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BS 7889 - ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, NON-ARMOURED CABLES WITH A VOLTAGE OF 600/1000 V, FOR FIXED INSTALLATIONS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-10-2012

Language(s)

English

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Rated voltage
5 Conductors
6 Insulation
7 Identification of cores
8 Laying up
9 Extruded optional inner covering
10 Sheath
11 Cable marking and additional information
12 Schedule of tests
13 Test conditions
14 Routine tests
15 Sample tests
16 Type tests
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Guide to use
Annex B (normative) - Compatibility test
Annex C (normative) - Abrasion test
Annex D (informative) - Notes on type tests
Annex E (normative) - Green-and-yellow measurement
for shaped conductors
Bibliography

BS 7889

Committee	GEL/20/17
DocumentType	Draft
Pages	30
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 7889:2012

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