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IEEE Standard for the Testing, Design,Installation, and Maintenance of ElectricalResistance Heat Tracing for CommercialApplicationsIEEE Industry Applications SocietySponsored by thePetroleum and Chemical Industry CommitteeIEEE3 Park AvenueNew York, NY 10016-5997, USA8 May 2006Authorized licensed use limited to: Omer Kukul. Downloaded on May 26, 2009 at 05:53 from IEEE Xplore. Restrictions apply.IEEE Std 515.1 -2005(Revision of IEEE Std 515.1-1995)

Authorized licensed use limited to: Omer Kukul. Downloaded on May 26, 2009 at 05:53 from IEEE Xplore. Restrictions apply.

Recognized as anAmerican National Standard (ANSI)IEEE Std 515.1 -2005(Revision ofIEEE Std 515.1-1995)IEEE Standard for the Testing, Design,Installation, and Maintenance of ElectricalResistance Heat Tracing for CommercialApplicationsSponsorPetroleum and Chemical Industry Committeeof theIEEE Industry Applications SocietyApproved 16 March 2006American National Standards InstituteApproved 8 December 2005IEEE-SA Standards BoardAuthorized licensed use limited to: Omer Kukul. Downloaded on May 26, 2009 at 05:53 from IEEE Xplore. Restrictions apply.

Abstract: Specific test requirements for qualifying electrical resistance heat tracing forcommercial service. A basis for electrical and thermal design is included. Heating devicecharacteristics are addressed, and installation and maintenance requirements are detailed.Recommendations and requirements for unclassified heating device applications are provided.Keywords: deicing, design, electrical resistance, floor warming, freeze protection, frost heave,heat tracing, heater, heating cable, heating device, installation, maintenance, snow melting,testingTTTTThe Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5997, USACopyright 2006 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.All rights reserved. Published 8 May 2006. Printed in the United States of America.National Electrical Code and NEC are both registered trademarks in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, owned by theNational Fire Protection Association, Inc.IEEE is a registered trademark in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, owned by the Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers, Incorporated.Print:PDF:ISBN 0-7381-4905-5ISBN 0-7381-4906-3SH95518SS95518No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise, without the priorwritten permission of the publisher.Authorized licensed use limited to: Omer Kukul. Downloaded on May 26, 2009 at 05:53 from IEEE Xplore. Restrictions apply.

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IntroductionThis introduction is not part of IEEE Std 515.1-2005, IEEE Standard for the Testing, Design, Installation, andMaintenance of Electrical Resistance Heat Tracing for Commercial Applications.The utilization of electrical resistance heat tracing in the commercial construction industry has increasedsteadily due to the availability of more reliable products and more efficient operation. The need exists forbroad-based technical information about electrical resistance heat tracing systems. In the constructionindustry, these systems are used for temperature maintenance of domestic hot water, general freezeprotection of piping and drain lines, roof and gutter deicing, snow melting of concrete and asphaltembankments, frost heave protection of freezer floors in cold storage warehouses, and floor warming as anenhancement for the comfort of office personnel. The approval process for these systems provides the basisfor this standard.This standard provides specific test requirements for qualifying electrical resistance heating devices forcommercial construction and a basis for electrical and thermal design. Type and routine production tests areoutlined in this standard and address such subjects as mechanical durability, resistance to moisture, andelectrical and thermal ratings. This standard outlines specific recommendations dealing with the installationof electrical resistance heat tracing systems for the intended use.Notice to usersErrataErrata, if any, for this and all other standards can be accessed at the following URL: ata/index.html. Users are encouraged to check this URL forerrata periodically.UUInterpretationsCurrent interpretations can be accessed at the following URL: x.html.UUPatentsTTAttention is called to the possibility that implementation of this standard may require use of subject mattercovered by patent rights. By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the existenceor validity of any patent rights in connection therewith. The IEEE shall not be responsible for identifyingpatents or patent applications for which a license may be required to implement an IEEE standard or forconducting inquiries into the legal validity or scope of those patents that are brought to its attention. Apatent holder or patent applicant has filed a statement of assurance that it will grant licenses under theserights without compensation or under reasonable rates and nondiscriminatory, reasonable terms andconditions to applicants desiring to obtain such licenses. The IEEE makes no representation as to thereasonableness of rates, terms, and conditions of the license agreements offered by patent holders or patentapplicants. Further information may be obtained from the IEEE Standards Department.ivCopyright 2006 IEEE. All rights reserved.Authorized licensed use limited to: Omer Kukul. Downloaded on May 26, 2009 at 05:53 from IEEE Xplore. Restrictions apply.