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BSI BS 4553-1: AMD 14194: February 4, 2004; AMD 15614: April 29, 2005

Publication Date: Aug 15, 1998
SDO: BSI: British Standards Institution
 DOD Adopted   ANSI Approved Approved

Construction requirements and methods of tests for cables intended for use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings and similar applications. For use where current loading gives conductor temperature rise not exceeding 70°C and where the maximum short circuit conductor temperature is 160°C.

Split concentric cables
Electric cables
Sheathed cables
Insulated cables
Single-phase current
Rated voltage
Polyvinyl chloride
Electric conductors
Earth conductors
Neutral conductors
Stranded conductors
Copper
Aluminium
Working range
Temperature
Designations
Electrical insulation
Compatibility
Tensile strength
Elongation at fracture
Grades (quality)
Thickness
Spark testing
Electrical testing
Colour codes
Seatings
Sheathed conductors
Identification methods
Marking
Approval marks
Seals
Electrical resistance
Resistance measurement
Type testing
Visual inspection (testing)
Diameter
Area
Selection
Installation
Instructions for use
Thickness measurement

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