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  • BS 6004:2000

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    ELECTRIC CABLES - PVC INSULATED, NON-ARMOURED CABLES FOR VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V, FOR ELECTRIC POWER, LIGHTING AND INTERNAL WIRING

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-09-2012

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2000

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Voltage designation
    5 General
    6 Constructional details
    7 Electrical tests
    8 Non-electrical tests
    Annex A (informative) Guide to the use of PVC insulated
                          cables
    Annex B (informative) Guidance on procedure for routine
                          tests on PVC insulated cables of
                          rated voltages U0/U up to 450/750 V
    Annex C (normative) Electrical tests
    Annex D (normative) Measurement of thicknesses
    Annex E (normative) Procedure for checking the efficacy of
                          the spark testing method and equipment
    Annex F Spare
    Annex G (normative) Compatibility test
    Bibliography
    Figures
    Tables

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    Specifies requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of non-armoured polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated cables for operation at voltages up to and including 450 V a.c. to earth and 750 V a.c. between conductors, intended for electric power, lighting and internal wiring.

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    Committee GEL/20/1
    Development Note Supersedes BS 6004(1995), 00/242730 DC and 02/208366 DC. (10/2002) Together with BS 7919(2001), BS 6500(2000) and BS 6007(2000) supersedes BS 6141(1991). Reviewed and Confirmed by BSI, May 2006. (05/2006)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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

    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT2)/4(1977) : 1977 WIRES, CORDS, AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 2: CABLES, ELECTRICAL (FOR POWER AND LIGHTING)
    EN 60598-2-19:1989/corrigendum:2005 LUMINAIRES - PART 2: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS - SECTION 19: AIR-HANDLING LUMINAIRES (SAFETY REQUIREMENTS)
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT2)/5(2008) : 2008 WIRES, CORDS, AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 2: CABLES, ELECTRICAL (FOR POWER AND LIGHTING)
    EN 50214:2006/corrigendum Dec. 2007 FLAT POLYVINYL CHLORIDE SHEATHED FLEXIBLE CABLES
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT5)/4(2005) : 2005 WIRES, CORDS, AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 5: CABLES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL AND CABLES, POWER, ELECTRICAL (SMALL MULTI-CORE CABLES)
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT4)/4(2005) : 2005 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - PART 4: CABLES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL (SUB-MINIATURE ELECTRIC CABLES)
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT12)SEC3/2(2008) : 2008 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES - ELECTRICAL-METRIC UNITS - PART 12 SECTION 3: CABLES, TELEPHONE (FOR FIELD USE)
    EN 60742:1995 Isolating transformers and safety isolating transformers - Requirements
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT4)/3(1981) : 1981 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 4: CABLES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL (SUB-MINIATURE ELECTRIC CABLES)
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT5)/5(2008) : 2008 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL-METRIC UNITS - PART 5: CABLES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL AND CABLES, POWER, ELECTRICAL (SMALL MULTI-CORE CABLES)
    BS 6396:2008+A1:2015 Electrical systems in office furniture and educational furniture. Specification
    BS 6231:1998 SPECIFICATION FOR PVC-INSULATED CABLES FOR SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR WIRING
    BS 6396:2002 Electrical systems in office furniture and office screens. Specification
    BS 5482-1:2005 Code of practice for domestic butane- and propane-gas-burning installations Installations at permanent dwellings, residential park homes and commercial premises, with installation pipework sizes not exceeding DN 25 for steel and DN 28 for corrugated stainless steel or copper
    BS 7657:2010 Specification for cut-out assemblies up to 100 A rating, for power supply to buildings
    BS EN 60742:1996 ISOLATING TRANSFORMERS AND SAFETY ISOLATING TRANSFORMERS - REQUIREMENTS
    BS 5803-2:1985 Thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces in dwellings Specification for man-made mineral fibre thermal insulation in pelleted or granular form for application by blowing
    BS 6500:2000 ELECTRIC CABLES - FLEXIBLE CORDS RATED UP TO 300/500 V, FOR USE WITH APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC, OFFICE AND SIMILAR ENVIRONMENTS
    BS 3535-1(1996) : 1996 ISOLATING TRANSFORMERS AND SAFETY ISOLATING TRANSFORMERS - REQUIREMENTS
    BS 7540-3:2005 ELECTRIC CABLES - GUIDE TO USE FOR CABLES WITH A RATED VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 450/750 V - PART 3: NATIONAL STANDARD CABLES NOT INCLUDED IN HD 21 AND HD 22
    BS 7540-2:2005 ELECTRIC CABLES - GUIDE TO USE FOR CABLES WITH A RATED VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 450/750 V - PART 2: HARMONIZED CABLE TYPES FROM HD 21 AND HD 22
    BS 5386-3:1980 SPECIFICATION FOR GAS BURNING APPLIANCES - PART 3: DOMESTIC COOKING APPLIANCES BURNING GAS
    BS 2769-1:1984 HAND-HELD ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED TOOLS - SPECIFICATION FOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    BS 1363-3:1989 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS AND ADAPTORS - SPECIFICATION FOR ADAPTORS
    BS 6400-1:2006 SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION, EXCHANGE, RELOCATION AND REMOVAL OF GAS METERS WITH A MAXIMUM CAPACITY NOT EXCEEDING 6 M[3]/H - PART 1: LOW PRESSURE (2ND FAMILY GASES)
    BS 6396(2008) : 2008 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN OFFICE FURNITURE AND EDUCATIONAL FURNITURE - SPECIFICATION
    BS 6400-2:2006 SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION, EXCHANGE, RELOCATION AND REMOVAL OF GAS METERS WITH A MAXIMUM CAPACITY NOT EXCEEDING 6 M[3]/H - PART 2: MEDIUM PRESSURE (2ND FAMILY GASES)
    BS 5266-1:2005 EMERGENCY LIGHTING - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING OF PREMISES
    BS 1363-4(1995) : 1995 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR 13 A FUSED CONNECTION UNITS SWITCHED AND UNSWITCHED
    BS 1363-3(1995) : 1995 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR ADAPTORS
    BS 1363-1(1995) : 1995 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 1: SPECIFICATION FOR REWIRABLE AND NON-REWIRABLE 13 A FUSED PLUGS
    BS 7540-1:2005 ELECTRIC CABLES - GUIDE TO USE FOR CABLES WITH A RATED VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 450/750 V - PART 1: GENERAL GUIDANCE
    BS 4533-102.19:1990 Luminaires. Particular requirements Specification for air-handling luminaires (safety requirements)
    BS 3955:1986 SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL CONTROLS FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR GENERAL PURPOSES
    BS 6400-3:2007 Specification for installation, exchange, relocation and removal of gas meters with a maximum capacity not exceeding 6 m3/h Low and medium pressure (3rd family gases)
    BS 466:1984 SPECIFICATION FOR POWER DRIVEN OVERHEAD TRAVELLING CRANES, SEMI-GOLIATH AND GOLIATH CRANES FOR GENERAL USE
    BS 7654:2010 Specification for single-phase street lighting cut-out assemblies for low-voltage public electricity distribution systems. 25 A rating for highway power supplies and street furniture
    BS EN 50214:2006 Flat polyvinyl chloride sheathed flexible cables
    BS 4177:1992 Specification for cooker control units
    BS 6400-1:2002 SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION, EXCHANGE, RELOCATION AND REMOVAL OF GAS METERS WITH A MAXIMUM CAPACITY NOT EXCEEDING 6 M3/H - PART 1: LOW PRESSURE (2ND FAMILY GASES)
    BS 7211:1998 ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, NON-ARMOURED CABLES FOR VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V, FOR ELECTRIC POWER, LIGHTING AND INTERNAL WIRING, AND HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE
    BS 5518:1977 SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRONIC VARIABLE CONTROL SWITCHES (DIMMER SWITCHES) FOR TUNGSTEN FILAMENT LIGHTING
    BS 1363-2(1995) : 1995 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 2: SPECIFICATION FOR 13 A SWITCHED AND UNSWITCHED SOCKET-OUTLETS
    BS 7594:2011 Code of practice for audio-frequency induction-loop systems (AFILS)
    BS 8450:2006 Code of practice for installation of electrical and electronic equipment in ships
    BS 5266-1:1999 EMERGENCY LIGHTING - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING OF PREMISES OTHER THAN CINEMAS AND CERTAIN OTHER SPECIFIED PREMISES USED FOR ENTERTAINMENT
    BS 8512:2008 Electric cables. Code of practice for the storage, handling, installation and disposal of cables on wooden drums
    BS 3535-1:1990 ISOLATING TRANSFORMERS AND SAFETY ISOLATING TRANSFORMERS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    BS 6400:1997 SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF DOMESTIC SIZED GAS METERS (2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES)
    BS 6891(2005) : 2005 INSTALLATION OF LOW PRESSURE GAS PIPEWORK OF UP TO 35 MM (R1[1/4]) IN DOMESTIC PREMISES (2ND FAMILY GAS) - SPECIFICATION
    BS 4808-1:1972 SPECIFICATION FOR L.F. CABLES AND WIRES WITH PVC INSULATION AND PVC SHEATH FOR TELECOMMUNICATION - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS

