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  • BS 8488(2009) : 2009

    Current The latest, up-to-date edition.

    PREFABRICATED WIRING SYSTEMS INTENDED FOR PERMANENT CONNECTION IN FIXED INSTALLATIONS - SPECIFICATION

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2010

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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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

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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.

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    Committee PEL/23
    Development Note 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)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    BS 7671(2008) : 2018 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
    BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS

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    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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