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Electric cables –
Thermosetting insulated
and thermoplastic sheathed
cables for voltages up to
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and including 450/750 V for
electric power and lighting
and having low emission of
smoke and corrosive gases
when affected by fire

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Published by BSI Standards Limited 2012
ISBN 978 0 580 75843 0
ICS 29.060.20
The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard:
Committee reference GEL/20/17
Draft for comment 12/30248745 DC

Publication history
First published September 1989
Second edition, March 1994
Third edition, October 1998
Fourth (present) edition, September 2012

Amendments issued since publication

Date Text affected

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Contents
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Terms and definitions 2
4 Rated voltage 3
5 Construction 4
6 Conductors 4
7 Insulation 4
8 Identification of cores 5
9 Multi-core circular cables 5
10 Optional extruded inner covering 6
11 Sheath 6
12 Cable marking and additional information 7
13 Schedule of tests 9
14 Test conditions 9
15 Routine tests 9
16 Sample tests 11
17 Type tests 12
Annexes
Annex A (informative) Coding cross references 18
Annex B (informative) Traditional UK cables transferred to BS EN 50525 19
Annex C (informative) Guide to use 21
Annex D (normative) Compatibility test 23
Annex E (normative) Method of test for voltage withstand 24
Annex F (informative) Notes on type tests 25
List of figures

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Figure 1 – An example of the marking as used on the outer sheath of the
cable 8
List of tables
Table 1 – Maximum permitted voltages against rated voltage of cable 3
Table 2 – Schedule of tests 10
Table 3 – Thermosetting insulated, single-core, sheathed cables 6181B,
450/750 V 14
Table 4 – Thermosetting insulated, circular 2-core 6182B, 3-core 6183B, 4-core
6184B, 5-core 6185B sheathed cables, 450/750 V 15
Table 5 – Thermosetting insulated, single core 6241B, flat twin 6242B and flat
3-core 6243B sheathed cables with circuit protective conductor (CPC)
300/500 V 17
Table A.1 – UK and harmonized CENELEC coding cross references 18
Table B.1 – Halogen free, low smoke, conduit cable 450/750 V: formerly
in BS 7211 19
Table B.2 – Halogen free, low smoke, flexible conduit cable 450/750 V: formerly
in BS 7211 20
Table B.3 – Halogen free, low smoke, conduit cable 300/500 V: formerly
in BS 7211 20
Table B.4 – Halogen free low smoke flexible conduit cable 300/500 V: formerly
in BS 7211 21
Table C.1 – Constructional details, methods of installation and temperature for
Table 3 to Table 5 22
Table C.2 – Guide to use 23
Table D.1 – Compatibility requirements 24

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to iv,
pages 1 to 28, an inside back cover and a back cover.

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Foreword
Publishing information
This British Standard is published by BSI Standards Limited, under licence from
The British Standards Institution, and comes into effect on 1 January 2013. It was
prepared by Subcommittee GEL/20/17, Low voltage cables, under the authority
of Technical Committee GEL/20, Electric cables. A list of organizations
represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

Supersession
This British Standard supersedes BS 7211:1998 (incorporating Amendments
Nos. 1 and 2), which is to be withdrawn on 31 December 2012.

Relationship with other publications

The new edition takes account of:
• BS EN 60228 (replacing BS 6360) on conductors;
• BS EN 50363-5 (replacing BS 7655-5.1) on materials;
• BS EN 50395 (replacing Annex B of BS 7211:1998) on electrical tests;
• BS EN 50396 (replacing BS 6469-99.1) on thickness measurement of sheath;
• BS EN 60332-1-2 (replacing BS EN 50265-2-1), BS EN 60332-3-24 (replacing
BS EN 50266-2-4) and BS EN 61034-2 (replacing BS EN 50268-2) on reaction
to fire performance tests;
• BS EN 62230 (replacing BS EN 50356) on spark testing.

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Information about this document
In the preparation of BS 7211, GEL/20/17 has requested that references to other
standards for which the committee is responsible are undated, even if referring
to a specific clause. It is the committee’s intention not to amend the
fundamentals (e.g. clause numbers, material type designation) in any of these
standards and so the latest edition applies.
This is a full revision of the standard, which has been revised due to the
conversion of CENELEC Harmonization Documents HD 21 and HD 22 to
BS EN 50525 (all parts). The previous edition of BS 7211 included a number of
cable types that were harmonized and marked with CENELEC harmonized code
designations. The following cables are now included in BS EN 50525 and
withdrawn from BS 7211, which now only contains national types:
• thermosetting insulated, non-sheathed, single core, (H07Z-U, H07Z-R and
H07Z-K) 450/750 V;
• thermosetting insulated, non-sheathed, single core, (H05Z-U and H05Z-K)
300/500 V.
The content of BS 7211 has been aligned with that found in BS EN 50525, where
appropriate.
Annex A has been included to provide further clarification on where
information from BS 7211:1998 has been moved to in this edition of BS 7211
and BS EN 50525-3-41. Annex B has been included to provide clarification on
which cables have been transferred to BS EN 50525 (all parts).
The importance of the relationship between the traditional United Kingdom
Cable Code (formerly known as the CMA coding) and its equivalent harmonized
CENELEC code designations is emphasized. This additional information helps the
user to choose the appropriate cable.

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Product certification/inspection/testing. Users of this British Standard are advised

to consider the desirability of third-party certification/inspection/testing of
product conformity with this British Standard. Users seeking assistance in
identifying appropriate conformity assessment bodies or schemes may ask BSI to
forward their enquiries to the relevant association.

Hazard warnings
WARNING. This British Standard calls for the use of substances and/or
procedures that can be injurious to health if adequate precautions are not
taken. It refers only to technical suitability and does not absolve the user
from legal obligations relating to health and safety at any stage.

Use of this document

It has been assumed in the preparation of this British Standard that the
execution of its provisions will be entrusted to appropriately qualified and
experienced people, for whose use it has been produced.

Presentational conventions
The provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its
requirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is
“shall”.
Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in
smaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.
Requirements in this standard are drafted in accordance with The BSI guide to
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British Standards, subclause 11.3.1, which states, “Requirements should be
expressed using wording such as: ‘When tested as described in Annex A, the
product shall ...’”. This means that only those products that are capable of
passing the specified test will be deemed to conform to this standard.

Presentational conventions
The provisions in this British Standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type.
Its requirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb
is “shall”.
Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in
smaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal
obligations.

