BCA - BS EN 50525 series of standards.

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BCA - BS EN 50525 series of standards.

Published: 12 July 2013 · Category: White Papers and technical guides

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New numbering for UK standards for LV wiring and flexible cables Introduction This document provides a brief explanation of the changes following the issue of the BS EN 50525 series of standards, for wiring and flexible cables up to and including 450/750 V. The full series was published on 30 September 2011. This publication, which is in 18 parts, does not require any change to UK manufacturing and market practice. In fact, products remain unchanged – only some reference standard numbers are different. There is a permitted transition period. BSI has agreed with industry that a date of 1st January 2013 will apply for full changeover. Existing British Standards involved in the transition are: Those to be withdrawn on 31st December 2012 • • • BS 638-­‐4 Arc welding power sources, equipment and accessories. Specification for welding cables BS 6007 Electric cables — Single core unsheathed heat-­‐resisting cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for internal wiring BS 6500 Electric cables — Flexible cords rated up to 300/500 V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments BS 7919 Electric cables — Flexible cables rated up to 450/750 V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for industrial and similar environments Modified editions to be effective from 1st January 2013 • BS 6004 Electric cables — PVC insulated, non armoured cables for voltages up to and including • 300/500 V, for electric power and lighting (This...