Preface

This is the harmonized ANCE, CSA Group, and UL standard for Splicing Wire Connectors. It is the third edition of NMX-J-548-ANCE, the third edition of CSA C22.2 No. 188, and the sixth edition of UL 486C. This edition of NMX-J-548 cancels the previous edition published in 2008. This edition of CSA C22.2 No. 188 supersedes the previous edition published in 2004. This edition of UL 486C supersedes the previous edition published in 2004.

Scope

1.1 This Standard applies to single-polarity, hand- or tool-applied splicing wire and cable connectors intended for use with all alloys of copper, aluminum conductors, or copper-clad aluminum conductors, or all three, in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code Part I, C22.1, in Canada, the National Electrical Code, NFPA-70, in the United States of America, or the Standard for Electrical Installations, NOM-001-SEDE, in Mexico.

Note: Copper-clad aluminum conductors are for use only in the United States in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.