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1 Scope
This British Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the
construction and performance of cables that:
a) have a thermosetting insulation of rated voltage up to and including
450/750 V;
b) emit limited amounts of smoke (see 16.6) and corrosive gases when
subjected to relevant tests compared with corresponding PVC cables
conforming to BS 6004;
c) are intended for electric power and lighting.
The types of cable included in this British Standard are:
• thermosetting insulated and thermoplastic low smoke halogen free
sheathed cable 450/750 V single core 6181B (see Table 3);
• thermosetting insulated and thermoplastic low smoke halogen free
sheathed circular cables 450/750 V, 2-core 6182B, 3-core 6183B, 4-core 6184B
and 5-core 6185B (see Table 4);
• thermosetting insulated and thermoplastic low smoke halogen free
sheathed cables 300/500 V single-core 6241B, flat twin 6242B, flat 3-core
6243B with circuit protective conductor (see Table 5).
The insulation and other components are suitable to permit operation of the
cables at a maximum sustained conductor temperature of 90 °C and for a
maximum short-circuit conductor temperature of 250 °C (for a maximum period
of 5 s).
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where they could be touched, or where they could touch other materials.
NOTE 2 In installations that include wiring accessories, junction boxes and
consumer units etc., the performance of these accessories should be taken into
account in deciding the maximum operating temperature of the cable.
NOTE 3 Annex A provides a guide to the cross-referencing of the traditional United
Kingdom Cable Codes (formerly known as the CMA codes) and harmonized CENELEC
codes. Furthermore, Annex B gives information on the traditional UK cables
transferred to BS EN 50525.
NOTE 4 Annex C gives guidance on the use of the cables specified in this British
Standard.
NOTE 5 Annex D gives the compatibility test method.
NOTE 6 Annex E gives the voltage withstand test.
NOTE 7 Annex F gives notes on type tests.
NOTE 8 In this British Standard, corrosive (and acid) gases are defined as those that
are determined as HCl.

2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this
document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only
the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
BS 5099, Electric cables – Voltage levels for spark testing
BS 7655-1.3, Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables –
Part 1: Cross-linked elastomeric insulating compounds – Section 1.3: XLPE

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BS 7655-6.1, Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables –

Part 6: Thermoplastic sheathing compounds having low emission of corrosive
gases, and suitable for use in cables having low emission of smoke when
affected by fire – Section 6.1: General application thermoplastic types
BS EN 50267-2-1, Common test methods for cables under fire conditions –
Tests on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables – Part
2-1: Procedures – Determination of the amount of halogen acid gas
BS EN 50363-5, Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage
energy cables – Part 5: Halogen-free, cross-linked insulating compounds
BS EN 50395, Electrical test methods for low voltage energy cables
BS EN 50396, Non electrical test methods for low voltage energy cables
BS EN 60228, Conductors of insulated cables
BS EN 60332-1-2:2004, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire
conditions – Part 1-2: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated
wire or cable – Procedure for 1 kW pre-mixed flame
BS EN 60332-3-24:2009, Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire
conditions – Part 3-24: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted
bunched wires or cables – Category C
BS EN 60811-401, Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for
non-metallic materials – Part 401: Environmental tests – Thermal ageing methods
– Ageing in an air oven
BS EN 60811-501, Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for
non-metallic materials – Part 501: Mechanical tests – Tests for determining the
mechanical properties of insulating and sheathing compounds

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BS EN 60811-502, Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for
non-metallic materials – Part 502: Mechanical tests – Shrinkage test for
insulations
BS EN 61034-2, Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined
conditions – Part 2: Test procedure and requirements
BS EN 62230, Electric cables – Spark-test method
IEC 60050-461, International Electro technical Vocabulary – Part 461: Electric
cables

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this British Standard, the terms and definitions given in
IEC 60050-461 and the following apply.

3.1 cable manufacturer

organization that has the capability to both produce and control the conformity
of cable made to this British Standard
NOTE See 12.1a) for information on marking the cable with the cable
manufacturer’s name and identifier.

3.2 length of lay

axial length of one complete turn of the helix formed by one cable component

3.3 routine tests, R

tests made on all production lengths of cable to demonstrate their integrity

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3.4 sample tests, S

tests made on samples of completed cable, or components taken from a
completed cable, adequate to verify that the product meets the design
specifications

3.5 type tests, T

tests made before supplying, on a general commercial basis, a type of cable
covered by this British Standard, in order to demonstrate satisfactory
performance characteristics to meet the intended application
NOTE These tests are of such a nature that, after they have been made, they need
not be repeated unless changes are made in the cable materials, design or type of
manufacturing process, which might change the performance characteristics.

3.6 values

3.6.1 approximate value

value which is only indicative
NOTE Values described as “approximate” do not constitute requirements to be
checked by measurement.

3.6.2 nominal value

value by which a quantity is designated
NOTE Nominal values usually give rise to values to be checked by measurements
taking into account specified tolerances.

3.7 voltages

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3.7.1 maximum voltage, Um
maximum sustained power-frequency voltage between phase conductors for
which the cable is suitable

3.7.2 rated voltage, U0

nominal power-frequency voltage between conductor(s) and earth for which the
cable is suitable

3.7.3 rated voltage, U

nominal power-frequency voltage between phase conductors for which the
cable is suitable

4 Rated voltage
The cables shall be designated by the rated voltages U0 and U, expressed in the
form U0/U. The rated voltages recognized for the purpose of this British
Standard shall be 300/500 V and 450/750 V.
The maximum permanent permitted operating voltages of the system shall be in
accordance with Table 1.

Table 1 Maximum permitted voltages against rated voltage of cable

Rated voltage of Maximum permanent permitted operating voltage of the system

cable a.c. d.c.

Conductor-earth Conductor- Conductor-earth Conductor-

conductor conductor
U0/U (V) U0 max (V) Um (V) V V
300/500 320 550 410 820
450/750 480 825 620 1 240

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5 Construction
The construction of the cables shall be as specified in Table 3 to Table 5.

6 Conductors
The conductors shall be annealed copper conforming to BS EN 60228. The class
of conductor shall be as given in Table 3 to Table 5.

7 Insulation
7.1 Type of insulation
The insulation shall be one of the following types, in accordance with Table 3 to
Table 5:
• GP 8, as specified in BS 7655-1.3;
• EI 5, as specified in BS EN 50363-5.
NOTE 1 BS EN 50363-5 specifies various requirements for assessing the insulation’s
corrosive and acid gas emission. To conform to this British Standard, corrosive and
acid gas emission should only be tested in accordance with 7.4, regardless of
insulation types.
NOTE 2 A tape or tapes can be applied over either the conductor or the insulation.

7.2 Application
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homogeneous layer.
NOTE 1 The insulation can be applied in a single layer, or in a number of cohesive
layers.
Where more than one layer is used, all testing specified in this British Standard
shall be carried out on the complete insulation as though it were a single layer
of the declared insulation type (see 7.1).
NOTE 2 Insulation applied in more than one layer does not conform to the
definition of ‘‘double insulation’’ given, for instance, in BS 7671.
When the application is tested by removing the insulation from the conductor,
there shall be no damage to the insulation itself or the conductor.

7.3 Thickness
The mean value of the radial thickness of the insulation, when measured in
accordance with BS EN 50396, 4.1, shall be not less than the value given in Table
3 to Table 5. The smallest value measured, tm, shall not fall below 90% of the
value given in Table 3 to Table 5 by more than 0.1 mm, i.e.:
tm ≥0.9tn – 0.1
where:
tm is the smallest value measured, in millimetres (mm);
tn is the tabulated radial thickness, in millimetres (mm).
The thickness of any tape(s) over either the conductor or the insulation shall not
be included in the measurement of insulation thickness.

