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BS 8488(2009) : 2009

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PREFABRICATED WIRING SYSTEMS INTENDED FOR PERMANENT CONNECTION IN FIXED INSTALLATIONS - SPECIFICATION
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2010

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Marking and documentation
6 Construction
7 Wiring systems
8 Provision for earthing
9 Protection against electric shock
10 Resistance to solid objects, dust and moisture
11 Insulation resistance and electric strength
12 Clearances, creepage distances and distances through
   insulation
13 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
14 Electrical connections
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Guide to use
Annex B (normative) - Routine testing
Annex C (normative) - Test methods
Bibliography

Defines safety requirements, together with associated tests, for prefabricated wiring systems incorporating installation couplers conforming to BS EN 61535 with a rated voltage up to and including 500 V a.c. and a maximum operating temperature not exceeding 70 degrees C for permanent connection in fixed installations.

Committee
PEL/23
DevelopmentNote
2009 Edition Re-Issued in November 2010 & incorporates AMD 1 2010 to BS 8488-1(2009). Renumbers & supersedes BS 8488-1(2009). Supersedes 08/30147373 DC & 10/30219838 DC. (11/2010)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

BS 7671(2008) : 2018 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS

BS EN 61534-21:2014 Powertrack systems Particular requirements for powertrack systems intended for wall and ceiling mounting
BS EN 60439-3 : 1991 LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES - PART 3: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN PLACES WHERE UNSKILLED PERSONS HAVE ACCESS FOR THEIR USE - DISTRIBUTION BOARDS
BS EN 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems Principles, requirements and tests
BS EN 61534-22:2014 Powertrack systems Particular requirements for powertrack systems intended for onfloor or underfloor installation
BS EN 61534-1 : 2011 POWERTRACK SYSTEMS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
BS EN 61439-1:2011 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies General rules
BS 6972:1988 Specification for general requirements for luminaire supporting couplers for domestic, light industrial and commercial use
BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
BS EN 60439-5:2006 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Particular requirements for assemblies for power distribution in public networks
BS EN 61032:1998 Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures. Probes for verification
BS EN 60439-1:1999 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Type-tested and partially type-tested assemblies
BS IEC 60050-195:1998 International electrotechnical vocabulary Earthing and protection against electric shock
BS 1363-4(1995) : 1995 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR 13 A FUSED CONNECTION UNITS SWITCHED AND UNSWITCHED
BS EN 61535 : 2009 INSTALLATION COUPLERS INTENDED FOR PERMANENT CONNECTION IN FIXED INSTALLATIONS
BS EN 60439-2:2000 Low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Particular requirements for busbar trunking systems (busways)
BS EN 61984:2009 Connectors. Safety requirements and tests
BS EN 61995-1:2008 Devices for the connection of luminaires for household and similar purposes General requirements
BS EN 61439-2:2011 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Power switchgear and controlgear assemblies
BS EN 60439-4:2004 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Particular requirements for assemblies for construction sites (ACS)

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