. 4
Col. 5
Col. 6
Col. 7
Note.
These ampacities are only applicable under special
circumstances where the use of insulated
conductors having this temperature rating are
acceptable.
TABLE 5A
(See Rules 4-004(8), 12-2212 and Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 57, 58 and D3)
CORRECTION FACTORS APPLYING TO TABLES 1, 2, 3 AND 4
AMPACITY CORRECTION FACTORS FOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 30C
(These correction factors apply, column for column, to Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4. The correction factors in column 2 also apply to Table 57)
Correction Factor
8590C
110C
60C
75C
Ambient
Temperature
C
Type
TW
Types
RW75,
TW75
Types
R90, RW90,
T90 Nylon
Col. 1
Col. 2
Col. 3
40
45
50
55
60
70
75
80
90
100
120
140
0.82
0.71
0.58
0.41
0.88
0.82
0.75
0.65
0.58
0.35
Notes:
1. The ampacity of a given conductor type at these
higher ambient temperatures is obtained by
multiplying the appropriate value from Table 1, 2,
125C
200C
See Note
(2)
See Note
(2)
See Note
(2)
Col. 4
Col. 5
Col. 6
Col. 7
0.90
0.85
0.80
0.74
0.67
0.52
0.43
0.30
0.94
0.90
0.87
0.83
0.79
0.71
0.66
0.61
0.50
0.95
0.92
0.89
0.86
0.83
0.76
0.72
0.69
0.61
0.51
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.91
0.87
0.86
0.84
0.80
0.77
0.69
0.59
10
TABLE 5B
(See Rules 4-004(9) and Tables 1, 3 and D3)
CORRECTION FACTORS FOR TABLES 1 AND 3
WHERE FROM 2 TO 4 SINGLE CONDUCTORS ARE PRESENT AND IN CONTACT
Number of Conductors
Correction Factors
2
3
4
0.90
0.85
0.80
TABLE 5C
(See Rules 4-004 and 12-2212 and Tables 2 and 4)
AMPACITY CORRECTION FACTORS FOR TABLES 2 AND 4
Number of Conductors
13
46
7 24
25 42
43 and up
1.00
0.80
0.70
0.60
0.50
11
TABLE 5D
(See Rule 12-2212)
CURRENT RATING CORRECTION FACTORS WHERE SPACINGS ARE MAINTAINED
(VENTILATED AND LADDER TYPE CABLE TRAYS)
Number of
Conductors
or Cables
Horizontally
1.00
0.93
0.87
0.84
0.83
0.82
0.89
0.83
0.79
0.76
0.75
0.74
Vertically
TABLE 8
(See Rule 12-1014)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PER CENT CONDUIT AND TUBING FILL
Over 4
Conductors or multi-conductor
cables (not lead-sheathed)
53
31
40
40
40
Lead-sheathed conductor
or multi-conductor cables
55
30
40
38
35
12
TABLE 6
(See Rule 12-1014)
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS OF ONE SIZE IN TRADE SIZES OF CONDUIT OR TUBING
(NOTE: For ampacity derating factors for more than three conductors in raceways, see Rule 4-004)
Size of Conduit or Tubing (inches)
RW75
R90
RW75
(XLPE)**
RW90
(XLPE)**
14
12
10
8
6
3
3
2
1
1
6
5
4
2
1
10
9
7
4
2
18
15
13
8
5
25
21
17
10
6
41
35
29
17
11
58
49
41
25
15
90
77
64
39
24
121
103
86
52
32
155
132
110
67
41
195
166
138
84
51
200
200
174
105
64
200
200
200
152
93
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
1
5
4
4
3
8
7
6
5
12
10
9
7
18
16
14
11
24
21
19
14
31
28
24
18
39
35
31
23
50
44
38
29
72
63
56
42
0
00
000
0000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
3
3
2
6
5
4
4
9
8
7
6
12
11
9
8
16
14
12
10
20
18
15
13
25
22
19
16
37
32
28
24
13
TABLE 6 (continued)
Size of Conduit or Tubing (inches)
RW75
R90
RW75
(XLPE)**
RW90
(XLPE)**
RW75EP
RW90EP
TWU
RWU75(XLPE)
RWU90(XLPE)
250
300
350
400
500
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
5
4
3
3
3
6
5
5
4
4
8
7
6
6
5
10
9
8
7
6
13
11
10
9
8
19
17
15
14
11
600
700
750
800
900
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
5
5
5
9
8
8
8
7
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
4
3
3
2
2
6
5
4
4
3
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
3
1
1
7
6
5
2
1
11
10
8
4
3
20
17
14
7
5
28
23
19
10
8
46
39
32
16
13
65
55
45
23
18
100
85
70
36
28
135
114
94
48
38
173
147
121
61
49
200
184
152
77
61
200
200
190
97
77
200
200
200
140
111
14
TABLE 6 (continued)
4
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
6
5
4
3
10
9
7
5
14
12
11
8
22
19
17
12
29
26
22
17
38
33
29
22
48
42
36
27
60
52
45
34
86
76
65
49
0
00
000
0000
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
5
4
3
3
7
6
5
4
11
9
8
6
14
12
10
9
19
16
14
11
23
20
17
14
29
25
21
18
43
37
31
26
RWU75
(XLPE)
250
300
350
400
500
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
1
5
5
4
4
3
7
6
6
5
4
9
8
7
6
5
12
10
9
8
7
15
13
11
10
9
21
19
17
15
13
RWU90
(XLPE)
600
700
750
800
900
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
3
3
6
5
5
4
4
7
6
6
6
5
10
9
9
8
7
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
4
3
2
2
1
5
4
3
3
2
7
5
5
4
4
TWU
15
(continued)
TABLE 6 (continued)
Size of Conduit or Tubing (inches)
RWU75
(EP)
RWU90
(EP)
14
12
3
2
5
4
8
7
14
12
20
17
32
28
46
40
71
62
96
83
123
107
155
134
194
168
200
200
10
8
6
1
1
1
3
1
1
6
3
1
10
6
3
14
8
5
24
14
8
34
20
11
52
31
18
70
42
24
91
54
31
114
68
39
143
85
49
200
123
70
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
4
3
3
2
6
6
5
4
9
8
7
5
14
13
11
9
19
17
15
12
25
23
20
15
32
28
25
19
40
35
31
24
57
51
46
35
0
00
000
0000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
5
4
4
2
8
7
6
5
10
9
8
7
13
12
10
9
17
15
13
11
21
18
16
14
31
27
23
20
250
300
350
400
500
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
5
4
4
4
3
6
6
5
5
4
8
7
7
6
5
10
9
8
8
7
15
13
12
11
10
16
TABLE 6 (continued)
RWU75
(EP)
600
700
750
800
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
6
5
5
5
8
8
7
7
RWU90
(EP)
900
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
2
1
6
6
4
4
3
3
14
12
10
8
6
9
7
5
2
1
15
12
9
4
1
25
20
15
7
4
44
35
26
12
7
60
47
36
17
10
99
78
60
28
16
142
111
85
40
23
200
171
131
62
36
200
200
176
83
48
200
200
200
107
62
200
200
200
134
78
200
200
200
168
97
200
200
200
200
141
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
5
4
4
3
7
6
5
4
12
10
9
6
17
15
13
9
27
23
20
14
36
31
27
19
47
40
34
25
58
50
43
31
73
63
54
39
106
91
78
57
0
00
000
0000
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
5
5
4
3
8
7
6
5
12
10
9
7
16
14
12
10
21
18
15
13
27
23
19
16
33
28
24
20
49
41
35
29
TW
TW75
R90
Silicone
(Sizes No. 8
and larger)
RW75
(XLPE)
R90
(XLPE)
RW90
(XLPE)
17
(continued)
TABLE 6 (continued)
Size of Conduit or Tubing (inches)
TW
TW75
R90
Silicone
(Sizes No. 8
and larger)
RW75
(XLPE)
R90
(XLPE)
RW90
(XLPE)
R90
Silicone
250
300
350
400
500
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
4
3
3
2
1
6
5
4
4
3
8
7
6
5
4
10
9
8
7
6
13
11
10
9
7
16
14
12
11
9
23
20
18
16
14
600
700
750
800
900
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
5
4
4
4
3
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
6
6
5
11
10
9
9
8
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
4
3
3
2
1
5
4
3
3
2
7
6
5
4
4
14
12
10
5
4
3
10
8
6
16
13
10
27
23
18
37
31
25
62
51
41
88
73
58
136
112
90
183
150
121
200
193
155
200
200
195
200
200
200
200
200
200
18
TABLE 6 (continued)
T90
NYLON
14
12
10
8
6
13
10
6
3
2
24
18
11
5
4
39
29
18
9
6
69
51
32
15
11
93
69
44
21
15
154
115
73
35
25
200
163
104
50
36
200
200
160
78
56
200
200
200
105
76
200
200
200
135
98
200
200
200
169
122
200
200
200
200
154
200
200
200
200
200
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
2
1
1
4
3
2
2
7
6
5
3
9
8
6
5
15
13
11
8
22
19
16
12
34
29
24
19
46
39
33
26
60
51
43
33
75
64
53
42
94
80
67
52
136
116
97
76
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
4
3
3
2
7
5
4
4
10
8
7
5
15
13
10
9
20
17
14
12
26
22
18
15
33
28
23
19
42
35
29
24
61
51
42
35
250
300
350
400
500
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
4
4
3
3
2
7
6
5
4
4
9
8
7
6
5
12
10
9
8
7
15
13
12
10
8
19
17
15
13
11
28
24
21
19
16
These are the values for RW75XLPE and RW90XLPE without a jacket.
