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  • BS 7211:2012

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    ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED AND THERMOPLASTIC SHEATHED CABLES FOR VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V FOR ELECTRIC POWER AND LIGHTING AND HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  18-02-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2012

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    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 Optional extruded inner covering
    11 Sheath
    12 Cable marking and additional information
    13 Schedule of tests
    14 Test conditions
    15 Routine tests
    16 Sample tests
    17 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

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    Defines requirements and test methods for the construction and performance of cables that: a) have a thermosetting insulation of rated voltage up to and including 450/750 V; b) emit limited amounts of smoke and corrosive gases when subjected to relevant tests compared with corresponding PVC cables conforming to BS 6004; c) are intended for electric power and lighting.

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    Committee GEL/20/17
    Development Note Supersedes BS 7211(1998). Supersedes 12/30248745 DC. (10/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    15/30297236 DC : 0 BS 1363-3 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR ADAPTORS
    BS 5733(2010) : 2010 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES - SPECIFICATION

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    BS EN 60811-401:2012 ELECTRIC AND OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES - TEST METHODS FOR NON-METALLIC MATERIALS - PART 401: MISCELLANEOUS TESTS - THERMAL AGEING METHODS - AGEING IN AN AIR OVEN
    BS EN 50268-2:2000 COMMON TEST METHODS FOR CABLES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS - MEASUREMENT OF SMOKE DENSITY OF CABLES BURNING UNDER DEFINED CONDITIONS - PART 2: PROCEDURE
    BS EN 61034-2 : 2005 MEASUREMENT OF SMOKE DENSITY OF CABLES BURNING UNDER DEFINED CONDITIONS PART 2: TEST PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS
    BS EN 60811-502:2012 Electric and optical fibre cables. Test methods for non-metallic materials Mechanical tests. Shrinkage test for insulations
    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 50267-2-1:1999 COMMON TEST METHODS FOR CABLES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS - TEST ON GASES EVOLVED DURING COMBUSTION OF MATERIALS FROM CABLES - PROCEDURES - DETERMINATION OF THE AMOUNT OF HALOGEN ACID GAS
    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 60228:2005 Conductors of insulated cables
    BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
    BS EN 60332-3-24:2009 (published 2010-01) Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables. Category C
    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
    BS EN 50525-3-41:2011 Electric cables. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U) Cables with special fire performance. Single core non-sheathed cables with halogen-free crosslinked insulation, and low emission of smoke
    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 - PART 1: 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
    IEC 60050-461:2008 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 461: Electric cables
    BS EN 50363-5 : 2005 INSULATING, SHEATHING AND COVERING MATERIALS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES - PART 5: HALOGEN-FREE, CROSS-LINKED INSULATING COMPOUNDS
    BS EN 50266-2-4:2001 COMMON TEST METHODS FOR CABLES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS - TEST FOR VERTICAL FLAME SPREAD OF VERTICALLY-MOUNTED BUNCHED WIRES OR CABLES - PART 2-4: PROCEDURES - CATEGORY C
    BS EN 50396 : 2005 NON ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES
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