• BS 4363:1991

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Specification for distribution assemblies for electricity supplies for construction and building sites

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-07-1998

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  20-12-1991

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Specification
    1. Scope
    2. Definitions
    3. Service conditions
    4. General
    5. Materials
    6. Incoming supply assembly (ISA)
    7. Incoming supply and distribution assembly (ISDA)
    8. Main distribution assembly (MDA)
    9. Transformer assembly
    10. Socket-outlet assembly
    11. Extension-outlet assembly
    12. Marking
    13. Terminal markings and identification of connections
    14. Routine tests
    Appendices
    A. Typical system voltages at 50 Hz employed on
        construction and building sites in the UK and
        recommended applications
    B. Technical schematic layout incorporating single-
        phase 110 V distribution
    C. Typical schematic layout incorporating single- and
        three-phase 110 V distribution
    D. Typical assemblies (mains voltage)
    E. Typical assemblies (reduced voltage)
    Tables
    1. Minimum space requirements for incoming supply
        assemblies
    2. Rating of the incoming supply assembly
    3. Minimum space requirements for incoming supply and
        distribution assemblies
    4. Rating of the incoming supply and distribution
        assembly
    5. Rating of the main distribution assembly
    6. Minimum accommodation for MCCBs
    7. Input protection
    8. Typical system voltages at 50 Hz and recommended
        applications
    9. Single-phase 110 V distribution
    10. Single- and three-phase 110 V distribution
    11. Typical assemblies (mains voltage)
    12. Typical assemblies (reduced voltage)
    Figures
    1. Socket-outlet assembly 110 V single-phase:
        schematic connection arrangement
    2. Socket-outlet assembly 110 V three-phase:
        schematic connection arrangement
    3. Warning symbols
    4. Typical layout incorporating single-phase 110 V
        distribution
    5. Typical layout incorporating single- and three-phase
        110 V distribution

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Requirements for six types of distribution assemblies intended to give a compact and flexible system on construction and building sites. Both single-phase and three-phase distribution systems are catered for.

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    Committee PEL/17
    Development Note SUPERSEDES BS 4363: 1968
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 7375:1996 Code of practice for distribution of electricity on construction and building sites
    BS 7909:1998 Code of practice for design and installation of temporary distribution systems delivering a.c. electrical supplies for lighting, technical services and other entertainment related purposes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 4752-1:1977 Specification for switchgear and controlgear for voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1200 V d.c. Circuit-breakers
    BS 476-3:1975 Fire tests on building materials and structures External fire exposure roof test
    BS 5378-1:1980 Safety signs and colours Specification for colour and design
    EN 60439-4:2004 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 4: Particular requirements for assemblies for construction sites (ACS)
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