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7.4 Corrosive and acid gas emission from insulation and tape(s)
When tested in accordance with BS EN 50267-2-1, the level of HCl shall be not
greater than 0.5%.

8 Identification of cores
8.1 General
The cores of all cables shall be identified by colour. Each core shall be identified
by its colour as indicated in Table 3 to Table 5.
NOTE Other colours may be used by agreement with the manufacturer; in this case
the requirements in 12.2 do not apply.

8.2 Core colours

The colour shall be applied throughout either the whole insulation or the outer
cohesive layer and shall be applied as part of the extrusion process.
The insulation of the coloured cores, irrespective of the method of colouring,
shall be tested as a complete single layer (see 7.2).
The colours of the cores, determined by the number of cores in the cable, and
also the sequence of the colours shall be as given in Table 3 to Table 5. Where
alternative colours are used (see 8.1, Note), the sequence shall be agreed with
the manufacturer.
On a core with the bi-colour combination of green-and-yellow, the distribution
of these colours shall be such that for every 15 mm length of core, one of the
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the core, while the other colour shall cover the remainder of the surface.
Conformity shall be checked by measurement.
NOTE 1 In cases of dispute regarding the green-and-yellow combination, and
where appropriate to the method of colour marking of the insulation, a suitable test
method for checking conformity is given in BS EN 50396, 5.2.
NOTE 2 It is understood that the colours green and yellow, when they are
combined as specified, are recognized as identifying exclusively the core intended
for use as an earth connection or similar protection. The colour blue is for the
identification of the core intended to be connected to neutral but, if there is no
neutral, blue may be used to identify any core except for the earth or protective
conductor.
NOTE 3 Depending on where the cables are used, restrictions may apply to the use
of certain colours for some applications.

8.3 Clarity and durability

The colour used for core identification shall be clearly identifiable and durable
such that it cannot be removed when tested in accordance with
BS EN 50396, 5.1.

9 Multi-core circular cables

9.1 Assembly and core colour sequence
The cores of 2-core, 3-core, 4-core and 5-core circular cables shall be laid up
together. Cores shall be laid up in the sequence of colours as given in Table 4. If
alternative core colours to those specified in Table 4 are used, then an
alternative sequence shall be agreed with the manufacturer.
Conformity shall be checked by visual examination.

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The maximum length of lay for circular cables shall be not more than 25 times
the diameter of the assembly of laid up cores.
Conformity shall be checked in accordance with 16.7.
If necessary, a compact and reasonably circular cable shall be formed by one of
the following methods:
• the application of synthetic fillers; or
• the application of binder tape(s); or
• a combination of both.
It shall be possible to strip the fillers and/or tape(s) from the cable without
damaging the insulation of the cores.

9.2 Corrosive and acid gas emission from binder tape(s) and
fillers
When tested in accordance with BS EN 50267-2-1, the level of HCl of any filler or
binder tape(s) shall be not greater than 0.5%.

10 Optional extruded inner covering

10.1 General
NOTE 1 The manufacturer has the option to include, or not, an inner covering for
cables in Table 4.
Where used, an optional inner covering shall consist of an extruded layer of
synthetic polymeric material compatible with the operating temperature of the

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cable. It shall surround the laid-up 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-cores, giving a practically
circular shape. The inner covering shall not adhere to the cores.
NOTE 2 An approximate value of thickness of any inner covering is given in Table 4.
It shall be possible to remove the inner covering without damaging the
insulation of the cores.
NOTE 3 Tape may be applied over any optional extruded inner covering.

10.2 Corrosive and acid gas emission from inner covering and
tape(s)
When tested in accordance with BS EN 50267-2-1, the level of HCl of the
extruded inner covering and any tape(s) shall be not greater than 0.5%.

11 Sheath
11.1 Type of sheath
The sheath shall be an extruded layer of synthetic material of one of the
following types, in accordance with Table 3 to Table 5:
• LTS 2, as specified in BS 7655-6.1;
• LTS 4, as specified in BS 7655-6.1.

11.2 Application
The sheath shall be applied by an extrusion process.
NOTE The sheath can be applied in a single layer or in a number of cohesive layers.

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Where more than one layer is used, all testing specified in this British Standard
shall be carried out on the complete sheath as though it were a single layer of
the declared sheath type (see 11.1).
When the sheath is removed, there shall be no damage to the core insulation
when visually checked.

11.3 Thickness
When measured in accordance with BS EN 50396, 4.2 or 4.3, as applicable, the
smallest value , tm, of the radial thickness of the sheath shall not fall below 85%
of the value given in Table 3 to Table 5 by more than 0.1 mm, i.e.:
tm ≥0.85tn – 0.1
where:
tm is the smallest value measured, in millimetres (mm);
tn is the tabulated radial thickness, in millimetres (mm).

11.4 Colour
The colour shall be applied throughout either the whole sheath or the outer
cohesive layer and shall be applied as part of the extrusion process.
The sheath, irrespective of the method of colouring, shall be tested as a
complete single layer (see 11.2).
The colour of the sheath shall be as specified in Table 3 to Table 5.

11.5 Corrosive and acid gas emission from sheath

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When tested in accordance with BS EN 50267-2-1, the level of HCl of the sheath
shall be not greater than 0.5%.

12 Cable marking and additional information

12.1 External marking
The external surface of all cables conforming to this British Standard shall be
legibly marked with the following elements:

Element Example of marking

a) Cable manufacturer Manufacturer’s name and their
unique factory identifier
NOTE 1 A simplified version of the manufacturer’s name, or a trading name of the
manufacturer, may be used in place of the full name.
NOTE 2 Any suitable method may be used to unambiguously identify the
manufacturer’s factory.
NOTE 3 The manufacturer’s own trademark or equivalent may be added but this
cannot be used instead of the manufacturer’s name or identifier.
b) Electric cable ELECTRIC CABLE
c) Voltage designation 300/500 V or 450/750 V 1)

1)
300/500 V indicates a cable conforming to Table 5; 450/750 V indicates a cable
conforming to Table 3 or Table 4.

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d) British Standard number BS 7211 2)

e) UK cable code 6242B
NOTE 4 The relevant UK cable code is given in Tables 3 to 5.
f) Number of cores, nominal area of i) 3 × 1.5 3)
conductor and CPC as appropriate ii) 2 × 1.5 + 1.0 4)
g) Year of manufacture ZZZZ
NOTE 5 The year of manufacture may take the form of the actual year (e.g. 2013)
or a coded year identifier assigned by the manufacturer.
h) Standard core colour identifier H
NOTE 6 See 12.2.

The marking of items a) to h) shall be by embossing or indenting on the sheath.

The markings shall appear along the axis of the cable in any sequence that is
deemed to neither confuse nor conflict.
NOTE 7 The order in which the elements of marking appear along the length of
the external sheath is not prescribed, but it is preferred that they be in the order
a) to h) as shown in this subclause.
The letters and figures shall consist of upright, block characters.
The distance between the end of one element of the marking and the
beginning of the next identical element of the marking shall be not more than
550 mm in accordance with Figure 1.

