APPENDICES Appendix page 1 British Standards fo which reference is made in the Regulations: 228 2 Statutory regulations and associated memoranda 240 3. Time/eurrent characteristics of overcurrent protective devices and residual current devices 243. 4 Current-carrying capacity and voltage drop for cables and flexible cords 252 5 Classification of external influences 318 6 Model forms for certification and reporting 331 7 Harmonized cable core colours 342, 8 Current-carrying capacity and voltage drop for busbar trunking and powertrack systems 345, 9 Definitions ~ multiple source, d.c, and other systems 346 10 Protection of conductors in parallel against overcurrent 353 11._Effect of harmonic currents on balanced three-phase systems 356 12 Voltage drop in consumers’ installations 358 13 Methods for measuring the insulation resistance/impedance of floors and walls to Earth or to the protective conductor system 359 14 Measurement of earth fault loop impedance: consideration ofthe increase of the resistance of conductors with increase of temperature 361 15 Ring and radial final circuit arrangements, Regulation 433.1 362 NOTE: Appendix 1 is normative, and is thus a requirement. All other appendiees are informative, and are provided as guidance. 227APPENDIX 4 (Normative) BRITISH STANDARDS TO WHICH REFERENCE IS MADE IN THE REGULATIONS NOTE: Certain British Standards have been withdrawn since the issue of the 16th Edition in 2001, From the date of withdrawal, certificates and marks already awarded may continue to apply to production until a date specified in the superseding standard. During the period between these dates, the withdrawn standard may be specified in contracts. However, it should be noted that this appendix may not list such standards, as only current British Standards are listed with some references to superseded standards. BS or EN Number Title References TBS 671987 (1099) | Speifenon Trang ToS Ted not S591 a Cage Taser or vag psa ng TOO) Tae and TO VASP Pat Bo Gn sania Appear Apes pared 2s 88.2:2007 Lowvoltge ses Supplementary requirements or fies or us by tuthorized pons (ines mainly instal spear), Examples of ‘andre systems of ies & Repleos BS 8621, 1888221985, BS B8-5:1988, BS 88-6198 and BS EN 6265-2:1995 which roin cure, fasw.221988 | Specification fr ses owe by authorized pasos (sity for indatial | Table 41.2 snplition). Adio etements fo fase wit enka or bated | Tabled. a comecions Table dL.6 Replced by BS 8-2:2007 but seman erent a2 Burs Sar ‘App 3 Fig3.34 Fig338 Speciation of spplmentary equiement fr ies of compact Tableat2 dimensions for sein 240415 Vandal end commer cleial | Tales. installations Table als Replaced by BS 88-22007 but remains eat Bu us Sar ‘App 3 Fig3.34 Fig3 BSTIEADET Specicton or rove non eve gy, seakeroaae HE TAU couplers and aptanecoupes with exhing cont fr sglepiuscas. | $531.8 shuts upto 220 9a 55321 105581 a7 Tie on baling eas wd SS Bs 46-4:1070 Nonsombusbl tes for materia 2654) 3S.476.12:991__| Meteo est fr nib of products by direct ane inpingemen_| Se 1BS 5461950 (1988) Spesition.Tworpole and erhng-pin pag ook oulds ad seal EAST out ado S533 S506) uss132 1083534 TS S59 005) | Species Tor ig, Sonsaston and aan oP To. 555.012 BS CAE IBSR OBI | Spelcaton, Candge Ta (aad ope Sampara) racine bt cove abies BS 66 remains curent bt the equenents for ype Bfse inks have been | 5851.50) tepaced by BS 9801958 BEDTIDOT Elsi eating Clamps fo aig and Dosing Speco Ta BS 13197198) | Specie for anidge ines orac cheats dees and aay emit Table thd epee by BS 88-3:2007 but remains cure toa wana a3 saa ‘Appt Fg3.1 Abpt4pa 228BS or EN Number Title References. TBS 1362:1973 (1992) __| Specification for gneral purpse fuse links Tor domestic and similar Table 412 purposes (primarily fr use in plugs) ‘Table 414 533.1 Table 532 ‘Table 551 553.156) BS 1363 T3 A plugs, socket outlets, connection units and adaptors 433.15 “Table 35.1 553.14 553.15 705.533.1 Apps 15 BS 1363-1: 1995 Specification for rewitable and non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs ‘Table $32 BS 1363-2:1995 Specification for 13 A switched and unswitched socket-outlets Table 53.2 559.6.1.109) 705.5122, Specifiction for adaptors Specification for 13A fused connection units switched and unswitehed “Table 53.2 559.6..10%) Appx 15 TBS 3036:1958 (1992) _ | Specification, Semi-enclosed electric fuses (ratings up t 100 amperes and | Table 412 240 volts o earth) ‘Table 414 4324 43.1.1 note 1 433.13 433.15 333.1 ‘Appx 3 Fig 3.24 Fig 3.28 ‘Appx 4 para 4 ara 5.1.1Gi) para 6.1 BS 3076 ‘Switches for household and similar Fixed electrical installations 162.4 note Specification for general requirements. Now replaced by BS EN 60669-1 | Table S32 2000, but emains curent. BS EN 60669-1: 2000 is dual numbered BS 559.619 3676: 2000 'BS 3858:1992 2004) | Specification for Binding and Wentifcation sleeves Tor use on elects cables | S132 and wires Beare ‘Specification for Cooker contol ants Table 332 ‘BS 4444: 1989 (1995) | Guide to electrial earth monitoring and protective conductor proving $4335 543.71.264) 543.7134) [BS 4575:1970 (1979) | Specification for -pin reversible plugs and shaver socket outlets 553.15) BS 4662:2006 ‘Boxes for flush mounting of electrical accessories, Requirements and test | $3042 methods and dimensions 559,6.1.1ii) BSA Glossary of Electrotechnical power, telecormunications,clectonis, Part 2 first para lighting and colour terms BS 4727 isa multiple part standard BS 5266 Emergency Highting Tote BS 5266 i a multiple part standard 5282 note 2 360.9 BS SAGTASIT “Hlecis cables, Thermoseltng insulated, armoured cables for volages of | 522.6500) 6600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V 5226.6) 522.680) ‘Appx 4 Table 443 ‘Appx 7 Table 7C. BS S9 “Graphical symbols and sigs. Safty signs, including five safety signs API SS3.7 Current, but proposed for Withdrawal BS 5655 Lifts and service lifts, T1005) BS 5655-1:1986 BS 5655-2:1988 Bs 5655.11:2005 Bs 3655-12:2005 ‘Safety rules forthe eonstrtion and installation of electric its ‘Applicable only to the modernization of exiting lift installations) Safety rules forthe construction and installation of hydraulic lis ‘Applicable only to the modernization of existing lift installtions) Code of practice forthe undertaking of modifications to existing electric its Applicable only to the modernization of existing lit installations) Code of practice for the undertaking of modifeations to existing hydraulic its (Applicable only to the modernization of existing lif installations) 229BS or EN Number Title References BS 5733:1995 ‘Specification Tor general requirements Tor cesieal accessories 33042. Table 53.2 559.6.1.1(0) BS 5803-5:1985 “Thermal insulation for use in pitched rooF spaces in dwellings. Specification | Appx 4 Table 4A2 {or installation of man-made mineral fibre and cellulose fibre insulation ‘Table ADS BS S89 Fite detection and fre alm systems for buildings 110.1000) 528.1 note? 560.10 BS 5839-1:2002 Code of practice for system design, installation, commissioning and 560.8.1 note maintenance 6123.2 note TBS 60042000 2006) | Electric eables, PVC Taslated, now-armoured eables for volages upto aad | T17-4113.12 including 450/750 V, fr electric power, lighting and intemal wiring 71752.26 7752.26 ATL S212 Appr 4 Table 443, Appx 7 Table 7B Appx 15 BS 60072006 lectic cables. Single core unsheathed heat resisting cables for voliages up | 559.6.2.2(0) to and including 450/750 V, for intemal wiring BST ‘See note at end ofthis table aa2at Appx [note BS G250:1983 (1999) | Elecirc cables, Single core PVG insulated flexible ables ofrated voliage | Appx IS 6600/1000 V for switchgear and controlgear wiring BS 2312006 ‘lectic cables Single core PVC insulated flexible cables of ated voluge | Appx 4 Table 4A3 £600/1000 V for switchgear and conirolgear wiring BS 6346:1997 (2005) _ | Bleciric cables. PVC insulated, armoured cables for voiages of 0071000 V_| 522.6.5(H) and 1900/3300 5226.60) 52.6800) ‘Appx 4 Table 443 ‘Appx 7 Table 7C. BSCIST Bleciie surface heating. 110.1030) 54.5.1 753.511 BS 6351-1:1983 (2007) | Specification for electric surface heating devices BS 6351-2:1983 (2007) | Guide to the design of electric surface heating systems BS 6351-3:1983 (2007) | Code of practice forthe installation, testing and maintenance of electric surface heating systems "BS 6500:2000 (2005) | Electric cables, Flexible cords ated up to 300/500 V, for se with AP Sa2 appliances and equipment intended fr domestic, office and similar ‘Appx 4 Table 443 avironments ‘Appx 7 Table 7D. BS 67012008 “Telecommunications equipment and telesommuntoatons cabling, 110.13) Specification for installation, operation and maintenance 528.2 note? BS 6724997 ODT) | Flecrc cables. Thermoseting insulated, armoured cables Tor volages of | 522.6.5(1) {614/1000 V and 1900/3300 V, having low emission of smoke and conosive. | 522.6.6() gases when affected by fre 522.680) ‘Appx 4 Table 443 Appx 7 Table TC BS GOT ‘lectieal installations for open-cast mines and quanies T10.10xvii) ‘BS 697251988 Specification for general requirements for luminaire supporting couplers for | Table 33.2 domestic, light industrial and commercial use 5596.1.) BS 911990 ‘Specificlion for 6/10 A, two-pole weather-resistant couplers for household, | 583.2.1 commercial and light industrial equipment BS 7001-1988 ‘Specification for interchangesblty and safely of siandardized luminaire | 559.6.1.1G) supporting coupler BS 7211:1998 (2005) _ | Electric cables, Thennoveting Insulated, nom armoured cables for vollages | 717.5220) ‘up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and intemal | 717.52.2(i) wiring, and having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when AT2LS212 affected by fire. Appx d Table 443, BS 73611991 Cathodic protection. Code of practice for land and marin applications. 712.3123 note (Curren but partially replaced by BS EN 15112:2006 and BS EN 13636:2004), BS 737581996 ‘Code of practice for disiation of leeiely on construction and building 7040 sites BS TRUST Code of practice Tor earthing wae 542.2.1 note 54.3.1 nate 230og BS or EN Number Title References ‘Method for calculation of thermally permissible shor-oroult curents aking | Table 43.1 note into account nor-adiabatic heating effects 543.13 BS 7629-1:1997 (2007) Specification for 300/500 V fio resistant eleaiio cables having Tow ‘60.8.1 note ‘mission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire, Multicore | Appx Table 443 cables [BS 7697:1993 (2004) __| Nominal voltages for low vollage public elect supply systems ‘Apps pare BS 7698-12:1998 Reciprocating intemal combustion engine driven altemating current 360.6.12 generating sos, Emergency power supply to safety devices BT Flectrie cables, Calculation ofthe curent rating. as (Some parts of the BS 7769 series are now numbered BS IEC 60287 series, | Appx 4 para | ‘eventually all parts will be renumbered.) para 2.1 para2.2 “Table 4B note 2 ‘Table 4C2 note 1 & 2 ‘Table 4C3 note 1&2 ‘Appx 10 para ara BS 7769-1.1:1997 Has been superseded withdrawn and replaced by BS TEC 60287-1-1:2006 BS 7769-1.2:1994 Current rating equations (100% load factor) and calculation of loses. Sheath (2005) ‘eddy current loss factors fortwo circuits in flat formation BS 7769-2.2:1997 ‘Thermal resistance. A method for calculating reduction factors for groups of (2005) ‘cables in free air, protected from solar radiation BS 7769-2-2.1:1997 | Thermal resistance, Calculation of thermal resistance, Section 2.1: (2006) Calculation of thermal resistance [BS 7769-3.1:1997 Sections on operating conditions. Reference operating conditions and (2005) selection of cable type 'BS 7846:2000 (2005) _ | Blectri cables. 