** These are the values for Types RW75XLPE and RW90XLPE with a jacket.
19
TABLE 9
(See Rule 12-1014)
CROSS-SECTIONAL AREAS OF CONDUIT AND TUBING
Trade
Size
Inches
Internal
Diameter
Inches
55%
53%
40%
38%
35%
31%
30%
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
6
0.622
0.824
1.049
1.380
1.610
2.067
2.469
3.068
3.548
4.026
4.506
5.047
6.065
0.30
0.53
0.86
1.50
2.04
3.36
4.79
7.38
9.90
12.72
15.94
20.00
28.89
0.165
0.292
0.473
0.825
1.122
1.848
2.635
4.060
5.450
7.000
8.771
11.000
15.900
0.159
0.281
0.456
0.795
1.081
1.780
2.540
3.910
5.250
6.745
8.452
10.600
15.320
0.120
0.212
0.344
0.600
0.816
1.344
1.916
2.952
3.960
5.088
6.378
8.000
11.556
0.114
0.202
0.327
0.570
0.776
1.277
1.820
2.805
3.765
4.840
6.060
7.600
10.980
0.105
0.185
0.301
0.525
0.714
1.176
1.677
2.585
3.465
4.450
5.581
7.000
10.120
0.09
0.16
0.27
0.47
0.63
1.04
1.48
2.29
3.07
3.94
4.94
6.20
8.96
0.090
0.159
0.258
0.450
0.612
1.008
1.437
2.214
2.970
3.820
4.784
6.000
8.670
Note:
The dimensions represent average conditions only
and variations will be found in dimensions of
conduit and tubing of different manufacture.
20
TABLE D5
STRANDINGS FOR BUILDING WIRE AND CABLE
Nominal
Standard
Diam. of
Diam. of
Stranded
Each Wire Conductor
(inches)
(inches)
CM
Area
No. of
Wires
14*
12*
10*
8
4 110
6 530
10 380
16 510
7
7
7
7
0.0242
0.0305
0.0385
0.0486
6
4
3
2
1
26 240
41 740
52 630
66 360
83 690
7
7
7
7
19
0
00
000
0000
105 600
133 100
167 800
211 600
250 000
300 000
AWG
Flexible
Extra Flexible
Diam. of
Stranded
Conductor
(inches)
No. of
Wires
Diam. of
Each Wire
(inches)
Diam. of
Stranded
Conductor
(inches)
0.0147
0.0185
0.0234
0.0295
0.0735
0.0925
0.117
0.148
37
37
37
37
0.0105
0.0133
0.0167
0.0211
0.0735
0.0931
0.117
0.148
19
19
19
19
37
0.0372
0.0469
0.0526
0.0591
0.0476
0.186
0.235
0.263
0.296
0.333
37
37
37
37
61
0.0266
0.0336
0.0377
0.0424
0.0370
0.186
0.236
0.264
0.297
0.333
0.373
0.419
0.470
0.528
37
37
37
37
0.0534
0.0600
0.0673
0.0756
0.374
0.420
0.471
0.529
61
61
61
61
0.0416
0.0467
0.0524
0.0589
0.375
0.421
0.472
0.530
0.575
0.630
61
61
0.0640
0.0701
0.576
0.631
91
91
0.0524
0.0574
0.577
0.632
No. of
Wires
Diam. of
Each Wire
(inches)
0.0726
0.0915
0.116
0.146
19
19
19
19
0.0612
0.0772
0.0867
0.0974
0.0664
0.184
0.232
0.260
0.292
0.332
19
19
19
19
0.0745
0.0837
0.0940
0.1055
37
37
0.0822
0.0900
(continued)
21
TABLE D5 (continued)
Nominal
AWG
Standard
Flexible
Diam. of
Diam. of
Stranded
Each Wire Conductor
(inches)
(inches)
Extra Flexible
No. of
Wires
Diam. of
Each Wire
(inches)
Diam. of
Stranded
Conductor
(inches)
No. of
Wires
Diam. of
Each Wire
(inches)
Diam. of
Stranded
Conductor
(inches)
0.681
0.728
0.772
0.813
0.855
61
61
61
61
91
0.0757
0.0810
0.0859
0.0905
0.0777
0.682
0.729
0.774
0.815
0.855
91
91
91
91
127
0.0620
0.0663
0.0703
0.0741
0.0658
0.682
0.730
0.774
0.815
0.856
0.0992
0.1032
0.1071
0.1109
0.1145
0.1215
0.893
0.929
0.964
0.998
1.031
1.094
91
91
91
91
91
91
0.0812
0.0845
0.0877
0.0908
0.0938
0.0994
0.894
0.930
0.965
0.999
1.032
1.094
127
127
127
127
127
127
0.0687
0.0715
0.0742
0.0768
0.0794
0.0842
0.894
0.930
0.966
0.999
1.033
1.095
0.1280
0.1172
0.1284
0.1174
0.1255
1.152
1.289
1.412
1.526
1.632
91
127
127
169
169
0.1048
0.0992
0.1087
0.1018
0.1088
1.153
1.290
1.413
1.527
1.632
127
169
169
217
217
0.0887
0.0860
0.0942
0.0898
0.0960
1.154
1.290
1.414
1.527
1.632
CM
Area
No. of
Wires
350 000
400 000
450 000
500 000
550 000
37
37
37
37
61
0.0973
0.1040
0.1103
0.1162
0.0950
600 000
650 000
700 000
750 000
800 000
900 000
61
61
61
61
61
61
1 000 000
1 250 000
1 500 000
1 750 000
2 000 000
61
91
91
127
127
22
TABLE 10
(See Rule 12-1014)
DIMENSIONS OF INSULATED CONDUCTORS FOR CALCULATING CONDUIT AND TUBING FILL
Note 1. Subject to the range of conductors and types of wires for which aluminum conductors are approved.
Note 2. The dimensions represent average conditions only and variations will be found in dimensions of conductors of different manufacture.
Types RW75,
RW75 EP,
RW90 EP,
RW75 (XLPE)**,
RW90(XLPE)**
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
14
14
14
(2/64) 0.171
(3/64) 0.204*
0.0230
0.0327*
.
0.131
0.166
.
12
12
12
(2/64) 0.188
(3/64) 0.221*
0.0278
0.0384*
.
0.0460
.
.
10
10
10
0.242
.
.
Types TW U,
RWU75 (XLPE),
RWU90 (XLPE)
Types RWU75 EP
RWU90 EP
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
0.0135
0.0216
.
.
.
0.193
.
.
0.0293
.
.
0.231
.
.
0.0419
0.105
0.0087
0.148
0.183
.
0.0172
0.0263
.
.
.
0.209
.
.
0.0343
.
.
0.247
.
.
0.0479
0.122
0.0117
0.168
0.204
.
0.0224
0.0327
.
.
.
0.230
.
.
0.0415
.
.
0.268
.
.
0.0564
0.153
0.0184
23
(continued)
TABLE 10 (continued)
Types RW75,
RW75 EP,
RW90 EP,
RW75 (XLPE)**,
RW90(XLPE)**
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
8
6
4
0.311
0.397
0.452
3
2
1
Types TW U,
RWU75 (XLPE),
RWU90 (XLPE)
Types RWU75 EP
RWU90 EP
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
0.0760
0.1238
0.1605
0.248
0.323
0.372
0.0475
0.0819
0.1087
0.324
0.363
0.412
0.0824
0.1035
0.1333
0.345
0.456
0.505
0.0935
0.1633
0.2003
0.219
0.257
0.328
0.0377
0.0519
0.0845
0.481
0.513
0.588
0.1817
0.2067
0.2715
0.401
0.433
0.508
0.1263
0.1473
0.2027
0.440
0.473
0.544
0.1521
0.1757
0.2324
0.533
0.566
0.649
0.2231
0.2516
0.3308
0.356
0.388
0.450
0.0995
0.1182
0.1590
0
00
000
0000
0.629
0.675
0.727
0.785
0.3107
0.3578
0.4151
0.4840
0.549
0.595
0.647
0.705
0.2367
0.2781
0.3288
0.3904
0.585
0.632
0.684
0.744
0.2688
0.3137
0.3675
0.4347
0.690
0.737
0.789
0.849
0.3739
0.4266
0.4889
0.5661
0.491
0.537
0.588
0.646
0.1893
0.2265
0.2715
0.3278
250
300
350
0.868
0.933
0.985
0.5917
0.6837
0.7620
0.788
0.843
0.895
0.4877
0.5581
0.6291
0.822
0.878
0.930
0.5307
0.6055
0.6793
0.977
1.033
1.085
0.7497
0.8381
0.9246
0.716
0.771
0.822
0.4026
0.4669
0.5307
24
TABLE 10 (continued)
Types RW75,
RW75 EP,
RW90 EP,
RW75 (XLPE)**,
RW90(XLPE)**
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
400
500
600
700
750
800
1.032
1.119
1.233
1.304
1.339
1.372
900
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
1.435
1.494
1.676
1.801
1.916
2.021
Types TW U,
RWU75 (XLPE),
RWU90 (XLPE)
Types RWU75 EP
RWU90 EP
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
0.8365
0.9834
1.1940
1.3355
1.4082
1.4784
0.942
1.029
1.143
1.214
1.249
1.282
0.6969
0.8316
1.0261
1.1575
1.2252
1.2908
0.978
1.064
1.180
1.252
1.287
1.321
0.7512
0.8891
1.0936
1.2311
1.3009
1.3706
1.133
1.219
1.301
1.373
1.408
1.442
1.0082
1.1671
1.3294
1.4806
1.5570
1.6331
1.6173
1.7531
2.2062
2.5475
2.8895
3.2079
1.345
1.404
1.577
1.702
1.817
1.922
1.4208
1.5482
1.9532
2.2748
2.5930
2.9013
1.385
1.444
1.616
1.741
1.858
1.966
1.5066
1.6377
2.0510
2.3806
2.7113
3.0357
1.506
1.565
1.809
1.934
2.051
2.159
1.7813
1.9236
2.5702
2.9377
3.3039
3.6610
Diameter
Inches
Area
Square
Inches
0.869
0.955
0.5931
0.7163
25
TABLE 19
(See Rules 4-006, 6-300, 12-100, 12-302, 12-602, 12-606, 12-902, 12-904, 12-1606, 12-2104, 12-2204, 16-112, 16-210, 22-200,
22-202, 22-204, 22-206, 26-642, 30-312, 30-1004, 30-1102, 32-100, 32-202, 34-216, 38-006, 54-100, 56-104, 60-304, 74-004,
78-104, and 80-004, 82-018, and Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, and D1)
CONDITIONS OF USE AND MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONDUCTOR TEMPERATURE OF WIRES AND CABLES OTHER
THAN FLEXIBLE CORDS, PORTABLE POWER CABLES, AND EQUIPMENT WIRES.
