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A selection of the most used BS Numbers for Electricians


BS 16:1974 Specification for telegraph material (insulators, pole fittings, etc.)

BS 23:1970 Specification for copper and copper-cadmium trolley and contact wire for electric traction

BS 31:1940 Specification. Steel conduit and fittings for electrical wiring

BS 67:1987 Specification for ceiling roses

BS 88-2.2:1988 Cartridge fuses for voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. Specification for fuses for use by authorized persons (mainly for industrial application). Additional requirements for fuses with fuse-links for bolted connections

BS 88-4:1988
IEC 60269-4:1986
Cartridge fuses for voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. Specification of supplementary requirements for fuse-links for the protection of semiconductor devices

BS 88-5:1988 Cartridge fuses for voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. Specification of supplementary requirements for fuse-links for use in a.c. electricity supply networks

BS 88-6:1988 Cartridge fuses for voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. Specification of supplementary requirements for fuses of compact dimensions for use in 240/415 V a.c. industrial and commercial electrical installations

BS 89-2:1990,
EN 60051-2: 1989
IEC 60051-2:1984 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories. Specification for special requirements for ammeters and voltmeters

BS 89-3:1990
EN 60051-3: 1989
IEC 60051-3:1984 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories. Specification for special requirements for wattmeters and varmeters

BS 89-4:1990
EN 60051-4: 1989
IEC 60051-4:1984 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories. Specification for special requirements for frequency meters

BS 89-5:1990
EN 60051-5: 1989
IEC 60051-5:1985 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories. Specification for special requirements for phase meters, power factor meters and synchroscopes

BS 89-6:1990
EN 60051-6: 1989
IEC 60051-6:1984 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories. Specification for special requirements for ohmmeters (impedance meters) and conductance meters

BS 89-7:1990
EN 60051-7: 1989
IEC 60051-7:1984 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories. Specification for special requirements for multi-function instruments

BS 89-8:1990
EN 60051-8: 1989
IEC 60051-8: 1984 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories. Specification for special requirements for accessories

BS 89-9:1990
EN 60051-9: 1989
IEC 60051-9:1988 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories. Recommended test methods

BS 90:1975 Specification for direct-acting electrical recording instruments and their accessories

BS 91:1998 Electric cable soldering sockets. Specification

BS 115:1995 Specification for metallic resistance materials for electrical purposes

BS 148:1998 Specification for unused and reclaimed mineral insulating oils for transformers and
switchgear

BS 771:1992
ISO 800: 1992 Specification for phenolic moulding materials

BS 787-1:1969 Specification for mining type flameproof gate-end boxes. Gate-end boxes for direct-on-line motor starting (for use on 3-phase a.c. circuits up to 650 V)

BS 787-2:1968 Specification for mining type flameproof gate-end boxes. Gate-end boxes with air-break circuit-breakers (for use on 3-phase a.c. circuits up to 650 volts)

BS 787-3:1971 Specification for mining type flameproof gate-end boxes. Gate-end boxes with lighting transformers

BS 787-4:1972 Specification for mining type flameproof gate-end boxes. Gate-end boxes for drilling machines (for use on 3-phase a.c. circuits up to 650 V)

BS 822-6:1964 Terminal markings for electrical machinery and apparatus. Terminal markings for rotating electrical machinery

BS 833:1970 Specification for radio interference limits and measurements for the electrical ignition systems of internal combustion engines

BS 842:1965 Specification for a.c. voltage-operated earth-leakage circuit breakers

BS 848-5:1999
ISO 12499: 1999 Fans for general purposes. Special for mechanical safety (guarding)

BS 855:1990 Specification for welded steel boilers for central heating and indirect hot water supply (rated output 44 kW to 3 MW)

BS 873-2:1984 Road traffic signs and internally illuminated bollards. Specification for miscellaneous signs

BS 873-3:1980 Road traffic signs and internally illuminated bollards. Specification for internally illuminated bollards

BS 873-5:1983 Road traffic signs and internally illuminated bollards. Specification for internally illuminated signs and external lighting luminaires

BS 873-7:1984 Road traffic signs and internally illuminated bollards. Specification for posts and fittings

BS 903-C1:1991
BS 2782-2:
Method 231A:1991 Physical testing of rubber. Determination of surface resistivity

BS 903-C2:1982
BS 2782-2:
Method 230A:1982 Physical testing of rubber. Determination of volume resistivity

BS 903-C5:1992
BS 2782-2:
Method 232:1992
IEC 60167: 1964 Physical testing of rubber. Determination of insulation resistance

BS 905-2:1991
EN 55020: 1988 Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment: electromagnetic compatibility. Specification for immunity from radio interference of broadcast receivers and associated equipment

BS 921:1976 Specification. Rubber mats for electrical purposes

BS 923-1:1990
IEC 60060-1: 1989 Guide on high-voltage testing techniques. General

BS 951:1999 Electrical earthing. Clamps for earthing and bonding. Specification

BS 1000[621.3]:1989 Universal Decimal Classification. English full edition. Electrical engineering

BS 1016-107.1:1991 Methods for analysis and testing of coal and coke. Caking and swelling properties of coal. Determination of crucible swelling number

BS 1041-3:1989 Temperature measurement. Guide to selection and use of industrial resistance thermometers

BS 1041-4:1992 Temperature measurement. Guide to the selection and use of thermocouples

BS 1054:1975 Specification for engineers' comparators for external measurement

BS 1090:1970 Specification for flameproof hand-held electric drilling machines primarily for use in mines

BS 1117-2:1964 Specification for bare fine resistance wire for precision electrical equipment. Metric units

BS 1259:1958 Intrinsically safe electrical apparatus and circuits for use in explosive atmospheres

BS 1322:1992
ISO 2112: 1990 Specification for aminoplastic moulding materials

BS 1344-11:1998
ISO 2746: 1998 Methods of testing vitreous enamel finishes. High voltage test for enamelled articles for service under highly corrosive conditions

BS 1344-20:1987
ISO 8289- 1986 Methods of testing vitreous enamel finishes. Low voltage test for detecting and locating defects

BS 1361:1971 Specification for cartridge fuses for a.c. circuits in domestic and similar premises

BS 1362:1973 Specification for general purpose fuse links for domestic and similar purposes (primarily for use in plugs)

BS 1363:1984 Specification for 13 A fused plugs and switched and unswitched socket-outlets

BS 1363-1:1995 13 A plugs, socket-outlets and adaptors. Specification for rewirable and non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs

BS 1363-2:1995 13 A plugs, socket-outlets and adaptors. Specification for 13 A switched and unswitched socket-outlets

BS 1363-3:1989 13 A plugs, socket-outlets and adaptors. Specification for adaptors

BS 1363-3:1995 13 A plugs, socket-outlets and adaptors. Specification for adaptors

BS 1363-4:1995 13 A plugs, socket-outlets and adaptors. Specification for 13A fused connection units switched and unswitched

BS 1377-3:1990 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. Chemical and electro-chemical tests

BS 1377-9:1990 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes. In-situ tests

BS 1432:1987 Specification for copper for electrical purposes: high conductivity copper rectangular conductors with drawn or rolled edges

BS 1433:1970 Specification for copper for electrical purposes. Rod and bar

BS 1434:1985 Specification for copper for electrical purposes: copper sections in bars, blanks and segments for commutators

