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BS 7211:2012

Superseded

Superseded

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Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated and thermoplastic sheathed cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V for electric power and lighting and having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-09-2012

Superseded date

18-02-2021

Superseded by

BS 7211:2012+A1:2020

$559.16
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Summarise this standard

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Rated voltage
5 Construction
6 Conductors
7 Insulation
8 Identification of cores
9 Multi-core circular cables
10 Optional extruded inner covering
11 Sheath
12 Cable marking and additional information
13 Schedule of tests
14 Test conditions
15 Routine tests
16 Sample tests
17 Type tests
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Coding cross references
Annex B (informative) - Traditional UK cables transferred
        to BS EN 50525
Annex C (informative) - Guide to use
Annex D (normative) - Compatibility test
Annex E (normative) - Method of test for voltage withstand
Annex F (informative) - Notes on type tests
Bibliography

Defines requirements and test methods for the construction and performance of cables that: a) have a thermosetting insulation of rated voltage up to and including 450/750 V; b) emit limited amounts of smoke and corrosive gases when subjected to relevant tests compared with corresponding PVC cables conforming to BS 6004; c) are intended for electric power and lighting.

Committee
GEL/20/17
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 7211(1998). Supersedes 12/30248745 DC. (10/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
34
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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