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BS 7919:2001

Superseded
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Electric cables. Flexible cables rated up to 450/750V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for industrial and similar environments
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-09-2011

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-03-2008

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Voltage designation
5 General
6 Flexible cables with thermosetting insulation
7 Flexible cables with thermoplastic insulation
Annex A (informative) - Guide to use of insulated
                        flexible cables
Annex B (informative) - Guidance on procedure for
                        routine tests on rubber and
                        PVC insulated flexible cables
                        of rated voltages U[0]/U up to
                        450/750 V
Annex C (normative) - Electrical tests
Annex D (normative) - Mechanical test - Two pulley
                      flexing test
Annex E (normative) - Procedure for checking the
                      efficacy of the spark testing method
                      and equipment
Annex F (normative) - Solderability test for plain
                      conductors
Annex G (normative) - Compatibility test
Annex H - Spare
Annex I (normative) - Water immersion tests for
                      H07RN8-F flexible cables
Annex J - Spare
Annex K (normative) - Measurement of thickness
Bibliography

Describes requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of insulated flexible cables for operation at voltages up to and including 450 V a.c. to earth and 750 V a.c. between conductors, intended for use with appliances and equipment, in industrial or similar environments for ordinary or heavy duty.

Committee
GEL/20/17
DevelopmentNote
To be read in conjunction with BS 6500(2000). Also available as part of BS KIT 64. Supersedes 00/240543 DC and 02/208369 DC. Together with BS 6500(2000), BS 6004(2000) and BS 6007(2000), supersedes BS 6141(1991). Reviewed and Confirmed by BSI, May 2006. (05/2006)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
78
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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BS 7909:2011 Code of practice for temporary electrical systems for entertainment and related purposes
BS 6007:2000 Electric cables. Single core unsheathed heat resisting cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for internal wiring
BS 6500:2000 Electric cables. Flexible cords rated up to 300/500 V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments
BS 7909:2008 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND RELATED PURPOSES
BS 1363-1:2016+A1:2018 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units Specification for rewirable and non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs
BS 7375:2010 Distribution of electricity on construction and demolition sites. Code of practice
15/30297234 DC : 0 BS 1363-2 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 2: SPECIFICATION FOR 13 A SWITCHED AND UNSWITCHED SOCKET-OUTLETS
15/30297232 DC : 0 BS 1363-1 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 1: SPECIFICATION FOR REWIRABLE AND NON-REWIRABLE 13 A FUSED PLUGS
08/30166535 DC : DRAFT MAR 2008 BS 7909 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND RELATED PURPOSES
15/30297238 DC : 0 BS 1363-4 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR 13 A FUSED CONNECTION UNITS SWITCHED AND UNSWITCHED
15/30297236 DC : 0 BS 1363-3 - 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR ADAPTORS
03/303438 DC : DRAFT MAR 2003 BS 7540-2:2004 - GUIDE TO USE FOR CABLES WITH A RATED VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 450/750 V - PART 2: HARMONIZED CABLE TYPES FROM HD 21 AND HD 22
BS 7540-1:2005 Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V General guidance
BS 7540-3:2005 Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V National standard cables not included in HD 21 and HD 22
BS 6396(2008) : 2008 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN OFFICE FURNITURE AND EDUCATIONAL FURNITURE - SPECIFICATION
BS 6396:2008+A1:2015 Electrical systems in office furniture and educational furniture. Specification
BS 6396:2002 Electrical systems in office furniture and office screens. Specification
BS 8512:2008 Electric cables. Code of practice for the storage, handling, installation and disposal of cables on wooden drums
08/30177004 DC : DRAFT JULY 2008 BS 6396 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN OFFICE FURNITURE AND OFFICE SCREENS - SPECIFICATION
DEFSTAN 61-12(PT1)/4(2008) : 2008 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - PART 1: CABLES ELECTRICAL INSULATED FLEXIBLE CORDS AND FLEXIBLE CABLES
BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
BS 6004:2012 Electric cables. PVC insulated and PVC sheathed cables for voltages up to and including 300/500 V, for electric power and lighting

HD 22.11 : 200S2 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING CROSS-LINKED INSULATION - PART 11: EVA CORDS AND FLEXIBLE CABLES
BS 4727-2:GRP08(1994) : 1994 GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL, POWER, TELECOMMUNICATION, ELECTRONICS, LIGHTING AND COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO POWER ENGINEERING - ELECTRIC CABLES
BS EN 50268-2:2000 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions Procedure
BS EN 50267-2-2:1999 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Tests on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables. Procedures Determination of degree of acidity of gases for materials by measuring pH and conductivity - Determination of degree of acidity of gases for materials by measuring pH and conductivity
HD 22.10 S2:2007 Cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V and having cross-linked insulation - Part 10: EPR insulated and polyurethane sheathed flexible cables
HD 22.13 : 200S2 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING CROSS-LINKED INSULATION - PART 13: HALOGEN-FREE FLEXIBLE CABLES HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE
BS 6469-99.1(1992) : 1992 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - PART 99: TEST METHODS USED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BUT NOT SPECIFIED IN BS EN 60811 - SECTION 99.1: NON-ELECTRICAL TESTS
BS EN 60811-1-1:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions. Tests for determining the mechanical properties - Section 1: Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions - Tests for determining the mechanical properties
BS EN 60811-4-1:2004 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables. Common test methods Methods specific to polypropylene and polypropylene compounds. Resistance to environmental stress cracking. Measurement of the melt flow index. Carbon black and/or mineral filter content measurement in PE by direct combustion. Measurement of carbon black content by TGA. Assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope
HD 22.15 : 200S2 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING CROSS-LINKED INSULATION - PART 15: MULTICORE CABLES INSULATED AND SHEATHED WITH HEAT RESISTANT SILICONE RUBBER
HD 22.16 : 200S2 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING CROSS-LINKED INSULATION - PART 16: WATER RESISTANT POLYCHLOROPRENE OR EQUIVALENT SYNTHETIC ELASTOMER SHEATHED CABLES
HD 308 S2:2001 Identification of cores in cables and flexible cords
HD 21 PT13 : S1 AMD 1 2001 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE INSULATED CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V - OIL RESISTANT PVC SHEATHED CABLES WITH TWO OR MORE CONDUCTORS
BS EN 50265-2-1:1999 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated conductor or cable. Procedures 1 kW pre-mixed flame - 1 kW pre-mixed flame
BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods
BS EN 60719:1993 Calculation for the lower and upper limits for the average outer dimensions of cables with circular copper conductors and of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
BS EN 50266-2-4:2001 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables. Procedures Category C
BS 7655-2.1:2000 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric sheathing compounds Harmonized types - Harmonized types
HD 21-12 : S1 AMD 1 2001 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE INSULATED CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V - HEAT-RESISTANT FLEXIBLE CABLES (CORDS)
BS EN 50334:2001 Marking by inscription for the identification of cores of electric cables
HD 22.12 : 200S2 CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V AND HAVING CROSS-LINKED INSULATION - PART 12: HEAT RESISTANT EPR CORDS AND FLEXIBLE CABLES

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