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BS 6004:1995

Superseded

Superseded

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Specification for PVC-insulated cables (non-armoured) for electric power and lighting

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-12-2000

Superseded by

BS 6004:2000

Language(s)

English

Published date

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

Specifies requirements and dimensions for non armoured polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated cables for fixed installation and for operation at voltages up to and including 450 V to earth and 750 V a.c. between conductors. Coverage includes: voltage designation, conductors, insulation, core identification, sheath, marking, electrical requirements, and fillers and extruded inner covering. Also gives definitions,tables, diagrams and annexes.

Committee
GEL/20
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 6004: 1991
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
32
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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