600/1000 V armoured fire-resistant cables having Soa ‘hermosetting insulation and low emission of smoke and corrosive gases | 522.6.6(1) ‘when affected by fre 52.6.0) 560.8.1 note Appx 4 Table 4A3 BS 7ST Tlectri cables. Thermoselting insulated, unarmoured cables for a vollage oF 600/100 V “Appx 4 Table 4A3, BSB Code of practic Tor design and invllaton of temporary disbton TIOTGRR) systems delivering a. eecricelsuplies for ighng, technical serves and | TI. oer enerinment related pmpose. TBS THTSHHOT Gi) Elect eabes. Flexible cables rated upto 4S0TEOV, fore wih Tas appliances and eqipmen intended for indstial en sinilerenvronments | 704.522.8.11 703:422.8 note Fig 708 note 132.1 7117.52.21) n7s2.3i) 721.55.2.6(ii ATS212, 740.521.L note3 7405.11 Apps 4 Table 4A3 BS 84362008 lecric cables. 300500 V serecned electric eables having low omission oF | 522.6.50) smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fite, for use in walls, partitions. $22.6.6() and building voids, Multicore cables 572.680) ‘Appx 4 Table 443 BS BAS0:2008 Code oF practice For instalation of elecvical and elesironis equipmentin | 110.2Gw) ships BS GISSS006 Tastallation couplers intended for permanent connesion In Hxed instltions | 5262 now 1 5532.1 BEAU 14951980 1987) ‘Specification for elecsical connections belween towing vehicles and Wallers with 6 V or 12 V elettical equipment: ype 12 N (normal) ALS 250), AT2L55.2.6¢6) Table A721 BSAUT77a:1980 ‘Specification for elecrical connections between towing vehicles and talles | A721.55.2.60) (1987) with 6 V or 12 V electrical equipment type 12 $ (supplementary) A721.35.2.6(i) ‘able A72L RSENS Safety rales forthe construction and installation of Us, BS EN 81-1:1998 Electric lifts (also known as BS 5655-1:1986 Lifts and service lis ..ete) | 110.2(x) 5283.5 231BS EN 50085-1:1999 (2005) BS EN 50085-2-1:2006 BS EN 50085-2-3:2001 General requirements. BS EN 50085-1:1999 remains eurent Cable tranking systems and cable ducting ystems intended for mounting on walls and ceilings Particular requirements for slotted cable trunking systems intended for installation in cabinets, Section 3: Slotted in eabines BS or EN Number Title References BS EN 1648, Tisure accommodation vehicles BSEN 1648-1:2004 | 12 V direct curent extra low voltage electrical installations. Carevans 708.1 note 1 mis BS EN 1648-2:2005 | 12 Vdiect current extra low voltage electrical installations. Motor caravans. | 708.1 note 1 mu BSEN 6100-1 ‘Glossary of bullding and civil engineering terms. 7105.1 aot BS EN 50085 ‘Cable tunking and cable dueting systems for elecirial installations, 5216 705.522.16(i) TIL S2KG), 740521.1 740.5211 note2 246 705.522.16(i) cables for use in emergency circuits BS EN 0086 ‘Specification for conduit systems for cable management. S16 BS EN 50086-1:1994 | General requirements ‘Replaced by BS EN 61386-1:200 but remains current BS EN 50086.2-1:1996 | Particular sequirements. Rigid conduit systems Replaced by BS EN 61386-21:2004 but remains current, BS EN 50086-2-2:1996 | Particular requirements. Pliable conduit systems. plinble conduit systems Replaced by BS EN 61386-22:2004 but remains current BS EN 50086.2-3:1996 | Particular requirements Flexible conduit systems ‘Replaced by BS EN 61386-23:2004 but remains current. BS EN 500386-2-4:1994 | Particular requirements. Conduit systems buried underground 740.521. note 1 ‘Appx 4 Table 482 Table 4B3 BS EN SO107 ‘iene and fominous-discharge-wbe Installations operating rom anovoad | 110.1(xxiy raled output voltage exceeding 1 KV but not exceeding 10 kV. 559.109) 559.1 note 2 BSEN50107-1:2002 | Genera requirements BS EN 50107-2:2005 _ | Requirements for earth-leakage and open-circuit protective devices BS EN 50171:2001 | Central power supply systems 3608 360.6.10 BSENSOIT Taformation technology ~ Cabling installation 528.2 noise? BS EN 502002006 | Method of test for resistance to fre of unprotected small eables for use in | $60.8.1 ‘emergency circuits BSEN 50266 ‘Common test methods for cables under fre conditions ama. “Test for vertical lame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or 2234 cables. 32713 732A ‘BSE 50266-12001 2009) | Apparatus BSEN 5026622001 2000) Procedures. Category A PIR BSEN 50266222001 (2006)| Procedures. Category A 'BSEN 5026622001 (2005 Procedures. Category B [BSN 51262-42001 (2006)) Procedures. Category C BBSEN 50266-22001 (2006)| Procedures. Small cables. Category D BS EN 50281 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust BS EN 50281-1-1:1999 | Electrical apparatus protected by enclosures. Construction and testing 110.1xxiv) Replaced by BS EN 60241-0:2006 and BS EN 61241-1:2004 but remains current, [BS EN 50281-1-2:1999 | Electical apparatus protected by enclosures, Selection, installation and ‘maintenance Partially replaced by BS EN 61241-14:2004 and BS EN 61241-17: 2005 BS EN 50281-2-1:1999_| Test methods, Methods of determining minimum ignition temperatures BS EN 50362:2003 | Method of test for resistance to fre of larger unprotected power and control] 560.8.1(1) 282BS or EN Number Title References, BS EN 50438 "Requirements forthe connection of micro-cogenerators in parallel will 351.1 note public low-voltage distribution networks 551.74 ‘This document currently at DPC stage (Expired 2004/11/30) 5517.5 note 551.76 BS EN 60079 ‘Blecsical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres, T10-I(x requirements BS EN 60079-10:2003 | Classification of hazardous areas 53211 note2 [BS EN 60079-14:2008 | Electical installations in hazardous areas ther than mines) 423 532.1 note2 560.1 BS EN 60079-17:2003 | Inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in hazardous areas | 612.1 (other than mines) ‘BS EN 60092.507:2000 _| Electrical installations Tn chips — Pleasure eat TOO. nats BSEN601462:2000 | Semiconductor convertors. General requirements and Tine commuated | 414.2 ote 2 convertors. Self-commutated semiconductor converters including direct de converters BEEN 60204 Safely of machine, Hletical equipment of maskines Taz 3373. 337411 53734 BS EN 60204-1:2006 | Gonoral requirements 713841 7174) 740.1 BEEN 6022827005 | Conductors oF nsulated cables ‘Apps ¢ pa 'BS EN 60238:1999 | Elson serew lampholder 41624 note 2004) BS EN 60238:1999 remains curen. 559618 812i) ‘BS EN 60255-22-1:2005] Eloctoal las. Eleoaldistarbance teas for measuring relays and ‘Appx § AMESED protection equipment. MHz bust immunity tests BEEN 6029 Low-voltage fuses. BS EN 60269.1:2007 | General requirements BS EN 60269-2:1995 | Supplementary requiements fr fuses for use by authorized persons (uses ‘mainly for industrial application) Replaced by BS 88-2:2007 and BS EN 60260-1:2007 but remains current BS EN 60269.3 Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by unskilled persons (fuses 1995 smaily for household and similar applications) Replaced by BS 88-3007 and BS EN 60269-1:2007 but remains current BEEN 6050 Plugs, socke-otlets and couplers for industriel purposes Twbe ss $5144 note BS EN 60309.1:1999 | Genera requirements 705.553.1 709553.18 7155.1 HoAi5.iGi 7405.7 BS EN.60309.2:1999 | Dimensions inercbongeabilty requiements for pin and contatsube 3871.4 accessories 543.1.1.26) ‘Table 55.1 553.18 35321 3596.1.10) Toast.) 705383.16i) 708353.18 Fig 708 not 709,553.18 Fig 709.3 713.384 7243811 7013826 140.387 TBS EN 60500-1:2001 | Appliance couplers for howschld and sinilargonral psposes General [5532.1 233BS or EN Number Title References BS EN 60332-1-2:2008 “Tests on electri and optical fibre cables ndor fie condilions. Test for Yertical flame propagation fora single insulated wire or cable. Procedute for LW pre-mixed flame Wasa 42.4.5 527.13 S274 56038.16) 7US21 DIS2 7405211 BS EN G0B35-1-5002 Househoid and similar electrical appliances, Safely, General requirements ANIAIA BS EN 60439-1:1999 ‘Type-tested and partially type-tested assemblies [BS EN 60335-2-29:2004 | Particular requirements for battery chargers ARLSS 'BS EN 60335-2-41:2008 | Particular requizements for pumps 702.553 [BS EN 60335-2-53:2003 | Particular requirements for sauna heating appliances 703.55 [BS EN 60335-2-71:2008 | Particular requirements for electrical heating appliances for breeding and | 705.4226 rearing animals Bs EN 60335. Particular requirements for elect Fence energizers 705.1 note BS EN 60335-2-96:2002 | Particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room heating _| 753.511 BS EN 60417 ‘See Note at end of this Table 42217 4122.12 note 4122.13 note 559.7 Appx 1 note BS EN GOD TLow-vollage switchgear and controlgear assembles Part 2 LV switchge... [Replaces BS EN 60570:1997 and BS EN 60570-2-1:1995 which remain current 4122.1.16 5.2.46) T2114 BS EN 60439-2:2000 | Particular requirements for busbar tranking systems (busways) 4453 5214 So7.s 271.6 ‘Appx 8 para para 2 note 1 Appx {0 para 2 BS EEN 60439-3:1991 | Particular requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgeat 53034 assemblies intended to be installed in places where unskilled persons have access to their use. Distribution boards BS EN 60439-4:2004 | Pauticular requirements for assemblies for construction sites (ACS) 04511 BS EN 6044522000 | Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and “Appx 7 para I identification, Identification of equipment terminals and of terminations of| certain designated conductors, including general rules for an alphanumeric system "BS EN 60446:2000 | Basic and safety principles for man-machine Interface, marking and “Apps 7 para t ‘dentitication, Wemtfication of conductors by colours or numerals, TBS EN 60529:1992 | ‘Specification for degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) | 5272.60) (2004) 5272.6(i) 7025122 708:512.2 708512.26) 708.553.1.8 ADLSSS A721.55.10, 'BS EN 605702003 | Tlecrical supply tack systems for laminae 559.44 234BS or EN Number Title References BS EN 60598 BS EN 60598-1:2004 BS EN 60598-2-18:1994 BS EN 60598-2-23:1997 TLaminaives Luminaires, General requirements and tests Particular requirements. Luminares for swimming pools an similar applications Particular requirements. Fxtra-low voltage lighting systems for filament lamps 359.65.) 359.6.1.\v) $59.6.2.2(i) 589.6226) Table 55.2 ‘Table 55.2 note 702.552 705.559 422.42 noto2 ‘Table 35.2 note 102.55.2 702553 559.1114.10i) 711559.42 BS EN 60598-2-24:1999 | Particular requirements. Luminsites wit limited surface temperatures 4223.81 'BS EN 60617 ‘See Note at end of tis Table S149.1 ‘Table $3.2 note 1 Appx | note ‘BS EN 60664-1:3003 | Tnsulation coordination Tor equipment within low-volage systems, 442.22 note T Principles, eequirements and tests 337.22. BS EN 60669 ‘Switches for household and similar fixed eleotical installations Table 532 BS EN 60669-1:2000 | General requirements Table 53.2 3596.19 BS EN 60669-2-1:2004 | Particular requirements. Blectronic switches ‘Table 3.2 $59.6.19 BS EN 60669-2-2:2006 | Particular requirements. Electromagnetic remote-control switches (RCS) | Table 53.2 BS EN 60669-2-3:2006 | Particular requirements. Time delay switches (TDS) ‘Table 33.2 BS EN 60669-2-4:2005_| Particular requirements. Isolating switches Table 53.2 'BS EN 60670 ‘Boxes and enclosures fr electrical acoessories for household and similar] 530.42. fixed electical installations. 559.61. 