BS 1435-2:1989 Rubber hose assemblies for oil suction and discharge services. Recommendations for storage, testing and use

BS 1489:1972 Specification for the packaging of covered winding wires for electrical purposes

BS 1597:1985 Specification for limits and methods of measurement of electromagnetic interference
generated by marine equipment and installations

BS 1608:1990 Specification for electrically driven refrigerant condensing units

BS 1646-1:1979
ISO 3511/I- 1977 Symbolic representation for process measurement control functions and instrumentation. Basic requirements

BS 1646-3:1984 Symbolic representation for process measurement control functions and instrumentation. Specification for detailed symbols for instrument interconnection diagrams

BS 1659:1950 Specification for tractive armature direct current neutral track and line relays for railway signalling

BS 1727:1987 Specification for motors for battery operated vehicles

BS 1745:1951 Specification for alternating-current relays for railway signalling: track relays (double-element, 2-position), line relays (single-element, 2-position)

BS 1757:1986 Specification for power-driven mobile cranes

BS 1761:1951 Specification for single bucket excavators of the crawler-mounted friction-driven type

BS 1853-2:1995 Tubular fluorescent lamps for general lighting service. Specification for lamps used in the United Kingdom not included in BS EN 60081, BS EN 60901, BS EN 61195 and BS EN 61199

BS 1858:1973 Specification for bitumen-based filling compounds for electrical purposes

BS 1881-206:1986 Testing concrete. Recommendations for determination of strain in concrete

BS 1894:1992 Specification for design and manufacture of electric boilers of welded construction

BS 1915:1968 Specification for still projectors

BS 1977:1976 Specification for high conductivity copper tubes for electrical purposes

BS 2000-274:1999
ISO 6297: 1997 Methods of test for petroleum and its products. Petroleum products. Aviation and distillate fuels. Determination of electrical conductivity

BS 2000-315:1998
ISO 5662: 1997 Methods of test for petroleum and its products. Petroleum products. Electrical insulating oils. Detection of corrosive sulfur

BS 2000-357:1983 Methods of test for petroleum and its products. Permittivity of bitumen

BS 2006:1984 Specification for aluminium collapsible tubes

BS 2011-2.1Ca:1977
IEC 60068-2-3: 1969 Environmental testing. Tests. Test Ca. Damp heat, steady state

BS 2011-2.1Cb:1990
IEC 60068-2-56: 1988 Environmental testing. Tests. Test Cb. Damp heat, steady state, primarily for
equipment

BS 2011-2.1Fd:1973 Environmental testing. Tests. Test Fd. Random vibration - wide band, general requirements

BS 2011-2.1Fda:1973 Environmental testing. Tests. Test Fda. Random vibration - wide band reproducibility high

BS 2011-2.1Fdb:1973 Environmental testing. Tests. Test Fdb. Random vibration - wide band reproducibility medium

BS 2011-2.1Fdc:1973 Environmental testing. Tests. Test Fdc. Random vibration - wide band reproducibility low

BS 2011-2.1J:1989
IEC 60068-2-10: 1988 Environmental testing. Tests. Test J and guidance. Mould growth

BS 2011-2.1Kc:1991 Environmental testing. Tests. Test Kc and guidance. Sulphur dioxide test for contacts and connections

BS 2011-2.1Kd:1977
IEC 60068-2-43: 1976 Environmental testing. Tests. Test Kd. Hydrogen sulphide test for contacts and connections

BS 2011-2.1R:1990
IEC 60068-2-18: 1989 Environmental testing. Tests. Test R and guidance. Water

BS 2011-2.1T:1981
IEC 60068-2-20: 1979 Environmental testing. Tests. Test T. Soldering

BS 2011-2.1Ta:1989
IEC 60068-2-54: 1985 Environmental testing. Tests. Test Ta. Soldering. Solderability testing by the wetting balance method

BS 2011-2.1Td:1990
IEC 60068-2-58: 1989 Environmental testing. Tests. Test Td. Solderability, resistance to dissolution of metallization and to soldering heat of surface mounting devices (SMD)

BS 2011:Part 2.2C & D:1990
IEC 60068-2-28: 1990 Environmental testing. Guidance. Tests C & D. Guidance for damp heat tests

BS 2011-2.2Kd:1984
IEC 60068-2-46: 1982 Environmental testing. Guidance. Test Kd. Guidance on Test Kd: Hydrogen sulphide test for contacts and connections

BS 2011:Part 2.2Z/AFc & Z/BFc:1986
IEC 60068-2-53: 1984 Environmental testing. Guidance. Tests Z/AFc and Z/BFc. Guidance on combined temperature (cold and dry heat) and vibration (sinusoidal) tests

BS 2011-5.1:1991
IEC 60068-5-1: 1991 Environmental testing. Guide to drafting of test methods. General principles
BS 2050:1978 Specification for electrical resistance of conducting and antistatic products made from flexible polymeric material

BS 2067:1953 Determination of power-factor and permittivity of insulating materials (Hartshorn & Ward method)

BS 2099:1989 Specification for castors for hospital equipment

BS 2316:
Parts 1 & 2:1968 Specification for radio-frequency cables. General requirements and tests. British Government Services requirements

BS 2452:1954 Specification for electrically driven jib cranes mounted on a high pedestal or portal carriage (high pedestal or portal jib cranes)

BS 2486:1997 Recommendations for treatment of water for steam boilers and water heaters

BS 2488:1966 Schedule of preferred numbers for the resistance of resistors and the capacitance of capacitors for telecommunication equipment

BS 2501:1992 Specification for commercial refrigerated storage cabinets of the closed reach-in type

BS 2538:1954 Specification for air-cooled flameproof single-phase lighting transformer units supplied from high voltage systems

BS 2559-3:1973 Specification for screwdrivers. Insulated screwdrivers

BS 2562:1979 Specification for cable boxes for transformers and reactors

BS 2565:1972 Specification for drums for covered winding wires and strips for electrical purposes

BS 2572:1990 Specification for phenolic laminated sheet and epoxy cotton fabric laminated sheet

BS 2586:1979 Specification for glass and reference electrodes for the measurement of pH

BS 2618:1975 Specification for electric traction equipment

BS 2627:1970 Specification for wrought aluminium for electrical purposes. Wire

BS 2655-10:1972 Specification for lifts, escalators, passenger conveyors and paternosters. General requirements for guarding

BS 2692-2:1956 Fuses for voltages exceeding 1000 V a.c. Expulsion fuses

BS 2692-3:1990
IEC 60282-3: 1976 Fuses for voltages exceeding 1000 V a.c. Guide to the determination of short circuit power factor

BS 2745-3:1993 Washer-disinfectors for medical purposes. Specification for washer-disinfectors except those used for processing human-waste containers and laundry

BS 2751:1990 Specification for general purpose acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber compounds

BS 2754:1976 Memorandum. Construction of electrical equipment for protection against electric shock

BS 2757:1986
IEC 60085: 1984 Method for determining the thermal classification of electrical insulation

BS 2769-1:1984 Hand-held electric motor-operated tools. Specification for general requirements

BS 2769-2.12:1991 Hand-held electric motor-operated tools. Particular requirements. Specification for chain saws

BS 2769-2.14:1992 Hand-held electric motor-operated tools. Particular requirements. Specification for hedge trimmers and scissor-type grass shears