Maximum
Allowable
Conductor
Temperature
C
Reference
Notes
Conditions of Use
Trade Designation
Armoured Cable
TECK90
AC90
90
90
4, 10, 12
4, 10, 12
Armoured Cable
TECK90
90
2, 4, 10, 12
NMD90
90
23
NMW, NMWU
60
23
26
TABLE 19 (continued)
Conditions of Use
Maximum
Allowable
Conductor
Temperature
C
Reference
Notes
Trade Designation
R90
90
4, 9, 10, 11, 12
Thermoplastic-Insulated Cable
TW
60
Nylon Jacketed
Thermoplastic-Insulated Cable
T90 NYLON*
90
14
NMD90
90
18, 23
Armoured Cable
TECK90
ACWU90
90
90
4, 7, 10, 12
4, 7, 10, 12
RW75
RL90, RW90
75
90
4, 7, 10, 12
4, 7, 10, 12
Aluminum-Sheathed Cable
RA75
RA90
75
90
7
4, 7, 10, 12
Mineral-Insulated Cable
MI, LWMI
90
1, 7, 21
Thermoplastic-Insulated Cable
TW
TW 75*
60
75
4, 7
4, 7
NMWU
60
7, 8, 23
(continued) 27
TABLE 19 (continued)
Conditions of Use
Maximum
Allowable
Conductor
Temperature
C
Reference
Notes
Trade Designation
Armoured Cable
TECK90
90
4, 10, 12
RW75
R90, RW90
75
90
4, 10, 12
4, 10, 12
Thermoplastic-Insulated Cable
TW, TWU
TWU75
60
75
4
4
Neutral-Supported Cable
NS-1, NSF-2
75
NMWU
60
8, 23
Armoured Cable
TECK90
AC90
90
90
4, 10, 12
4, 10, 12
For concealed wiring dry and damp locations Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
NMD90
90
18, 23
NMW, NMWU
60
23
28
TABLE 19 (continued)
Conditions of Use
Maximum
Allowable
Conductor
Temperature
C
Reference
Notes
Trade Designation
Armoured Cable
TECK90
ACWU90
90
90
4, 7, 10, 12
4, 7, 10, 12
NMWU
60
7, 8, 23
Aluminum-Sheathed Cable
RA75
RA90
75
90
7
4, 7, 10, 12
Mineral-Insulated Cable
MI, LWMI
90
1, 7, 21
R90
90
4, 9, 10, 11, 12
Thermoplastic-Insulated Cable
TW
60
Nylon Jacketed
Thermoplastic-Insulated Cable
T90 NYLON*
90
14
RW75, RWU75
RW90, RWU90
75
90
4, 7, 10, 12
4, 7, 10, 12
Thermoplastic-insulated Cable
TW, TWU
TW75,* TWU75
60
75
4, 6, 7
4, 7
(continued) 29
TABLE 19 (continued)
Maximum
Allowable
Conductor
Temperature
C
Reference
Notes
Conditions of Use
Trade Designation
Armoured Cable
AC90
TECK90
90
90
4, 10, 12
4, 10, 12
Armoured Cable
TECK90
ACWU90
90
90
4, 7, 10, 12
4, 7, 10, 12
Aluminum-Sheathed Cable
RA75
RA90
75
90
7
4, 7, 10, 12
Mineral-Insulated Cable
MI, LWMI
90
Rubber (Thermoset-)
Insulated Lead-Sheathed Cable
RL90
90
4, 7, 10, 12
RW75
RW90
75
90
4, 10, 12, 13
4, 10, 12, 13
30
TABLE 19 (continued)
Conditions of Use
Maximum
Allowable
Conductor
Temperature
C
Reference
Notes
Trade Designation
Armoured Cable
ACWU90
TECK90
90
90
4, 5, 10, 12
4, 5, 10, 12
NMWU
60
5, 23
RWU75
RL90, RWU90
75
90
4, 5, 10, 12
4, 5, 10, 12
Aluminum-Sheathed Cable
RA75
RA90
75
90
5
4, 5, 9, 10
Mineral-Insulated Cable
MI, LWMI
90
1, 5, 21
Thermoplastic-Insulated Cable
TWU
TWU75
60
75
4, 5, 6
4, 5
ASLC
90
22
AC90
ACWU90
TECK90
90
90
90
19
Armoured Cable
RA75
RA90
75
90
31
(continued)
TABLE 19 (continued)
Maximum
Allowable
Conductor
Temperature
C
Reference
Notes
Conditions of Use
Trade Designation
Mineral-Insulated Cable
MI
90
1, 21
NS-1, NSF-2
75
Service-Entrance Cable
USEI90
USEB90
90
90
4, 5, 10, 12
4, 5, 10, 12, 15
Thermoplastic-Insulated Wire
TWU
TWU75
60
75
4, 5
4, 5
RWU75
RWU90
75
90
4, 5, 10, 12
4, 5, 10, 12
Armoured Cable
TECK90
ACWU90
90
90
Aluminum-Sheathed Cable
RA75
RA90
75
90
5
5
GTO, GTOL
60
32
TABLE 19 (continued)
Conditions of Use
Trade Designation
Hoistway Cable
Maximum
Allowable
Conductor
Temperature
C
Reference
Notes
60
16, 17
LVT
60
Extra-Low-Voltage Cable
ELC
60
20
FCC
60
IWC
60
25
Z Station Wire
ZSW
60
25
PCC
60
25
Communication Cable
60
25
33
(continued)
TABLE 19 (continued)
Conditions of Use
Maximum
Allowable
Conductor
Temperature
C
Reference
Notes
Trade Designation
Coaxial Cable
CXC
60
27
CBC
60
CFC
60
24
FSTC
60
25
34
TABLE 19 (continued)
Conditions of Use
Trade Designation
Maximum
Allowable
Conductor
Temperature
C
Reference
Notes
FAS
FAS 90
FAS 105
FAS 200
60
90
105
200
26
Tray Cable
TC
28
Tray Cable
TC
28
For use in buildings in dry or damp locations, Non-conducti ve Optical Fibre Cable
where exposed, concealed or used in
raceways, or in plenums
For use in buildings in dry or damp locations, Conductive Optical Fibre Cable
where exposed, concealed or used in
raceways, or in plenums
29
NMDH90
90
30
35
(continued)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
37
TABLE 20
Minimum DistanceMillimetres
Between Conductors
0 to 300
301 to 750
65
100
13
25
TABLE 21
TABLE 22
Conductor Size
AWG and kcmil
14 to 8
6 to 0
00 to 0000
250 to 350
Over 350 to 500
Over 500 to 750
Over 750
Size of Conductor
Maximum DistanceMetres
Copper
Aluminum
AWG
Cubic Inches
30
30
24
18
15
12
10
30
60
55
40
35
30
25
14
12
10
8
6
1.5
1.75
2.25
2.75
4.5
38
Cables are also rated and marked FT4 for more details see
page 96.
COPPER CONDUCTORS
Size
AWG or
MCM
Approximate Diameter
Over Sheath
Over PVC Jacket
mm
in.
mm
in.
Minimum#
Bending
Radius
mm
in.
(CE Code
Table 1)
16.0
19.1
19.6
20.3
23.1
24.1
25.1
28.7
29.7
33.0
35.1
38.9
42.4
.63
.75
.77
.80
.91
.95
.99
1.13
1.17
1.30
1.38
1.53
1.67
18.5
21.8
22.4
23.1
25.9
26.9
27.7
31.5
32,3
36.1
37.6
41.7
45.2
.73
.86
.88
.91
1.02
1.06
1.09
1.24
1.27
1.42
1.48
1.64
1.78
536
674
804
970
1213
1400
1640
1968
2208
2752
3246
4044
5273
360
453
540
652
815
941
1102
1322
1484
1849
2181
2717
3543
640
796
930
1101
1362
1555
1801
2150
2396
2961
3467
4293
5543
430
535
625
740
915
1045
1210
1445
1610
1990
2330
2885
3725
Ampacity
30C
Ambient
(amps)
16D2
20D3
20D3
20D3
25D3
25D3
25D3
30D4
30D4
35D5
35D5
40D5
45D6
16W2
20W3
20W3
20W3
25W3
25W3
25W3
30W4
30W4
35W5
35W5
40W5
45W6
178
203
203
229
254
254
254
305
305
330
356
381
432
7
8
8
9
10
10
10
12
12
13
14
15
17
210
245
285
330
385
425
480
530
575
660
740
845
1000
Size
AWG or
MCM
Approximate Diameter
Over Sheath
Over PVC Jacket
mm
in.
mm
in.
(CE Code
Table 2)
11.9
13.0
14.0
19.2
20.1
23.4
24.4
25.4
30.2
33,8
35.3
39.1
40.9
44.5
48.5
.47
.51
.55
.76
.79
.92
.96
1.00
1.19
1.33
1.39
1.54
1.61
1.75
1.91
14.7
15.7
17.0
21.8
22.6
26.2
26.9
27.9
32.8
36.3
37.8
41.9
43.7
47.0
51.3
.58
.62
.67
.86
.89
1.03
1.06
1.10
1.29
1.43
1.49
1.65
1.72
1.85
2.02
126
164
201
324
422
609
715
850
1125
1402
1668
2093
2513
3117
3694
85
110
135
218
283
409
480
571
756
942
1121
1407
1689
2095
2482
134
238
283
446
551
759
871
1012
1317
1615
1890
2344
2775
3400
4003
90
160
190
300
370
510
585
680
885
1085
1270
1575
1865
2285
2690
Ampacity
30C
Ambient
(amps)
13D2
13D2
13D2
20D3
20D3
25D3
25D3
25D3
30D4
35D5
35D5
40D5
40D5
45D6
50D8
13W2
13W2
13W2
20W3
20W3
25W3
25W3
25W3
30W4
35W5
35W5
40W5
40W5
45W6
50W8
152
152
178
203
229
254
254
254
305
330
356
381
406
432
483
6
6
7
8
9
10
10
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
19
15
20
30
45
65
85
105
120
140
155
185
210
235
265
295
Size
AWG or
MCM
Approximate Diameter
Over Sheath
Over PVC Jacket
mm
in.
mm
in.
