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  • BS 6004:2012

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    Electric cables. PVC insulated and PVC sheathed cables for voltages up to and including 300/500 V, for electric power and lighting

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  16-10-2020

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-09-2012

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Rated voltage
    5 Construction
    6 Conductors
    7 Insulation
    8 Identification of cores
    9 Multi-core circular cables
    10 Sheath
    11 Cable marking and additional
       information
    12 Schedule of tests
    13 Test conditions
    14 Routine tests
    15 Sample tests
    16 Type tests
    Annexes
    Annex A (informative) - Coding cross references
    Annex B (informative) - Traditional UK cables transferred
            to BS EN 50525
    Annex C (informative) - Guide to use
    Annex D (normative) - Compatibility test
    Annex E (normative) - Method of test for voltage withstand
    Annex F (informative) - Notes on type tests
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines requirements and test methods for the construction and performance of cables that: a) have a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulation of rated voltage 300/500 V; b) are intended for electric power and lighting.

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    Committee GEL/20/17
    Development Note Supersedes BS 6004(2000) & BS 7919(2001). Supersedes 12/30248753 DC. (10/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn

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

    BS EN 60811-401:2012 Electric and optical fibre cables. Test methods for non-metallic materials Miscellaneous tests. Thermal ageing methods. Ageing in an air oven
    BS EN 60332-1-2 : 2004 TESTS ON ELECTRIC AND OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS - PART 1-2: TEST FOR VERTICAL FLAME PROPAGATION FOR A SINGLE INSULATED WIRE OR CABLE - PROCEDURE FOR 1 KW PRE-MIXED FLAME (IEC 60332-1-2:2004)
    BS EN 50363-3 : 2005 INSULATING, SHEATHING AND COVERING MATERIALS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES - PART 3: PVC INSULATING COMPOUNDS
    BS EN 60228:2005 Conductors of insulated cables
    BS EN 50525-2-11:2011 Electric cables. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750V (U0/U) Cables for general applications. Flexible cables with thermoplastic PVC insulation
    BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
    BS EN 60811-501 : 2012 ELECTRIC AND OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES - TEST METHODS FOR NON-METALLIC MATERIALS - PART 501: MECHANICAL TESTS - TESTS FOR DETERMINING THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF INSULATING AND SHEATHING COMPOUNDS
    HD 308 S2:2001 Identification of cores in cables and flexible cords
    BS EN 50356:2002 Method for spark testing of cables
    BS 7540-1:2005 Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V General guidance
    BS EN 50395 : 2005 ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES
    BS EN 62230 : 2007 ELECTRIC CABLES - SPARK-TEST METHOD
    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 - 1 kW pre-mixed flame
    BS EN 50525-2-31:2011 Electric cables. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U) Cables for general applications. Single core non-sheathed cables with thermoplastic PVC insulation
    HD 516 S2:1997/A2:2008 GUIDE TO USE OF LOW VOLTAGE HARMONIZED CABLES
    IEC 60050-461:2008 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 461: Electric cables
    BS 7919:2001 Electric cables. Flexible cables rated up to 450/750V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for industrial and similar environments
    BS EN 50525-2-51:2011 Electric cables. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U) Cables for general applications. Oil resistant control cables with thermoplastic PVC insulation
    BS EN 50396 : 2005 NON ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES
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