BS 7540:1994

Committees responsible
Foreword
Guide
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Informative references
3 Definitions
4 Safety
5 Limiting conditions
6 Initial and periodic verifications
7 Packaging, storage and handling/transportation
Annexes
A (informative) Classes of external influence
     (environmental conditions)
B (informative) Current ratings and volt drop for arc
     welding cables
Tables
1 Intended usage of cables for fixed wiring
2 Intended usage of flexible cables and cords
3 Limiting conditions for cables for fixed installations
     and internal wiring
4 Limiting conditions for flexible cables
5 Spacing of supports for non-armoured cables in
     accessible positions
6 Minimum recommended bending radii at cable
     temperatures of 20 deg C +/- 10 deg C
A.1 Classes of external influence (environmental
     conditions)
B.1 Current rating for single cycle operation over a
     maximum period of 5 min
B.2 Current rating for repeat cycle operation based on a
     5 min repeat period
B.3 Current rating for repeat cycle operation based on a
     10 min repeat period
B.4 Voltage drop at normal and elevated temperatures
List of references

Gives guidance to equipment manufacturers, installers and end-users on the properties of low voltage electric cables, and the limitations considered necessary in order to safeguard life, buildings and goods.