Published:
22 April 2008
Category:
Q&A
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This one, concerning BS 5226 and whether cables for central battery emergency lighting systems need a special cable sheath colour, is answered by SELECT:
Question: Is there a requirement which states that cables used in central battery emergency lighting systems should be identified by orange sheathed cable?
Answer: There is no requirement under BS 5266-1:2005 for cables used in central power supply systems to be colour code orange.
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