BS 8436:2011

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Electric cables. Specification for 300/500 V screened electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire, for use in walls, partitions and building voids. Multicore cables

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Categories: 29.060.20 - Cables, BSI

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Description

This British Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the construction and performance of cables that:
have a thermosetting insulation of rated voltage 300/500 V;
emit limited amounts of smoke (see 15.5) and corrosive gases when subjected to relevant tests;
are primarily intended for use in walls, partitions and building voids;
have a screen that can carry the fault current required for a selected size and type of protective device, that operates within a given time if the cable is penetrated by a nail or similar fixing (see 16.4).

To achieve a satisfactory safety performance of the cable when installed, both the selection of protective device and the maximum current rating is critical.

NOTE 1 See Clause 12 for the requirements of the safe selection of protective devices and maximum current rating of cables.

It is applicable to 2-core, 3-core and 4-core cables with an uninsulated, full-size circuit protective conductor and metallic screening.

NOTE 2 A guide to the use of the cables specified in this British Standard is given in Annex A.

Additional information

Status	Confirmed
Pages	28
Publication Date	2011-04-30
ISBN	978 0 580 71709 3
Standard Number	BS 8436:2011
Title	Electric cables. Specification for 300/500 V screened electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire, for use in walls, partitions and building voids. Multicore cables
Replaces	BS 8436:2004
Descriptors	Electric conductors, Multicore cables, Electric cables, Smoke, Shielded cables, Circuit-breakers, Colour codes, Marking, Dimensions, Rated voltage, Sheathed cables, Electrical testing, Fire resistance, Mechanical testing, Cable shieldings, Partitions, Penetration tests, Type testing, Thermosetting polymers, Gases, Walls, Insulated cables
Publisher	BSI
Committee	GEL/20/17
ICS Codes	29.060.20 - Cables

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