BS 2771-1:1986
EN 60204-1: 1985 Electrical equipment of industrial machines. Specification for general requirements

BS 2782-2:
Method 241A:1984 Methods of testing plastics. Electrical properties. Determination of effect of polyvinyl chloride compound on the loss tangent of polyethylene

BS 2799:1974 Specification for power-driven tower cranes for building and engineering construction

BS 2816:1989 Method for specifying electroplated coatings of silver and silver alloys for engineering purposes

BS 2830:1994 Specification for suspended access equipment (suspended chairs, traditional steeplejack's seats, work cages, cradles and platforms) for use in the building, engineering construction, steeplejack and cleaning industries

BS 2844:1995
IEC 60212: 1971 Standard conditions for use prior to and during the testing of solid electrical insulating materials

BS 2848:1973 Specification for flexible insulating sleeving for electrical purposes

BS 2881:1989 Specification for cupboards for the storage of medicines in health care premises

BS 2897:1970 Specification for wrought aluminium for electrical purposes. Strip with drawn or rolled edges
BS 2898:1970 Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for electrical purposes. Bars, extruded round tube and sections

BS 2909:1957 Specification for cabinets for the electrical euthanasia of dogs

BS 2918-2:1994
IEC 60243-2: 1990 Methods of test for electric strength of solid insulating materials. Additional requirements for tests using direct voltage

BS 2924-2:1992
ISO 6587: 1992 Aqueous extracts of paper, board and pulp. Determination of conductivity

BS 2950:1958 Specification. Cartridge fuse-links for telecommunication and light electrical apparatus

BS 3036:1958 Specification. Semi-enclosed electric fuses (ratings up to 100 amperes and 240 volts to earth)

BS 3041-1:1977
IEC 60169-1: 1965 Radio-frequency connectors. Specification for general requirements and measuring methods

BS 3041-2:1977
IEC 60169-2: 1965 Radio-frequency connectors. Specification for coaxial unmatched connector

BS 3041-7:1996
IEC 60169-7: 1975 Radio-frequency connectors. R.F. coaxial connectors with inner diameter of output conductor 9,5 mm (0,374 in) with bayonet lock. Characteristic impedance 50 ohms (Type C)

BS 3041-12:1981
IEC 60169-12: 1979 Radio-frequency connectors. Specification for r.f. coaxial connectors with screw coupling, unmatched (type UHF)

BS 3053:1983 Specification for commercial refrigerated cabinets for the sale and/or display of food products

BS 3054:1959 Specification for fireman's axe with rubber insulated handle

BS 3087-1:1991 Pliers and nippers. General introduction

BS 3101:1986 Specification for control and interlock circuits primarily associated with flameproof restrained plugs and sockets for use in coal mines

BS 3125:1959 Specification for power-driven mast hoists for materials

BS 3145:1978 Specification for laboratory pH meters

BS 3187:1978 Specification for electrically conducting rubber flooring

BS 3224-1:1988 Lighting fittings for civil land aerodromes. Specification for lighting units for use in precision approach path indicator systems

BS 3224-4:1988 Lighting fittings for civil land aerodromes. Specification for elevated lighting units

BS 3224-5:1988 Lighting fittings for civil land aerodromes. Specification for inset lighting units

BS 3224-6:1988 Lighting fittings for civil land aerodromes. Specification for obstacle lighting units

BS 3238-1:1960 Graphical symbols for components of servo-mechanisms. Transductors and magnetic amplifiers

BS 3266:1981 Methods of test for determination of conductivity, pH, water-soluble matter, chloride and sulphate in aqueous extracts of textile materials

BS 3273:1960 Specification for distant indicating thermometers for ships' refrigerated cargo spaces

BS 3283-1:1980 Non-reversible connectors and appliance inlets for portable electrical appliances (for circuits up to 250 V). Specification for 13 A connector and appliance inlet

BS 3288-1:1997 Insulator and conductor fittings for overhead power lines. Performance and general requirements

BS 3289:1990 Specification for textile carcase conveyor belting for use in underground mines (including fire performance)

BS 3297-2:1993
IEC 60273: 1990 Characteristics of indoor and outdoor post insulators for systems with nominal voltages greater than 1000 V

BS 3347:1961 Specification for capacitors for railway signalling track circuits

BS 3363:1980
IEC 60148: 1969 Specification for letter symbols for semiconductor devices and integrated microcircuits

BS 3363:
Supplement No. 1:1981
IEC 60148a: 1974 Specification for letter symbols for semiconductor devices and integrated microcircuits

BS 3363:
Supplement No. 2:1981
IEC 60148b: 1979 Specification for letter symbols for semiconductor devices and integrated microcircuits

BS 3399:1961 Specification for transformers for use in ships

BS 3403:1972 Specification for indicating tachometer and speedometer systems for industrial, railway and marine use

BS 3454:1995 Specification for 1.9/3.3 kV, 300 A bolted flameproof cable couplers and adaptors (including 380/660 V and 640/1100 V, 300 A adaptors) for use in coal mines

BS 3456-1:1969 Specification for safety of household and similar electrical appliances. General requirements

BS 3456-2.22:1972 Specification for safety of household and similar electrical appliances. Particular requirements. Electricaire heaters

BS 3456-2.32:1974 Specification for safety of household and similar electrical appliances. Particular requirements. Mains-operated electric lawnmowers

BS 3456-2.42:1977 Specification for safety of household and similar electrical appliances. Particular requirements. Battery-operated lawnmowers

BS 3456-101:1987 Specification for safety of household and similar electrical appliances. General requirements

BS 3456-102.71:1991 Specification for safety of household and similar electrical appliances. Particular requirements. Dispensing appliances for food, drink and packaged consumer products

BS 3456-201:1990
EN 60335-1: 1988 Specification for safety of household and similar electrical appliances. General requirements

BS 3456-202.19:1990
EN 60335-2-19: 1989 Specification for safety of household and similar electrical appliances. Particular requirements. Battery-powered shavers, hair clippers and similar appliances and their charging and battery assemblies

BS 3456-202.20:1990
EN 60335-2-20: 1989 Specification for safety of household and similar electrical appliances. Particular requirements. Battery-powered tooth-brushes and their charging and battery assemblies

BS 3456-202.41:1991
EN 60335-2-41: 1990 Specification for safety of household and similar electrical appliances. Particular requirements. Electric pumps for liquids having a temperature not exceeding 35°C

BS 3456-202.46:1990
EN 60335-2-46: 1989 Specification for safety of household and similar electrical appliances. Particular requirements. Specification for safety of household and similar electrical appliances. Particular requirements. Commercial electric steam cookers

BS 3466:1962 Methods of test for resistance per unit length of metallic electrical resistance material

BS 3467:1962 Method of test for temperature coefficient of resistance of alloy wire for precision resistors

BS 3475:1976 Specification for bowl stands for use in hospitals

BS 3483-C5:1974 Methods for testing pigments for paints. Determination of resistivity of aqueous extract

BS 3535-1:1990
EN 60742: 1989 Isolating transformers and safety isolating transformers. General requirements

BS 3535-2:1990 Isolating transformers and safety isolating transformers. Specification for transformers for reduced system voltage

BS 3547:1962 Specification for electrically-heated food conveyors and carriers

BS 3564:1986
ISO 67- 1981 Method for size-grading of muscovite mica blocks, thins and films

BS 3573:1990 Specification for polyolefin copper-conductor telecommunication cables

BS 3618-7:1973 Glossary of mining terms. Electrical engineering and lighting

BS 3622:1975 Specification for general purpose stools and anaesthetists' chairs for hospital use

BS 3676-1:1989 Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations. Specification for general requirements

BS 3677:1989
EN 60188: 1988 Specification for high-pressure mercury vapour lamps

BS 3790:1995 Specification for endless wedge belt drives and endless V-belt drives

BS 3816:1989 Specification for epoxy resin casting systems used for electrical insulating applications at power frequencies

BS 3858:1992 Specification for binding and identification sleeves for use on electric cables and wires

BS 3878:1982 Specification for flexible PVC sheeting for hospital use

BS 3880-1:1971 Specification for paper tape for data processing. Unpunched paper tape

BS 3905:1995 Specification for 3.8/6.6 kV, 300 A bolted flameproof cable couplers and adaptors, for use in coal mines.

