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  • CSA M421 : 2011

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    USE OF ELECTRICITY IN MINES

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  03-09-2017

    Language(s):  English, French

    Published date:  01-01-2016

    Publisher:  Canadian Standards Association

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    Preface
    1 Scope
    2 Reference publications
    3 Definitions
    4 General requirements
    5 Surface mines and quarries
    6 Underground mines
    7 Underground coal mines
    Annex A (informative) - Ground potential rise and ground-fault
            voltage
    Annex B (informative) - Overhead supply line clearances
    Annex C (informative) - Mine hoists
    Annex D (informative) - Maintenance
    Annex E (informative) - Electrical installations in ammonium
            nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) areas
    Annex F (informative) - Options for equipment control power
    Annex G (informative) - Equipment protection levels and
            methods of explosion protection for underground
            coal mines
    Annex H (informative) - Underground coal mine ac system
            grounding considerations
    Annex I (informative) - Flame test ratings

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    Sets up minimum requirements for electrical work and electrical equipment operating, or intended to operate, at a mine.

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    Development Note Supersedes and renumbers CSA CAN3 M421 (07/2004)
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed EN
    Publisher Canadian Standards Association
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    CSA C22.2 No. 94.1 : 2015 ENCLOSURES FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, NON-ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
    NFPA 262 : 2015 METHOD OF TEST FOR FLAME TRAVEL AND SMOKE OF WIRES AND CABLES FOR USE IN AIR-HANDLING SPACES
    CSA Z463 : 2013 GUIDELINE ON MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
    C22.1-15 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (23rd Edition), Safety Standard for Electrical Installations
    B167-16 Overhead cranes, gantry cranes, monorails, hoists, and jib cranes
    CSA Z462 : 2015 WORKPLACE ELECTRICAL SAFETY
    CSA C22.2 No. 96 : 2013 PORTABLE POWER CABLES
    NFPA 70B : 2016 RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
    CSA C22.2 No. 31 : 2014 SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLIES
    CSA C68.10 : 2014 SHIELDED POWER CABLE FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS, 5-46 KV
    CSA C22.2 No. 96.1 : 2013 MINE POWER FEEDER CABLES
    CSA Z460 : 2013 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY - LOCKOUT AND OTHER METHODS
    IEEE 80-2013 REDLINE IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding
    IEEE C62.22A : 2013 GUIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF METAL-OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS FOR ALTERNATING-CURRENT SYSTEMS - AMENDMENT 1: SUPPLEMENT TO CONSIDER ENERGY HANDLING CAPABILITIES
    IEC 60079-0:2011 Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements
    IEEE 450-2010 REDLINE IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications
    CSA C22.2 No. 2556 : 2015 WIRE AND CABLE TEST METHODS
    IEEE 400-2012 REDLINE IEEE Guide for Field Testing and Evaluation of the Insulation of Shielded Power Cable Systems Rated 5 kV and Above
    CSA C22.2 No. 94.2 : 2015 ENCLOSURES FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
    CSA C22.2 NO No. 298 : 2016 HIGH VOLTAGE COUPLERS
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