CSA C22.2 NO. 218.2-15

Abstract

This Standard applies to hydromassage bathtub appliances and associated accessories for residential and commercial use that are intended to be permanently connected to a plumbing system and building structure, for use indoors in non-hazardous locations, permanently installed in accordance with the Rules of the <em>Canadian Electrical Code, Part I</em>, and either <br>a) permanently connected to a single- or three-phase branch circuit rated 150 V or less to ground; or <br>b) connected by means of a factory installed power supply cord having a 15 A 125 V attachment plug that complies with Clause 9 of this Standard. <br>This Standard applies to hydromassage bathtub appliances having hydromassage action produced by either air bubble jets or hydraulic jets, or a combination of both. <br>This Standard applies to hydromassage bathtubs equipped with an electric immersion heating system. <br>This Standard does not apply to <br>a) spas, hot-tubs, and associated equipment covered in CSA C22.2 No. 218.1; <br>b) portable hydromassage units that are provided with a cord and attachment plug and that are not intended to be permanently connected to the plumbing system; <br>c) hydrotherapy bathtubs or patient bathing systems for institutional use; or <br>d) hydromassage bathtubs equipped with a radiant water heating system. <br>In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard; and "can" is used to express possibility or capability. <br>Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. <br>Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. <br>Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.