1 (vil BS EN 60670-1:2005 | General requirements $30.42 BS EN 60670-22:2006 | Particular requirements for connecting boxes and enclosures 521.83 ‘Appx 15 See 1 BUEN oosd Flexible insulating sleeving. ‘543.32 BS EN 60684 is multiple part standard BS EN 60703-1:2002 | Mineral insulated cables and their terminations wilh arated voltage not | 422,60) ‘exceeding 750 V. Cables 433.15 5226 5(i) 522.6.6(i) 522.6.8() Table 52.1 5i348 5605.1 note ‘Appx 4 Table 483, BS EN GOTAT ‘Chassification of environmental conditions, CCassifiation of groups of environmental parameters and their severities. | Appx S.A. Stationary use at weather protected locations Classification of groups of environmental parameters and ther severities. | Appx 5 A... Stationary use at non-weather protected locations BS EN G0595:1991 | Specification forciruit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household | Table 41 and similar installations Table 41.6 Replaced! by BS EN 60898.1:2003 but remains current 4324 433.12 433.15 Table 53.2 Appx 3 Fig 3.4 Fig35 Fig36 Appx parad ‘Appx 8 para 4 BS EN 60898-1:2003 | Cireuit breakers fora. operation 8452 Sal 'BS EN 60898-2:2001 | Cireuit-breakers for ac. and dc. operation 452 BS EN 60898-7:2001 remains curent. (twas withdrawn in error and has | $33.1 been reinstated.) AT2S33.1.6 'BS EN 60904-3:1993 | Photovoltaic devices, Measurement principles for terrestrial photovoltaic | Part STC (PV) solar devices with reference spectral irradiance data 235BS or EN Number Title References BS EN 60947 Taw-vollage swilchgear and eonirol gear BS EN 60947-2:2006 | Circuit-breakers 4324 433.12 4335 533.1 Table $3.2 711.4103.4 74048103 740411 note Appe4 para 4 ‘Appx 8 para 4 BS EN 60947-3:1999 | Switches, disconnectors, switchlisconnectors and fise-combination units | 533.1 Table 53.2 BS EN 60947-4-1:2001 | Contactors and motor starters—Blectromechanical contactor and motor | 435.2 starters S331 536.52 ‘Table 53.2 BS EN 60947-5-1:2004 | Control cirouit devices and switching elements ~Electromechanical control | Table 53.2 circuit devices BS EN 60947-6-1:2005 | Multiple function equipment ~‘Transfr switching equipment 5331 ‘Table 83.2 [BS EN 60947-6.2:2003. | Multiple function equipment ~ Control and protective switehing devices (or_| 533.1 equipment) (CPS) Table 33.2 BS EN 60947-7 Specification for low-voltage switehgear and controigear 521.83 5262 note | 'BS EN 60947-7.1:2002 | Ancillary equipment ~ Terminal blocks for copper conductors BS EN 60947-7-2:2002 | Ancillary equipment ~ Protective conductor terminal blacks for copper conductors BS EN 60995 ‘Connecting devices for low-vollage circults for household and similar 3262 note 1 purposes BS EN 60998-2-1:2004 | Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with 559.116 serew-type clamping units [Bs EN 60998-2-2:2004 | Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with 559.116 serewless-type clamping units BS EN 61000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMO) ‘Appx 5 AM [BS EN 61000 is a multiple part standard Appx 11 para 1 TBS EN 61008-1:1995 | Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overoureat Ttroduetion| 2004) protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs). alla (General rules. ‘Table 41.5 BS EN 61008-1:1995 remains eurent. Table 83.2 7141034 mutt 7404103 40411 note Appx 3 Table 3A TBS EN 61009-11995 | Hfeciieal accessories. Residual current operated clrult-breakers with Introduction (2004) integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBO'). | Table 41.3 General rules aay [BS EN 61009-1:1995 remains current ‘Table 41.5 Table 41.6 4324 433.12 433.15 43452 ‘Table 33.2 333.1 7141034 mia 7404103 740411 note Appx 3 Table 3A Rigi Fess Fig3.6 Appx para 4 TBS EN 61034-22005 | Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions. | 422.2.1 ‘Fest procedure and requirements 4222.10), 715210) 236BS or EN Number Title References TBS EN 61095:1993 | Specification for electromechanical contactors for household and similar | Table 33.2 purposes BSEN 611402002 | Protection agenst electro shock. Common aspects for Installation and Pan? Class equipment Class IL Class HT. 410 4122.41 note L BS EN 611941997 | Bayonet lampholders 559.6.1.7 4162.4 note BS EN 612152005} Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoliac (PV) modules, Design 712511 qualification and type approval BUEN OMT “Eecttial apparatus for use inthe presence of combustible st, TTO.T (aR) 532.1 BS EN 61241-17:2005 | Inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in hazardous areas | 612.1 {other than mines) BENOIT ‘Lamp controlger. BS EN 61347-1:2001 | General and safety requirements 711556 BS EN 61347-2-2:2001. | Particular requirements ford. or a.. supplied electronic step-down, 559.1132, ‘convertors for filament lamps 740555, BS ENGIS8G Conduit systems for eable management. 4122.4. 1G) 5216 522.6.) 522.666) 52.6.8) sms 327.16 ms2K, 15212 BS EN 61386-1:2004 | General requirements 22.10) asa 246 1752.20) 740321.1 [BS EN 61386-21:2004 | Particular requirements. Rigid conduit systems 705.522:16 705.522.16() 7215212 [BS EN 61386-22:2004 Particular requirements. Plable conduit systems 740.521.1 note 2 [BS EN 61386-23:2004 | Particular requirements Flexible conduit systems 7140.521.1 740°321.1 note 3 BS ENGIsE Powertrack systems 453 S214 S215 SIL ‘Appx 10 para 2 note BS EN 61534-1:2003 | General requirements ‘Appx 8 para 1 para 2 note 2 BS EN 61534-21:2006 | Particular requirements for powertrack systems intended for wall and eciling mounting BSEN 615372002 | Cable tray systems and cable ladder systems for cable management aad (007) BS EN 61537:2002 remains current 521s 521.6 740.521. BUENGISST Blectrical safey in low voltage disttbation sysiems up to 1000 Vae.and | 612.1 1500 V de, Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective | 621.3, ensures, General requirements BS EN 61557-2:2007 | Insulation resistance Apps 13 Seet | SEN 61557-6:1998 | Residual eurent devices (RCD) in TT, TN and IT systems 6128.1 2) 2) 6128.1 )2) 61210 BS EN 61557-8:1997 | Insulation monitoring devices for IT systems 538.11 BS EN 61557.9:2000__ | Equiprment for insulation fault locaton in IT systems 5382 237BS or EN Number Title References TBS EN 61558-1:1998 | Safety of power wansformers, power supply units and similar. General T8410) (2005) requirements and tests 7117411 626i) 1998 remains current BS EN 61558-2-4:1998 ements for isolating transformers for genera use 740:55.9 BS EN 61558-2-5:1998 | Particular requirements for shaver transformers and shaver supply units | Tntroduetion 553.1.5(i) 715122 701-512.30) 7015123 BS EN 61558-2-6:1998 | Particular requtements for safety isolating tansformers for general use | 414.3) $59.11.3.1 ATI3.AG 70555 Paiticular requirements for wansformers for construction sites 4118.4.16) BS EN 62020:1999 |} Electrical accessories. Residual current monitors for household and si 3384 uses (RCM) BS EN C2040 ‘Uninteruptible power systems (UPS) SGT "BS EN 622082003 | Empty enclosures for low-voltage switchgear and conirolgear assemblies. | 5304.2 General requirements TBSEN 622622002 | Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment FoRsI22) agent external mechanical impacts (IK code) 09,512.21. 4 BS EN 62305 ‘Protection against lightning, 110.2%) 131.6.2 note ais 4203 46.11 528.1 note 5413, [BS EN 62305-1:2006 | General requirements Appx 5 AQ3 BS EN 62305-2:2006 | Risk management BS EN 62305-3:2006 | Physical damage to structures and life hazard BS EN 62305-4:2006 | Blecirical and electronic systems within structures TBS EN 180 11446:2004 | Road vehicles. Connectors forthe electrical connection of towing and towed | AT2155.2.0 vehicles. 13-pole connectors for vehicles with 12 V nominal supply voltage | A721.55.2.6(ii) Table A721 NOTE on graphical symbols those used to be Covered by BS 6217, BS EN 60417 and BS EN GOOIT, In 2002 IEC Inunched an ‘online database format for the symbol library, available on subscription from the IEC web-site. Following this decision, in 2004 CENELEC decided to cease publication of EN 60417 in'paper’ form, to withdraw the then-existing standards and formally te adopt the TEC database without any changes for use in Europe. Consequently the British Standard versions must now also be withdeawn, BS IRC WRT Blecivfe cables, Caloulaiion ofthe current rating. SBS (Gome parts of the BS 7769 series re now numbered BS TEC 60287 series, | Appx 4 pars 1 ‘eventually all parts will be renumbered.) para 2.1 para 221 ‘Table 433 note2 Tale 4C2 nore | & 2 ‘Table 4C3 note 1&2 ‘Appx 10 para 1 para [BS JEC 60287-1-1:2006 | Cable rating equations (100% load factor) and calculation of losses (general) | Appx 11 Seo3 238Other standards to which reference is made in the Regulations D308 Tentification of cores in cables and exible corde Pretace ‘Please note, Table 51 basically implements the requirements of HD 308, | Table St Apps 7 See 1 WDa2ST BS 76971995 (2004) - Nominal voltages Tor low voltage publis eetieity | 708,313.12 supply systems TEC 60038-am DFAS | TEC standard volages Was2 TEC OBE TLow-vollage electrical installations ates on the plan TEC 60364-5-51 Electrical installations of buildings - Part S-S1: Selection and ‘Appx 5 erection of electrical equipment - Common rules TEC 60449-amn 1 Fd 1 | Voltage bands for electrical installations of buildings wat TEC 60502-1 Ed2 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for Fated Table S21 voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um » 36 kV) - Part 1 ‘Appx 4 para 1 Cables for ated voltages of { kV (Um. 2 RV) and 3kV (Um=3,6 kV) TEC OOORIAEAD leetrcal installations for outdoor sites under heavy conditions including | 704.1.1(0) ‘open-cast mines and quattes). Part 2: General protection requirements TEC 607SS.am ‘General requirements for residual current operated protective devices Tia 212 TEC 60884 Ed 3.1 ‘Plugs and socketoutles for household and similar purposes, Part. General | Table 33.2 sequirements TEC 60906 TRC system of plugs and socket-outets for household and similar purposes | Table $32 TEC 61201:1992 Exira-low voltage (ELV). Limit values. Also known as PD 6536 4142 TEC 61386 ‘Conduit systems for cable managemeat. (BS EN 61386 series) IEC 61386.24 Ed 1 __| Particular requirements = Conduit systems buried underground 5228.10 TEC 61662 TR2 E41 __[ Assessment of the risk of damage due to light 43.2.4 Now 3 TEC 61936-1 Ed ‘Power installations exceeding | kV ac, - Part I: Common niles Fig 44.2 note 423 TEC 61995-1 aT Devices forthe connection of laminaires Tor household and similar purposes | Table 332 = Past L: General requirements 859.6.1.103) TECHIS 6308 EET | Are welding equipment, Installation and use "706.1 owm Road vehicles, Fuselinks ATS. PD 65361992 ExtraTow voltage (ELV), Limit values. Also known as TEC 61201 Ce 239APPENDIX 2 (informative) STATUTORY REGULATIONS AND ASSOCIATED MEMORANDA 1. In the United Kingdom the following classes of electrical installations are required to comply with the Statutory Regulations indicated below. The regulations listed represent the principal legal requirements. Information concerning these regulations may be obtained from the appropriate authority also indicated below. Provisions relating to electrical installations re also to be found in other legislation relating to particular ac (@ Distributors” installations generally, subject to certain ‘exemptions Gil) Buildings generally subject to certain exemptions Gil) Work activity Places of work Non-domestic installations (iv) Cinematograph installations (vy) Machinery (vi) ‘Theatres and other places: licensed for public entertainment, music, dancing, ete (vii) High voltage luminous tube signs 240 Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 as amended 'S1 2002 No 2665 S1 2006 No 1521 ‘The Building Regulations 2000 (as amended) (for England and Wales) SI 2000 No 2531 ‘The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 Scottish ST 2004 No 406 Building Regulations (Northem Ireland) 2000, Statutory Rule 2000 No 389 ‘The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 as amended S11989No 635 S11996No 192 S1 1997 No 1993 S1 1999 No 2024 ‘The Electricity at Work Regulations (Northem Sreland) 1991 Statutory Rule 1991 No. 13, ‘Cinematograph (Safety) Regulations 1955, as ‘amencled made under the Cinematograph Act, 1909, and/or Cinematograph Act, 1952 SI 1982.No 1856 ‘The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 as amended SI 1992No 3073 ‘SI 1994 No 2063 Conditions of licence under: (a) in England and Wales, ‘The Local Government (Miscellaneous provisions) Act 1982 (b) in Scotland, ‘The Civie Government (Scotland) Act 1982 As (a) and (b) above ies. President ofthe Board of ‘Trade and Secretary of| State for Trade and Industry. Secretary of State for Scotland ‘The Department for Communities and Local Government ‘The Scottish Executive ‘The Department of Finance and Personnel Health and Safety Executive Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland ‘The Seoretary of State for ‘the Home Department, and The Scottish Executive Department of Trade and Industry (a) The Secretary of State for the Home Department (b) The Seattish Executive ‘As (a) and (b) above2, Failure to comply in a consumer's installation in the United Kingdom with the requirements of Chapter 13 of BS 7671:2008, Requirements for Electrical Installations (the IEE Wiring Regulations) places the distributor in the position of not being compelted to commence or, in certain circumstances, to continue to give, a supply of energy 0 that installation. Under Regulation 26 of the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002, any dispute which may arise between a consumer and the distributor having reference to the consumer's installation shall be determined by 1 person nominated by the Secretary of State (or the Scottish Executive in relation to dispules arising in Scotland) con the application of the consumer or consumer's authorized agent or the distributor. Regulation 28 ofthe Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 requires distributors to provide the following information to relevant persons fre of charge: ‘The maximum prospective short-circuit current a the supply terminals ‘The maximum earth loop impedance of the earth fault path outside the installation (Ze) ‘The type and rating of the distributor's protective device or devices nearest tothe supply terminals ‘The type of earthing system applicable to the connection ‘The number of phases of the supply ‘The fiequency of the supply and the extent of the permitted variations The voltage of the supply and the extent ofthe permitted variations 3. Where it is intended to use protective multiple earthing the distributor and the consumer must comply with the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002, 4, Por further guidance on the application of the Electricity at Work Regulations, reference may be made to the following publication: (i) Memorandum of Guidance on the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (HSR2S). 5, For installations in potentially explosive atmospheres reference should be made to: (i). the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (SI 1989 No 635) Gi) DSEAR Regulations 2002 (SI 2002 No 2776) (iii) the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 (iv) the Equipment and Protective Systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres Regulations 1996 (SI 1996 No 192) (v)_ relevant British Standards Under the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 local authorities are empowered to grant licences in respect of premises where petroleum spirit is stored and as the authorities may attach such conditions as they think fit, the requirements may vary ftom one local authority to another. Guidance may be obtained from the Energy Institute (APEAVIP) publication Design, Construction, Modification, Maintenance and Decommissioning of Filling Stations. 6, For installations in theatres and other places of public entertainment, and on caravan parks, the requirements of the licensing authority should be ascertained. Model Standards were issued by the Department of the Environment, in 1977 under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 as guidance for local authorities. 7. The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994 No 3260), administered by the Department of ‘Trade and Industry, contain requirements for safety of equipment designed or suitable for general use. Information ‘on the application of the Regulations is given in guidance issued by the DTI. 8. The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994 No 1768) made under the Consumer Safety Act 1978, administered by the Department of Trade and Industry, contains requirements for the safety of plugs, sockets, adaptors and fuse links etc. designed for use at a voltage of not less than 200 volts, 9. The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 (SI 1996 No 341) require employers to ‘ensure that safety signs are provided, Guidance from the Health and Safety Executive L64, Safety Signs and Signals, specifies signs including emergency escape, frst aid end fire safety signs. 10. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (SI 1999 No 3242) require employers and self-employed persons to assess risks to workers and others who may be affected by their work or business. This is, intended to enable them to identify measures they need to take to comply with the law. The Health and Safety 241Commission has published an Approved Code of Practice L21, Management of health and safety at work, which gives advice that has special legal status. 11. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (SI 1988 No 2306) require employers to ensure that all work equipment is suitable for the purpose for which it is used, is properly maintained and that appropriate ‘raining is given. The Health and Safety Commission has published an Approved Code of Practice L22, Safe use of ‘work equipment, which gives advice that has special legal status 12, The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2005 (SI 2005 No 281) provide requirements for electrical and electronic products for electromagnetic compatibility. 13, Other Regulations relevant to electrical installation include: ‘The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2002 (European Directive 89/656/EEC, HSE Publication L25) ‘The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (European Directive 89/654/EEC, HSE Publication L24) ‘The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (Buropean Directive 90/269/EEC, HSE Publication L23) ‘The Work at Heights Regulations 2005 ‘The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 (European Directive 92/57/EEC, HSE Publication L144), SI 2007/320. 14, In November 1988 the European electrical standards body CENELEC agreed on harmonization of low voltage electricity supplies within Europe (CENELEC document HD 472 St), implemented by BS 7697 Nominal voltages for low voltage public electricity supply systems. The measure is intended to harmonize mains electricity supplies at 230 V within Burope. CENELEC has proposed three stages of harmonization. Two stages of harmonization have taken place, these being shown below. Effective date Nominal voltage Permitted tolerance __ Permitted voltage range Pre-1995 240.V 16% 16% 2256 -2544V 1 January 1995 230V 110% 16% 216.2 - 253.0V 242FUSES: ‘This appendix gives the time/current characteristics ofthe following overcurrent protective devices: TIME/CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS OF APPENDIX 3 (informative) OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES AND RCDs Figure 3.1 Fuses to BS 1361 Figures 3.2A & 3.2B Semi-enclosed fuses to BS 3036 Figures 33A & 3.3B Fuses to BS 88-2.2 and BS 88.6 CIRCUIT-BREAKERS: Figure 3.4 Type B to BS EN 60898 and the overcurrent characteristics of RCBOs to BS EN 61009-1 Figure 3.5. ‘Type C to BS EN 60898 and the overcurrent characteristics of RCBOs to BS EN 61009-1 Figure 3.6 ‘Type D to BS EN 60898 and the overcurrent characteristics of RCBOs to BS EN 61009-1 In all of these cases time/current characteristics are based on the slowest operating times for compliance with these Regulations and have been used as the basis for determining the limiting values of earth fault loop impedance prescribed in Chapter 41 Maximum earth fault loop impedance Regulation 411.3.2 specifies maximum disconnection times for circuits. 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Rating factors for one ci suit ot one multicore cable or for a group of circuits or multicore cables 4C2_ Rating factors for more than one circuit, for eables laid directly inthe ground 4C3_ Rating factors for more than one circuit, cables laid in duets in the ground AC4 Rating factors for groups of more than one multicore cable on trays or cable ladders ACS. Rating factors for groups of one oF more circuits of single-core cables on trays or cable ladders. 401 402 4D3 4D4 4D5 Single-core non-atmoured, with or without sheath Multicore non-armoured 7 ‘Single-core armoured (non-magnetic armour) 70 °C thermoplastic Multicore armoured insulated cables Flat cable with protective conductor 4Et 4E2 4e3 4e4 Single-core non-armoured, with or without sheath Multicore non-armoured 90°C thermosetting Single-core armoured (non-magnetic armout) insulated cables Mltcore armoured Copper conductors 4F4 4F2 4F3 {60 °C thermosetting insulated flexible cables 90 °C and 180 °C thermosetting insulated flexible cables Flexible cords Flexible cables and cords Bare and exposed to touch, ot having an overall thermoplastic covering oe Bare and neither exposed to touch nor in contact with _ | Mineral insulated cubles combustible materials Single-core non-armoured, with or without sheath Malticore non-armoured Single-core armoured (non-magnetic armour) Multicore armoured 70°C thermoplastic insulated cables Aluminium conductors Single-core non-armoured, with or without sheath Multicore non-armouted 7 Single-core armoured (non-magnetic armout) 90°C thermosetting Multicore armoured insulated cables 282APPENDIX 4 (informative) CURRENT-CARRYING CAPACITY AND VOLTAGE DROP FOR CABLES AND FLEXIBLE CORDS 1 INTRODUCTION ‘The recommendations of this appendix are intended to provide for a satisfactory life of conductors and insulation subjected to the thermal effects of carrying current for prolonged periods of time in normal service. Other considerations affect the choice of cross-sectional area of conductors, such as the requirements. for protection against electric shock (Chapter 41), protection against thermal effects (Chapter 42), overcurrent protection (Chapter 43), voltage drop (Section 525), and limiting temperatures for terminals of equipment to which the conductors are connected (Section 526). ‘This appendix applies to non-sheathed and sheathed cables having a nominal voltage rating not exceeding 1 KV a.c. or LSKV de. ‘The values in Tables 4D1A to 434A have been derived in accordance with the methods given in BS 7769 (BS TEC £60287) using such dimensions as specified in the international standard IEC 60502-1 and conductor resistances given in BS EN 60228. Known practical variations in cable construction (e.g. form of conductor) and ‘manufacturing tolerances result in a spread of possible dimensions and hence current-carrying capacities for each conductor size, Tabulated current-carrying capacities have been selected in such a way as to take account of this spread of values with safety and to lie on a smooth curve when plotted against conductor cross-sectional area, For multicore cables having conductors with a cross-sectional area of 25 mm? or larger, either circular or shaped conductors are permissible. Tabulated values have been derived from dimensions appropriate to shaped conductors, 2 CIRCUIT PARAMETERS 24 Ambient Temperature ‘The current-carrying capacities inthis appendix are based upon the following reference ambient temperatures: (@ Fornon-sheathed and sheathed cables in air, respective of the Installation Method: 30°C For buried cables, either directly in the sol or in ducts in the ground: 20°C. Where the ambient temperature in the intended location of the non-sheathed or sheathed cables differs from the reference ambient temperature, the appropriate rating factors given in Tables 4B1 and 4B2 are to be applied to the values of current-carrying capacity set out in Tables 4DIA to 4J4A. For buried cables, further correction is not needed if the soil temperature exceeds the selected ambient temperature by an amount up to 5 °C for only a few ‘weeks a year ‘The rating factors in Tables 4B1 and 482 do not take account of the increase, iFany, due to solar or other inftared radiation. Where non-sheathed or sheathed cables are subject to such radiation, the current-carrying capacity may be derived by the methods specified in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287). 