Minimum#
Bending
Radius
mm
in.
(CE Code
Table 2)
12.4
13.5
15.2
19.6
20.8
24.1
25.1
29.2
33.5
35.1
38.9
40.6
43.7
48.5
.49
.53
.60
.77
.82
.95
99
1.15
1.32
1.38
1.53
1.60
1.72
1.91
15.5
16.5
18.3
22,6
23.4
26.9
27.9
31.8
36.3
37.6
41.7
43.2
46.2
51.3
.61
.65
.72
.89
.92
1.06
1.10
1.25
1.43
1.48
1.64
1.70
1.82
2.02
164
201
290
439
567
834
992
1281
1627
1937
2423
2932
3605
4394
110
135
195
295
381
561
667
861
1093
1302
1628
1971
2423
2952
238
283
379
551
699
990
1153
1466
1838
2158
2671
3192
3884
4703
160
190
255
370
470
665
775
985
1235
1450
1795
2145
2610
3160
Ampacity
30C
Ambient
(amps)
13D2
13D2
16D2
20D3
20D3
25D3
25D3
30D4
35D5
35D5
40D5
40D5
45D6
50D8
13W2
13W2
16W2
20W3
20W3
25W3
25W3
30W4
35W5
35W5
40W5
40W5
45W6
50W8
152
152
178
229
229
254
254
304
330
356
381
406
432
483
6
6
7
9
9
10
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
19
15
20
30
45
65
85
105
120
140
155
185
210
235
265
42
Size
AWG or
MCM
Approximate Diameter
Over Sheath
Over PVC Jacket
mm
in.
mm
in.
(CE Code
Table 2)
13.3
15.1
16.0
20.6
23.9
25.7
29.7
33.0
35.6
39.4
41.1
44.2
48.8
.53
.59
.63
.81
.94
1.01
1.17
1.30
1.40
1.55
1.62
1.74
1.92
16.3
18.1
19.0
23.6
26.4
28.2
32.3
36.1
38.1
41.9
43.7
46.7
51.6
.64
.71
.75
.93
1.04
1.11
1.27
1.42
1.50
1.65
1.72
1.84
2.03
195
275
350
536
770
1086
1397
1741
2113
2628
3175
3914
4838
130
185
235
360
517
730
939
1170
1420
1766
2134
2630
3251
270
360
445
655
923
1250
1585
1949
2336
2880
3170
4197
5149
180
240
300
440
620
840
1065
1310
1570
1935
2130
2820
3460
Ampacity***
30C
Ambient
(amps)
13D2
16D2
16D2
20D3
25D3
25D3
30D4
35D5
35D5
40D5
40D5
45D6
50D8
13W2
16W2
16W2
20W3
25W3
25W3
30W4
35W5
35W5
40W5
40W5
45W6
50W8
125
135
145
229
254
254
305
330
356
381
406
432
483
5.0
5.5
6.0
9
10
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
19
15
20
30
45
65
85
105
120
140
155
185
210
235
Size
AWG or
MCM
Approximate Diameter
Over Sheath
Over PVC Jacket
mm
in.
mm
in.
Connectors
(Nexans Cataloque No.)
Wet or
Minimum#
Dry
Hazardous
Bending
Location
Location
Radius
Type D
Type W
mm
in.
(CE Code
Table 3)
19.1
19.6
20.3
23.1
24.1
25.1
28.7
29.7
33.0
35.1
38.9
42.4
45.7
.75
.77
.80
.91
.95
.99
1.13
1.17
1.30
1.38
1.53
1.67
1.80
21.8
22.4
23.1
25.9
26.9
27.7
31.5
32.3
36.1
37.6
41.7
45.2
48.0
.86
.88
.91
1.02
1.06
1.09
1.24
1.27
1.42
1.48
1.64
1.78
1.89
331
380
435
536
604
687
842
928
1152
1326
1648
2073
2529
223
255
292
360
406
462
566
624
774
891
1107
1393
1700
454
506
566
685
759
848
1039
1116
1362
1548
1897
2344
2820
305
340
380
460
510
570
698
750
915
1040
1275
1575
1895
20D3
20D3
20D3
25D3
25D3
25D3
30D4
30D4
35D5
35D5
40D5
45D6
45D6
Ampacity
30C
Ambient
(amps)
20W3
20W3
20W3
25W3
25W3
25W3
30W4
30W4
35W5
35W5
40W5
45W6
45W6
203
203
229
254
254
254
305
305
330
356
381
432
457
8
8
9
10
10
10
12
12
13
14
15
17
18
190
220
255
300
330
375
415
450
515
585
670
800
905
44
Size
AWG or
MCM
Approximate Diameter
Over Sheath
Over PVC Jacket
mm
in.
mm
in.
Connectors
(Nexans Cataloque No.)
Wet or
Minimum#
Dry
Hazardous
Bending
Location
Location
Radius
Type D
Type W
mm
in.
(CE Code
Table 4)
20.8
24.1
29.2
33.5
35.1
38.9
40.6
43.7
48.5
50.3
56.4
56.4
63.0
.82
.95
115
1.32
1.38
1.53
1.60
1.72
1.91
1.98
2.22
2.22
2.48
23.4
26.9
31.8
36.3
37.6
41.7
43.2
46.2
51.3
53.1
59.2
59.2
65.8
92
1.06
1.25
1.43
1.48
1.64
1.70
1.82
2.02
2.09
2.33
2.33
2.59
321
425
641
816
925
1141
1310
1566
1990
2248
2560
2813
3441
216
286
431
548
622
767
881
1053
1337
1511
1720
1890
2312
454
580
826
1027
1146
1391
1570
1845
2299
2575
2924
3177
3847
305
390
555
690
770
935
1055
1240
1545
1730
1965
2135
2585
20D3
25D3
30D4
35D5
35D5
40D5
40D5
45D6
50D8
50D8
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ampacity
30C
Ambient
(amps)
20W3
25W3
30W4
35W5
35W5
40W5
40W5
45W6
50W8
50W8
N/A
N/A
N/A
229
254
305
330
356
381
406
432
483
483
533
533
610
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
19
19
21
21
24
55
65
95
105
120
145
165
185
215
240
260
290
330
45
Size
AWG or
MCM
Approximate Diameter
Over Sheath
Over PVC Jacket
mm
in.
mm
in.
Connectors
(Nexans Cataloque No.)
Wet or
Minimum#
Dry
Hazardous
Bending
Location
Location
Radius
Type D
Type W
mm
in.
(CE Code
Table 3)
23.9
25.7
33.0
35,6
39.4
41.1
44.2
48.8
56.4
54.4
63.0
63.0
71.1
.94
1.01
1.30
1.40
1.55
1.62
1.74
1.92
2.22
2.22
2.48
2.48
2.80
26.4
28.2
36.1
38.1
41.9
43.7
46.7
51.6
59.2
59.2
65.8
65.8
73.9
1.04
1.11
1.42
1.50
1.65
1.72
1.84
2.03
2.33
2.33
2.59
2.59
2.91
435
543
885
1489
1274
1471
1749
2130
2501
2836
3293
3627
4796
292
365
595
1000
865
989
1175
1431
1680
1905
2212
2437
3223
588
707
1094
1265
1525
1734
2031
2441
2865
3200
3698
4033
5253
395
475
735
850
1025
1165
1365
1640
1925
2150
2485
2710
3530
Ampacity**
30C
Ambient
(amps)
25D3
25D3
35D5
35D5
40D5
40D5
45D6
50D8
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
25W3
25W3
35W5
35W5
40W5
40W5
45W6
50W8
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
254
254
330
330
356
381
406
432
483
533
610
610
686
10
10
13
13
14
15
16
17
19
21
24
24
27
55
65
95
105
120
145
165
185
215
240
260
290
330
#CE Code Rule 12-712(3). **Assuming 4th conductor is the neutral of a balanced 3-phase 4 wire system. Other sizes available upon request.
For 3-wire 120/240 and 120/208 volt residential services or sub-services, the allowable ampacity for sizes #6 and #2 AWG shall be 60 and
100 amperes respectively. In this case the 5% adjustment per C.E. Code Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.
Refer to page 47 for support clips and connector information
*Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
46
SUPPORT CLIPS
Connector
Size
Hype D
or W)
Hub
Size*
Knockout Opening
mm
in
13
16
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
1/2
1/2
3/4
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
22
22
29
29
35
44
44
51
64
7/8
7/8
1-1/8
1-1/8
1-3/8
1-3/4
1-3/4
2
2-1/2
Cable
Support Clip
(Nexans Cataloque No.)
No
With
PVC
PVC
Jacket
Jacket
HC5
CS6
CS7
CS12
CS14
CS15
CS17
CS18
CS20
CS6
CS7
CS10
CS13
CS15
CS16
CS18
CS19
CS21
Note: Connector size number indicates diameter (mm) of the Corflex* aluminum
sheath.
* Hub size is thread size in inches.
*Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
47
48
INSTALLATION DATA
BONDING and GROUNDING SINGLE CONDUCTOR CORFLEX* II CABLES
Bonding of the sheaths in a circuit of single conductor cables means the provision of a solid,
common metallic-connection between cable sheaths. Grounding means the metallic connection
of a sheath to ground potential. Hence, bonding and grounding of the sheaths of 1-conductor
cables means that sheaths are metallically connected together and this common connection
grounded.
SERVICES ONLY
A recognized method of assuring continuity of grounding at service equipment in accordance
with Rule 10-604 of the Canadian Electrical Code is shown.
