BS 8488(2009) : 2009
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PREFABRICATED WIRING SYSTEMS INTENDED FOR PERMANENT CONNECTION IN FIXED INSTALLATIONS - SPECIFICATION
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English
01-01-2010
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Marking and documentation
6 Construction
7 Wiring systems
8 Provision for earthing
9 Protection against electric shock
10 Resistance to solid objects, dust and moisture
11 Insulation resistance and electric strength
12 Clearances, creepage distances and distances through
insulation
13 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
14 Electrical connections
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Guide to use
Annex B (normative) - Routine testing
Annex C (normative) - Test methods
Bibliography
Defines safety requirements, together with associated tests, for prefabricated wiring systems incorporating installation couplers conforming to BS EN 61535 with a rated voltage up to and including 500 V a.c. and a maximum operating temperature not exceeding 70 degrees C for permanent connection in fixed installations.
| Committee |
PEL/23
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| DevelopmentNote |
2009 Edition Re-Issued in November 2010 & incorporates AMD 1 2010 to BS 8488-1(2009). Renumbers & supersedes BS 8488-1(2009). Supersedes 08/30147373 DC & 10/30219838 DC. (11/2010)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
28
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
| BS 7671(2008) : 2018 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS |
| BS 7671(2008) : 2008 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS |
| BS EN 61534-21:2014 | Powertrack systems Particular requirements for powertrack systems intended for wall and ceiling mounting |
| BS EN 60439-3 : 1991 | LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES - PART 3: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN PLACES WHERE UNSKILLED PERSONS HAVE ACCESS FOR THEIR USE - DISTRIBUTION BOARDS |
| BS EN 60664-1:2007 | Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems Principles, requirements and tests |
| BS EN 61534-22:2014 | Powertrack systems Particular requirements for powertrack systems intended for onfloor or underfloor installation |
| BS EN 61534-1 : 2011 | POWERTRACK SYSTEMS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| BS EN 61439-1:2011 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies General rules |
| BS 6972:1988 | Specification for general requirements for luminaire supporting couplers for domestic, light industrial and commercial use |
| BS 7671(2008) : 2008 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS |
| BS EN 60439-5:2006 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Particular requirements for assemblies for power distribution in public networks |
| BS EN 61032:1998 | Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures. Probes for verification |
| BS EN 60439-1:1999 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Type-tested and partially type-tested assemblies |
| BS IEC 60050-195:1998 | International electrotechnical vocabulary Earthing and protection against electric shock |
| 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 EN 61535 : 2009 | INSTALLATION COUPLERS INTENDED FOR PERMANENT CONNECTION IN FIXED INSTALLATIONS |
| BS EN 60439-2:2000 | Low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Particular requirements for busbar trunking systems (busways) |
| BS EN 61984:2009 | Connectors. Safety requirements and tests |
| BS EN 61995-1:2008 | Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes General requirements |
| BS EN 61439-2:2011 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Power switchgear and controlgear assemblies |
| BS EN 60439-4:2004 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Particular requirements for assemblies for construction sites (ACS) |
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