Meaning
Canadian federal guidelines establish the limits for human exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic energy in the frequency range from three kilohertz to three hundred gigahertz. Issued by Health Canada, safety code 6 defines the safe levels of RF exposure for the general public and for workers in monitored environments. The guideline undergoes periodic updates to incorporate the latest scientific findings.
Regulatory Directive
The document applies to all radio transmitters under federal jurisdiction, including cell towers and radar installations. Compliance with safety code 6 is mandated by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada for all wireless devices. This ensures that any device certified for the Canadian market meets the specified safety margins.
Exposure Standard
The exposure limits are divided into basic restrictions and reference levels depending on the frequency of the radiation. Under safety code 6, the reference levels specify the maximum allowable electric and magnetic field strengths to prevent adverse thermal effects. These limits are set far below the threshold where any adverse biological effects have been observed.
Compliance Validation
Manufacturers and operators must demonstrate compliance through field measurements or numerical simulations. When evaluating a device under safety code 6, the test procedure must use a specialized phantom to simulate the electrical properties of the human body. The resulting data must be compiled into a technical report for regulatory audit.
This audit verifies that the equipment can be safely used under normal operating conditions, preventing any risk to the users of the wireless technology.