22 Soil Thermal Resistivity ‘The current-carrying capacities tabulated in this appendix for cables in the ground are based upon a soil thermal resistivity of 25 K.m/W and are intended to be applied to cables laid in and around buildings. For other installations, where investigations establish more accurate values of soil thermal resistivity appropriate for the load. to be catried, the values of current-carrying capacity may be derived by the methods of calculation given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287) or obtained from the cable manufacturer. In locations where the effective soil thermal resistivity is higher than 2.5 K.nv/W, an appropriate reduction in current-carrying capacity should be made or the soil immediately around the cables should be replaced by a mote suitable material, Such cases can usually be recognised by very dry ground conditions. Rating factors for soil thermal resistivities other than 2.5 K.m/W are given in Table 4B3, 25323 Groups of cables containing more than one circuit 234 Methods of Installation A to D in Table 442 Current-carrying capacities given in Tables 4D1A to 434A apply to single cireuits consisting of: (two non-sheathed cables or two single-core cables, or one twin-core cable Gil)_ three non-sheathed eables or three single-core cables, or one three-core cable, ‘Where more non-sheathed cables, other than bare mineral insulated cables not exposed to touch, are installed in the same group, the group rating factors specified in Tables 4Cl to 4C3 need to be applied. NOTE: The group rating factors have boen calculated on the basis of prolonged steady-state operation at a 100% load factor for all live conductors, Where the loading is less than 100% as a result of the conditions of operation ofthe installation, the group rating factors may be higher. 232 Methods of install mn E and F in Table 442 ‘The current-carrying capac es of Tables 4D1A to 4I4A apply to these Reference Methods. For installations on perforated trays, cleats and similar, current-carrying capacities for both single circuits and groups are obtained by multiplying the capacities given forthe relevant arrangements of non-sheathed or sheathed cables in free air, as indicated in Tables 4DIA to 414A, by the applicable group rating factors given in Tables 44 ‘and 4C5. No group rating factors are required for bare mineral insulated eables not exposed to touch, Tables 4G1A and 4G2A refer NOTE 4: Group rating factors have been calculated as averages for the range of conductor sizes, cable types and installation coudtion considered, Attention is drawn to tho notes under each table, In some instances, a more precise ealelation may be required NOTE 2: Group rating factors have been calculated on the basis that the group consists of similer, equally loaded non-sheathed ‘or sheathed cables. Where a group contains various sizes of non-sheathed or sheathed cables, caution should be ‘exercised over the current loading ofthe smaller eables (see 2.3.3 below), NOTE 3: A group of similar cables is taken to be a group where the current-carrying capacity ofall the cables is based on the same maximum permissible conductor temperature and where the range of conductor sizes in the group spans not ‘more than three adjacent standard sizes. 23.3 Groups of cables containing different sizes ‘Tabulated group rating factors are applicable to groups consisting of similar equally loaded cables. The calculation of rating factors for groups containing different sizes of equally loaded sheathed or non-sheathed cables is dependent on the total number in the group and the mix of sizes. Such factors cannot be tabulated but must be calculated for each group. The method of calculation of such factors is outside the scope of this appendix. Two specific examples of where such calculations may be advisable are given below. 2.3.34 Groups in conduit systems, cable trunking systems or cable ducting systems For @ group containing different sizes of nom-sheathed or sheathed cables in conduit systems, cable trunking systems or enble ducting systems, a simple formula for calculation of the group rating factor is: F= Ar where Fis the group rating factor ais the number of circuits in the group. ‘The group rating factor obtained by this equation will reduce the danger of overloading the smaller sizes but may lead to under-utilization of the larger sizes. Such under-utilization can be avoided if large and small sizes of non~ sheathed or sheathed cable are not mixed in the same group. ‘The use of a method of calculation specifically intended for groups containing different sizes of non-sheathed oF sheathed cable in conduit will produce a more precise group rating factor. 2542.3.3.2 Groups of cables on trays Where a group contains different sizes of non-sheathed or sheathed cable, caution must be exercised over the current loading of smaller sizes. It is preferable to use @ method of calculation specifically intended for groups containing different sizes of non-sheathed or sheathed cables. ‘The group rating factor obtained in accordance with the formula in 2.3.3.1 will provide a vafue which may be safely applied, but which may result in under-utilisation. 3 RELATIONSHIP OF CURRENT-CARRYING CAPACITY TO OTHER CIRCUIT PARAMETERS ‘The relevant symbols used in the Regulations are as follows: Jz. the current-carrying capacity of a cable for continuous service, under the particular installation conditions concerned. the value of current tabulated in this appendix for the type of cable and instalation method concemed, for a single circuit inthe ambient temperature stated in the current-carrying capacity tables. Ip the design current of the cireuit, i, the current intended to be carried by te cireut in normal service. J the rated current or current setting ofthe protective device 1h the operating current (i. the fusing current or tripping current for the conventional operating time) of the device protecting the circuit against overload. Ca rating factor to be applied where the installation conditions differ from those for which values of cument- camrying capacity re tabulated in this appendix, The various rating factors are identified as follows: Ca for ambient temperature Ce for grouping Ci for thermal insulation Cr_ for operating temperature of conductor Ce for the type of protective device o installation condition ‘The rated current or current setting ofthe protective device (I) must not be less than the design current (Ip) of the circuit, and the rated current or cutrent seting of the protective device (In) must not exceed the lowest of the current-carrying capacities ([,) of any of the conductors of the circuit, ‘Where the overcurrent device is intended to afford protection against overload, Ip must not exceed 1.45 Iz and Is ‘inst not exceed I, (see paragraph 4 below). ‘Where the overcurent device is intended to afford fault current protection only, In can be greater than Iz and Tz can be seater than 1.45 Ie. The protective device must be selected for compliance with Regulation 434,5.2 4 OVERLOAD PROTECTION ‘Whére overload protection is requited, the type of protection does not affect the eurrent-attying capacity ofa cable for continuous service (1,) but it may affect the choice of conductor size, The operating conditions of a cable are influenced not only by the limiting conductor temperature for continuous service, but also by the conductor temperature which might be atained during the conventional operating time of the overload protective device, in the event of an overload. ‘This means that the operating current of the protective device must not exceed 1.45 Iz. Where the protective device is a fuse to BS 88 or BS 1361, a circuit-breaker to BS EN 60898 or BS EN 60947-2 or a residual current circuit- breaker with integral overcurrent protection to BS EN 61009-1 (RCBO), this requirement is satisfied by selecting a value of Iz not less than I, {In practice, because of the standatd steps in ratings of fuses and circuit-breakers, itis often necessary to select a value of In exceeding Ip. In that case, because itis also necessary for Tz in turn to be not less than the selected vale of Ta, the choice of conductor cross-sectional area may be dictated by the overload conditions and the ccurent-carrying eapacity ([.) ofthe conductors will nt always be fully utilised, ‘The size needed for a conductor protected against overload by a BS 3036 semi-enelosed fuse can be obtained by the use of a rating factor, 1.45/2 ~ 0.725, which results in the same degree of protection as that afforded by other overload protective devices. Ths factor isto be applied to the nominal rating ofthe fuse asa divisor, thus indicating 255the minimum value of required of the conductor to be protected. In this ease also, the choice of conductor size is dictated by the overload conditions and the current-carrying eapacity(L) of the conductors cannot be fully utilised. ‘The tabulated current-carrying capacities for cables direct in ground or in duets in the ground, given in this appendix, ate based an ambient temperature of 20°C. The factor of 1.4 thats applied in Regulation 33.1.1 when hosidering overload protection assuntes that the tabulated current-carrying capacities are based on an ambient temperature of 30°C. To achieve the same degree of overload protection when the tabulated current-carrying capacity is based on an ambient temperature of 20 °C a factor of 0.9 is applied as a multiplier to the tabulated ‘current-carrying capacity, 5 DETERMINATION OF THE SIZE OF CABLE TO BE USED Having established the design current (Ig) of the circuit under consideration, the appropriate procedure deseribed in paragraphs 5.1 and 5.2 below will enable the designer to determine the sizeof the cable it will be necessary 19 use ‘As a preliminary step itis useful (0 identify the Iength of the cable run and the permissible voltage drop for the équipment being supplied, as this may be an overriding consideration (see Section 525 and paragraph 6 of this appendix). The permissible voltage drop in mV, divided by Ip and by the length of run, will give the value of Soltage drop in mV/A/m which can be tolerated, A voltage drop not exceeding that value is identified in the Sppropriate table and the corresponding cross-sectional atea of conductor needed on this aecount can be read off directly before any other calculations are made. ‘The conductor size necessary from consideration of the conditions of normal load and overload is then determined [All rating factors affecting Iz (Le, for factors for ambient temperature, grouping and thermal insulation) can, if ‘esited, be applied tothe values of Ie as multipliers. This involves a process of trial and error until a cross-sectional farea is reached which ensures tha Iz is not less than Ip and not less than In of any protective deviee itis intended to Select any event, ita rating factor for protection by a semi-enclosed fuse is necessary, this has to be applied to In, as a divisor. It is therefore more convenient to apply al the rating factors to In as divisors. ‘This method is used in items 5.1 and 5.2 and produces a value of current and that value (or the next larger value) ‘can be readily located in the appropriate table of current-canying capacity and the corresponding cross-sectional trea of conductor can be identified divectly. It should be noted that the value of Ie appearing against the chosen Grose. sectional area isnot Iz Tt is not necessary to know Tr where the sizeof conductor is chosen by this method, 5A Where overload protection is afforded by a device listed in Regulation 433.1.2 or a semi-onclosed fuse to BS 3036 sad For single circuits (Divide the rated current ofthe protective device (In) by any applicable rating factor for ambient temperature (Ca) given in Tables 4B and 482. (Gi). Then further divide by any applicable rating factor for thermal insulation (Ci). (ii) Then fsther divide by the applicable rating factor forthe type of protestive device or installation con ©. ry aa a) Where the protective device is a semi-enclosed fuse to BS 3036, Ce = 0.725. b) Where the cable installation method is ‘in a duct in the ground? or “buried direot’, Ce = 0.9. ©) both) and b) apply, Co= 0.725 x09, Co=0.653 4) Forall other eases Col Equation 1 ‘The size of cable to be used is to be such that its tabulated current-carrying capacity (I) is not less than the value of rated current of the protective device adjusted as above. 256BAZ For groups (@ In addition to the factors given in 5.1.1 divide the rated current of the protective device (In) by the applicable rating factor for grouping (Ca) given in Tables 4CI to 4CS: Equation 2 Alternatively, I: may be obtained from the following formulae, provided that the cireuits of the group are not liable to simultaneous overload: j 2b : 2 Geaa Equation 3 Equation 4 ‘The size of cable to be used is to be such that its tabulated single-circuit current-carrying capacity (K) is not less than the value of I; calculated in accordance with equation 2 above or, where equations 3 and 4 are used not less than the larger of the resulting two values of h. 52 Where overload protection is not required Where Regulation 433.3.1 applies, and the cable under consideration is not required to be protected against overload, the design current of the circuit (Ib) is to be divided by any applicable rating factors, and the size of the cable to be used isto be such that its tabulated current-carrying capacity (Ii) forthe installation method concerned is not less than the value of Ip adjusted as above, i.e. — ation 5 SoG ‘a 5.3 ‘Other frequencies Current ratings stated in the tables are for d.c. and 50/60 Hz a.c. The current-carrying capacity of cables carrying, for example, balanced 400 Hz a,c, compated with the current-carrying capacity at 50 Hz, may be no more than 50 %. For small cables and flexible cords (e.g. as may be used to supply individual loads ), the difference in the 50 Hz tnd the 400 Hz current-carrying capacities may be negligible, Current ratings and voltage drop vary with frequency. Suitable ratings should be obtained from the manufacturer, 54 Effective current-carrying capacity The current-carrying capacity of @ cable corresponds to the maximum current that ean be carried in specified conditions without the conductors exceeding the permissible limit of steady-state temperature for the type of insulation concerned. The values of current tabulated represent the effective current-carrying capacity only where no rating factor is applicable, Otherwise, the current-carrying capacity corresponds tote tabulated value multiplied by the appropriate factor or factors for ambient temperature, grouping and thermal insulation, as applicable. lurespective of the type of overcurrent protective device associated with the conductors concemed, the ambient temperature rating factors to be used when calculating current-carrying capacity (as opposed to those used when selecting cable sizes) are those given in Tables 4B1 and 42, 6 ‘TABLES OF VOLTAGE DROP In the tables, values of voltage drop are given for a current of one ampere for a metre run, ie. for a distance of 1 m along the route taken by the ables, and represent the result of the voltage drops in all the circuit conductors. The values of voltage drop assume that the conductors are at their maximum permitted normal operating temperature. ‘The values in the tables, for a.c. operation, apply to frequencies in the range 49 to 61 Hz and for single-core ‘armoured cubles the tabulated values apply where the atmour is bonded to Earth at both ends. The values of voltage Arop for cables operating at higher frequencies may be substantially greater For a given run, to calculate the voltage drop (in mV) the tabulated value of voltage drop per ampere per metre for the cable concemed has to be multiplied by the length of the run in metres and by the current the cable is intended to carry, namely, the design current of the circuit (Ih) in amperes. For three-phase circuits the tabulated mV/A/m values relate tothe line voltage and balanced conditions have been assumed 287For cables having conductors of 16 mm? or less cross-sectional area, their inductances can be ignored and (mV/A/m),_ values only are tabulated. For eables having conductors greater than 16 mm? cross-sectional area the impedance values are given as (mV/A/m), together with the resistive component (mV/A/t)y and the reactive ‘component (mV/A/tn)x. The direct use of the tabulated (mV/A/m), or (mV/A/m), values, as appropriate, may lead to pessimistically high calculated values of voltage drop or, in other words, to unnecessarily low values of permitted circuit lengths. For example, where the design current of a circuit is significantly less than the effective current-carrying capacity of the chosen cable, the actual voltage drop would be less than the calculated value because the conductor temperature (and hence is resistance) will be less than thet on which the tabulated mV/A/m had been based. ‘As regards power factor in a.. cireuits, the use of the tabulated mV/A/m values (for the larger eable sizes, the tabulated (mV/A/m), values) leads to 2 calculated value of the voltage drop higher than the actual value, In some cases it may be advantageous to take account ofthe load power factor when calculating voltage drop. ‘Where a more accurate assessment of the voltage drop is desirable the following methods may be used 64 Correction for operating temperature For cables having conductors of eross-sectional area 16 mn? or less the design value of mV/A/m is obtained by ‘multiplying the tabulated value by a factor C:, given by 207% Equation 6 ‘where tp isthe maximum permitted normal operating temperature (°C) This equation applies only where the overcurrent protective device is other than a BS 3036 fuse and where the actual ambient temperature is equal to or greater than 30 °C: NOTE: For convenience, the above equation is based on the approximate resistance-temperature coefticient of 0.006 per °C at 20°C for both copper and aluminium conductors. For cables having conductors of cross-sectional area greater than 16 mm?, only the resistive component of the voltage drop is affected by the temperature and the factor Ci is therefore applied only to the tabulated value of (mV/A/m), and the design value of (mV/A/m)z is given by the vector stun of Cr (taV/A/tn)e and (mV/A/). For very large conductor sizes, where the resistive component of voltage drop is much fess than the corresponding reactive part (Le. when x/r> 3), this rating factor need not be considered. 62 Correction for load power factor For cables having conductors of cross-sectional area of 16 mm? or less, the design value of mV/A/m is obtained approximately by multiplying the tabulated value by the power factor ofthe load, cos @. For cables having conductors of cross-sectional area greater than 16 mm*, the design value of mV/A/m is given approximately by: cos O (tabulated (mV/A/m),) + sin @ (Labulated (mV/A/m)) For single-core cables in flat formation the tabulated values apply to the outer cables and may underestimate for the voltage drop between an outer cable and the centre cable for cross-sectional areas above 240 mm?, and power factors greater than 0.8, 63 Correction for both operating temperature and load power factor FFor paragraphs 6.1 and 6.2 above, where it is considered appropriate (0 comect the tabulated mV/A/i values for ‘both operating temperature and load power factor, the design figure for mV/A/m is given by: (for cables having conductors of 16 mm? or less cross-sectional area e080 (tabulated mV/A/m) (ii) for cables having conductors of eross-sectional area greater than 16 mm? Cxc0s © (tabulated (mV/Alm),) + sn @ (tabulated (mV/AV/m)). 2587 METHODS OF INSTALLATION Table 442 lists the methods of installation for which this appendix provides guidance for the selection of the appropriate cable size, Table 4A3 lists the appropriate tables for selection of current ratings for specific cable constructions. The Reference Methods are those methods of installation for which the current-carrying capa given in Tables 4DLA to 4J4A have been determined (see 7.1 below). ‘The use of other methods is not precluded and in that case the evaluation of current-carrying capacity may need to be based on experimental work. TA Reference Methods ‘The Reference Methods are those methods of installation for which the current-carrying capacity has been determined by test or calculation. NOTE: [tis impractical to calculate and publish current ratings for every installation method, sinee many would result inthe samne cutrent rating, Therefore a suitable (limited) number of current ratings have been calculated which cover all of ‘he installation methods stated in Table 42 and have been called Reference Methods, Reference Method A, for example, Installation Methods 1 and 2 of Table 442 (non-sheathed cables and ‘multicore eables in conduit ina thermally insulated wall). ‘The wall consists of an outer weatherproof skin, thermal insulation and an inner skin of wood or wood:-like material hhaving a thermal conductance of at least 10 Wimn®.K. The conduit is fixed such that it is close to, but not necessarily touching, the inner skin, Heat from the cables is assumed to escape through the inner skin only. The conduit can be metal or plastic. Reference Method B, for example, Installation Method 4 of Table 442 (non-sheathed cables in conduit mounted ‘on a wooden or masonry wall) and Installation Method 5 of Table 4A2 (multicore cable in conduit on a wooden or masonry wall). ‘The conduit is mounted on a wooden wall such that the gap between the conduit and the surface is less than 0.3 times the conduit diameter. The conduit can be metal or plastic. Where the conduit is fixed to a masonry wall the ‘current-carrying capacity of the non-sheathed or sheathed cable may be higher Reference Method C (clipped direct), for example, Installation Method 20 of Table 4A2 (single-core or multicore eable on a wooden or masonry wall) ‘Cable mounted on a wooden wal so thatthe gap betwen the cable and the surface i less than 0:3 times the exble diameter, Where the eable is fixed to ot embedded in a masonry wall the current-carrying capacity may be higher NOTE: The term ‘masonry’ is taken to include brickwork, concrete, plaster and similar (but exchuing thennally insulating sateil) Reference Method D, for example, Installation Method 70 of Table 4A2 (multicore unarmoured cable in conduit or in cable ducting in the ground). ‘The cable is drawn into a 100 mm diameter plastic, earthenware or metallic duct laid in direct contact with soil having a thermal resistivity of 2.5 K-m/W and at a depth of 0.8 m. The values given for this method are those stated in this appendix and are based on conservative installation parameters. Ifthe specific installation parameters are known (thermal resistance of the ground, ground ambient temperature, cable depth), reference can be made to the cable manufacturer or the ERA 69-30 series of publications, which may result ina smaller cable size being selected, NOTE: The currentcatrying capacity for cebles Ind in direct contact with soil having a thermal resistivity of 2.5 K tt/W and ata depth of 0.7 m is approximately 10 % higher than the values tabulated for Reference Method D. Reference Methods E, F and G, for example, Installation Methods 31 to 35 of Table 4A (single-core or multicore cable in fre air, ‘The cable is supported such that the otal eat dissipation is not impeded. Heating due to solar radiation and other sourees is to be taken into account. Care is to be taken that natural air convection is not impeded. In practice, a clearance between a cable and any adjacent surface of at least 0.3 times the cable external diameter for multicore cables or 1.0 times the cable diameter for single-core cables is sufficient to permit the use of current-carrying. capacities appropriate to free air conditions. 