BS 6004:1995
Superseded
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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Hardcopy , PDF
15-12-2000
English
15-03-1995
Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Voltage designation
4 Conductors
5 Insulation
6 Core identification
7 Fillers and extruded inner covering
8 Sheath
9 Marking
10 Construction and overall dimensions
11 Electrical requirements
12 Test under fire conditions
Annexes
A Guide to the use of PVC-insulated cables
B Guidance on procedure for routine tests on PVC-
sheathed cables of rated voltages Uo/U up to
450/750 V
C Non-contamination test
D Electrical tests
E Procedure for checking the efficacy of the method of
spark testing
Tables
1 PVC-insulated, non-sheathed general purpose cable,
450/750 V, single-core
2 PVC-insulated, non-sheathed cable for internal
wiring, 300/500 V, single-core
3 PVC-insulated, PVC-sheathed, light cable, 300/500 V,
circular twin, 3-core, 4-core and 5-core
4 PVC-insulated, PVC-sheathed cable, 300/500 V,
single-core, flat twin and 3-core
5 PVC-insulated, PVC-sheathed cable with circuit
protective conductor, 300/500 V, single-core, flat
twin and 3-core
6 PVC-insulated, PVC-sheathed cable with or without
circuit protective conductor, 300/500 V, single-core
and flat twin (alternative conductor versions)
7 Special PVC-insulated, non-sheathed cable,
450/750 V, single-core for installation at low
temperatures
8 PVC-insulated, non-sheathed, heat-resistant cable
for internal wiring, 450/750 V, single core
9 PVC-insulated, non-sheathed, heat-resistant cable
for internal wiring, 300/500 V, single-core
10 Summary of electrical tests
11 List of tests applicable to the various types of
cable
12 Guide to the use of PVC-insulated cables
13 Spark test voltage
14 Insulation test voltage
Figures
1 Spark test check: removal of insulation
2 Spark test check: covering with tape
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