DEFINITIONS

Associated apparatus (in hazardous locations)

Electrical apparatus in which the circuits or parts of circuits are not all necessarily
intrinsically safe but which contains circuits that can affect the safety of the intrinsically safe
circuits associated with it.

Automatic disconnection of supply

Interruption of one or more of the line conductors, affected by the automatic operation
of a protective device in case of a fault.

(B)

Barrier
A part providing protection against direct contact from any usual direction of access.

Basic insulation
Insulation applied to live parts to provide basic protection against electric shock and
which does not necessarily include insulation used exclusively for functional purposes.

Basic protection
For low-voltage installations, systems and equipment protection against electric shock
under fault-free conditions, and generally corresponds to protection against direct
contact.

Basic safety insulation

The insulation necessary for basic protection against electric shock, and for the proper
functioning of equipment.

Basin of fountain
Basin not intended to be occupied by persons.

Bonding
An electrical connection between an electrically conductive object and a component of
a lightning protection system that is intended to significantly reduce potential
differences created by lightning currents.

Bonding bar
Bar by means of which the bonding conductors are interconnected (mutually
connected).

Bonding conductor
A conductor intended to be used for potential equalization between earthed metal
bodies and the lightning protection system.

Booth
Unit, usually movable, intended to accommodate equipment generally for pleasure or
demonstration purposes.

Breaking current capacity

A value of current that a protective device is capable of breaking at a specified voltage
and under prescribed conditions of use and operation.

SBC 401 2007 21/2

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Building void
A space within the structure or the components of building which can be accessible
only at certain points.

(C)

Cable
A conductor formed of a number of wires stranded together.

Cable channel
An enclosure situated above or in the ground, ventilated or closed, and having
dimensions which do not permit the access of persons but allow access to the conduits
and/or cables throughout their length during and after installation. A cable channel
may or may not form part of the building construction.

Cable coupler
A means enabling the connection, at will of two flexible cables. It consists of a
connector and a plug.

Cable ducting
An enclosure of metal or insulating material, other than conduit or cable trunking,
intended for the protection of cables, which are drawn-in after erection of the ducting.

Cable ladder
A cable support consisting of a series of transverse supporting elements rigidly fixed
to main longitudinal supporting members.

Cable tray
A cable support consisting of a continuous base with raised edges and no covering. A
cable tray may or may not be perforated.

Cable trunking
A closed enclosure normally of rectangular cross-section, of which one side is
removable or hinged, used for the protection of cables and for the accommodation of
other electrical equipment.

Cable tunnel
A corridor containing supporting structures for cables and joints and/or other elements
of wiring systems and whose dimensions allow persons to pass freely throughout the
entire length.

Capacitor
A fundamental electrical element having two conducting surfaces separated by an
insulating material and having the capacity to store charge on its plates.

Caravan
Trailer leisure accommodation vehicle, used for touring, housing, offices and
temporary construction that meet requirements for construction and use of road
vehicles.

SBC 401 2007 21/3