Preface

This is the common ANCE, CSA Group, and UL standard for Wire and Cable Test Methods. It is the third edition of NMX-J-556-ANCE, the third edition of CSA C22.2 No. 2556, and the third edition of UL 2556. This edition of CSA C22.2 No. 2556 supersedes the previous version published in 2007.

This common standard was prepared by the Association of Standardization and Certification (ANCE), CSA Group, and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). The efforts and support of the Technical Harmonization Committee for Wire and Cable Test Methods, of the Council on the Harmonization of Electrotechnical Standards of the Nations of the Americas (CANENA), are gratefully acknowledged.

This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard.

Scope

1.1 This standard describes the apparatus, test methods, and formulas to be used in carrying out the tests and calculations required by wire and cable standards.

1.2 Specific acceptance requirements are found in individual product standards.

1.3 Where a test method indicates a "specified" test parameter or condition, the parameter or condition is found in the individual product standard.