25972 Other Methods Cable on a floor: Reference Method C applies for current rating purposes. Cable under a ceiling: This installation may appear similar to Reference Method C but because of the reduetion {in natural air convection, Reference Method B is to be used for the current rating. Cable tray systems: A perforated cable tray has a regular pattem of holes that occupy at least 30% of the area of the base of the tray. The current-carrying capacity for cables attached to perforated cable trays should be taken as Reference Methods E or F. The current-carrying capacity for cables attached to unperforated cable trays (no holes ‘or holes that occupy less than 30% of the area of the base of the tray) is to be taken as Reference Method C. Cable ladder system: This is a construction which offers a minimum of impedance to the ait flow around the cables, i.e. supporting metalwork under the cables occupies less than 10% of the plan area, The current-carrying. capacity for cables of ladder systems should be taken as Reference Methods E or F. Cable cleats, cable ties and cable hangers: Cable supports hold the cable at intervals along its length and permit substantially complete free air flow around the cable. The current-carrying capacity for eable cleats, cable tics and cable hangers should be taken as Reference Methods E or F. Cable installed in a ceiling: This is similar to Reference Method A. It may be necessary to apply the rating factors due to higher ambient temperatures that may arise in junction boxes and similar mounted in the ceiling, NOTE: Where a junction box inthe ceiling is used for the supply toa luminaic, the heat dissipation from the luminaire may provide higher ambient temperatures than permitted in Tables 4DIA to 414A (see also Regulation $22.2.1), The {temperature may be between 40°C and 50 °C, and a rating factor sccording to Table 4B1 must be aplied. General notes to all tables in this appendix NOTE 1: Cunent-carying capscites are tabulated for methods of installation which aro commonly used for fixed electrical is. The tabulated capacities are for continuous steady-state operation (100 9% load factor) for dc, ot ac, of nal frequency 50 Hz and take no account of harmonic content, NOTE 2: Table 42 itemises the reference methods of installation to which the tabulated current-carrying capacities refer. Table 4A1 - Schedule of Installation Methods in relation to conductors and cables Sentages | win | cin | cont ne | de [eet |g] SOE Bare conductors mp np np np np np. P np Non-sheathed cable np np Ppt pt pr np! P np aoa Multicore P P P P P P nla P woud |singecoe| wa | pr | p | pep | ep | ep | ow |p insulated) P Permitted, np Not permitted s/a_Not applicable, or not normally used in practice, © including skirting trunking and flush floor wunking Non sheathed cables which ae used as protective conductors or protective banding conductors need nat be lid in conduits or dts 260Table 4A2 - Schedule of Installation Methods of cables (including Reference Methods) for determining current-carrying capacity NOTE 4: The illustrations are not intended to depict actual product or installation practices but ate indicative of the method eseribed, NOTE 2: The installation and reference methods stated are inline with IEC, However, not all methods have a corresponding :ating fr all cable types. nsallaton Method [Reference Method tobe sed to determine Examples Description current-carrying eap }Non-sheuthed eles in conduit ina thera insulted wall with an inner skin having a thermal conductance of notes than own’ Malticoreeabe in conduit in thera insulted wall with a nner skin having a thermal conductance of not es than lowintk Malticoreeable eet na thermally insulated wall wit a inne skin having «thermal conductance of ot les than lowe Non sheathed exbles in conduit ona wooden or masonry well or B speed estan 03x conduit diameter rom itt suticore able in condit ona wooden or masonry well B speed estan 0.3 x combi diameter fom t* INon-shenthed cables in cable trunking ova wooden or masonty wal a [6-run horzonaly” 7 ran vertically ®* staticore cable in cable trunking ona wooden or sonny wal Be = rus horizontally” 9 ran vertically Non sheuted eablos in suspended able trunking ® Multicore cable in suspended cable trunking ® Non shested eles ran in meudings * 1b Values given fr fsiallation Method B in Appendix 4 are fora single civut, Whore Gere ir moe than one cata the tang te group rating factor given in Table 4C1 is applicable, respective of the presence of an internal bates or patton © Careisneeded where te cable runs vtieally and ventilation is restricted. The ambien temperate at the top ofthe vertical section «an be mich higher (© The thermal esinvity ofthe enclosures assumed to be poor because of the material of eonstretion and posible si spaces. Where the constuction is thermally equivalent to Installation Method 6 o 7, Reference Method B nay be used, Sil under consideration in BC. 261262 Table 4A2 (continued) Testaation Miso Terence Natio tobe used determine amber xampls Deseriton Cee Non-sheted cables . 6 fn akiing aking “ satire cable . making ek 13 4 i " sored cals \ in conitorsngle-core multicore cable ‘ inaechtae Row soated cables W i —_— se in conduit or single-core or multicore cable A in window frames *! single-coat » fined on (clip ded, o spaced es than 03 « “able ameter oma wooden or masonry all Sige cre or molto cables B a “hod deters wooden ormesonry | asd tia ns slag Sees inser or more cb: Exrorce n lal spaced from a eiing ecw ion) B WNorwwe singe cor or maior cables: D on amped way yt tem run horizontalty or vertically ** of Table 4C1 sinatra ebles: on eros ty ae un horizontally or vertically ** oe Singecore or tor cables: omaha oro we esh ny , 2 | run horizontally or vertically ™" ai 3 Cu pea wth ae ane vey A vanon TET Tea pT the apo VT RO a ‘bo ch higher. The thermal resistivity ofthe enclosure is sssumed tobe poor because of he material of construction and possible it spaces. Where the consristion thermally equivalent to Isallation Methods 6,7, 8, o 9, Reference Method B may be used. hh De=the extemal diameter of mukicore cable 2.2 the cable damter when tree single-core cables are bound in tei, or 3 x the cable diameter when tre Sill under consideration in IC. ele-coreeabls ar lain at frrationTable 442 (continued) eal aaa ee current-carrying enpacity sacs —_— Foctetet “ on alder * nent 38 ss or or incorporating a support wire or harness hal a ee E ‘a building void *™* use B. eseaere Freee wwe sey greater than 2 Kamw'w ®*! as a ice we smey jin masonry having a thermal resistivity not a greater than 2 Kaw/W °! a ae, ioe ss in masonry having a thermal resistivity not aie eater than 2 K.m/W 6 a4 in a building void ‘Whore 15 Des'¥ in masonry having a thermal resistivity not =i greater than 2 Kno! areater than 2 Kw eh! in a suspended floor! we B, ‘Care i peeded where the cable rns vertically and ventilation it rested. The ambient temperature at the tp ofthe veal seaion can ‘be much higher. “The factors in Table ACH may also be used. De= the extemal diameter ofa mulicore cable: ~2.2 xthe cable diameter when thee sigle-ore cables ae bound in ei, =3 xt cable diameter whea thre single-core cables are laid in Mat formation, ‘Vv the smaller dimeasion or ameter ofa masonry duct ot Yo, or the verti depth of rectangular duc, Boor or cling Yd o chanel, De~ extemal diamete of conduit or vertical depth of cable ducting 263Table 442 (continued) Tistaliation Method Reference Method to be used to determine ‘Number Examples Description current-carrying capacity 5 Non sheathed cables in Mash cable trunking in the Noor J hice cable a in fush able ranking inthe oor Nom-sheuhed cables 2 in fash torking* Muticare cable in sh king ® 3 Non-sheathodeables or single-coe cables 2 {in condutin an uneetilted cable chanel Whee 13 Des sun horizonally or vertically ***" 4 WC E per Non sheathed cables 8s a in eondut ip an open or vated eable channel B inthe oor | Sheathed single-core or multicore cable in an open or ventited cable channel ran B horiontlyo¢vetally™| 56 Singe-coe or multicore eble direct. in reason having thera resistivity not greater than 2 Kim W without added mechanical peotction ™® 3 singo-coe or multicore cable direct in masonry having a thermal resistivity not pater than 2 Kw W © wits added mechanical protection ** Ce capping) | Non-shentho cables or sngle-core cables in condit in masonry having a thermal resistivity not erater than 2 KW 39 Multcoe cables in conde in masoary having a thermal esisivity not grater thas 2 KanW ‘© Gave is needed where he cable rns vertically and ventilation neste. The ambient temperatures the top ofthe werial section ean be rh higher k Do=extemal ameter of conduit =the smaller dimension or diameter ofa masonry duet or void, cor the vertical depth ofa rectangular duc, lor or eling void or channel “The dep ofthe channel is mor important than the width, | Por multicore eabe installed as Method 58, use curen-carryng capacity for Reference Method B. 1m It is cecommenced that these Installation Methods are used ony in areas where access is retited to authorized persons so thatthe lion in eurentveartyng capacity and he fre hazard de tothe acoumltion of debris ean be prevented, ables having conductors nt greater than 16 mm’, the cument-carrying capacity may be higher. (© Thermal resistivity of masonry isnot greater than 2 K.mvW. The term masonry is ake to nce brickwork, conrete, plaster and the lke (esclves thermally insulating materials).Table 442 (continued) Tstalaion Wet Reference Method {o be used to determine Number Examples Description ere Muticoce unarmoure cable in conduit or in exe ” dveting in the sround » |singe-core uarmoured cable in condita in a eable duting inthe ground » Sbeathed, armoured or mulicre cables diet in n the ground > = without added mechanical protection (68 note) Sheathed, armoured or multicore cables direct in the grounds B ‘with aed mechanical protection (eg, cable Db ‘over) (fee note) NOTE: ‘The incision