BS 7870-6.1:1999
Withdrawn
LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for 0.6/1 kV and 1.9/3.3 kV power cables with special fire performance for use in power stations PVC insulated and PVC sheathed cables
Hardcopy , PDF
English
02-12-2004
06-19-2014
Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
3 Voltage designation
4 General requirements
5 Cables without metallic covering
6 Cables with metallic covering
Annex A (informative) Guide to use
Bibliography
Tables
Defines requirements and dimensions of single and multicore PVC insulated and sheathed cables with reduced fire propagation performance. Intended for a maximum continuous operating temperature of 70 degrees C and a maximum short-circuit temperature of 160 degrees C for conductor sizes not exceeding 300 m and 140 degrees C for larger sizes.
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GEL/20/16
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 02/209792 DC and 96/204692 DC To be read in conjunction with BS 7870-1(1996) and BS 7870-2(1999). (02/2004) Inactive for the new design. (01/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
40
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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| Supersedes |
| BS 4066:1969 | Flame retardant characteristics of electric cables |
| HD 627 S1:1996/A2:2005 | MULTICORE AND MULTIPAIR CABLES FOR INSTALLATION ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND |
| HD 620 : 2010 | DISTRIBUTION CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION FOR RATED VOLTAGES FROM 3,6/6 (7,2) KV UP TO AND INCLUDING 20,8/36 (42) KV |
| BS ISO 4589-2 : 1996 AMD 10627 | PLASTICS - DETERMINATION OF BURNING BEHAVIOUR BY OXYGEN INDEX - AMBIENT-TEMPERATURE TEST |
| HD 603 S1:1994/A3:2007 | DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE 0,6/1 KV |
| HD 626 S1:1996/A2:2002 | OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE U[O]/U(U[M]): 0,6/1 (1,2) KV |
| HD 308 S2:2001 | Identification of cores in cables and flexible cords |
| IEC 60183:2015 | Guidance for the selection of high-voltage A.C. cable systems |
| BS EN 50265-2-1:1999 | Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated conductor or cable. Procedures 1 kW pre-mixed flame - 1 kW pre-mixed flame |
| BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods |