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All electrical or electronic equipment sold in Canada & the
USA or imported must have the appropriate certification
approval. All electrical products sold, displayed, or
connected to a source of power shall be approved by a
recognized certification agency in Canada and the USA.
Electrical products that do not bear the mark of a recognized
certification agency may be unsafe, and could pose serious
electrical shock and/or fire hazards. It is unlawful to sell
non-compliant products that are not certified.
Many products which are imported carry the CE certification
mark. Is the CE Mark sufficient justification for an
electrical inspector to accept a product for installation
according to the National Electrical CodeŠ?
The existence of the CE Mark has no bearing on whether or not
the product complies with the appropriate standards in North
America. The mark only indicates that the product meets the
essential requirements mandatory in the member states of the
European Union and allows free movement in the European
community.
The product must meet the appropriate North American Standards
to carry the listing mark (UL, CSA, etc.), which
indicates compliance with the appropriate product standards
for installation in North America. Some products that meet the
appropriate North American standards may also be certified to
carry the CE Mark. However, the CE Mark alone is not
sufficient justification to determine compatibility with the
electrical installation code being enforced. |