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    BS 4727-2:GRP08(1994) : 1994 GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL, POWER, TELECOMMUNICATION, ELECTRONICS, LIGHTING AND COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO POWER ENGINEERING - ELECTRIC CABLES
    HD 21-3 : S3 AMD 2 2008 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE INSULATED CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V - NON-SHEATHED CABLES FOR FIXED WIRING
    HD 21 PT9 : S2 AMD 1 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE INSULATED CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V - SINGLE CORE NON-SHEATHED CABLE FOR INSTALLATION AT LOW TEMPERATURES
    IEC 60502-1:2004+AMD1:2009 CSV Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV(Um = 36 kV) - Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (Um = 3,6 kV)
    BS 7671:1992 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
    BS 6469-99.1(1992) : 1992 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - PART 99: TEST METHODS USED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BUT NOT SPECIFIED IN BS EN 60811 - SECTION 99.1: NON-ELECTRICAL TESTS
    BS EN 60811-1-1:1995 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - GENERAL APPLICATION - MEASUREMENT OF THICKNESS AND OVERALL DIMENSIONS - TESTS FOR DETERMINING THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
    BS 6746C:1993 COLOUR CHART FOR INSULATION AND SHEATH OF ELECTRIC CABLES
    HD 21 PT7 : S2 AMD 1 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE INSULATED CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V - SINGLE CORE NON-SHEATHED CABLES FOR INTERNAL WIRING FOR A CONDUCTOR TEMPERATURE OF 90 DEGREES C
    HD 308 S2:2001 Identification of cores in cables and flexible cords
    HD 21 PT13 : S1 AMD 1 2001 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE INSULATED CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V - OIL RESISTANT PVC SHEATHED CABLES WITH TWO OR MORE CONDUCTORS
    BS EN 50265-2-1:1999 COMMON TEST METHODS FOR CABLES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS - TEST FOR RESISTANCE TO VERTICAL FLAME PROPAGATION FOR A SINGLE INSULATED CONDUCTOR OR CABLE - PROCEDURES - 1 KW PRE-MIXED FLAME
    BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - GENERAL APPLICATION - THERMAL AGEING METHODS
    BS EN 50334:2001 Marking by inscription for the identification of cores of electric cables
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