BS 3924:1978 Specification for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical insulating purposes

BS 3934-5:1997
IEC 60191-5: 1997 Mechanical standardization of semiconductor devices. Recommendations applying to tape automated bonding (TAB) of integrated circuits

BS 3938:1973 Specification for current transformers

BS 3939-1:1986 Graphical symbols for electrical power, telecommunications and electronics diagrams. General information, general index

BS 3941:1975 Specification for voltage transformers

BS 3953:1990 Specification for synthetic resin bonded woven glass fabric laminated sheet

BS 3955:1986 Specification for electrical controls for household and similar general purposes

BS 3970-4:1990 Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment for medical products. Specification for transportable steam sterilizers for unwrapped instruments and utensils

BS 3988:1970 Specification for wrought aluminium for electrical purposes. Solid conductors for insulated cables

BS 3999-1:1993
IEC 60530: 1975 Methods of measuring the performance of household electrical appliances. Electric kettles and jugs

BS 3999-2:1991 Methods of measuring the performance of household electrical appliances. Thermal storage electric water-heaters

BS 3999-4:1967 Methods of measuring the performance of household electrical appliances. Electric clothes drying cabinets and racks

BS 3999-5:1990 Methods of measuring the performance of household electrical appliances. Electric cookers

BSI Shade chart Methods of measuring the performance of household electrical appliances. Methods of measuring the performance of household electrical appliances. Shade chart for the assessment of browning

BSI Shade gauge Methods of measuring the performance of household electrical appliances. Methods of measuring the performance of household electrical appliances. Shade gauge for the assessment of browning

BS 3999-8:1984 Methods of measuring the performance of household electrical appliances. Coffee makers

BS 3999-16:1993
IEC 60496: 1975 Methods of measuring the performance of household electrical appliances. Electric warming plates

BS 3999-17:1993
IEC 61214: 1993 Methods of measuring the performance of household electrical appliances. Hand-held mains voltage operated spray guns

BS 4054:1966 Methods for measuring and expressing the performance of radio receivers. Receivers for a.m. and f.m. sound broadcast transmissions

BS 4054-1:1995
IEC 60315-1: 1988 Methods of measuring and expressing the performance of radio receivers for sound broadcasting. General considerations and methods of measurement, including audio-frequency measurements

BS 4054-5:1980
IEC 60315-5: 1971 Methods of measuring and expressing the performance of radio receivers for sound broadcasting. Measurement on frequency-modulated receivers of the response to impulsive interference

BS 4061-1:1987
IEC 60133:1985 Dimensions of pot-cores made of magnetic oxides and associated parts. Specification for IEC pot-core range

BS 4068:1977 Specification for hospital trolleys for instruments, dressings and for anaesthetists' use including angular trolleys

BS 4087:1989 Specification for copper-covered steel wire for telephone and telegraph purposes

BS 4109:1970 Specification for copper for electrical purposes. Wire for general electrical purposes and for insulated cables and flexible cords

BS 4129:1990 Specification for welding primers and weld-through sealants, adhesives and waxes for resistance welding of sheet steel

BS 4145:1967 Specification for glass mica boards for electrical purposes

BS 4161-8:1987 Gas meters. Specification for electronic volume correctors

BS 4167-5:1969 Specification for electrically-heated catering equipment. Steaming ovens

BS 4167-10:1970 Specification for electrically-heated catering equipment. Sterilizing sinks

BS 4177:1992 Specification for cooker control units

BS 4215-15:1990 Resistance spot welding electrodes, electrode holders and ancillary equipment. Specification for insulated pins for use in electrode back-ups

BS 4285-3.9.2:1992 Microbiological examination for dairy purposes. Methods for detection and/or enumeration of specific groups of microorganisms. Detection of Salmonella . Screening method using electrical conductance

BS 4292-1:1989 Method for specifying electroplated coatings of gold and gold alloys. Gold and gold alloys for engineering purposes

BS 4293:1983 Specification for residual current-operated circuit-breakers

BS 4319-1:1968 Methods of measurement of the electrical properties of electronic tubes and valves (excluding microwave devices). Essential conditions for measuring equivalent input and output admittances

BS 4363:1998 Specification for distribution assemblies for reduced low voltage electricity supplies for construction and building sites

BS 4376:1982 Specification for electrically operated blood storage refrigerators

BS 4376-1:1991 Electrically operated blood storage refrigerators. Specification for closed reach-in types

BS 4444:1989 Guide to electrical earth monitoring and protective conductor proving

BS 4465:1989 Specification for design and construction of electric hoists for both passengers and
materials

BS 4478:1969 Methods of measurement of intermodulation products in electronic tubes or valves intended for use in colour television transposers

BS 4491-2.1:1990
EN 60320-2-1: 1987 Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes. Specification of requirements for individual types of coupler. Sewing machine couplers

BS 4495:1969 Recommendations for the flame spraying of ceramic and cermet coatings

BS 4533-101:1990
EN 60598-1: 1989 Luminaires. Specification for general requirements and tests

BS 4533-102.9:1990
EN 60598-2-9: 1989 Luminaires. Particular requirements. Specification for photo and film luminaires (non-professional)

BS 4533-102.17:1990
EN 60598-2-17: 1989 Luminaires. Particular requirements. Specification for luminaires for stage lighting, television, film and photographic studios (outside and indoor)

BS 4533-102.19:1990
EN 60598-2-19: 1989 Luminaires. Particular requirements. Specification for air-handling luminaires (safety requirements)

BS 4533-102.51:1986 Luminaires. Particular requirements. Specification for luminaires with type of protection N

BS 4533-102.55:1986 Luminaires. Particular requirements. Specification for luminaires for hospitals and health care buildings

BS 4533-103.2:1986 Luminaires. Performance requirements. Specification for photometric characteristics of luminaires for hospitals and health care buildings

BS 4542:1970 Method for determination of loss tangent and permittivity of electrical insulating materials in sheet form (Lynch method)

BS 4553-1:1998 Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables. Cables having PVC insulation

BS 4553-2:1998 Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables. Cables having thermosetting insulation

BS 4553-3:1998 Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables. Cables having thermosetting insulation and low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire

BS 4568-1:1970 Specification for steel conduit and fittings with metric threads of ISO form for electrical installations. Steel conduit, bends and couplers

BS 4573:1970 Specification for 2-pin reversible plugs and shaver socket-outlets

BS 4577:1970 Specification for materials for resistance welding electrodes and ancillary equipment

