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

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-11-2008

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-12-1998

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Notification of requirements
5 Materials, appliances and components
6 Planning and design considerations
7 Work on site
8 Inspection and testing
9 Supervision during use
10 Additional earthing provisions
Annex A (normative) Construction recommendations for
switchgear for temporary electrical supplies
Annex B (informative) Unit functions
Annex C (informative) Earthing for temporary installations
Annex D (informative) Standard connections for a 19 pin
quarter turn connector
Annex E (informative) Bibliography
Figure 1 Temporary electrical supply system: film or TV
           location installation
Figure 2 Temporary electrical supply system: theatre or
           concert installation
Figure D.1 Standard connections for a 19 pin quarter turn
           connector (outlet rear view)
Table 1 Minimum IP protection (with all covers in place)
Table 2 Preferred power distribution connectors
Table A.1 Fault rating

Covers temporary distribution systems and use of low voltage a.c. e electricity for television, film, theatre, pop concerts and similar events, both in- and out-of-doors.

Committee	CPW/4
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes 96/540343 DC and BS 5550-7.5.1(1981) (10/2005)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	26
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
Supersedes	BS 5550-7.5.1:1981

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