When current per conductor exceeds 200 amperes, the Code requires insertion in the steel box
of a non-magnetic metal plate. Thickness should be 1/4" minimum.
Pass the threaded portion of the connector, after attaching it to the cable, through a clear hole
in the entrance plate and secure it firmly with a locknut. The cable sheaths should be
additionally grounded by attaching an approved grounding bushing to the threaded end of each
connector and passing continuously through each grounding lug, the largest copper conductor
which the lugs can accommodate. This method is illustrated above for two single conductor
cables in parallel per phase, but is equally applicable to one single conductor cable per phase.
Alternative
arrangement
of cables
NO SHEATH CURRENTS
(PVC Jacket recommended)
Non-Magnetic
Box or Plate
ALUMINUM SHEATHS
Load
STEEL BOX
GROUNDED
Dry or Wet
Type
Connectors
For termination with sheath currents, install as shown above except replace the insulating
material at the load end with a non-magnetic box or plate.
NOTE:
Any C.S.A. certified
connector may be
used, e.g.,
Type D and
Type W
C.S.A. Certified
grounding bushings
are available from
Distributors.
50
ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS
1000
900
800
gs )
atin nts
d R rre
ate th Cu
l
u
c
a
ts)
s
Cal o She
ting urren
e Raeath C
(N
d
o
C Sh
(No
1D
g
pacin lowing S =
F
teral S
Equilath Currents
S=2D
Shea
S=1D
S=2D
700
600
500
400
Flat Spacing
Sheath Currents Flowing
300
200
Equilateral
Spacing
Flat Spacing
S
S
900
100
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 250 300 350 400
*Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
500
600
1000
53
1100
900
600
550
Ra h C
de at
Co o She
(N
800
cing wing
l Spa
atera nts Flo
Equil th Curre
Shea
700
D
S=1
D
2
=
S
D
1
=
S
D
S=2
600
500
Flat Spacing
Sheath Currents Flowing
Equilateral
Spacing D
500
gs
tin ts)
Ra rren
ted h Cu
a
l
t
lcu ea
Ca o Sh
(N
)
s ents
ting urr
D
Ra ath C
e
D S=2
d
e
1
Co o Sh
S=
(N
D
=2
D S
1
=
S
450
Flat Spacing
Sheath Currents Flowing
400
350
Equilateral Spacing
Sheath Currents Flowing
Equilateral
Spacing D
300
400
300
1000
See
enlargement
at right
Flat Spacing
S
S
Flat Spacing
250
S
S
200
200
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 250 300 350 400
500
600
900
1000
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
54
ARMOURED CABLES
600 VOLTS 90C
ACWU90
XLPE INSULATION
MINUS 40C
ACM ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS
Description: One to four ACM aluminum conductors with low
temperature Exelene* cross-linked polyethylene insulation
(RW90 XLPE) and bare aluminum bonding wire in multiconductor cables. Single conductor cables have copper
concentric bonding wire. Conductor assembly is wrapped
and enclosed in an interlocked aluminum armour with an
overall low acid gas and low flame spread PVC jacket (LAG/
LFS) with FT4 and AG14 rating
H.L. rated for Class I Div 1 & 2 Groups A, B, C & D, Class II
Div 1 & 2 Groups E, F & G and Class Ill Hazardous
Locations.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 51-M89.
ACWU90 XLPE INSULATION MINUS 40C ACM ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS 600 VOLTS
Size
AWG or
MCM
lnsulation
Thickness
mm
in.
Bonding Wire
Size
AWG
Armour
mm
Approximate Diameter
PVC Jacket
in.
mm
in.
Approximate Net
Cable Weight
kg/km
lbs/kft
Ampacity**
(30C Ambient)
(amps)
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
.055
.055
.055
.055
6
4
4
4
20.3
21.4
23.2
25.1
0.80
0.84
0.91
0.99
23.0
24.1
25.9
27.9
0.91
0.95
1.02
1.10
670
730
855
1005
450
490
575
675
190
220
255
300
250
300
350
400
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
.065
.065
.065
.065
3
3
2
2
26.8
28.2
30.1
31.3
1.06
1.11
1.19
1.23
29.6
30.9
32.8
34.0
1.16
1.22
1.29
1.34
1175
1275
1455
1555
790
860
975
1045
330
375
415
450
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1.65
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.41
2.41
.065
.080
.080
.080
.095
.095
1
1
1/0
1/0
2/0
3/0
33.4
36.1
39.5
43.4
48.3
52.4
1.31
1.42
1.56
1.71
1.90
2.06
36.1
38.9
42.9
46.7
51.6
55.8
1.42
1.53
1.69
1.84
2.03
2.20
1850
2080
2530
2980
3850
4490
1245
1400
1700
2000
2585
3015
515
585
670
800
905
1020
**Ampacity in accordance with Table #3 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part #1 (1994)
56
ACWU90 XLPE INSULATION MINUS 40C ACM ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS 600 VOLTS (continued)
Size
AWG or
MCM
lnsulation
Thickness
mm
in.
Bonding Wire
Size
AWG
Armour
mm
Approximate Diameter
PVC Jacket
in.
mm
in.
Approximate Net
Cable Weight
kg/km
lbs/kft
Ampacity**
(30C Ambient)
(amps)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(61)
(61)
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
2.03
2.03
.045
.045
.045
.045
.055
.055
.055
.055
.055
.065
.065
.065
.065
.065
.080
.080
8 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
2 (7)
2 (7)
2 (7)
2 (7)
1 (19)
1 (19)
1/0 (19)
21.4
24.1
25.5
27.0
30.5
32.5
34.9
37.7
40.8
44.4
48.5
51.2
53.7
58.2
64.3
69.7
0.84
0.95
1.00
1.06
1.20
1.28
1.38
1.48
1.61
1.75
1.91
2.01
2.11
2.29
2.53
2.75
24.1
26.9
28.2
29.7
33.3
35.3
37.7
40.5
44.1
47.8
51.8
54.5
57.0
62.4
68.2
73.9
0.95
1.06
1.11
1.17
1.31
1.39
1.49
1.60
1.74
1.88
2.04
2.15
2.25
2.46
2.69
2.91
540
680
765
860
1045
1185
1365
1580
1890
2200
2695
2990
3255
3965
4670
5520
360
455
515
575
700
795
915
1060
1270
1480
1810
2010
2185
2665
3140
3710
55#
65
75
95#
105
120
145
165
185#
215
240
260
290
330
370
405
**Ampacity in accordance with Table #4 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part #1 (1994).
#For 3-wire 120/240 and 120/208V residential services or sub-services, the allowable ampacity for sizes #6, #2 and #4/0 AWG aluminum shall
be 60, 100 and 200 amperes respectively. In these cases the 5% adjustment per C.E. Code Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.
57
ACWU90 XLPE INSULATION MINUS 40C ACM ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS 600 VOLTS (continued)
Size
AWG or
MCM
lnsulation
Thickness
mm
in.
Bonding Wire
Size
AWG
Armour
mm
Approximate Diameter
PVC Jacket
in.
mm
in.
Approximate Net
Cable Weight
kg/km
lbs/kft
Ampacity**
(30C Ambient)
(amps)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(61)
(61)
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
2.03
2.03
.045
.045
.045
.045
.055
.055
.055
.055
.055
.065
.065
.065
.065
.065
.080
.080
8 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
2 (7)
2 (7)
2 (7)
2 (7)
1 (19)
1 (19)
1/0 (19)
23.4
26.5
28.0
30.0
33.8
36.0
38.5
41.4
46.1
50.1
53.4
56.4
59.2
64.3
70.9
77.2
0.92
1.04
1.10
1.18
1.33
1.42
1.52
1.63
1.81
1.97
2.10
2.22
2.33
2.53
2.79
3.04
26.2
29.2
30.7
32.8
36.6
38.9
41.8
44.7
49.4
53.5
56.7
59.8
63.3
68.5
75.1
81.9
1.03
1.15
1.21
1.29
1.44
1.53
1.65
1.76
1.95
2.11
2.23
2.35
2.49
2.70
2.96
3.23
635
820
920
1050
1270
1465
1735
2005
2535
2965
3355
3735
4195
5015
5900
7115
430
550
620
705
855
985
1165
1350
1705
1990
2255
2510
2820
3370
3965
4780
55#
65
75
95#
105
120
145
165
185#
215
240
260
290
330
370
405
**Ampacity in accordance with Table #4 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part #1 (1994). Assuming the 4th conductor in a 4/c cable is the neutral
of a balanced 3 phase 4 wire system.
#For 3-wire 120/240 and 120/208V residential services or sub-services, the allowable ampacity for sizes #6, #2 and #4/0 AWG aluminum shall
be 60, 100 and 200 amperes respectively. In these cases the 5% adjustment per C.E. Code Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.
58
INSTALLATION OF SINGLE
CONDUCTOR ACWU90 CABLES
Bunched
concentric
bonding wires
Bunched
concentric
bonding wires
Approved ACWU connectors
Steel enclosures
Aluminum
entry plate
Non-conducting
entry plate
Concentric
bonding wires
cut off and
isolated from
ground and
other cables
60
RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATIONS
Single Phase
Three Phase
ATTENTION
A
A
or
C
A
S
See note below left
Three
Conductors
per Phase
Not recommended
or
A
C
or
A
A
B
A
C
A
C
Four
Conductors
per Phase
A
C
B
B
A
C
or
Two
Conductors
per Phase
61
1 Cable/Phase
2 Cables/Phase
2 Cables/Phase
4 Cables/Phase
4 Cables/Phase
6 Cables/Phase
6 Cables/Phase
ABC
7.5"
ABC CBA
ABC CBA
24"
ABC CBA
ABC CBA
24"
ABC CBA
ABC CBA
24"
O O O O O O
O O O
O O O O O O
O O O O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O O O O
O O O O O O
O O O O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
O O O
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
CU
AL
295 230
335 265
385 300
435 340
470 370
570 445
690 540
752 590
845 665
980 780
1083 868
1176 952
1257 1027
1325 1094
CU
267
302
341
386
421
500
605
659
745
846
935
1011
1078
1133
AL
208
235
266
301
328
390
471
513
580
659
750
821
880
934
CU
275
310
355
400
435
520
630
682
775
890
985
1068
1140
1200
O O O
AL
215
245
275
310
340
410
495
541
610
710
790
865
932
991
CU
203
229
258
291
317
375
452
491
554
627
691
746
793
832
AL
158
178
201
227
247
292
352
382
431
488
554
605
647
686
CU
220
248
280
315
343
408
489
534
596
683
753
813
865
909
O O O
O O O
AL
171
193
218
246
267
318
383
419
469
542
604
660
706
749
CU
165
186
210
236
256
304
365
397
447
505
556
600
637
669
AL
129
145
163
183
200
237
284
308
348
393
446
487
520
552
CU
179
202
228
256
278
331
396
433
482
551
607
655
696
730
O O O
O O O
O O O
AL
140
157
178
200
217
258
309
340
379
437
487
531
568
602
Notes. The above ampacities are based on the following conditions: 100% load factor Ambient soil temperature of 20C Soil resistivity of 90C-cm/W Conductor temperature of 90C Spacing between conductor centres of 7.5" and 24" between groups Burial depth of 36" to centre of top cable layer Open circuit sheath/shield operation.
