CAN/CSA-E335-2-12-94 (R2004) PDF Download

The safety features of electric warming plates, warming trays, and comparable appliances are the main emphasis of the CAN/CSA-E335-2-12-94 (R2004) standard. It applies to devices with a rated voltage of up to 250 volts that are used in domestic settings or other similar contexts to keep food or vessels warm.

The standard also covers non-regular household equipment that could nevertheless endanger the public, such as those employed by laypeople in retail establishments, light industries, and farms. The standard's objective is to address the typical risks connected to these equipment that people can run into inside of and outside of their homes.

However, there are some factors that the standard does not take into account. It does not cover situations where children are playing with the device or the use of appliances by elderly or infirm people who are not being watched. The standard also emphasizes the possibility of additional requirements for appliances used in cars, ships, aircraft, or tropical regions. It recognizes that many nations may have unique laws established by national labor, health, or other regulatory bodies.

Appliances constructed of flexible materials, such as textile material, are exempt from the standard. Appliances made for use in places with unique characteristics, including corrosive or explosive atmospheres (dust, vapor, or gas), are likewise excluded. Additionally, this standard does not apply to appliances specifically made for industrial or commercial catering. However, this standard may act as a guide for appropriate standards and tests for such appliances while waiting for the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) to release a standard for appliances used in commercial catering.