BS 4584-5:1972 Specification for metal-clad base materials for printed circuits. Phenolic cellulose paper copper-clad laminated sheet of medium electrical quality: PF-CP-Cu-5

BS 4584-6:1972 Specification for metal-clad base materials for printed circuits. Phenolic cellulose paper copper-clad laminated sheet of medium electrical quality, flame retardant grade: PF-CP-Cu-6

BS 4584-13:1977 Specification for metal-clad base materials for printed circuits. Silicone woven glass fabric copper-clad laminated sheet Si-GC-Cu-13

BS 4584-15:1978 Metal-clad base materials for printed wiring boards. Adhesive coated polymeric films: PETP-F-15 and PI-F-15

BS 4584-103.2:1990
IEC 60249-3A:1976 Metal-clad base materials for printed wiring boards. Special materials used in connection with printed circuits. Specification for copper foil for use in the manufacture of copper-clad base materials

BS 4584-103.3:1992
IEC 60249-3-3: 1991 Metal-clad base materials for printed wiring boards. Special materials used in connection with printed circuits. Specification for permanent polymer coating materials (solder resist) for use in the fabrication of printed boards

BS 4607-1:1984 Non-metallic conduits and fittings for electrical installations. Specification for fittings and components of insulating material

BS 4607-2:1970 Non-metallic conduits and fittings for electrical installations. Rigid PVC conduits and conduit fittings. Imperial units

BS 4607-3:1971 Non-metallic conduits and fittings for electrical installations. Pliable corrugated, plain and reinforced conduits of self-extinguishing plastics material

BS 4607-5:1982 Non-metallic conduits and fittings for electrical installations. Specification for rigid conduits, fittings and components of insulating material

BS 4608:1970 Specification for copper for electrical purposes. Rolled sheet, strip and foil

BS 4618-2.1:1970 Recommendations for the presentation of plastics design data. Electrical properties. Permittivity

BS 4618-2.2:1970 Recommendations for the presentation of plastics design data. Electrical properties. Loss tangent

BS 4618-2.3:1975 Recommendations for the presentation of plastics design data. Electrical properties. Volume resistivity

BS 4618-2.4:1975 Recommendations for the presentation of plastics design data. Electrical properties. Surface resistivity

BS 4636-1:1970 Punched cards. Unpunched paper cards

BS 4662:1970 Specification for boxes for the enclosure of electrical accessories

BS 4669:1971 Specification for an artificial ear of the wide band type for the calibration of earphones used in audiometry

BS 4678-1:1971 Cable trunking. Steel surface trunking

BS 4678-2:1973 Cable trunking. Steel underfloor (duct) trunking

BS 4678-4:1982 Cable trunking. Specification for cable trunking made of insulating material

BS 4683-1:1971 Specification for electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres. Classification of maximum surface temperatures

BS 4683-2:1971 Specification for electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres. The construction and testing of flameproof enclosures of electrical apparatus

BS 4683-4:1973 Specification for electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres. Type of protection 'e'

BS 4727-1:
Group 02:1980 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms common to power, telecommunications and electronics. Electrical and magnetic devices terminology

BS 4727-1:
Group 04:1986 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms common to power, telecommunications and electronics. Measurement terminology

BS 4727-1:
Group 09:1991
IEC 60050-161: 1990 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms common to power, telecommunications and electronics. Electromagnetic compatibility

BS 4727-1:
Group 10:1991
IEC 60050-212: 1990 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms common to power, telecommunications and electronics. Insulating solids, liquids and gases

BS 4727-1:
Group 12:1991
IEC 60050-471: 1984 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms common to power, telecommunications and electronics. Insulators

BS 4727-2:
Group 02:1983 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Power electronics terminology

BS 4727-2:
Group 04:1991
IEC 60050-421: 1990 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Power transformers and reactors

BS 4727-2:
Group 05:1972 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Voltage fluctuation terminology

BS 4727-2:
Group 06:1985 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Switchgear and controlgear terminology (including fuse terminology)

BS 4727-2:
Group 08:1994 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Electric cables

BS 4727-2:
Group 09:1981 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Transductor terminology

BS 4727-2:
Group 11:1986 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Generation, transmission and distribution of electricity terminology

BS 4727-2:
Group 13:1991
IEC 60050-426: 1990 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres

BS 4727-2:
Group 14:1991
IEC 60050-436: 1990 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Power capacitors

BS 4727-2:
Group 15:1991
IEC 60050-466: 1990 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Overhead lines

BS 4727-2:
Group 16:1991
IEC 60050-321: 1986 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Instrument transformers

BS 4727-2:
Group 17:1992
IEC 60050-486: 1991 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Secondary cells and batteries

BS 4727-2:Group 18:1992 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Electric traction

BS 4727-2:Group 19:1997 Glossary of electrotechnical, power, telecommunication, electronics, lighting and colour terms. Terms particular to power engineering. Power system protection

BS 4737-1:1986 Intruder alarm systems. Specification for installed systems with local audible and/or remote signalling

BS 4737-2:1986 Intruder alarm systems. Specification for installed systems for deliberate operation

BS 4737-3.0:1988 Intruder alarm systems. Specifications for components. General requirements

BS 4737-3.30:1986 Intruder alarm systems. Specifications for components. Specification for PVC insulated cables for interconnecting wiring

BS 4739-1:1979
IEC 60351-1: 1976 Method for expression of the properties of cathode-ray oscilloscopes. General

BS 4789:1972 Specification for ceramic components for use in envelopes for electronic tubes

BS 4799-1:1972 Specification for varnish-bonded glass-lapped copper conductors. Round wire

BS 4801-2:1972 Specification for varnish-bonded glass-braided copper conductors. Rectangular conductors

BS 4808-1:1972 Specification for L.F. cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath for telecommunication. General requirements and tests

BS 4808-2:1972 Specification for L.F. cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath for telecommunication. Equipment wires with solid or stranded conductors, unscreened, single

BS 4808-3:1972 Specification for L.F. cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath for telecommunication. Cables and equipment wires, with solid or stranded conductors, screened, single

BS 4808-4:1974 Specification for L.F. cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath for
telecommunication. Equipment wires with solid or stranded conductors, unscreened, in pairs, triples, quads and quintuples

BS 4808-5:1973 Specification for L.F. cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath for telecommunication. Cables with solid or stranded conductors, screened and sheathed, one pair

BS 4819-1:1989
ISO 7284- 1984 Resistance welding water-cooled transformers of the press package and portable types. Specification for press-package transformers

BS 4819-2:1989 Resistance welding water-cooled transformers of the press-package and portable types. Specification for portable transformers

BS 4828:1985
IEC 60270: 1981 Guide for partial discharge measurements

BS 4846:1972 Specification for resistors for traction purposes

BS 4847:1989
IEC 60386: 1972 Method of measurement of speed fluctuations in sound recording and reproducing equipment

BS 4889:1990 Method for specifying the performance of electrical and electronic measuring equipment

BS 4927-1:1974 Specification for paper-, cotton-, silk- or rayon-covered copper conductors. Round wire

BS 4937-30:1993 International thermocouple reference tables. Extension and compensating cables. Tolerances and identification system

BS 4963:1973 Specification for tests on hollow insulators for use in high voltage electrical equipment