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Figure 1 An example of the marking as used on the outer sheath of the cable

Dimensions in millimetres
550

ELECTRIC YYY ELECTRIC YYY

550

Conformity of the marking shall be checked by visual examination and

measurement of at least two sets of elements.

2)
Marking BS 7211 or BS 7211:2012 on or in relation to a product represents a
manufacturer’s declaration of conformity, i.e. a claim by or on behalf of the
manufacturer that the product meets the requirements of the standard. The accuracy
of the claim is solely the claimant’s responsibility. Such a declaration is not to be
confused with third-party certification of conformity.
3)
3 × 1.5 indicates a 3-core cable with 1.5 mm2 conductors.
4)
2 × 1.5 + 1.0 indicates a 2-core cable with 1.5 mm2 conductors and a 1.0 mm2 circuit
protective conductor.

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12.2 Standard core colour identifier

When the core colour combinations are used in accordance with Table 3 to
Table 5, the letter “H” shall be included in the marking on the external sheath
of the cable in accordance with 12.1.

12.3 The mark of an approval organization

If the mark of an approval organization is used, it shall be embossed or
indented throughout the length of the external sheath of the cable.
The mark shall be in the form of symbol(s) specified by the approval
organization, and the maximum distance between marks shall be not greater
than 1 100 mm.

12.4 Additional information

Any additional information shall be embossed, indented or printed throughout
the length of the external sheath of the cable.
The additional information shall be in one continuous string such that it does
not conflict with, confuse nor render illegible the marking in 12.1, 12.2 and 12.3.
The repeat interval shall not exceed 1 100 mm.
Where the information is applied by printing, it shall be durable such that it
cannot be removed when tested in accordance with BS EN 50396, 5.1.

13 Schedule of tests
The tests to be performed on cables specified in this British Standard shall be as
scheduled in Table 2, which refers to the relevant clauses of the standard

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specifying the requirements and test methods as well as the category of each
test that applies, i.e. T, S or R (as defined in Clause 3).

14 Test conditions
14.1 Temperature
Tests shall be performed at a temperature of (20 ±15) °C unless otherwise
specified in the details for a particular test.

14.2 Frequency and waveform of power frequency test voltages

The frequency of the alternating test voltages shall be in the range of 49 Hz to
61 Hz, unless otherwise specified for a particular test. The waveform shall be
substantially sinusoidal.

15 Routine tests
COMMENTARY ON Clause 15
In some tests, the preparation and presentation of the test sample can have a critical
affect on the result of the tests so test samples should always be prepared carefully.

15.1 General
Routine tests shall be performed in accordance with Table 2 as indicated by the
symbol “R” in column 4.
NOTE The requirements for routine testing that are not fully covered by earlier
clauses are detailed in 15.2 and 15.3.

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Table 2 Schedule of tests

Test Requirements Test method Test

given in clause category

Conductor construction Clause 6 BS EN 60228 S

Insulation:
• material 7.1 BS 7655-1.3 or BS EN 50363-5 T
• application 7.2 Visual examination and manual test S
• thickness 7.3 BS EN 50396, 4.1 S
• corrosive and acid gas 7.4 BS EN 50267-2-1 T
Core identification:
• colour 8.2 Visual examination S
• clarity and durability 8.3 BS EN 50396, 5.1 S
• assembly and core colour 9.1 Visual examination S
sequence
Length of lay of assembled 9.1 16.7 S
cores
Fillers and binders:
• assembly 9.1 Visual examination S
• corrosive and acid gas 9.2 BS EN 50267-2-1 T
Optional inner covering:
• application 10.1 Visual Examination S
• corrosive and acid gas 10.2 BS EN 50267-2-1 T
Sheath:
• material 11.1 BS 7655-6.1 T
•
•
•
application
thickness
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11.2
11.3
11.4
Visual examination
BS EN 50396, 4.2 or 4.3
Visual examination
S
S
S
• corrosive and acid gas 11.5 BS EN 50267-2-1 T
Cable marking Clause 12 Visual examination and measurement S
Durability of printed 12.4 BS EN 50396, 5.1 T
information
Conductor resistance 15.2 BS EN 60228 R
Absence of faults on the 15.3 BS EN 62230; BS EN 50395, 10.3 R
insulation
Mean overall dimensions 16.2 BS EN 50396, 4.4 S
Ovality 16.3 BS EN 50396, 4.4 S
Voltage withstand 16.4 Annex E S
Flame propagation on single 16.5 BS EN 60332-1-2, Annex A S
cable
Smoke emission 16.6 BS EN 61034-2 S
Insulation resistance at 90 °C 17.2 BS EN 50395, 8.1 T
Voltage test on cores 17.3 BS EN 50395, Clause 7 T
Compatibility 17.4 Annex D T
Vertical flame spread of 17.5 BS EN 60332-3-24 T
bunched wires and cables
Shrinkage test on insulation 17.6 BS EN 60811-502 T
NOTE 1 Tests classified as sample (S) or routine (R) might be required as part of a type approval scheme.
NOTE 2 The order of the tests in this schedule does not imply a sequence of testing.

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15.2 Conductor resistance

The d.c. resistance of each conductor shall conform to BS EN 60228 when
measured in accordance with BS EN 60228, Annex A, and corrected to 20 °C. The
measurement shall be made on a complete drum length or on a 1 m sample
taken from the drum.

15.3 Test to check the absence of faults on the insulation

15.3.1 Test for single core circular cable
The completed single-core circular cable shall be tested in accordance with the
a.c. or d.c. test method in BS EN 62230 at the test voltage given in BS 5099, 5.3,
(insulation and sheath combined) and there shall be no breakdown of the
insulation or sheath.

15.3.2 Test for flat cable and multi-core circular cable

The completed 300/500 V flat cable shall be tested in accordance with
BS EN 50395, 10.3, having either a test voltage of 2 000 V a.c. r.m.s. or
5 000 V d.c., for 5 min and there shall be no breakdown of the insulation.
The completed 450/750 V multi-core circular cable shall be tested in accordance
with BS EN 50395, 10.3, having either a test voltage of 2 500 V a.c. r.m.s. or
6 000 V d.c., for 5 minutes and there shall be no breakdown of the insulation.
Single-core flat cable with an uninsulated circuit protective conductor (6241B)
shall have the test voltage applied to the core, and the uninsulated circuit
protective conductor shall be earthed.

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16 Sample tests
COMMENTARY ON Clause 16
In some tests, the preparation and presentation of the test sample can have a critical
affect on the result of the tests so test samples should always be prepared carefully.

16.1 General
Sample tests shall be performed in accordance with Table 2 as indicated by the
symbol “S” in column 4.
NOTE The requirements for sample testing that are not fully covered by earlier
clauses are detailed in 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5, 16.6 and 16.7.