Neutral conductors to be located outside of the above groups in the most convenient manner.
62
Size
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
1Cable/Phase
ABC
2 Cables/Phase
ABC
O O O
O O O
O O O
CU
231
264
301
345
379
461
564
621
706
823
920
1004
1077
1139
AL
180
205
235
269
296
360
442
488
556
653
738
813
880
940
CU
201
228
260
296
325
391
475
521
589
682
759
824
880
928
AL
157
178
203
231
253
306
372
409
464
541
608
667
719
766
4 Cables/Phase
ABC
O
O
O
O
CU
159
180
204
231
252
303
364
404
448
526
571
618
659
692
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
AL
123
140
158
180
197
236
283
314
349
409
457
501
538
571
6 Cables/Phase
ABC CBA
O O O O O O
O O O O O O
O O O O O O
CU
146
164
186
211
230
275
330
365
406
474
515
556
592
622
AL
114
128
145
164
179
213
257
284
315
370
413
452
484
513
Notes
The above ampacities are based on the
following conditions:
100% load factor
Ambient soil temperature of 20C
Concrete thermal resistivity of 85 C-cm/W
Conductor temperature of 90C
Spacing between duct centres of 7.5" (i.e.
one cable per duct)
Top of ductbank at 30" below surface
5" duct
Neutral conductors to be located outside of the
above groups in the most convenient manner.
63
CABLE TRAYS
12-2200 Restriction of Use.
Cable trays shall not be used in any hazardous location except as
permitted by Rule 18-068.
(2) The maximum design load and associated support spacing shall not
exceed the values specified in Table 42.
(3) Cable trays shall not pass through walls except were the walls are
constructed of noncombustible material.
(4) Cable trays may extend vertically through floors in dry locations, if
provided with acceptable fire stops, and if totally enclosed where passing
through and for a minimum distance of 2m above the floor, to provide
adequate protection from mechanical injury.
(5) Cable trays shall be adequately supported by noncombustible
supports.
(6) Dead-ends of cable trays shall be closed by the use of end fittings.
64
(2) Where the conditions of Subrule (1) do not apply, the cable tray shall
be adequately bonded at intervals not exceeding 15m and the size of
bonding conductors shall be based on the maximum rating or setting of
an overcurrent device in the circuits carried by the cable tray in
accordance with the requirements of Rule 10-814.
(3) In ventilated and ladder-type cable trays, where the air space
between conductors, cables, or both is less than 25 per cent, and for any
spacing in a non-ventilated cable tray, the ampacity of the conductors or
cables shall be the value as specified in Tables 2 or 4 multiplied by the
correction factor specified in Table 5C for the total number of conductors
in the cable tray.
66
VOLTAGE DROP
The K FACTOR TABLE gives voltage drop per 1000 ampere-metres for wire in non-magnetic (e.g. aluminum, PVC, etc.)
conduits.
The table is based on Three Phase Line-to-Neutral Voltage. For circuits operating on other systems the following
CORRECTION FACTOR () should be included in the calculation:
SystemType
Correction factor ()
2
2
2
1.73
1.73
1
67
COPPER
ALUMINUM
Size
AWG
or
MCM
80% P.F.
90% P.F.
100% P.F.
80% P.F.
90% P.F.
100% P.F.
14
8.329
9.341
10.320
8.296
9.304
10.280
12
5.265
5.896
6.496
5.244
5.873
6.470
10
3.335
3.726
4.087
3.322
3.711
4.070
2.134
2.374
2.582
2.118
2.355
1.368
1.512
1.625
1.357
1.500
0.882
0.966
1.021
0.875
0.711
0.775
0.810
0.575
0.623
0.642
0.469
0.503
1/0
0.383
0.407
80% P.F.
90% P.F.
100% P.F.
80% P.F.
90% P.F..
100% P.F.
2.562
3.453
3.858
4.231
3.440
3.843
4.214
1.612
2.198
2.445
2.662
2.191
2.438
2.654
0.959
1.013
1.410
1.561
1.682
1.403
1.553
1.674
0.706
0.769
0.804
1.130
1.246
1.334
1.125
1.241
1.328
0.573
0.620
0.639
0.908
0.997
1.058
0.903
0.992
1.053
0.509
0.467
0.501
0.507
0.733
0.800
0.839
0.729
0.796
0.835
0.404
0.381
0.405
0.402
0.592
0.642
0.665
0.592
0.642
0.665
68
ALUMINUM
Size
AWG
or
MCM
80% P.F.
90% P.F.
100% P.F.
80% P.F.
90% P.F.
100% P.F.
80% P.F.
90% P.F.
100% P.F.
80% P.F.
90% P.F..
100% P.F.
2/0
0.314
0.330
0.320
0.314
0.330
0.320
0.480
0.517
0.527
0.480
0.517
0.527
3/0
0.260
0.270
0.254
0.260
0.270
0.254
0.392
0.418
0.418
0.392
0.418
0.418
4/0
0.218
0.223
0.203
0.217
0.222
0.201
0.321
0.339
0.332
0.321
0.339
0.332
250
0.193
0.195
0.172
0.192
0.194
0.171
0.280
0.293
0.281
0.280
0.293
0.281
300
0.171
0.170
0.145
0.169
0.169
0.144
0.242
0.250
0.234
0.242
0.250
0.234
350
0.155
0.153
0.127
0.153
0.151
0.124
0.216
0.221
0.203
0.214
0.220
0.201
400
0.142
0.139
0.112
0.141
0.137
0.110
0.195
0.198
0.177
0.193
0.196
0.176
500
0.126
0.121
0.093
0.123
0.118
0.089
0.167
0.168
0.145
0.165
0.165
0.142
600
0.115
0.109
0.080
0.112
0.105
0.076
0.148
0.146
0.122
0.146
0.144
0.119
750
0.101
0.094
0.064
0.105
0.098
0.069
0.131
0.127
0.101
0.132
0.129
0.102
1000
0.096
0.088
0.058
0.090
0.082
0.051
0.114
0.108
0.081
0.110
0.104
0.076
Notes: In general the voltage drop on an Aluminum conductor is approximately the same size as that for a Copper conductor two
gauge sizes smaller. For non-metallic sheathed cables, use K factor for non-magnetic conduit or armour. For other than 3 phase,
4 wire line to neutral voltage drop multiply K factors shown by the () factor shown on page 67.
69
=
=
=
=
3% 120
3.6 volts.
Voltage drop 1000
f amps metres
3.6 1000
= 1.28
2.0 20 70
K f amps metres
1000
= 0.330 1.0 170 180
1000
= 10.1 volts to ground.
As a percentage, this voltage drop is 10.1
100 = 2.9%
347
What size of wire would be required to give a 2% drop?
Allowable Vd
2% 347
6.9 volts.
Maximum K
TABLE D3
(See Rule 8-102 and Appendix B, Rule 4-004)
DISTANCE TO CENTRE OF DISTRIBUTION FOR A 1 PER CENT DROP IN VOLTAGE ON
NOMINAL 120 V, 2-CONDUCTOR COPPER CIRCUITS
Current
Amps
18
16
14
12
10
1/0
3/0
4/0
Distance in Metres to Centre of Distribution Measured along the Conductor Run, Calculated for Conductor Temperature of 60C
1.00
1.25
1.6
2.0
2.5
24.2
19.4
15.1
12.1
9.7
38.5
30.8
24.1
19.3
15.4
61.4
49.1
38.4
30.7
24.6
61.0
48.8
39.0
62.0
3.2
4.0
5.0
6.3
8.0
7.6
6.1
4.8
3.8
3.0
12.0
9.6
7.7
6.1
4.8
19.2
15.3
12.3
9.7
7.7
30.5
24.4
19.5
15.5
12.2
48.5
38.8
31.0
24.6
19.4
61.7
49.3
39.1
30.8
62.2
49.0
10.0
12.5
16
20
25
2.4
3.9
3.1
2.4
6.1
4.9
3.8
3.1
9.8
7.8
6.1
4.9
3.9
15.5
12.4
9.7
7.8
6.2
24.7
19.7
15.4
12.3
9.9
39.2
31.4
24.5
19.6
15.7
62.4
49.9
39.0
31.2
24.9
62.9
49.1
39.3
31.4
62.0
49.6
39.7
62.5
50.0
63.1
4.8
3.9
7.7
6.2
4.9
3.9
3.1
12.2
9.8
7.8
6.2
4.9
19.6
15.6
12.5
9.9
7.8
24.6
19.7
15.7
12.5
9.8
31.0
24.8
19.8
15.7
12.4
39.1
31.3
25.0
19.8
15.6
49.3
39.4
31.5
25.0
19.7
32
40
50
63
80
2/0
62.1
49.7
39.8
31.6
24.8
62.7
50.1
63.2
39.8
50.2
71
31.3
39.5
(continued)
TABLE D3 (continued)
Current
Amps
100
125
160
200
250
320
18
16
14
12
10
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
Distance in Metres to Centre of Distribution Measured along the Conductor Run, Calculated for Conductor Temperature of 60C
3.9
6.2
5.0
7.9
6.3
4.9
9.9
7.9
6.2
5.0
12.5
10.0
7.8
6.3
15.8
12.6
9.9
7.9
6.3
19.9
15.9
12.4
9.9
8.0
6.2
25.1
20.1
15.7
12.5
10.0
7.8
31.6
25.3
19.8
15.8
12.6
9.9
NOTES: (1) Table D3 is calculated for copper wire sizes No. 18 AWG to No. 4/0 AWG and gives, for each size specified, the
approximate distance in metres to the centre of distribution measured along the conductor run for a 1 per cent drop
in voltage at a given current, with the conductor at a temperature of 60C. Inductive reactance has not been
included since it is a function of conductor size and spacing.