BS 4974:1975 Specification for water for lead-acid batteries

BS 4983:1992
ISO 3949: 1991 Specification for textile reinforced thermoplastics hydraulic hoses and hose assemblies

BS 4996:1973 Specification for line traps for power line carrier systems

BS 4999-0:1987 General requirements for rotating electrical machines. General introduction and information on other Parts

BS 4999-103:1987 General requirements for rotating electrical machines. Specification for symbols

BS 4999-105:1988
EN 60034-5: 1986 General requirements for rotating electrical machines. Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures for rotating machinery

BS 4999-108:1987 General requirements for rotating electrical machines. Specification for terminal markings and direction of rotation

BS 4999-111:1987 General requirements for rotating electrical machines. Specification for built-in thermal protection for electric motors rated at 660 volts a.c. and below

BS 4999-140:1987 General requirements for rotating electrical machines. Specification for voltage regulation and parallel operation of a.c. synchronous generators

BS 4999-141:1987 General requirements for rotating electrical machines. Specification for standard dimensions

BS 4999-142:1987 General requirements for rotating electrical machines. Specification for mechanical performance: vibration

BS 4999-143:1987 General requirements for rotating electrical machines. Specification for tests

BS 4999-145:1987 General requirements for rotating electrical machines. Specification for winding terminations

BS 4999-147:1988
IEC 60136:1986
General requirements for rotating electrical machines. Specification for dimensions of brushes and brush-holders for electrical machinery

BS 5000:Index: 1981 Specification for rotating electrical machines of particular types or for particular applications. General introduction and index

BS 5000-10: 1978 Specification for rotating electrical machines of particular types or for particular applications. General purpose induction motors

BS 5000-11:1973 Specification for rotating electrical machines of particular types or for particular applications. Small-power electric motors and generators

BS 5000-15: 1980 Rotating electrical machines of particular types or for particular applications. Machines with type of protection 'e' (increased safety)

BS 5000-16: 1997 Rotating electrical machines of particular types or for particular applications. Rotating electrical machines with type of protection 'N'

BS 5000-17: 1981 Rotating electrical machines of particular types or for particular applications. Machines with flameproof enclosure

BS 5000-25: 1981
IEC 60034-13: 1980 Rotating electrical machines of particular types or for particular applications. d.c. mill auxiliary motors

BS 5000-3: 1980 Specification for rotating electrical machines of particular types or for particular applications. Generators to be driven by reciprocating internal combustion engines

BS 5000-40:1973 Specification for rotating electrical machines of particular types or for particular applications. Motors for driving power station auxiliaries

BS 5000-50: 1982
IEC 60681-1: 1980 Specification for rotating electrical machines of particular types or for particular applications. Dimensions for oil burner motors

BS 5000-60: 1982 Specification for rotating electrical machines of particular types or for particular applications. Stepping motors

BS 5000-99:1973 Rotating electrical machines of particular types or for particular applications. Machines for miscellaneous applications

BS 5049-1: 1994
CISPR 18-1: 1982 Radio interference characteristics of overhead power lines and high-voltage equipment. Description of phenomena

BS 5049-2: 1994
CISPR 18-2: 1986 Radio interference characteristics of overhead power lines and high-voltage equipment. Methods of measurement and procedure for determining limits

BS 5049-3: 1994
CISPR 18-3: 1986 Radio interference characteristics of overhead power lines and high-voltage equipment. Code of practice for minimizing the generation of radio noise

BS 5057: 1992
IEC 60760: 1989 Specification for flat, quick-connect terminations

BS 5060: 1987
IEC 60879: 1986 Specification for performance and construction of electric circulating fans and regulators

BS 5067: 1985 Specification for flameproof transformers for use in mines

BS 5076: 1974 Specification for hospital storage cabinets for bottled fluids (electrically heated)

BS 5099: 1992 Specification for spark testing of electric cables

BS 5101-4: 1980 Specification for lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety. Lamp caps, lampholders and gauges used in the United Kingdom but not specified in Parts 1, 2 or 3

BS 5125: 1990 Specification for 50 A 650 V flameproof, restrained and bolted plugs and sockets for use in coal mines

BS 5126-1:1993 Mining type flameproof supply and control units for use on systems up to 1100 V. Specification for direct-on-line motor starters

BS 5126-1:1993 Mining type flameproof supply and control units for use on systems up to 1100 V. Specification for direct-on-line motor starters

BS 5126-2:1993 Mining type flameproof supply and control units for use on systems up to 1100 V. Specification for circuit breaker units

BS 5126-2:1993 Mining type flameproof supply and control units for use on systems up to 1100 V. Specification for circuit breaker units

BS 5126-3:1993 Mining type flameproof supply and control units for use on systems up to 1100 V. Specification for air-cooled lighting transformer units

BS 5126-3:1993 Mining type flameproof supply and control units for use on systems up to 1100 V. Specification for air-cooled lighting transformer units

BS 5126-4:1993 Mining type flameproof supply and control units for use on systems up to 1100 V. Specification for air-cooled transformers to power drilling machines

BS 5126-4:1993 Mining type flameproof supply and control units for use on systems up to 1100 V. Specification for air-cooled transformers to power drilling machines

BS 5142:1974
IEC 60428: 1973 Specification for standard cells

BS 5225-1:1975 Photometric data for luminaires. Photometric measurements

BS 5225-3:1982 Photometric data for luminaires. Method of photometric measurement of battery-operated emergency lighting luminaires

BS 5266-3:1981 Emergency lighting. Specification for small power relays (electromagnetic) for emergency lighting applications up to and including 32 A

BS 5266-3:1981 Emergency lighting. Specification for small power relays (electromagnetic) for emergency lighting applications up to and including 32 A

BS 5271:1988
EN 50010: 1987 Specification for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Inductive proximity switches. Methods for measuring the operating distance and operating frequency

BS 5271:1988
EN 50010: 1987 Specification for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Inductive proximity switches. Methods for measuring the operating distance and operating frequency

BS 5311:1996 High-voltage alternating-current circuit-breakers

BS 5311:1996 High-voltage alternating-current circuit-breakers

BS 5347:1976 Specification for silicon-iron strip-wound cores for use in transformers and inductors for telecommunications and electronic equipment

BS 5424-2:1987 Low-voltage controlgear. Specification for semiconductor contactors (solid state contactors)

BS 5424-2:1987 Low-voltage controlgear. Specification for semiconductor contactors (solid state contactors)

BS 5424-3:1988
IEC 60158-3: 1985 Specification for controlgear for voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1200 V d.c. Additional requirements for contactors subject to certification

BS 5424-3:1988
IEC 60158-3: 1985 Specification for controlgear for voltages up to and including 1000 V a.c. and 1200 V d.c. Additional requirements for contactors subject to certification

BS 5472:197
EN 50005 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Terminal marking and distinctive number. General rules

BS 5472:1977
EN 50005 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Terminal marking and distinctive number. General rules

BS 5486-11:1989 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Specification for particular requirements of fuseboards

BS 5486-11:1989 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Specification for particular requirements of fuseboards

BS 5486-12:1989 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Specification for particular requirements of type-tested miniature circuit-breaker boards

BS 5486-12:1989 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Specification for particular requirements of type-tested miniature circuit-breaker boards

BS 5486-13:1989 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Specification for particular requirements of consumer units

BS 5486-13:1989 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Specification for particular requirements of consumer units