16.2 Mean overall dimensions

When tested in accordance with BS EN 50396, 4.4, the mean overall diameter of
circular cables and the mean overall dimensions of flat cables shall be within the
limits specified in Table 3 to Table 5.
A test sample shall be taken from a cable from three places, separated by at
least 1 m. For circular cables, the mean of the six values obtained shall be taken
as the mean overall diameter. For flat cables, the mean of each set of three
values, for the major and minor axis, respectively, shall be taken as the relevant
overall dimension.

16.3 Ovality of circular cables

The difference between any two values of the overall diameter of circular
sheathed cables at the same cross-section shall be not more than 15% of the
upper limit for the mean overall diameter given in Table 3 and Table 4 when
tested in accordance with BS EN 50396, 4.4.

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A test sample shall be taken from a cable from three places, separated by at
least 1 m.
Two measurements shall be taken at the same cross-section of the cable,
covering the maximum and minimum values.

16.4 Voltage withstand

When tested in accordance with Annex E, no breakdown of the insulation shall
occur.

16.5 Flame propagation on single cable

When tested in accordance with BS EN 60332-1-2, the completed cable shall
conform to BS EN 60332-1-2:2004, Annex A.

16.6 Smoke emission

When tested in accordance with BS EN 61034-2, as a flat horizontal unit, the
smoke generated shall result in transmittance values of not less than 60%.

16.7 Length of lay

The length of lay shall be determined by measuring the length of two pitches of
a laid up assembly taken from a sample of cable and calculating the average of
these two lengths. The result shall be taken as the length of lay of the laid-up
cores.

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COMMENTARY ON Clause 17
In some tests, the preparation and presentation of the test sample can have a critical
effect on the result of the tests, so test samples should always be prepared carefully.

17.1 General
Type tests shall be performed in accordance with Table 2 as indicated by the
symbol “T” in column 4.
NOTE 1 The requirements for type testing that are not fully covered by earlier
clauses are detailed in 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5, and 17.6.
NOTE 2 Informative notes on type tests can be found in Annex F.

17.2 Insulation resistance

When the cores are tested in accordance with BS EN 50395, 8.1, under the
following conditions:
a) period of immersion in water: minimum 2 h;
b) temperature of water for cables: (90 ±2) °C;
none of the resulting values shall be below the minimum insulation resistance
value specified in Table 3 to Table 5.

17.3 Voltage test on cores

When the cores are tested in accordance with BS EN 50395, Clause 7, under the
following conditions:
a) period of immersion in water: minimum 1 h;
b) temperature of water: (20 ±5) °C;

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c) applied voltage (a.c.) according to the voltage rating as specified below:

• 2 000 V for 300/500V cable or;
• 2 500 V for 450/750 V cable;
d) duration of each application of voltage; minimum 5 min;
there shall be no breakdown of the insulation.

17.4 Compatibility
When a sample of complete cable is aged in accordance with D.2, the insulation
and the outer sheath shall conform to the requirements given in Table D.1.
In addition, at the end of the test period in the oven, the blotting paper shall
be free of stains.

17.5 Vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or

cables
When tested in accordance with BS EN 60332-3-24, cables in Table 4 shall
conform to BS EN 60332-3-24:2009, Annex B.

17.6 Shrinkage test on insulation

All grades of insulation shall be tested in accordance with BS EN 60811-502 on a
200 mm sample of core at (130 ±2) °C for 1 h, and the shrinkage of the
insulation shall not exceed 4%.

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Table 3 Thermosetting insulated, single-core, sheathed cables 6181B, 450/750 V

Construction:
• annealed copper conductor, class 1 and class 2 as shown in column 2;
• thermosetting insulation either type EI 5 or type GP 8.
Colours for core identification:
• brown;
• blue.
Synthetic sheath type:
• LTS 4.
Colour of sheath:
• white (other colours may be used by agreement between manufacturer and customer).
Nominal Class of Radial Radial Mean overall diameter Min.
cross- conductor thickness of thickness of Lower limit Upper limit insulation
sectional insulation sheath resistance at
area of 90 °C
conductor
mm2 mm mm mm mm MΩ.km
6181B
1 × 1.0 1 0.7 0.8 3.9 4.8 0.011
2 0.7 0.8 4.0 4.9 0.011
1 × 1.5 1 0.7 0.8 4.2 5.0 0.011
2 0.7 0.8 4.3 5.2 0.010

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1 × 2.5 1 0.7 0.8 4.6 5.5 0.0092
2 0.7 0.8 4.7 5.6 0.0084
1 × 4.0 1 0.7 0.9 5.2 6.3 0.0077
2 0.7 0.9 5.3 6.4 0.0070
1 × 6.0 1 0.7 0.9 5.7 6.8 0.0065
2 0.7 0.9 5.9 7.1 0.0059
1 × 10 2 0.7 0.9 6.7 8.1 0.0047
1 × 16 2 0.7 0.9 7.6 9.2 0.0039
1 × 25 2 0.9 1.0 9.4 11.4 0.0039
1 × 35 2 0.9 1.1 10.6 12.8 0.0034

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Table 4 Thermosetting insulated, circular 2-core 6182B, 3-core 6183B, 4-core 6184B, 5-core 6185B
sheathed cables, 450/750 V

Construction:
• annealed copper conductor, class 1 and class 2 as shown in column 2;
• thermosetting insulation either type EI 5 or type GP 8;
• the cores shall be laid up together. Centre filler may be used;
• the laid up cores may be covered by an optional extruded inner covering or separating tape as
specified in Clause 10. It shall be possible to separate the cores easily.
Colours for core identification:
• 2-core: brown and blue;
• 3-core: brown, black and grey;
• 4-core: blue, brown, black and grey;
• 5-core: green/yellow, blue, brown, black and grey.
Optional inner covering:
• the thickness of the inner covering is given for guidance and is not measured.
Synthetic sheath type:
• LTS 4.
Colour of sheath:
• white (other colours may be used by agreement between manufacturer and customer).
Nominal Class of Radial Approxi- Radial Mean overall diameter Min.
cross- conductor thickness mate thickness Lower Upper insulation

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area of insulation of at 90 °C
conductor optional
inner
covering
mm2 mm mm mm mm mm MΩ.km
6182B
2 × 1.0 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 7.1 9.5 0.011
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 7.3 9.7 0.011
2 × 1.5 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 7.6 10.1 0.011
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 7.8 10.3 0.010
2 × 2.5 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 8.4 11.0 0.0092
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 8.5 11.3 0.0084
2 × 4.0 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 9.2 12.1 0.0077
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 9.5 12.4 0.0070
2 × 6.0 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 10.2 13.2 0.0065
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 10.6 13.7 0.0059
2 × 10 1 0.7 0.4 1.4 12.1 16.0 0.0053
2 0.7 0.6 1.4 12.7 16.7 0.0047
2 × 16 2 0.7 0.6 1.4 14.4 18.8 0.0039
2 × 25 2 0.9 0.8 1.4 17.7 23.2 0.0039
2 × 35 2 0.9 0.8 1.6 20.0 26.0 0.0034
6183B
3 × 1.0 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 7.5 10.0 0.011
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 7.7 10.2 0.011