(2) The distances for a 3 per cent or 5 per cent voltage drop are 3 or 5 times those for a 1 per cent voltage drop,
(3) Since the distances in Table D3 are based on conductor resistances at 60C, these distances must be multiplied by
the correction factors on the following page according to the temperature rating of the conductor used and the
percentage load with respect to the allowable ampacity determined in accordance with Rule 4-004 and Tables 1 to
5B.
(continued) 72
Rated Conductor
Temperature
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
60C
75C
8590C
110C
125C
200C
1.00
0.96
0.91
0.85
0.82
0.68
1.02
1.00
0.95
0.90
0.87
0.76
1.04
1.00
1.00
0.95
0.92
0.83
1.06
1.03
1.00
1.00
0.97
0.90
1.07
1.06
1.04
1.02
1.00
0.96
1.09
1.07
1.06
1.05
1.04
1.00
1.10
1.09
1.08
1.07
1.07
1.04
(4) For other nominal voltages multiply the distances in metres by the other nominal voltage (in volts) and divide by
120.
(5) Aluminum conductors have equivalent resistance per unit length to copper conductors which are smaller in area by
two AWG sizes. Table D3 may be used for aluminum conductors because of this relationship, i.e., for No. 6 AWG
aluminum use the distances listed for No. 8 AWG copper in Table D3. Similarly, for No. 2/0 AWG aluminum use the
distances for No. 1 AWG copper.
(6) The distances and currents listed in Table D3 follow a pattern. When the current, for any conductor size, is
increased by a factor of 10, the corresponding distance decreases by a factor of 10.
This relationship can be used when no value is shown in the Table. In that case, look at a 10 times larger current.
The distance to the centre of distribution is then 10 times larger than the listed value.
(7) For multi-conductor cables, ensure wire size obtained from this Table is suitable for ampacity from Table 2 or 4,
and Rule 4-004.
(8) For currents intermediate to listed values use the next higher current value.
(9) Example on use of Table:
Consider a two conductor circuit of No. 12 AWG copper NMD90 carrying 16A at nominal 240V under maximum
ambient of 30C. The maximum run distance from the centre of distribution to the load without exceeding a 3 per
cent voltage drop is: Maximum run length for No. 12 AWG, 16A, 1 per cent voltage drop at nominal 120V from
Table is: 6.1 m
73
(continued)
( )
74
Note: The following rule is extracted from the 1994 C.E. code.
77
HANDLING OF SHIELD
WARNING
Any semi-conducting material over the insulation MUST be removed completely with the metal shielding tape.
Underlying insulation surface MUST be thoroughly cleaned for jointing and terminating.
TERMINATIONS Shield should be terminated in a stress relief device, and adequate leakage distance provided from the live
terminal.
JOINTS
Electrical continuity of the metallic shield should be maintained by completely shielding the insulated joints.
GROUNDING
Shield MUST be grounded at one, and preferably at several, convenient points. Ground shield at cable
terminations wherever feasible. Use flexible grounding wire, ensure low resistance bond to shield, and
watertight seal.
78
TABLE 16
(See Rules 10-518, 10-814, 10-816, 10-906, 12-1814, 24-104, 24-202, 66-202, 68-058 and 68-406)
MINIMUM SIZE CONDUCTORS FOR BONDING RACEWAYS AND EQUIPMENT
Rating or Setting of Overcurrent Device in
Circuit Ahead of Equipment, Conduit, etc.
Not Exceeding . . . Amperes
20
30
40
60
100
200
300
400
500
600
800
1000
1200
1600
2000
2500
3000
4000
5000
6000
79
TABLE 18
TABLE 17
Ampacity of Largest
Service Conductor
or Equivalent for
Multiple Conductors
Size of
Copper Grounding
Conductor
AWG
100 or less
101 to 125
126 to 165
8
6
4
166 to 200
201 to 260
3
2
261 to 355
356 to 475
Over 475
0
00
000
Ampacity of
Largest Service
Conductors or
Equivalent for
Multiple Conductors
Not Exceeding . . .
Amperes
60
100
200
400
600
800
Over 800
Copper
Wire
AWG
Metal
Conduit
or Pipe
Inches
Electrical
Metallic
Tubing
Inches
8
8
6
3
1
0
00
1
1
2
3
4
6
1
1
1
2
4
4
81
TABLE 12
(See Rules 4-014 and 4-018)
ALLOWABLE AMPACITY OF FLEXIBLE CORD AND EQUIPMENT WIRE
(Based on Ambient Temperature of 30C)
(See Appendix B)
Allowable Ampacity
Flexible Cord
Tinsel
Cords
Size
AWG
27
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
Types
TPT,
TST
0.5
Christmas-Tree
Cord
Type
CXWT
5
7
Type
PXT
Elevator
Cable
Types E,
EO, ETT,
ETP
5
7
15
20
25
Equipment Wire
3 CurrentCarrying
Conductors*
2
10
13
18
25
30
7
10
15
20
25
Types
HSJO*
HPN,
DRT
Types
TXF,
TXFW
10
15
20
25
30
2
5
7
Types
GTF*,
TEW*,
SEW*,
REW*,
TEWN*,
SEWF*,
TBS*, SIS*
1
2
3
4
6
8
17
23
28
(continued)
82
TABLE 12 (continued)
8
6
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
35
45
60
80
40
55
70
95
35
45
60
80
40
50
60
40
55
70
80
95
110
125
145
165
195
* The derating factors of Rule 4-014(1)(b), (c), (d), and (e) are to be applied to these values for the types listed in this column.
These current ratings are for Type DRT household dryer and range cables only.
Types HSJO, SJ, SJO, SJOO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO, S, SO, SOO, ST, STO, and STOO flexible cords are now recognied only
as components of equipment.
** Type SVT, SVTO, SVTOO, SV, SVO, or SVOO 2 conductor No. 17 AWG is recognized with an ampacity of 12 A as a
component of vacuum cleaners with retractable power supply cords.
NOTES: (1)
(2)
It is intended that this table be used in conjunction with applicable end-use product standards to ensure selection
of the proper size and type.
TXF is recognized in No. 20 AWG only. TXFW is recognized in size No. 16 and 18 AWG.
83
TABLE 44
(See Rules 28-010 and 28-704)
THREE PHASE AC MOTOR FULL-LOAD CURRENT IN AMPERES (see notes (1), (2), (3) and (5))
Motor
Rating
HP
115V
230V
460V
575V
2300V
230V
460V
575V
1
1
2
3
5
7
10
15
20
25
30
40
50
60
75
100
125
150
200
4
5.6
7.2
10.4
13.6
2
2.8
3.6
5.2
6.8
9.6
15.2
22
28
42
54
68
80
104
130
154
192
248
312
360
480
1
1.4
1.8
2.6
3.4
4.8
7.6
11
14
21
27
34
40
52
65
77
96
124
156
180
240
.8
1.1
1.4
2.1
2.7
3.9
6.1
9
11
17
22
27
32
41
52
62
77
99
125
144
192
16
20
26
31
37
49
54
65
86
108
128
161
211
264
27
33
43
54
64
81
106
132
158
210
22
26
35
44
51
65
85
106
127
168
2300V
12
15
20
25
30
40
84
(continued)
Notes to Table 44
1. For full-load currents of 208 and 200 V motors, increase the
corresponding 230 V motor full-load current by 10% and 15%,
respectively.
2. These values of motor full-load current are to be used as guides
only. Where exact values are required (e.g., for motor
protection), always use those appearing on the motor nameplate.
3. These values of motor full-load current are for motors running at
speeds usual for belted motors and motors with normal torque
characteristics. Motors built for especially Iow speeds or high
TABLE 45
(See Rules 28-010 and 28-704)
SINGLE PHASE AC MOTORS FULL-LOAD CURRENT
IN AMPERES (see notes 1 to 4)
HP Rating
115V
230V
1/6
1/4
1/3
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
5
7-1/2
10
4.4
5.8
7.2
9.8
13.8
16
20
24
34
56
80
100
2.2
2.9
3.6
4.9
6.9
8
10
12
17
28
40
50
Notes to Table 45
1. For full-load currents of 208 and 200 volt motors, increase the
corresponding 230 volt motor full-load current by 10% and 15%
respectively
2. These values of motor full-load current are to be used as guides
only. Where exact values are required (eg, for motor protection),
always use those appearing on the motor nameplate.
3 These values of full-load current are for motors running at usual
speeds and motors with normal torque characteristics. Motors built
for especially low speeds or high torques may have higher full-load
currents, and multi-speed motors will have full-load current varying
with speed, in which case the nameplate current ratings shall be
used.
4 The voltages listed are rated motor voltages. Corresponding
Nominal System Voltages are 120 and 240 volts.
Refer to CSA Standard CAN3-C235-83. Preferred Voltage Levels for
AC Systems 0-50,000 Volts.
