Prefabricated wiring systems intended for permanent connection in fixed installations. Specification

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