of deel buried eables is satisfactory where the sil thermal resistive o sl esistvtes, the curen- carrying eaposty fir dretly bare cables is appreciably hight Table 4A2 (continued — the oer of 2.5 KW, For lower shan frees in dt Installation methods specifically for flat twin and earth cables in thermal insulation) Numb nesses surrentccareying capacity eee eee ere rites thiamine | ce sada wi ea aon witha] ECE! vee 04 Winwih he santa te |eche UPE sored by inner wall surface a ra ey eet alan [tice smo 3 Fee armateae 1 vale of 0.1 Wrn'k with te eble wos touching the inne wall surfice ctor of 05 in accordance with Replation 523.7, ‘Wherever practicable cable isto be fixed ina poston such that it will wot be covered with hema insulation, Regulation 523.7, BS 5803-5: Appendix C: Avoidance of overheating of electri cables, Building Regulations Approved document B and “Thermal insulation: avoiding ish, BR 262, BRE,2O0 refer, 265Table 443 - Schedule of cable specifications and current rating tables Specification Specification ttle ‘Applicable | Conductor ‘number current | operating ating | temperature] Tables BS 5467 Blectric eables — Thermosetting insulated armoured cables | 43, 4E4, | 90°C for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V. 413, 404 BS 6004 Electric cables ~ PVC insulated, non-armoured cables for | 4D1,4D2 | 70°C voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and intemal wiring. ‘Thermoplastic insulated and sheathed flat cable with aps °C protective conductor to Table 8 BS 6231 Electric cables — single-core pve insulated flexible cables of | 4D1 70°C rated voltage 600/100 V for switchgear and controlgear wiring BS 6346 Electric cables — PVC insulated, armoured cables for “403,44, [70°C voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V. 4H, 4414, 413,414 BS 6500 Electric eables — Flexible eords rated up to 300/500 V, for | 4F3 60°C, 90 use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, cc) office and similar environments. BS 6704 Electric cables ~ Thermosetting insulated, armoured cables [ 4E3,4E4, | 90°C for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V, having low | 43,414 i ‘emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. BSTaIT Electric eables ~ Thermoseting insulated, non-armoured | 4E2 90°C cables for voliages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring, and having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fie. BS 7629-1 | Specification for 300/500 V fire-resistant clectrc cables | 4D2 TOC having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire - Part 1: Multicore eables. BS 7846 leciti cabtes ~ 600/1000 V armoured fire-resistant cables [4E3, 4E4, | 90°C hhaving thermosetting insulation and low emission of smoke | 493, 414 and corrosive gases when affected by fire. BS 7889 Blectric eables ~ Thermosetting insulated, unarmoured cables | 4E1 90°C for a voltage of 600/100 V. BS 7919 Electric cables — Flexible cables rated up to 450/750 V, for | 4F1,4F2, | 60°C, 90 ‘use with appliances and equipment intended for industrial | 4F3 °C 180°C and similar environments. BS 8436 ecitic cables ~ 300/500 V screened electri cables having | 4D2 70°C ow emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire, for use in walls, partitions and building voids - multicore cables. BS EN 60702-1 | Mineral insulated cables and their terminations with arated | 4G1,4G2 | 70°C**, voltage not exceeding 750 V ~ cables 10s °c** + Cables to BS 6231 when installed in conduit or trunking are rated to 70 °C ** Sheath operating temperature. 286Table 4B1 ~ Rating factors for ambient air temperatures other than 30 °C to be applied to the current-carrying capacities for cables in free air Tnsulation Ambient - Mineral * temperature * 70°C 90°C. Thermoplastic Dareand ac] thermoplastic | thermosetting [covered or bare and) 4.4 posed to touch exposed fo touch oe 70°C 25 1.03 1.02 1.07 Lot 30 1.00 rod 1.00 1.00 35 094 0.96 093 0.96 i 087 091 0.85 ala 092 45 0.79 z 0.87 0.78 O88 50 "O71 082 067 084 55 061 076 057 0.80 60 050 O71 0.45 75 - 85 = 0.65 _ 010 70 : 038 : 0.65 75 = 0.50 0.60 80 oat 7 = 0.54 =) = 0.47 90 _ . 7 040) . Be = = 032 a Forhigher ambient temperatures, consult manufacturer: Table 482 - Rating factors for ambient ground temperatures other than 20°C. to be applied to the current-carrying capacities for cables buried direct in the ground or in an underground conduit system to BS EN 50086-2-4 Ground t temperature eG a thermoplastic | _ thermosetting 0 1.10) 1.07 15 1.05 1.04 20 1.00 1.00 3 095 0.96 30 «| _OaD 0983 35 [os [089 a 0s a om 080) 50 0.63 35 055 on _ 04s 0.65 65 = 0.60 70 053) 5 —_ 046 80 : 038 267‘Table 4B3 — Rating factors for cables buried direct in the ground or in an underground conduit system to BS EN 50086-2-4 for soil thermal resistivities other than 2.5 K.m/MW to be applied to the current-carrying capacities for Reference Method D ‘Thermal resistivity, K./W Cn a ee eee Rating factor for enbles in buried ducts 128 | 120 | tis [ai | 105 | 1 | 096 Rating factor for direct buried cables 198 | 162 | 15 [128 [112] 1 | 090 ‘Arrangement current-carrying, cables touching) | 7 | 2 | 3] 4] s | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 20] capacities, NOTE 4; The rating factors given have been averaged over the range of conductor sizes and types of installation included inthe relevant tables inthis appendix, The overall accuracy of rating factors is within + 5%, NOTE 2: The rating factors are applicable to cables drawn into buried ducts. For eabes laid direct inthe ground the rating factors for thermal resistivities les than 2.5 KW will be higher. Where more precise values are ‘equited they may be calculated by methods given in BS 7769 (BS TEC 60287), NOTE 3: The rating factors are applicable to ducts buried at depts of up to 0.8 m. Table 4C1 — Rating factors for one circuit or one multicore cable or for a group of circuits, or a group of multicore cables, to be used with current-carrying capacities of Tables 4D1A to 4J4A ‘Number of circuits or multicore cables To be used with Reference ‘Bunched in air, on a surface, embedded or| 1.00 | 0,80 | 0.70 | 0.68 | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.52 | 0.50 } 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.38 | Methods A to F enclosed Single layer on wall pas 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.79 | 0.75 } 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.71 } 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | Method © si multicore on a perforated horizontal| 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.82 | 0.77 | 0.75 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 cr vertical cable tray ingle layer system Methods E and F Si multicore on cable ladder system or ingle layer 1.00 } 0.87 | 0.82 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.78 cleats ete. NOTE 1: These factors are applicable to uniform groups of cables, equally loaded. NOTE 2: Where horizontal clearances between adjacent cables exceeds twice their overall diameter, no rating factor need be applied. NOTE 3: The same factors are applied to: = groups of two or three single-coreeables; = multicore cables NOTE 4: If system consists of both two- and three-core cables, the total numberof cables is taken as the numberof cifeuts, and the corresponding factor is applied tothe tables fortwo loaded conductors forthe two-core cables, and to the Tables for three loaded conductors forthe three-core cables. NOTE 5: If group consists ofm single-core cables it may either be considered as n/2cieuits of two loaded conductors ornf3clrouits of three loaded conductors NOTE 6: The rating factors given have been averaged aver the range af conductor sizes and types of installation included in Tables ADIA to 4I4A the overall accuracy of tabulated values is within 5%, NOTE 7: For some installations and for other methods not provided for in the above table, it may be appropriate to use factors NoTE NOTE 268 caleulated for specific cases, see for example Tables 4C4 and 4CS, 8: When cables having differing conductor operating temperature ate grouped together, the current rating isto be based upon the lowest operating temperature of any cable inthe group. If, due to known operating conditions, «cable is expected to carry not more than 30 % of its gronped rating, it may be ignored forthe purpose of abtaining the rating factor forthe rest ofthe growp. For example, a group of N loaded cables would normally require a group rating factor of Cg applied to the tabulated I However, if M cebes in the group catry loads wich are not greater than 0.3 Cle amperes the other cables ean be sized by sing the group rating factor corresponding to (N-M) cables.Table 4C2 — Rating factors for more than one ci , cables laid directly in the ground ~ Reference Method D in Tables 4D1A to 4J4A, ‘Single-core or multicore cables Noamanan Gablewvable clearance @) areas | Names T Oxeabic T ooem | oasm | osm 2 O75 : 0.80 0.85 0.90 0,90 3 065 070 075 080 | 08s 4 0.60 0.60 070 075 | 0.80 5s 0.55 055 0.65 070 | 080 6 050 058 0.60 070 080 Multicore cables Single-core cables, _{ @ NOTE 1: NOTE 2: ‘Values given apply to an installation depth of 0.7 m and a soi thermal resistivity of 2.5 K.miW. These are average values forthe range of cable sizes and types quoted for Tables 4DIA to 414A. The process of averaging, together with rounding off, can result in some cases in errors of up to+10%, (Where more precise values ate equited they may be calculated by methods given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287), In case of a thermal resistivity lower than 2.5 K.m/W the eating factors can, in general, be increased and can be calculated by the methods given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287). 269270 i) Table 4C3 — Rating factors for more than one circuit, cables laid in ducts in the ground — Reference Method D in Tables 4D1A to 444A Multicore cables in single-way ducts ~___ Ducictosduet clearance (0) eae pine 0.25 m 0.5m 10m ching) 2 085 090 095 095 3 [07s 0.85 0.90 0.95 4 070 080 08s 090 5 0.65 080 08s 090 6 0.60 oso | ___ 080 090 Multicore cables e @ NOTE 4: Values given apply to an installation depth of 0.7 m and a soll thermal resistivity of 2.5 K.nvW. They are average values forthe range of cable sizes and types quoted for Tables 4D1A to 414A. The process of averaging, together with rounding off, ean result in some cases in errors of up to 410%. (Where more precise values are required they may be calculated by methods given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287) NOTE 2: In case of a thermal resistivity lower then 2.5 K.nv/W the rating factors ean, in general, be increased and ca be calculated by the methods given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 60287). Single-core cables in non-ferrous single-way ducts Number of single Duct-to-duet clearance (@) core circuits of | Nat @uets two or three cables] tomcningy 0.25 m 05m 10m 2 0.80 "0.90 0.90 0.95 3 0.70 080 ; 0.90 4 0.65 075 0.80 0.90 5 0.60 070 0380 0.90 6 0.60 070 0.80 0.90 Single-core cables o_o So_ pe NOTE 4: Values given apply to an installation depth of 0.7 m and w soil thermal resistivity of 2.5 Kan/W, They ere average values for the range of cable sizes and types quoted for Tables 4DIA to 4H4A. ‘The process of averaging, together with rounding off, can result in some eases in errors of up to 210%, (Where more precise values are required they may be calculated by methods given in BS 7769 (BS TEC 60287).) NOTE 2: In case of thermal resistivity lower than 2.5 K.m/W the rating factors can, in general, be increased and can be calculated by the methods given in BS 7769 (BS IEC 6028).