BS 7909:1998
Superseded
Code of practice for design and installation of temporary distribution systems delivering a.c. electrical supplies for lighting, technical services and other entertainment related purposes
Hardcopy , PDF
English
12-15-1998
11-30-2008
Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Notification of requirements
5 Materials, appliances and components
6 Planning and design considerations
7 Work on site
8 Inspection and testing
9 Supervision during use
10 Additional earthing provisions
Annex A (normative) Construction recommendations for
switchgear for temporary electrical supplies
Annex B (informative) Unit functions
Annex C (informative) Earthing for temporary installations
Annex D (informative) Standard connections for a 19 pin
quarter turn connector
Annex E (informative) Bibliography
Figure 1 Temporary electrical supply system: film or TV
location installation
Figure 2 Temporary electrical supply system: theatre or
concert installation
Figure D.1 Standard connections for a 19 pin quarter turn
connector (outlet rear view)
Table 1 Minimum IP protection (with all covers in place)
Table 2 Preferred power distribution connectors
Table A.1 Fault rating
Covers temporary distribution systems and use of low voltage a.c. e electricity for television, film, theatre, pop concerts and similar events, both in- and out-of-doors.
| Committee |
CPW/4
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 96/540343 DC and BS 5550-7.5.1(1981) (10/2005)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
26
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
| BS EN 61008-2-1:1995 | Specification for residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs). Applicability of the general rules to RCCBs functionally independent of line voltage |
| BS 546:1950 | Specification. Two-pole and earthing-pin plugs, socket-outlets and socket-outlet adaptors |
| BS EN 60439-3 : 1991 | LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES - PART 3: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN PLACES WHERE UNSKILLED PERSONS HAVE ACCESS FOR THEIR USE - DISTRIBUTION BOARDS |
| BS 7671:1992 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS |
| BS EN 60439-5:2006 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Particular requirements for assemblies for power distribution in public networks |
| BS EN 60598-1:2015 | Luminaires General requirements and tests |
| BS EN 60439-1:1999 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Type-tested and partially type-tested assemblies |
| BS EN 60309-2 : 1999 | PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS AND COUPLERS FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES - PART 2: DIMENSIONAL INTERCHANGEABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PIN AND CONTACT-TUBE ACCESSORIES |
| BS 4363:1991 | Specification for distribution assemblies for electricity supplies for construction and building sites |
| BS 7288:1990 | Specification for socket outlets incorporating residual current devices (S.R.C.D.s) |
| BS EN 60439-2:2000 | Low voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Particular requirements for busbar trunking systems (busways) |
| BS 3535:1962 | Specification for safety isolating transformers for industrial and domestic purposes |
| BS 4293:1983 | Specification for residual current-operated circuit-breakers |
| BS EN 61008-1 : 2012 | RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED CIRCUIT-BREAKERS WITHOUT INTEGRAL OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR USES (RCCBS) - PART 1: GENERAL RULES (IEC 61008-1:2010, MODIFIED) |
| BS EN 60439-4:2004 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies Particular requirements for assemblies for construction sites (ACS) |
| BS EN 61009-1 : 2012 | RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED CIRCUIT-BREAKERS WITH INTEGRAL OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR USES (RCBOS) - PART 1: GENERAL RULES |
| BS EN 60073:2002 | Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification. Coding principles for indicators and actuators |