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Table 4 Thermosetting insulated, circular 2-core 6182B, 3-core 6183B, 4-core 6184B, 5-core 6185B
sheathed cables, 450/750 V

3 × 1.5 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 8.0 10.6 0.011

2 0.7 0.4 1.2 8.2 10.9 0.010
3 × 2.5 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 8.8 11.6 0.0092
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 9.0 11.9 0.0084
3 × 4.0 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 9.8 12.7 0.0077
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 10.1 13.1 0.0070
3 × 6.0 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 11.2 14.4 0.0065
2 0.7 0.4 1.4 11.6 15.0 0.0059
3 × 10 1 0.7 0.6 1.4 12.8 16.9 0.0053
2 0.7 0.6 1.4 13.5 17.7 0.0047
3 × 16 2 0.7 0.6 1.4 15.3 19.9 0.0039
3 × 25 2 0.9 0.8 1.4 18.9 24.6 0.0039
3 × 35 2 0.9 0.8 1.6 21.3 27.6 0.0034
6184B
4 × 1.0 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 8.1 10.7 0.011
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 8.3 11.0 0.011
4 × 1.5 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 8.7 11.4 0.011
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 8.9 11.7 0.010
4 × 2.5 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 9.6 12.6 0.0092
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 9.9 12.8 0.0084
4 × 4.0 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 10.7 13.8 0.0077
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 11.0 14.2 0.0070
4 × 6.0

4 × 10
1
2
1
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0.7
0.7
0.7
0.4
0.6
0.6
1.4
1.4
1.4
12.2
12.7
14.1
16.1
16.7
18.4
0.0065
0.0059
0.0053
2 0.7 0.6 1.4 14.8 19.2 0.0047
4 × 16 2 0.7 0.6 1.4 16.9 21.8 0.0039
4 × 25 2 0.9 0.8 1.6 21.2 27.5 0.0039
4 × 35 2 0.9 1.0 1.6 23.5 30.7 0.0034
6185B
5 × 1.0 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 8.8 11.5 0.011
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 9.0 11.9 0.011
5 × 1.5 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 9.4 12.3 0.011
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 9.7 12.6 0.010
5 × 2.5 1 0.7 0.4 1.2 10.5 13.6 0.0092
2 0.7 0.4 1.2 10.7 13.9 0.0084
5 × 4.0 1 0.7 0.4 1.4 12.0 15.9 0.0077
2 0.7 0.6 1.4 12.4 16.4 0.0070
5 × 6.0 1 0.7 0.6 1.4 13.3 17.5 0.0065
2 0.7 0.6 1.4 13.8 18.1 0.0059
5 × 10 1 0.7 0.6 1.4 15.4 20.0 0.0053
2 0.7 0.6 1.4 16.2 20.9 0.0047
5 × 16 2 0.7 0.8 1.4 18.5 24.2 0.0039
5 × 25 2 0.9 1.0 1.6 23.3 30.5 0.0039
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Table 5 Thermosetting insulated, single core 6241B, flat twin 6242B and flat 3-core 6243B sheathed
cables with circuit protective conductor (CPC) 300/500 V

Construction:
• annealed copper conductor, class 1 and class 2 as shown in column 2;
• thermosetting insulation either type EI 5 or type GP 8;
• the core or cores shall be laid parallel with the uninsulated CPC.
Colours of core identification:
• single core: brown or blue;
• twin: brown and blue or, for 2 × 1.0 and 2 × 1.5 cables, brown and brown;
• 3-core: brown, black (centre core) and grey.
Position of CPC:
• twin: centrally placed between cores in same plane;
• 3-core: centrally placed between black and grey cores in same plane.
Synthetic sheath type:
• LTS 2.
Colour of sheath:
• white (other colours may be used by agreement between manufacturer and customer.
Nominal Class Radial Radial Mean overall dimensions CPC Class of Min.
cross- of thick- thickness Lower limit Upper limit cross- CPC insulation
sectional con- ness of of sheath sectional resistance
area of duc- insula- area at 90 °C

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conduc- tor tion
tor
mm2 mm mm mm mm mm2 MΩ.km
6241B
1 × 1.0 1 0.7 0.9 4.1 × 5.2 5.0 × 6.3 1.0 1 0.011
1 × 1.5 1 0.7 0.9 4.4 × 5.4 5.3 × 6.6 1.0 1 0.011
6242B
2 × 1.0 1 0.7 0.9 4.1 × 7.6 5.0 × 9.2 1.0 1 0.011
2 0.7 0.9 4.2 × 7.8 5.1 × 9.4 1.0 1 0.011
2 × 1.5 1 0.7 0.9 4.4 × 8.1 5.3 × 9.7 1.0 1 0.011
2 0.7 0.9 4.5 × 8.3 5.4 × 10.0 1.0 1 0.011
2 × 2.5 1 0.7 1.0 4.9 × 9.3 6.0 × 11.2 1.5 1 0.0092
2 0.7 1.0 5.0 × 9.5 6.1 × 11.4 1.5 1 0.0084
2 × 4.0 2 0.7 1.0 5.5 × 10.4 6.7 × 12.6 1.5 1 0.0070
2 × 6.0 2 0.7 1.1 6.2 × 12.0 7.5 × 14.6 2.5 1 0.0059
2 × 10 2 0.7 1.2 7.3 × 14.5 8.8 × 17.5 4.0 2 0.0047
2 × 16 2 0.7 1.3 8.4 × 17.0 10.1 × 20.5 6.0 2 0.0039
6243B
3 × 1.0 1 0.7 0.9 4.1 × 10.0 5.0 × 12.1 1.0 1 0.011
3 × 1.5 1 0.7 0.9 4.4 × 10.7 5.3 × 12.9 1.0 1 0.011
3 × 2.5 1 0.7 1.0 4.9 × 12.0 6.0 × 14.6 1.5 1 0.0092
6243B
3 × 4.0 2 0.7 1.0 5.5 × 14.0 6.7 × 16.9 1.5 1 0.0070
3 × 6.0 2 0.7 1.1 6.2 × 16.2 7.5 × 19.5 2.5 1 0.0059
3 × 10 2 0.7 1.2 7.3 × 19.5 8.8 × 23.6 4.0 2 0.0047
3 × 16 2 0.7 1.3 8.4 × 22.8 10.1 × 27.6 6.0 2 0.0039

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Annex A
(informative)
This annex has been included to assist users by linking the table references from
BS 7211:1998 with the position of these cables either in BS 7211:2012 or in
BS EN 50525-3-41; see Table A.1.

Table A.1 UK and harmonized CENELEC coding cross references

Location in New location UK code CENELEC code

BS 7211:1998 Standard Clause/Table

Table 3a BS EN 50525-3-41 4.1 6491B H07Z – U/R

Table 3b BS EN 50525-3-41 4.2 6491B H07Z – K
Table 4a BS EN 50525-3-41 4.3 2491B H05Z – U
Table 4b BS EN 50525-3-41 4.4 2491B H05Z – K
Table 5 BS 7211:2012 Table 3 6181B —
Table 6 BS 7211:2012 Table 4 6182B —
6183B
6184B
6185B
Table 7 BS 7211:2012 Table 5 6241B —
6242B
6243B

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Annex B
(informative)
Cables that have traditionally been included in British Standards, which were
also harmonized, have been moved to BS EN 50525 (all parts).
For clarity and openness during this period of change, the cable types that have
the most widespread applications in the United Kingdom have been included in
this annex to aid understanding; see Table B.1 to Table B.4.

