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BS 4363:1991

Superseded

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Specification for distribution assemblies for electricity supplies for construction and building sites

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-07-1998

Language(s)

English

Published date

20-12-1991

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Service conditions
4. General
5. Materials
6. Incoming supply assembly (ISA)
7. Incoming supply and distribution assembly (ISDA)
8. Main distribution assembly (MDA)
9. Transformer assembly
10. Socket-outlet assembly
11. Extension-outlet assembly
12. Marking
13. Terminal markings and identification of connections
14. Routine tests
Appendices
A. Typical system voltages at 50 Hz employed on
    construction and building sites in the UK and
    recommended applications
B. Technical schematic layout incorporating single-
    phase 110 V distribution
C. Typical schematic layout incorporating single- and
    three-phase 110 V distribution
D. Typical assemblies (mains voltage)
E. Typical assemblies (reduced voltage)
Tables
1. Minimum space requirements for incoming supply
    assemblies
2. Rating of the incoming supply assembly
3. Minimum space requirements for incoming supply and
    distribution assemblies
4. Rating of the incoming supply and distribution
    assembly
5. Rating of the main distribution assembly
6. Minimum accommodation for MCCBs
7. Input protection
8. Typical system voltages at 50 Hz and recommended
    applications
9. Single-phase 110 V distribution
10. Single- and three-phase 110 V distribution
11. Typical assemblies (mains voltage)
12. Typical assemblies (reduced voltage)
Figures
1. Socket-outlet assembly 110 V single-phase:
    schematic connection arrangement
2. Socket-outlet assembly 110 V three-phase:
    schematic connection arrangement
3. Warning symbols
4. Typical layout incorporating single-phase 110 V
    distribution
5. Typical layout incorporating single- and three-phase
    110 V distribution

Requirements for six types of distribution assemblies intended to give a compact and flexible system on construction and building sites. Both single-phase and three-phase distribution systems are catered for.

Committee
PEL/17
DevelopmentNote
SUPERSEDES BS 4363: 1968
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 7375:1996 Code of practice for distribution of electricity on construction and building sites
BS 7909:1998 Code of practice for design and installation of temporary distribution systems delivering a.c. electrical supplies for lighting, technical services and other entertainment related purposes

BS 4752-1:1977 Specification for switchgear and controlgear for voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1200 V d.c. Circuit-breakers
BS 476-3:1975 Fire tests on building materials and structures External fire exposure roof test
BS 5378-1:1980 Safety signs and colours Specification for colour and design
EN 60439-4:2004 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 4: Particular requirements for assemblies for construction sites (ACS)

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