BS 7629:1993

Superseded

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Specification for thermosetting insulated cables with limited circuit integrity when affected by fire

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Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

04-15-1997

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-15-1993

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Voltage designation
5 Conductors
6 Insulation
7 Identification of cores
8 Laying-up
9 Screen
10 Sheath
11 Cable marking
12 Schedule of tests
13 Test conditions
14 Routine tests
15 Regular sample tests
16 Type tests
Annexes
A (informative) Recommendations for selection,
     operation and installation of cables
B (normative) Test for bending characteristics
C (normative) Test for resistance to impact at
     ambient temperature
Tables
1 Schedule of tests
2 Dimensions of 2-, 3- and 4-core cables
3 Requirements for type B cable sheaths having low
     emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected
     by fire
4 Routine tests
5 Regular sample tests
6 Type tests
7 Minimum transmittance values for smoke generation
Figure
C.1 Apparatus for test for resistance to impact

Specifies constructional and performance requirements for 300/500 V cables primarily intended for use in fire alarm and emergency lighting circuits.

Committee	GEL/20
DevelopmentNote	BS DRAFT FOR COMMENT 91/20368 DC
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	38
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 7629-1:1997 BS 7629-2:1997
Supersedes	91/20368 DC : FEB 91

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BS 7629:1993

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