BS 5489-1:1992 Road lighting. Guide to the general principles

BS 5489-10:1992 Road lighting. Code of practice for lighting for motorways

BS 5489-2:1992 Road lighting. Code of practice for lighting for traffic routes

BS 5489-3:1992 Road lighting. Code of practice for lighting for subsidiary roads and associated pedestrian areas

BS 5489-4:1992 Road lighting. Code of practice for lighting for single-level road junctions including roundabouts

BS 5489-5:1992 Road lighting. Code of practice for lighting for grade-separated junctions

BS 5489-6:1992 Road lighting. Code of practice for lighting for bridges and elevated roads

BS 5489-7:1992 Road lighting. Code of practice for the lighting of tunnels and underpasses

BS 5489-8:1998 Road lighting. Code of practice for lighting that may affect the safe use of aerodromes, railways, harbours and navigable inland waterways

BS 5489-9:1996 Road lighting. Code of practice for lighting for urban centres and public amenity areas

BS 5501-1: 1977
EN 50014: 1977 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. General requirements

BS 5501-1:1977
EN 50014: 1977 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. General requirements

BS 5501-2:1977
EN 50015: 1977 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Oil immersion 'o'

BS 5501-2:1977
EN 50015: 1977 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Oil immersion 'o'

BS 5501-4:1977
EN 50017: 1977 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Powder filling 'q'

BS 5501-4:1977
EN 50017: 1977 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Powder filling 'q'

BS 5501-5:1977
EN 50018: 1977 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Flameproof enclosure 'd'

BS 5501-5:1977
EN 50018: 1977 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Flameproof enclosure 'd'

BS 5501-6:1977
EN 50019: 1977 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Increased safety 'e'

BS 5501-6:1977
EN 50019: 1977 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Increased safety 'e'

BS 5501-7:1977
EN 50020: 1977 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Intrinsic safety 'i'

BS 5501-7:1977
EN 50020: 1977 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Intrinsic safety 'i'

BS 5501-8:1988
EN 50028: 1987 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Encapsulation 'm'

BS 5501-8:1988
EN 50028: 1987 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Encapsulation 'm'

BS 5501-9:1982
EN 50039: 1980 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. Specification for intrinsically safe electrical systems 'i'

BS 5518:1977 Specification for electronic variable control switches (dimmer switches) for tungsten filament lighting

BS 5529:1988
EN 50008: 1987 Specification for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Inductive proximity switches. Form A, for direct current, 3 or 4 terminals

BS 5550-7.1.1:1980 Cinematography. Production and presentation. Light sources and lighting. Specification for exciter lamps

BS 5550-7.5.3:1981 Cinematography. Production and presentation. Film and television location lighting. Specification for plugs and socket connectors

BS 5550-7.5.4:1981 Cinematography. Production and presentation. Film and television location lighting. Specification for single pole high current plugs and socket connectors

BS 5564:1978 Specification for high-voltage fuses for the external protection of shunt power capacitors

BS 5581:1978
EN 50013: 1977 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Terminal marking and distinctive number for particular control switches

BS 5582:1978
EN 50012: 1977 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Terminal marking and distinctive number for auxiliary contacts of particular contactors

BS 5583:1978
EN 50011: 1977 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Terminal marking, distinctive number and distinctive letter for particular contactor relays

BS 5584:1978
EN 50022 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Mounting rails. Top hat rails 35 mm wide for snap-on mounting of equipment

BS 5585:1978
EN 50023 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Mounting rails. Top hat rails 75 mm wide for snap-on mounting of equipment

BS 5611:1978
IEC 60542:1976
Application guide for on-load tap-changers

BS 5620:1995 Specification for 200 A 1100 V flameproof restrained and bolted plugs and sockets for use in coal mines

BS 5630:1978 Specification for interface dimensions of snap-on connections for use with electrically controlled hydraulic equipment

BS 5654-1:1979 , IEC 60478-1: 1974 Stabilized power supplies, d.c. output. Terms and definitions

BS 5654-2:1979
IEC 60478-2: 1975 Stabilized power supplies, d.c. output. Method of specifying rating and performance

BS 5654-4:1979
IEC 60478-4: 1976 Stabilized power supplies, d.c. output. Tests other than radio-frequency interference

BS 5683:1988
EN 50025: 1987 Specification for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Inductive proximity switches. Form C, for direct current, 3 or 4 terminals

BS 5684:1988
EN 50026: 1987 Specification for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Inductive proximity switches. Form D, for direct current, 3 or 4 terminals

BS 5733:1979 Specification for general requirements for electrical accessories

BS 5733:1995 Specification for general requirements for electrical accessories

BS 5824:1980
EN 50024 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Mounting rails. C-profile and accessories for the mounting of equipment

BS 5825:1980
EN 50035 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Mounting rails. G-profile for the fixing of terminal blocks

BS 5938-1:1984
IEC 60367-1: 1982 Cores for inductors and transformers for telecommunications. Methods of measurement

BS 5938-2:1980
IEC 60367-2: 1974 & IEC 60367-2a: 1976 Cores for inductors and transformers for telecommunications. Guide to the drafting of performance specifications

BS 5972:1980 Specification for photoelectric control units for road lighting

BS 5992-1:1980
IEC 60255-0-20: 1974 Electrical relays. Specification for contact performance of electrical relays

BS 5992-3:1980
IEC 60255-5: 1977 Electrical relays. Specification for the insulation testing of electrical relays

BS 5992-4:1983
IEC 60255-14: 1981 Electrical relays. Specification for contact loads of preferred values used in endurance
tests for electrical relay contacts

BS 5992-5:1983
IEC 60255-15: 1981 Electrical relays. Specification for test equipment used in endurance tests for electrical relay contacts

BS 5992-6:1984 Electrical relays. Specification for the basic modules for the dimensions of general purpose all-or-nothing relays

BS 6038:1980
IEC 60526: 1978 Specification for high-voltage cable plug and socket connections for medical X-ray equipment

BS 6120:1988
EN 50036: 1987 Specification for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Inductive proximity switches. Form A, for alternating current, 2 terminals

BS 6122:1988
EN 50037: 1987 Specification for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Inductive proximity switches. Form C, for alternating current, 2 terminals

BS 6123:1988
EN 50038: 1987 Specification for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Inductive proximity switches. Form D, for alternating current, 2 terminals

BS 6132:1983 Code of practice for safe operation of alkaline secondary cells and batteries

BS 6133:1995 Code of practice for safe operation of lead-acid stationary batteries

BS 6134:1991 Specification for pressure and vacuum switches

BS 6179:1982 Specification for tungsten filament lamps for general service (with lives of 2000 h)

BS 6182-1:1994 Intriniscally safe power supplies for use in coal mines. Specification for d.c. power supplies

BS 6182-2:1982 Intrinsically safe power supplies for use in coal mines. Specification for a.c. power supplies

BS 6182-3:1982 Intrinsically safe power supplies for use in coal mines. Specification for rechargeable battery units

BS 6220:1983 Specification for junction boxes for use in electrical installations with rated voltages not exceeding 250 V

BS 6226:1982
EN 50032: 1980 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Inductive proximity switches. Definitions, classification and designation

BS 6227:1988
EN 50040: 1987 Specification for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Inductive proximity switches. Form A, for direct current, 2 terminals

