Positioning Devices
UL 1565
1 Scope
1.1 This standard applies to those metallic and nonmetallic devices used for positioning - which may include bundling and securing - or to a limited extent supporting cable, wire, conduit, or tubing of a wiring system in electrical installations, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. This standard applies to, but is not limited to, cable ties, cable tie mounting blocks, cable clamps, cable and conduit clips, and non-raceway ducts.
1.2 These requirements do not apply to coated electrical sleeving, extruded insulating tubing, metallic or nonmetallic raceways or woven flexible nonmetallic tubing (fiber loom), employed as mechanical protection for insulated wires or equipment covered by other standards or requirements.
1.3 These requirements do not apply to any mechanical protection or electrical insulation that is provided by these devices.
1.4 In Canada, the requirements in this standard generally address class of workmanship in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, and where applicable, minor combustible components in the National Building Code of Canada.
| Edition : | 4th |
| Number of Pages : | 70 |
| Published : | 05/17/2002 |
