BS 6004:2000
Superseded
Superseded
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Electric cables. PVC insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring
Available format(s)
Hardcopy , PDF
Superseded date
30-09-2012
Superseded by
BS EN 50525-1:2011+A1:2022
BS EN 50525-2-31:2011
BS EN 50525-2-51:2011
BS EN 50525-1:2011
BS 6004:2012+A1:2020
Language(s)
English
Published date
26-04-2005
Publisher
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Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Voltage designation
5 General
6 Constructional details
7 Electrical tests
8 Non-electrical tests
Annex A (informative) Guide to the use of PVC insulated
cables
Annex B (informative) Guidance on procedure for routine
tests on PVC insulated cables of
rated voltages U0/U up to 450/750 V
Annex C (normative) Electrical tests
Annex D (normative) Measurement of thicknesses
Annex E (normative) Procedure for checking the efficacy of
the spark testing method and equipment
Annex F Spare
Annex G (normative) Compatibility test
Bibliography
Figures
Tables
Specifies requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of non-armoured polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated cables for operation at voltages up to and including 450 V a.c. to earth and 750 V a.c. between conductors, intended for electric power, lighting and internal wiring.
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GEL/20/17
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6004(1995), 00/242730 DC and 02/208366 DC. (10/2002) Together with BS 7919(2001), BS 6500(2000) and BS 6007(2000) supersedes BS 6141(1991). Reviewed and Confirmed by BSI, May 2006. (05/2006)
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Standard
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| Pages |
48
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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Superseded
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| Supersedes |
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