Table B.1 Halogen free, low smoke, conduit cable 450/750 V: formerly in BS 7211

Construction: plain copper rigid conductor, low smoke, halogen free, insulated only, 450/750 V
Traditional UK cable code: 6491B (solid) Harmonized cable code: H07Z-U
Traditional UK cable code: 6491B (rigid strand) Harmonized cable code: H07Z-R
Extracted from BS EN 50525-3-41
Nominal Class of Thickness of Mean overall diameter Minimum
cross-sectional conductor insulation Lower limit Upper limit insulation
area of (BS EN 60228) resistance at
Specified
conductors 90 °C
value
mm2 mm mm mm MΩ.km
1.5 1 0.7 2.6 3.3 0.011
1.5 2 0.7 2.7 3.4 0.010
2.5 1 0.8 3.2 4.0 0.010
2.5 2 0.8 3.3 4.1 0.009
4 1 0.8 3.6 4.6 0.0085
4 2 0.8 3.8 4.7 0.0077

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6 1 0.8 4.1 5.2 0.0070
6 2 0.8 4.3 5.4 0.0065
10 1 1.0 5.3 6.6 0.0070
10 2 1.0 5.6 7.0 0.0065
16 2 1.0 6.4 8.0 0.0050
25 2 1.2 8.1 10.1 0.0050
35 2 1.2 9.0 11.3 0.0043
50 2 1.4 10.6 13.2 0.0043
70 2 1.4 12.1 15.1 0.0035
95 2 1.6 14.1 17.6 0.0035
120 2 1.6 15.6 19.4 0.0032
150 2 1.8 17.3 21.6 0.0032
185 2 2.0 19.3 24.1 0.0032
240 2 2.2 22.0 27.5 0.0032
300 2 2.4 24.5 30.6 0.0030
400 2 2.6 27.5 34.3 0.0028
500 2 2.8 30.5 38.2 0.0028
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Table B.2 Halogen free, low smoke, flexible conduit cable 450/750 V: formerly in BS 7211

Construction: plain copper flexible conductor, low smoke halogen free insulation, 450/750 V
Traditional UK cable code: 6491B Harmonized cable code: H07Z-K
(flexible stranded, for fixed
installations)
Extracted from BS EN 50525-3-41
Number and Thickness of Mean overall dimensions Minimum
nominal insulation Lower limit Upper limit insulation
cross-sectional Specified value resistance at 90 °C
area of
conductors
mm2 mm mm mm MΩ.km

1.5 0.7 2.8 3.5 0.010

2.5 0.8 3.4 4.3 0.009
4 0.8 3.9 4.9 0.007
6 0.8 4.4 5.5 0.006
10 1.0 5.7 7.1 0.0056
16 1.0 6.7 8.4 0.0046
25 1.2 8.4 10.6 0.0044
35 1.2 9.7 12.1 0.0038
50 1.4 11.5 14.4 0.0037
70 1.4 13.2 16.6 0.0032
95 1.6 15.1 18.8 0.0032
120 1.6 16.7 20.9 0.0029

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150 1.8 18.6 23.3 0.0029
185 2.0 20.6 25.8 0.0029
240 2.2 23.5 29.4 0.0028

Table B.3 Halogen free, low smoke, conduit cable 300/500 V: formerly in BS 7211

Construction: plain copper rigid conductor, low smoke, halogen free insulation, 300/500 V
Traditional UK cable code: 2491B Harmonized cable code: H05Z-U
Extracted from BS EN 50525-3-41
Number and Thickness of Mean overall dimensions Minimum
nominal insulation Lower limit Upper limit insulation
cross-sectional resistance at 90 °C
Specified value
area of
conductors
mm2 mm mm mm MΩ.km

0.5 0.6 1.9 2.4 0.015

0.75 0.6 2.1 2.6 0.012
1.0 0.6 2.2 2.8 0.011

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Table B.4 Halogen free low smoke flexible conduit cable 300/500 V: formerly in BS 7211

Construction: plain copper flexible conductor, low smoke halogen free insulation, 300/500 V
Traditional UK cable code: 2491B Harmonized cable code: H05Z-K
Extracted from BS EN 50525-3-41
Number and Thickness of Mean overall dimensions Minimum
nominal insulation Lower limit Upper limit insulation
cross-sectional resistance at 90 °C
Specified value
area of
conductors
mm2 mm mm mm MΩ.km

0.5 0.6 2.1 2.6 0.013

0.75 0.6 2.2 2.8 0.011
1.0 0.6 2.4 2.9 0.010

Annex C Guide to use

(informative)
COMMENTARY ON Annex C
This annex gives details on general guidance and is not intended as an
interpretation of any UK statutory requirements, where these apply.
The cables contained in this British Standard are suitable for locations where low
levels of emission of smoke and corrosive gases are required in case of fire or
burning.

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NOTE 1 Attention is drawn to the Building Regulations 2010, part B volume 1,
paragraph B1.iv [1] for details on safe means of escape.
None of the cable types specified in this British Standard are intended to be laid
underground.
NOTE 2 Installation requirements and current ratings are detailed in BS 7671.
It is assumed that the design of installations and the specification, purchase and
installation of cables specified in this British Standard is entrusted to suitably
skilled and competent people.
Information on the specific cables in this British Standard is given in the form of
limiting values (see Table C.1) and is illustrated by examples (see Table C.2),
which are not exhaustive but which indicate ways by which safety can be
obtained.
NOTE 3 BS 7540-1 gives general guidance for the use of cables.
It is not practicable to include here all possible methods of installation that
installers or users might adopt. If methods are adopted that are not
recommended, then this could result in a reduction of safety and life expectancy
of the cable. If the cable is intended to be used outside the recommended use,
the cable manufacturer should be consulted for advice.

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Table C.1 Constructional details, methods of installation and temperature for Table 3 to Table 5

Parameter Table 3 Table 4 Table 5

6181B A) 6182B A) 6241B A)

6183B 6242B
6184B 6243B
6185B
Constructional details:
Nominal voltage rating V 450/750 450/750 300/500
Conductor class B) 1&2 1&2 1&2
Number of cores 1 2 to 5 1 to 3
Cross-sectional area size range mm2 1 to 35 1 to 35 1 to 16
Method of installation: C)
In conduit + + +
In cable trunking + + +
In cable ducting + + +
Clipped direct + + +
On cable tray + + +
Embedded + + +
Temperature:
Maximum continuous conductor operating D) °C 90 90 90
Maximum conductor short circuit °C 250 250 250
(Maximum allowable time 5 s)
Maximum overload °C 156 156 156

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(Maximum allowable time 4 h)
Maximum cable surface E) °C 90 90 90
Maximum storage °C 40 40 40
Minimum installation and handling °C 5 5 5
NOTE For the relevant parameter “+” indicates acceptable practice.
A)
These are UK cable codes.
B)
Conductor class designations: 1 = solid wire; 2 = stranded (rigid).
C)
The presence of water in contact with the cable is not acceptable.
D)
The maximum conductor temperature at which the particular cable should operate depends on the limiting
temperature of the other cables and accessories with which it is in contact.
E)
See BS 7540-1.

