BS 6004:2000
Superseded
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Electric cables. PVC insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring
Available format(s)
Hardcopy , PDF
Superseded date
30-09-2012
Language(s)
English
Published date
26-04-2005
Publisher
Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Voltage designation
5 General
6 Constructional details
7 Electrical tests
8 Non-electrical tests
Annex A (informative) Guide to the use of PVC insulated
cables
Annex B (informative) Guidance on procedure for routine
tests on PVC insulated cables of
rated voltages U0/U up to 450/750 V
Annex C (normative) Electrical tests
Annex D (normative) Measurement of thicknesses
Annex E (normative) Procedure for checking the efficacy of
the spark testing method and equipment
Annex F Spare
Annex G (normative) Compatibility test
Bibliography
Figures
Tables
Specifies requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of non-armoured polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated cables for operation at voltages up to and including 450 V a.c. to earth and 750 V a.c. between conductors, intended for electric power, lighting and internal wiring.
| Committee |
GEL/20/17
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6004(1995), 00/242730 DC and 02/208366 DC. (10/2002) Together with BS 7919(2001), BS 6500(2000) and BS 6007(2000) supersedes BS 6141(1991). Reviewed and Confirmed by BSI, May 2006. (05/2006)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
48
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
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| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT2)/5(2008) : 2008 | WIRES, CORDS, AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 2: CABLES, ELECTRICAL (FOR POWER AND LIGHTING) |
| EN 50214:2006/corrigendum Dec. 2007 | FLAT POLYVINYL CHLORIDE SHEATHED FLEXIBLE CABLES |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT5)/4(2005) : 2005 | WIRES, CORDS, AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 5: CABLES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL AND CABLES, POWER, ELECTRICAL (SMALL MULTI-CORE CABLES) |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT4)/4(2005) : 2005 | WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - PART 4: CABLES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL (SUB-MINIATURE ELECTRIC CABLES) |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT12)SEC3/2(2008) : 2008 | WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES - ELECTRICAL-METRIC UNITS - PART 12 SECTION 3: CABLES, TELEPHONE (FOR FIELD USE) |
| EN 60742:1995 | Isolating transformers and safety isolating transformers - Requirements |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT4)/3(1981) : 1981 | WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 4: CABLES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL (SUB-MINIATURE ELECTRIC CABLES) |
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| BS 1363-3:1989 | 13 A plugs, socket-outlets and adaptors Specification for adaptors |
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| BS 5266-1:2005 | Emergency lighting Code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises |
| 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 1363-3(1995) : 1995 | 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR ADAPTORS |
| BS 1363-1(1995) : 1995 | 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 1: SPECIFICATION FOR REWIRABLE AND NON-REWIRABLE 13 A FUSED PLUGS |
| BS 7540-1:2005 | Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V General guidance |
| BS 4533-102.19:1990 | Luminaires. Particular requirements Specification for air-handling luminaires (safety requirements) |
| BS 3955:1986 | Specification for electrical controls for household and similar general purposes |
| BS 6400-3:2007 | Specification for installation, exchange, relocation and removal of gas meters with a maximum capacity not exceeding 6 m<sup>3</sup>/h Low and medium pressure (3rd family gases) |
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