Table of Contents

1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 Voltage designation and fire resistance categories<br>5 Conductors<br>6 Insulation<br>7 Identification of cores<br>8 Laying-up<br>9 Bedding<br>10 Armour<br>11 Oversheath<br>12 Cable marking and additional information<br>13 End sealing<br>14 Schedule of tests<br>15 Test conditions<br>16 Routine tests<br>17 Sample tests<br>18 Type tests<br>Annexes<br>Annex A (informative) - Guide to use and installation of cables<br>Annex B (normative) - Armour wire tests<br>Annex C (normative) - Compatibility test<br>Annex D (normative) - Abrasion resistance test<br>Annex E (normative) - Insulation resistance constant <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;test on oversheath<br>Annex F (normative) - Resistance of armour<br>Annex G (informative) - Gross cross-sectional area of armour<br>Annex H (normative) - Test for shrinkage of oversheath<br>Annex I (normative) - Fire resistance test for category <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;F2 - Additional provisions for cables with a <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;diameter over 20 mm<br>Annex J (informative) - Guidance on type tests<br>Bibliography

Abstract

Defines requirements for construction and performance of thermosetting insulated, armoured, fire-resistant cables of rated voltage 600/1000 V having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
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ISBN
Committee	GEL/20
Supersedes	BS 7846(2009) : 2009 15/30301742 DC : 0