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  • BS 4363(1998) : 1998

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    SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLIES FOR REDUCED LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICITY SUPPLIES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SITES

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1998

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 References
    3 Definitions
    4 Service conditions
    5 General
    6 Materials and components
    7 Transformer assemblies
    8 Socket-outlet assemblies
    9 Extension-outlet assemblies
    10 Marking of assemblies
    11 Terminal markings and identification of connections
    12 Production tests
    13 Type tests
    Annexes
    A (informative) - Typical distribution voltages at 50 Hz employed
      on sites in the UK and recommended applications
    B (informative) - Typical schematic layout incorporating
      single-phase RLV distribution
    C (informative) - Typical schematic layout incorporating
      single- and three-phase RLV distribution
    List of references

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes the requirements for distribution assemblies for the control and distribution of electricity from a three-phase reduced low voltage a.c. system at declared voltage up to 110 V (63.5 V to earth) or a single phase system at declared voltage up to 110 V (55 V to earth), for use for the protection and control of electricity supplies on construction and building sites in the UK.

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    Committee PEL/17/3
    Development Note Supersedes 95/212522 DC and BS 4363(1991). (08/2005) 1998 Edition Re-Issued in May 2013 & incorporates AMD 1 2013. Supersedes 13/30275065 DC. (05/2013)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    BS EN 61439-1:2011 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies General rules
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    BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
    BS EN 60898:1991 Specification for circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations
    BS EN 60309-2 : 1999 PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS AND COUPLERS FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES - PART 2: DIMENSIONAL INTERCHANGEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PIN AND CONTACT-TUBE ACCESSORIES
    BS 5378-1:1980 Safety signs and colours Specification for colour and design
    BS EN 60947-2:2017 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Circuit-breakers
    BS EN 60947-3 : 2009 LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 3: SWITCHES, DISCONNECTORS, SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS AND FUSE-COMBINATION UNITS
    BS EN 61558-2-23:2001 Safety of power transformers, power supply units and similar Particular requirements for transformers for construction sites
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