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BS EN 61355-1:2008

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Classification and designation of documents for plants, systems and equipment Rules and classification tables
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-08-2008

INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Basic concepts on documents and documentation
  4.1 General
  4.2 Document kinds
  4.3 Documents
  4.4 Composite documents
  4.5 Document sets
  4.6 Documentation
5 Classification of documents
  5.1 Classification principles
  5.2 Assigning documents to classes
  5.3 Assigning composite documents to classes
  5.4 Layout of document kind classification code (DCC)
6 Document designation
  6.1 Document and document page designation
  6.2 Document designation for identification purposes
7 Documentation
8 Naming of document kinds and communication principles
  8.1 Naming conventions of document kinds and documents
  8.2 Communication about document interchange
Annex A (normative) - Code letters
Annex B (informative) - Additional information about
        document kinds for communication purpose
Annex C (informative) - Communication about document
        interchange
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications
Bibliography

Gives rules and guidelines for the classification of documents based on their characteristic content of information.

IEC 61355-1:2008 provides rules and guidelines for the classification of documents based on their characteristic content of information. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are listed below:
- Table A.2 has been extended under code P;
- Table B.1 in the first edition has been omitted from this second edition; it is being replaced by a separate standard in database format IEC 61355 DB.
IEC 61355 DB database provides brief definitions of a set of internationally standardized document kinds, including requirements on the contents of information, references to appropriate sources and the applicable classification in accordance with IEC 61355-1. IEC 61355 DB is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 61355-1 ed2.0. It has the status of a horizontal standard in accordance with IEC Guide 108.

Committee
GEL/3
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS EN 61355 and 07/30130640 DC. (09/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
46
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
EN 61355-1:2008 Identical
IEC 61355-1:2008 Identical

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