Standard

BS 7870-1:2011+A1:2022

LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities - General (Implementation of HD 603, 605, 620, 626 and 627)

Current

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Published:

31 Mar 2023

1 Scope

This British Standard gives generic definitions and specifies the frequency of sample tests applicable to the BS 7870 series.

NOTE Guidance on the selection and use of the cables specified in BS 7870 is given in Annex A. Requirements for insulation and oversheath materials are specified in Annex B.

Product Details

Descriptors

Electric conductors

Polyvinyl chloride

Type testing

Definitions

Insulated cables

Polymers

Plastics and rubber technology

Test specimens

Physical property measurement

Electric cables

Ethylene-propylene rubber

Power cables

Medium voltage

Sheathed cables

Low voltage

Polyethylene

ICS Codes

29.060.20 Cables

Committee

GEL/20/16

International relationships

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ISBN

978 0 539 26208 7

Publisher

BSI