DEFINITIONS

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

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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.

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Caravan Park
Area of land that contains two or more caravan pitches.

Caravan pitch
Plot of earth upon which a single leisure accommodation vehicle or leisure home
stands.

Caravan pitch electrical supply equipment

Equipment that provides means of connecting and disconnecting supply cables from
leisure accommodation vehicles or leisure homes with a mains electric supply.

Catenary lightning protection system

A lightning protection system consisting of one or more overhead earth wires. Each
overhead earth wire forms a catenary between masts and serves the functions of both a
strike termination device and a main conductor.

Certificate of conformity
A specified duration certificate should be issued by the contractor through accredited
body to confirm the electrical installation as per the Saudi Building Code requirements
and related to the test report results given by the inspection body.

Chimney (of lightning protection)

A smoke or vent stack having a flue with a cross-sectional area less than 0.3 m2 and a
total height of 23 m or less.

Circuit breaker
A mechanical device capable of making and carrying currents under normal circuit
conditions and also capable of breaking currents under specified abnormal circuit
conditions such as those of short-circuits.

Circuit protective conductor

A protective conductor connecting exposed-conductive-parts of equipment to the main
earthing terminal.

Class I equipment
Equipment having basic insulation throughout, and depending on earthing of exposed
conductive parts for protection against indirect contact in the event of failure of the
basic insulation.

Class I flammable Liquid (of lightning protection)

A liquid having a flash point below 37.8°C and having a vapour pressure not
exceeding 275 kPa at 37.8°C. Class I liquids shall be subdivided as follows:
a) Class IA shall include those having flash points below 22.8°C and having a
boiling point below 37.8°C.
b) Class IB shall include those having flash points below 22.8°C and having a
boiling point at or above 37.8°C.
c) Class IC shall include those having flash points at or above 22.8°C and below
37.8°C.

Class I materials (of lightning protection)

Lightning conductors, air terminals, earth terminals, and associated fittings for the
protection of structures not exceeding 23 m in height.

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