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  • BS 6701:1994

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    CODE OF PRACTICE FOR INSTALLATION OF APPARATUS INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  21-05-2004

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1994

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1. Scope
    2. References
    3. Definitions
    4. Licence obligations
    5. Apparatus
    6. Accommodation
    7. Cabling, wiring, connections and ducting
    8. Site conditions, hazards and general safety
         precautions
    9. Inspection and testing
    Annexes
    A. (informative) Domestic cleaning and apparatus
         cleaning
    B. (informative) Accommodation redecoration,
         maintenance or alteration
    C. (informative) Certification of satisfactory
         installation
    Figures
    1. Minimum separating distance between telecommuni-
         cations line and power line for bare conductors
    2. The earth-electrode system and zone of ROEP
    C.1 Specimen certificate of satisfactory installation
    List of references

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    Gives recommendations for installing apparatus which is comprised in telecommunications systems other than public telecommunication systems. Aspects of installation of receivers, radio transmitters or antenna systems that are relevant to reception or emission of radio frequency radiation by this apparatus, and installation of apparatus using wiring serving to distribute electrical power for telecommunication purposes is not covered. Also gives recommendations for choosing accommodation and advice on structural design considerations.

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    Committee TCT/7
    Development Note Supersedes BS 6701-1(1990), BS 6701-2(1987), 93/630076 DC & 93/630077 DC. (03/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Supersedes

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    BS 8313:1997 Code of practice for accommodation of building services in ducts
    PD 1002:1997 A GUIDE TO CABLING IN PRIVATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
    BS 7083:1996 GUIDE TO THE ACCOMMODATION AND OPERATING ENVIRONMENT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) EQUIPMENT
    BS 6767-2:1998 Transportable accommodation units Recommendations for design and installation of services and fittings with guidance on transportation, siting and aspects relating to habitation

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    BS 5345-8:1980 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WITH TYPE OF PROTECTION 'S' SPECIAL PROTECTION
    BS 5345-4:1977 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WITH TYPE OF PROTECTION 'I' INTRINSICALLY SAFE ELECTRICAL APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS
    BS 5378-1(1980) : 1980 SAFETY SIGNS AND COLOURS - SPECIFICATION FOR COLOUR AND DESIGN
    BS 7430:1991 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR EARTHING
    BS 8313:1989 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ACCOMMODATION OF BUILDING SERVICES IN DUCTS
    BS 5345-7:1979 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION, INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WITH TYPE OF PROTECTION N
    BS 5345-2:1983 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION INSTALL & MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS AREAS
    BS 5345-6:1978 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WITH TYPE OF PROTECTION `E' - INCREASED SAFETY
    BS 5997:1980 GUIDE TO BRITISH STANDARD CODES OF PRACTICE FOR BUILDING SERVICES
    BS 6467-1:1985 ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WITH PROTECTION BY ENCLOSURE FOR USE IN THE PRESENCE OF COMBUSTIBLE DUSTS - SPECIFICATION FOR APPARATUS
    BS 6656:1991 GUIDE TO PREVENTION OF INADVERTENT IGNITION OF FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERES BY RADIO-FREQUENCY RADIATION
    BS 5345-1:1989 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION, INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
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