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Table C.2 Guide to use

Table Cable type Recommendations for use Comments

Tables 3 and 4 Low smoke cable The cables are suitable for: For use where special fire
with single core, locations where a low level of performance is necessary or
2-core, 3-core, where local conditions or
emission of smoke and
4-core and 5-core, regulations require
corrosive gases are required in
sheathed overall. increased levels of public
case of fire or burning;
safety.
fixed installation in dry or
These cables are not
damp premises;
intended to provide circuit
installation in surface-mounted integrity in case of fire.
or embedded conduits, or
similar closed systems. The defined tests for smoke
and halogen free gases
relate only to the cables
and not to cable and
conduit together.
Table 5 Low smoke cable The cables are suitable for: For use where special fire
with single core, locations where a low level of
performance is necessary or
flat twin and 3-core, where local conditions or
emission of smoke and
sheathed, with corrosive gases are required in regulations require
circuit protective case of fire or burning; increased levels of public
conductor. safety.
fixed installation in dry or
damp premises; These cables are not
intended to provide circuit
fixed installation in industrial, integrity in case of fire.
commercial and domestic

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The defined tests for smoke
premises;
and halogen free gases
installation in walls, on boards, relate only to the cables
in conduit, trunking or and not to cable and
embedded in plaster. conduit together.

Annex D Compatibility test

(normative)
D.1 Principle
This test determines whether the insulation and sheath is likely to deteriorate
due to contact with the other components in the cables.

D.2 Procedure
D.2.1 Prepare a test sample by ageing it in an air oven in accordance with
BS EN 60811-401, 4.2.3.4, for 7 days at (100 ±2) °C. Place a sheet of clean white
blotting paper under each test sample in the oven during the ageing to detect
any exudation that might drip from the cable.
D.2.2 After completion of the ageing test, the tensile strength and elongation at
break for the insulation and sheath shall conform to the requirements stated in
Table D.1 when measured in accordance with BS EN 60811-501.

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Table D.1 Compatibility requirements

Component Parameter Requirements for material type

GP 8 EI 5 LTS 2 LTS 4

Insulation Minimum tensile strength (N/mm2) 12.5 10 — —

Minimum percentage elongation at break 200 125 — —
Maximum percentage variation A) of tensile ±25 ±30 — —
strength
Maximum percentage variation A) of elongation ±25 ±30 — —
at break
Sheath Minimum tensile strength (N/mm2) — — 6 10
Minimum percentage elongation at break — — 100 100
Maximum percentage variation A) of tensile — — ±40 ±40
strength
Maximum percentage variation A) of elongation — — ±40 ±40
at break
A)
The variation is the difference between the respective values obtained prior to and after heat treatment,
expressed as a percentage of the former.

Annex E Method of test for voltage withstand

(normative)
E.1 Sample
E.1.1 Sample of completed cable, not less than 20 m long.

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E.2 Procedure
Immerse the sample in water at a temperature of (20 ±5) °C for a period of not
less than 24 h. Ensure that the ends of the cable protrude above the water by a
distance sufficient to prevent excessive surface leakage when the test voltage is
applied between the conductor and the water.
Take:
a) each conductor in turn;
b) all other conductors, which are connected together and also connected to
the water.
Gradually apply a test voltage of 2 000 V for 300/500 V cable or 2 500 V for
450/750 V cable between a) and b) and maintain at full r.m.s. value for 15 min.
Repeat the test, but applying the voltage between all conductors connected
together and the water.
In both cases earth the circuit protective conductor if present but do not include
it in the conductors to be tested. While the sample is still immersed, disconnect
the circuit protective conductor from the water and apply a voltage of
1 000 V a.c. for 5 min between this and the water.

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Notes on type tests

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Annex F
(informative)
F.1 General
Type tests, after they have been completed, need not be repeated unless
changes have been made that might affect conformity to the test requirements.
Type tests are not normally required on cables for any individual contracts
provided that such type tests have already been successfully performed by the
manufacturer.
Subclauses F.2, F. 3 and F.4 give guidance as to the amount of type testing that
might reasonably be required.

F.2 Sample selection for type tests

For type tests on finished cable, conformity can be confirmed for the complete
range of cables in Table 3 to Table 5 by selecting samples for tests as follows:
a) for single core cables, the smallest and largest conductor size shall be tested;
b) for multicore cables, the smallest conductor size with the smallest number
of cores, and the largest conductor size with the largest number of cores
shall be tested.
In addition, where manufacturers want to demonstrate conformity to this British
Standard, the cable samples should be subjected to full dimensional checks and
to all other sample (S) and routine (R) tests in accordance with Table 2.

F.3 Type tests

F.3.1 Insulation material (see 7.1)

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F.3.2
One test should be performed for each grade of insulation material on any one
cable from the range of cables selected.

Sheath material (see 11.1)

One test should be performed for each grade of sheath material on any one
cable from the range of cables selected.

F.3.3 Corrosive and acid gas test (see Table 2)

As this is a test on a cable component and is therefore generally independent of
size or number of cores, only one test is necessary.

F.3.4 Insulation resistance at 90 °C (see 17.2)

One test should be performed on each size of cable selected.

F.3.5 Compatibility test (see 17.4)

One test should be performed on each size of cable selected.

F.3.6 Flame propagation of bunched wires or cables (see 17.5)

To conform to BS EN 60332-3-24:2009, Annex A, two possible methods of
installation are stated: in spaced and touching formations. One size of multicore
cable having a tabulated diameter not more than 15 mm should therefore be
selected and tested in touching formation, and one having a tabulated diameter
between 26 mm and 40 mm (providing that at least two samples are used) and
tested in spaced formation and should conform to BS EN 60332-3-24:2009,
Annex A.

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F.3.7 Length of lay (see 16.7)

NOTE This test is classified as a sample test. The guidance given below applies to
type testing.
One test should be performed on each size of cable selected.

F.3.8 Shrinkage test on insulation (see 17.6)

One test should be performed on each size of cable selected.

F.4 Change of material

The tests referred to in F.3 assume that the materials are consistent throughout
the range of cables for which conformity is to be confirmed. Where a change
occurs, additional testing should be carried out to ensure that such changes are
adequately examined.

F.5 Evidence of type testing

When evidence of type testing is required, this should be stated at the enquiry
stage. Due to the possible variations in cable designs, it should not be assumed
that full type test information is available for the size and type of cable of a
particular enquiry.
A certificate of type test signed by the representative of a competent witnessing
body, or a properly authorized report by the manufacturer giving the test
results, should be acceptable.

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