AEIC CS8-20补充了由绝缘电缆工程师协会（ICEA）发布的ANSI/ICEA标准S-94-649“额定电压为5至46 kV的同心中性电缆标准”和S-97-682“额定电压为5至46 kV的公用屏蔽电力电缆标准”。敦促用户充分理解ANSI/ICEA标准中概述的要求，以便能够有效地使用本规范。更多信息请参见附录A。本规范涵盖了额定电压为5至46 kV的电缆，这些电缆用于在电力公用系统上分配电能。除非另有规定，否则根据本规范购买的电缆应符合本文和ANSI/ICEA标准中概述的要求。ANSI/ICEA标准中未具体涵盖的试验应符合ICEA T-26-465“试验用挤压绝缘功率、控制、仪表和便携式电缆取样频率指南”的要求。 "

AEIC CS8-20 supplements ANSI/ICEA Standards S-94-649, "Standard for Concentric Neutral Cables Rated 5 through 46 kV" and S-97-682, "Standard for Utility Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 through 46 kV" published by the Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA). The user is urged to understand fully the requirements outlined in the ANSI/ICEA standards to be able to use this specification effectively. Further information may be found in Appendix A. This specification covers cables rated 5 through 46 kV, which are used for the distribution of electric energy on electric utility systems.Cables purchased under this specification shall meet the requirements outlined herein and in the ANSI/ICEA standards unless otherwise specified. Tests not specifically covered in the ANSI/ICEA standards shall be according to ICEA T-26-465, "Guide for Frequency of Sampling Extruded Dielectric Power, Control, Instrumentation, and Portable Cables for Test."