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Abstract

Specifies the tests and criteria, referenced in particular Standards, for elastomeric, PVC, reduced fire hazard and polyolefin insulating and sheathing materials used in the construction of electric cables and flexible cords. It does not cover tests that can only be conducted on completed cables.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-003 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 10 October 2016.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 13 December 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-003:
Australian Cable Makers' Association
Australian Industry Group
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
National Electrical and Communications Association
Queensland University of Technology

Scope

This Standard specifies the tests and criteria for elastomeric, PVC, reduced fire hazard and polyolefin insulating and sheathing materials used in the construction of electric cables and flexible cords and referenced in Australian and Australian/New Zealand Standards. It applies to electric cables and cords designed for working voltages up to and including 76/132(145) kV. This Standard does not cover tests that can only be conducted on completed cables, e.g. partial discharge, tan d, impulse, high voltage, shrinkage and adhesion tests.
The requirements of this Standard only apply when referenced in other relevant Standards. This Standard does not supersede requirements in existing Standards.
NOTE: Insulating and sheathing materials in other relevant Standards are listed in Table A1 of Appendix A.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 20/01/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 20/01/2017
Pages
ISBN
Committee	EL-003
Under Revision	DR 02004 CP DR 04174 CP
Supersedes	AS/NZS 3808:1998 DR 99116