BS 8488:2009+A1:2010 Prefabricated wiring systems intended for permanent connection in fixed installations. Specification
BS 8488 is a British Standard which specifies safety requirements, together with associated tests, for prefabricated wiring systems incorporating installation couplers conforming to !BS EN 61535" with a rated voltage up to and including 500 V a.c. and a maximum operating temperature not exceeding 70 °C" for permanent connection in fixed installations.
Prefabricated wiring systems are intended to be installed by instructed or skilled persons, including the connection and disconnection of installation couplers.
BS 8488 includes tests to be conducted as part of the manufacturing process.
Contents of BS 8488:
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Marking and documentation
6 Construction
7 Wiring systems
8 Provision for earthing
9 Protection against electric shock
10 Resistance to solid objects, dust and moisture
11 Insulation resistance and electric strength
12 Clearances, creepage distances and distances through insulation
13 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
14 Electrical connections
Annexes
Annex A (informative) Guide to use
Annex B (normative) Routine testing
Annex C (normative) Test methods
Bibliography