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BS 8567:2012

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Specification for outdoor electricity meter cupboards

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-2013

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Dimensions and features
5 Materials
6 Finish
7 Marking
8 Labels
Annexes
Annex A (normative) - Flammability
Annex B (normative) - Selection of meter cupboard samples
        and test plaques for testing
Annex C (normative) - Methods of test for hinge strength
        (to built-in and surface-mounted cupboard)
Bibliography

Defines requirements for outdoor electricity meter cupboards.

Committee
PEL/13
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 11/30240637 DC. (07/2012) Supersedes ENA TS 12-3. (01/2014)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This British Standard specifies requirements for outdoor electricity meter cupboards. It is intended to accommodate the Electricity Supply Industry’s service termination and metering equipment, in particular cut-outs, single and polyphase meters, isolators and communication equipment. It is also applicable to the following types of meter cupboards: built-in; surface-mounted. This British Standard also specifies requirements for the design, material and composition of the meter board. It is not applicable to multiple service metering installations which are installed in the same housing or security shrouds intended to provide additional protection to meter installations.

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