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BS 7909:2008

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Code of practice for temporary electrical systems for entertainment and related purposes

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-03-2009

Superseded date

31-08-2011

Superseded by

BS 7909:2011

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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Management of an event and supply of equipment for
   temporary electrical systems
5 Small/simple events and activities requiring up to 6 kVa
6 Large/complex events and activities requiring in excess
   of 6 kVa
7 Design and instructions for setting-up temporary electrical
   systems
8 Work on site
9 Inspection and testing
10 Operational procedures
11 Additional considerations
List of annexes
Annex A (normative) - Construction of distribution equipment
        or switchgear for temporary systems
Annex B (informative) - Distribution equipment functionality
Annex C (normative) - Earthing arrangements and temporary systems
Annex D (informative) - Possible arrangements for temporary
        electrical systems
Annex E (informative) - Residual current devices (RCDs) - Selection
        and use
Annex F (informative) - Supplies provided for temporary
        distributions at venues
Annex G (normative) - Inspection, testing and certification
Annex H (informative) - Standard connections for a 19-pin
        connector used for lighting applications
Bibliography

Provides recommendations for the management, design, setting-up and operation of temporary electrical systems using low voltage a.c. electricity, for the entertainment and similar or related industries.

Committee
CPW/4
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 7909(1998) and 08/30166535 DC. To be read in conjunction with BS 7671(2008). (12/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
110
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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