85
Alternating Current
To Find
Amperes (I)
When Horsepower
(hp) is known
Amperes (I)
When Kilowatts
(kw) is known
Direct Current
746 hp
E eff pf
1000 kw
E
I=
1000 kw
E pf
I=
1000 kw
2 E pf
I=
1000 kw
1.73 E pf
I=
1000 kva
E
I=
1000 kva
2E
I=
1000 kva
1.73 E
I E pf
1000
kw =
kw =
IE
1000
Kilovolt-amperes (kva)
Horsepower
(hp) Output
kw =
kva =
hp =
Three Phase
I=
Amperes (I)
When Kilovolt-amperes
(kva) is known
Kilowatts (kw) Input
746 hp
E eff
I=
I=
Single Phase
I E eff
746
hp =
IE
1000
I E eff pf
746
I=
746 hp
2 E eff pf
I E 2 pf
1000
kva =
hp =
2IE
1000
I E 2 eff pf
746
I=
746 hp
1.73 E eff pf
kw =
I E 1.73 pf
1000
kva =
hp =
1.73 I E
1000
I E 1.73 eff pf
746
*For two phase, three wire, balanced circuits the amperes in common conductor = 1.41 that in either of the other two.
I = Amperes
pf = Power Factor in decimals
kw = Kilowatt Input
E = Volts (line to line)
eff = Efficiency in decimals
kva = KilovoltAmpere Input
hp = Horsepower Output
86
87
Coil-Lead Wires
Aluminum Sheathed Cables
Mineral-Insulated Cables
Cable Tray Systems
Equipment/Lead Wires
Neutral Supported Cable
Type TECK90 Cable
Heat Tracing Cable and Cable Sets for Use in Hazardous Locations
Cables and Cable Glands for Use in Hazardous Locations
Airport Series Lighting Cables
Splicing Wire and Cable Connectors
PVC Insulating Tape
Underground Cable Splicing Kits
Fire Alarm and Signal Cable
Appliance Wiring Material Products
Rigid Types EBI and DB2/ES2 PVC Conduit
Rigid PVC (unplasticized) Conduit
Communication Cables
Tray Cables
Optical Fibre Cables
Control and Instrumentation Cables
88
CABLE PRODUCTS
ALUMINUM SHEATHED CABLE
APPLIANCE CORDS
ARMOURED CABLE
BARE CONDUCTOR, COPPER, COPPERPLY,
ALUMINUM, ALUMINUM ALLOY, ACSR
(aluminum conductor steel reinforced)
BLASTING WIRE
BUILDING WIRES
BURIED DISTRIBUTION WIRE
CANADEX* (NMD90)
CATEGORY 3 & 5 P.W.C.
CHRISTMAS TREE WIRE
COAXIAL CABLE (& TWIN AXIAL)
COIL LEAD WIRE
COMPUTER CABLE
CONCENTRIC (neutral) CABLE
CONDUIT WIRE (RW90, TW, TWH, T90/
TWN75/THHN/THWN)
CONTROL CABLE
CORFLEX* CONNECTORS
CORFLEX* (corrugated aluminum sheathed)
DATA CONTROL CABLE
DATATRANS*
DISTRIBUTION FRAME WIRE
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION CABLE
EQUIPMENT WIRE
EXELENE* (cross linked polyethylene)
89
SI PREFIXES
Multiplying factor
1 000 000 000 000
1 000 000 000
1 000 000
1 000
100
10
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.000 001
0.000 000 001
0.000 000 000 001
0.000 000 000 000 001
0.000 000 000 000 000 001
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
1012
109
106
103
102
101
10-1
10-2
10-3
10-6
10-9
10-12
10-15
10-18
Prefix
Symbol
tera
giga
mega
kilo
hecto
deca
deci
centi
milli
micro
nano
pico
femto
atto
T
G
M
k
h
da
d
c
m
m
n
p
f
a
TEMPERATURE CONVERSION
F to C: C = (F minus 32) x 5/9
C to F: F = (C x 9/5) plus 32
90
MASS
FORCE or TENSION
Length
mils 0.0254 = mm (millimetres)
inches 25.4 = mm
feet 0.3048 = m (metres)
miles 1.609344 = km (kilometres)
Area
circular mils 0.0005067 = mm2
(square millimetres)
sq. in 645.16 = mm2
sq. ft. 0.092903 = m2
(square metres)
sq. yd. 0.836127 = m2
sq. mi. 2.58999 = km2
(square kilometres)
Volume
cu. in. 16.387 = cm3
(cubic centimetres)
cu. ft. 0.028317 = m3
(cubic metres)
gallons 4.54609 = L (litres)
U.S. gal. 3.7854 = L (litres)
91
Wire
Area
Circ. Mils
mm
No.
sq. in.
Diameter
Class B Standard
mm
in.
mm
in.
Compressed Round
mm
in.
Compact Round
mm
in.
20
18
16
1020
1620
2580
0.519
0.823
1.31
.00080
.00128
.00203
7
7
7
0.31
0.39
0.49
.0121
.0152
.0192
0.92
1.16
1.46
.036
.046
.058
14
12
10
4110
6530
10380
2.08
3.31
5.26
.00323
.00513
.00816
7
7
7
0.61
0.77
0.98
.0242
.0305
.0385
1.84
2.32
2.95
.073
.092
.116
1.78
2.25
2.86
.071
.089
.113
8
6
4
16510
26240
41740
8.37
13.30
21.15
.01297
.02061
.03278
7
7
7
1.23
1.55
1.96
.0486
.0612
.0772
3.71
4.67
5.89
.146
.184
.232
3.60
4.53
5.71
.142
.179
.225
3.40
4.29
5.41
.134
.169
.213
3
2
1
52620
66360
83690
26.66
33.62
42.41
.04133
.05212
.06573
7
7
19(18)*
2.30
2.47
1.69
.0867
.0974
.0664
6.60
7.42
8.43
.260
.292
.332
6.40
7.20
8.18
.252
.282
.322
6.05
6.87
7.60
.238
.268
.299
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
105600
133100
167800
211600
53.51
67.44
85.02
107.22
.08291
.1045
.1318
.1662
19(18)*
19(18)*
19(18)*
19(18)*
1.89
2.13
2.39
2.68
.0745
.0837
.0940
.1055
9.47
10.64
11.94
13.41
.373
.418
.470
.528
9.19
10.32
11.58
13.00
.362
.406
.456
.512
8.55
9.57
10.8
12.1
.336
.376
.423
.475
(continued) 92
Wire
Area
Circ. Mils
mm
No.
sq. in.
Diameter
Class B Standard
mm
in.
mm
in.
Compressed Round
Compact Round
mm
in.
mm
in.
250
300
350
400
126.68
152.01
177.34
202.68
.1963
.2356
.2749
.314
37(36)*
37(36)*
37(36)*
37(36)*
2.09
2.31
2.47
2.64
.0822
.0900
.0973
.1040
14.60
16.00
17.30
18.49
.575
.630
.681
.728
14.16
15.52
16.78
17.94
.558
.611
.661
.706
13.2
14.5
15.7
16.7
.520
.570
.616
.659
500
600
750
1000
253.36
304.02
380.03
506.70
.3927
.4712
.5890
.7854
37(36)*
61(58)*
61(58)*
61(58)*
2.95
2.52
2.82
3.25
.1162
.0992
.1109
.1280
20.65
22.68
25.35
29.26
.813
.893
.998
1.152
20.03
22.00
24.59
23.38
.789
.866
.968
1.117
18.7
20.7
23.0
26.9
.736
.813
.908
1.060
1250
1500
1750
2000
633.38
760.05
866.73
1013.40
.9817
1.178
1.374
1.571
91
91
127
127
2.98
3.26
2.98
3.19
.1172
.1284
.1174
.1255
32.47
35.86
38.76
41.45
1.289
1.412
1.526
1.632
31.76
34.78
37.60
40.21
1.250
1.370
1.479
1.583
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Copper
20
18
16
4.70
7.46
11.9
14
12
10
18.9
30.0
47.7
9.12
14.5
12.7
20.2
32.1
8
6
4
75.9
121
192
23.1
36.7
58.3
51.0
81.0
129
3
2
1
242
305
385
73.5
92.7
117
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
485
611
771
972
147
186
234
296
Kg per 1000 m
Aluminum
Aluminum
3.15
5.02
7.97
Aluminum
34.6
21.8
13.7
Aluminum
10.5
6.64
4.18
8.61
5.42
3.41
8.89
5.59
15.5
24.6
39.2
2.14
1.35
0.848
3.52
2.21
1.39
.653
.411
.258
1.07
.674
.424
162
205
259
49.4
62.3
78.6
0.673
0.553
0.423
1.10
0.875
0.694
.205
.163
.129
.336
.267
.211
326
411
518
653
99.1
125
157
199
0.335
0.266
0.211
0.167
0.550
0.436
0.436
0.274
.102
.0811
.0643
.0510
.168
.133
.105
.0836
6.13
9.75
2.63
1.65
1.04
2.71
1.70
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Conductor
Size
MCM
Copper
Aluminum
Copper
Aluminum
Copper
Aluminum
250
300
350
400
1150
1380
1610
1840
349
419
489
559
772
925
1080
1240
235
282
329
376
0.142
0.118
0.101
0.0885
0.232
0.194
0.166
0.145
.0432
.0360
.0308
.0270
.0708
.0590
.0506
.0442
500
600
750
1000
2300
2760
3450
4590
699
838
1050
1400
1540
1850
2320
3090
469
563
704
939
0.0708
0.0590
0.0472
0.0354
0.116
0.0967
0.0774
0.0580
.0216
.0180
.0144
.0108
.0354
.0295
.0236
.0177
1250
1500
1750
2000
5740
6890
8040
9091
1750
2100
2440
2790
3860
4630
5400
6180
1170
1410
1640
1880
0.0283
0.0236
0.0202
0.0177
0.0464
0.0387
0.0332
0.0290
.00863
.00719
.00616
.00539
.0142
.0118
.0101
.00885
Kg per 1000 m
Aluminum
* Approximate weights and average D.C. resistances are considered to apply to all types of strands.
Conductor data and metric equivalents in these tables are based where possible on E-FC recommendations current at time of compilation,
otherwise on published ICEA standards.
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