Types of wire permitted for hazardous location

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In the CEC table 19 only shows TC cable as rated for hazardous locations.
Is there a list somewhere stating what wires are acceptable for the different classes and divisions?
 
It isn't a Table, but Section 501.10 describes the wiring methods permitted in Class I locations; 501.10(A) for Division 1 and 501.10(B) for Division 2. Similarly, Sections 502.10 and 503.10 describe wiring methods for Class II and III respectively.
 
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It isn't a Table, but Section 501.10 describes the wiring methods permitted in Class I locations; 501.10(A) for Division 1 and 501.10(B) for Division 2. Similarly, Sections 502.10 and 503.10 describe wiring methods for Class II and III respectively.
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those are wire methods. Are they not different than type of wires?

I guess the reason why i ask is because i cant find teck90 listed as approved for those areas, however i see on websites allowing ti for hazardous areas
 
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Type TC is listed in Section 510.10(B)(1)(6) as one acceptable cable type in Division 2.

TECK is not a recognized cable construction in the NEC unless it is also marked as Type MC. Even then, it is not acceptable in Division 1 as it is in the CEC. Use in Division 1 requires additional marking as "MC-HL."
 
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Type TC is listed in Section 510.10(B)(1)(6) as one acceptable cable type in Division 2.

TECK is not a recognized cable construction in the NEC unless it is also marked as Type MC. Even then, it is not acceptable in Division 1 as it is in the CEC. Use in Division 1 requires additional marking as "MC-HL."
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sorry i gues i forgot to mention i am working from the CEC not the NEC.
I cant find anywhere in the CEC that states it's ok, but sites such as

http://www.electrocables.com/page76.htm
http://www.cable.alcan.com/NR/rdonlyres/62E3EDB0-B54A-4C99-A4A6-04423A4E2F26/0/Teck90_EN.pdf
allows for it..........why is that?
 
Unfortunately, I don't have a readily available copy of the CEC - my only excuse is this is an NEC site. Possibly one of our other members could assist you.

I am familiar with TECK90 and can confirm the CEC accepted it in Class I, Divisions 1 and 2 some time ago, but I haven't "worked" a Canadian project in about (aboot) 8 years.
 
rbalex said:
Unfortunately, I don't have a readily available copy of the CEC - my only excuse is this is an NEC site. Possibly one of our other members could assist you.

I am familiar with TECK90 and can confirm the CEC accepted it in Class I, Divisions 1 and 2 some time ago, but I haven't "worked" a Canadian project in about (aboot) 8 years.
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thanks anyways!
i just wanted to get a nice list stating these are ok for class 1 div 1, these are good for class 2 div 2 etc.
 
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