This Standard specifies requirements for single- and multi-conductor insulated cables having metallic interlocked armour without an overall jacket (Type AC90 or ACG90) or with an overall jacket (Type ACWU90 or ACGWU90) that are intended for installation in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, on systems having nominal voltages of 2000V and less. ACG90 and ACGWU90 apply to multi-conductor cables only. ACG90 and ACGWU90 shall have voltages of 600V and less.

This Standard specifies requirements for cables having insulated conductors in sizes 14 AWG to 2000 kcmil. The maximum conductor temperature rating is 90 °C.