This standard provides basic requirements@ direction@ and methods for qualifying Class lE Connection Assemblies for service in nuclear power generating stations. These include connectors@ terminations@ and environmental seals in combination with related cables or wires as assemblies. Qualification of cable with connectors to this standard does not replace qualification to IEEE Std 383TM -2003.1 This standard does not apply to containment electric penetrations@ fire stops@ in-line splices@ or components for service within the reactor vessel. The qualification requirements in this standard@ when met@ demonstrate and document the ability of the equipment to perform safety function(s) under applicable service conditions (including design basis events) reducing the risks of common cause-equipment failures. This standard does not provide environmental stress levels and performance requirements. NOTE??Other IEEE standards that present qualification methods for specific equipment@ specific environments@ or specific parts of qualification program may be used to supplement this standard@ as applicable. Annex A of IEEE Std 323TM-2003 lists other standards related to equipment qualification.2 Purpose The purpose of this standard is to provide specific direction for the implementation of IEEE Std 323-2003 on qualification as it pertains to qualification of connectors@ terminations@ and environmental seals (related to cables as assemblies). 1 Information on references can be found in Clause 2. 2 Notes in text@ tables@ and figures are given for information only and do not contain requirements needed to implement the standard.