BS 6724(1997) : 1997

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ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, ARMOURED CABLES FOR VOLTAGES OF 600/1000 V AND 1900/3300 V, HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-04-2016

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2008

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Voltage designation
5 Conductors
6 Insulation
7 Identification of cores
8 Laying-up
9 Bedding
10 Armour
11 Oversheath
12 Cable marking
13 End sealing
14 Schedule of tests
15 Test conditions
16 Routine tests
17 Sample tests
18 Type tests
Annex A (informative) Recommendations for the selection and
                      operation of cables
Annex B (informative) Recommendations for the installation of
                      cables
Annex C (informative) Information to be provided with enquiry
                      or order
Annex D (normative) Measurement of thickness
Annex E (normative) Abrasion test
Annex F (normative) Insulation resistance constant test
                      on oversheath
Annex G (normative) Armour wire tests
Annex H (normative) Resistance of conductor and armour
Annex J (normative) Test for shrinkage of sheath on cable
Annex K (normative) Voltage test on completed cables
Annex L Spare
Annex M (normative) Compatibility test
Annex N (informative) Gross cross-sectional area of armour
Annex P (informative Notes on type tests
Annex Q (informative) Guide to use
Bibliography

Defines requirements for constructing and establishes test methods for armoured cables having thermosetting insulation of rated voltages 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V for production of lower levels of smoke and corrosive products when exposed to fire comparable with cables conforming to BS 5467.

Committee	GEL/20
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 6724(1990), 96/202305 DC and 02/206303 DC. (04/2004) 1997 Edition Re-issued in June 2008 & incorporates AMD 3 2008. Supersedes 07/30169735 DC. (06/2008) Superseded by BS 6724(2016) but remains current and will be withdrawn on 30.04.2017. (05/2016)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	48
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 6724:2016

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