BS 6272:1982
EN 50042: 1980 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Terminal marking. Terminals for external associated electronic circuit components and contacts

BS 6273:1982
EN 50045: 1980 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Mounting rails. Top hat rails, 15 mm wide for the fixing of terminal blocks

BS 6287:1982 Code of practice for safe operation of traction batteries

BS 6290-2:1999 Lead-acid stationary cells and batteries. Specification for the high-performance Plante positive type

BS 6290-3:1999 Lead-acid stationary cells and batteries. Specification for the flat positive plate type

BS 6290-4:1997 Lead-acid stationary cells and batteries. Specification for classifying valve regulated types

BS 6312:1982 Specification for plugs for use with British Telecommunications line jack units

BS 6312:1985 Specification for plugs for use with British Telecommunications line jack units

BS 6345:1983 Method for measurement of radio interference terminal voltage of lighting equipment

BS 6423:1983 Code of practice for maintenance of electrical switchgear and controlgear for voltages up to and including 1 kV

BS 6436:1984 Specification for ground mounted distribution transformers for cable box or unit substation connection

BS 6467-1:1985 Electrical apparatus with protection by enclosure for use in the presence of combustible dusts. Specification for apparatus

BS 6467-2:1988 Electrical apparatus with protection by enclosure for use in the presence of combustible dusts. Guide to selection, installation and maintenance

BS 6485:1999 PVC-covered conductors for overhead power lines

BS 6516-2: 1990
IEC 60352-2: 1990 Solderless connections. Specification for solderless crimped connections (including test methods and practical guidance)

BS 6518:1984
EN 50041: 1981 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Control switches. Position switches 42.5 x 80. Dimensions and characteristics

BS 6519:1984
EN 50044: 1981 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Inductive proximity switches. Identifications of connections

BS 6520:1984
EN 50047: 1981 Specification for low voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Control switches. Position switches 30 x 55. Dimensions and characteristics

BS 6553:1984
IEC 60787: 1983 Guide for selection of fuse links of high-voltage fuses for transformer circuit applications

BS 6553:1984
IEC 60787: 1983 Guide for selection of fuse links of high-voltage fuses for transformer circuit applications

BS 6554-1:1984
IEC 60740: 1982 Laminations for transformers and inductors for use in telecommunication and electronic equipment. Specification for dimensions, mechanical characteristics and electrical testing

BS 6554-1:1984
IEC 60740: 1982 Laminations for transformers and inductors for use in telecommunication and electronic equipment. Specification for dimensions, mechanical characteristics and electrical testing

BS 6556-1:1985 Low speed digital signals for use in coal mines. Specification for optical coupling

BS 6556-2:1985 Low speed digital signals for use in coal mines. Specification for transformer coupling

BS 6556-3:1985 Low speed digital signals for use in coal mines. Specification for message protocols

BS 6600-1:1987 Outline dimensions of transformers and inductors for use in telecommunication and electronic equipment. Specification for the outline dimensions of transformers and inductors using YEI-1 laminations

BS 6600-10:1985 Outline dimensions of transformers and inductors for use in telecommunication and electronic equipment. Specification for the outline dimensions of transformers and inductors using the Q range of C-cores

BS 6604:1985 Code of practice for safe operation of starter batteries

BS 6626:1985 Code of practice for maintenance of electrical switchgear and controlgear for voltages above l kV and up to and including 36 kV

BS 6662:1985
IEC 60816: 1984 Guide to methods of measurement of short duration transients on low voltage power and signal lines

BS 6680:1985 Specification for flameproof equipment for diesel engines for use in coal mines and other mines susceptible to firedamp

BS 6704:1996 Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of intrinsically safe electrical equipment in coal mines

BS 6705:1987 Specification for electrical measuring instruments for use on intrinsically safe circuits in coal mines

BS 6709:1986 Specification for interconnection of electrical apparatus, constructed to two or more British Standards, for use in mines susceptible to firedamp

BS 6732:1987
EN 50043: 1985 Specification for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Size numbers and gauges for flat connections

BS 6739:1986 Code of practice for instrumentation in process control systems: installation design and practice

BS 6867:1987 Code of practice for maintenance of electrical switchgear for voltages above 36 kV

BS 6878:1988
EN 50052: 1986 Specification for high-voltage switchgear and controlgear for industrial use. Cast aluminium alloy enclosures for gas-filled high-voltage switchgear and controlgear

BS 6885:1988 Specification for miniature cartridge fuse links for use on printed wiring boards

BS 6904:1987
IEC 60859: 1986 Guide for cable connections for gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear for rated voltages of 72.5 kV and above

BS 6907-1: 1988 Electrical installations for open-cast mines and quarries. Glossary

BS 6907-2: 1988 Electrical installations for open-cast mines and quarries. General recommendations for protection against direct contact and electric shock

BS 6907-3: 1988 Electrical installations for open-cast mines and quarries. Recommendations for equipment and ancillaries

BS 6907-5:1988 Electrical installations for open-cast mines and quarries. Recommendations for operation

BS 6910-1:1988 Cold pour resin compound and heat-shrink cable joints in the voltage range up to 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. Specification for materials

BS 6910-2:1989 Cold pour resin compound and heat-shrink cable joints in the voltage range up to 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. Code of practice for on-site installation

BS 6941:1988 Specification for electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres with type of protection N

BS 6946:1988 Specification for metal channel cable support systems for electrical installations

BS 6972:1988 Specification for general requirements for luminaire supporting couplers for domestic, light industrial and commercial use

BS 6972:1988 Specification for general requirements for luminaire supporting couplers for domestic, light industrial and commercial use

BS 6991: 1990 Specification for 6/10 A, two-pole weather-resistant couplers for household, commercial and light industrial equipment

BS 7001:1988 Specification for interchangeability and safety of a standardized luminaire supporting coupler

BS 7001:1988 Specification for interchangeability and safety of a standardized luminaire supporting coupler

BS 7019:1989 Specification for fully screened 400 A bolted flameproof cable couplers and adaptors for use on systems up to and including 6.6 kV, primarily for use in mines

BS 7071:1992 Specification for portable residual current devices

BS 7125:1989
ISO 5826- 1983 Specification for transformers for resistance welding machines

BS 7132:1989
IEC 60887: 1988 Nomenclature for glass bulb designation system for lamps

BS 7197: 1990 Specification for performance of bonds for electric power cable terminations and joints for system voltages up to 36 kV

BS 7202:1989 Specification for non-incendive low voltage control/interlock and low voltage earth fault monitoring circuits for use in mines

BS 7216:1989
IEC 60972: 1989 Classification and interpretation of new lighting products

BS 7288: 1990 Specification for socket outlets incorporating residual current devices (S.R.C.D.s)

BS 7315: 1990
EN 50064: 1989 Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy enclosures for gas-filled high-voltage switchgear and controlgear

BS 7354: 1990 Code of practice for design of high-voltage open-terminal stations

BS 7375:1996 Code of practice for distribution of electricity on construction and building sites

BS 7430:1998 Code of practice for earthing

BS 7452:1991
IEC 60989: 1991 Specification for separating transformers, autotransformers, variable transformers and reactors

BS 7481:1992 Code of practice for testing venting systems and shields for lead-acid starter batteries

BS 7483:1991 Specification for lead-acid batteries for the propulsion of light electric vehicles

BS 7535:1992 Guide to the use of electrical apparatus complying with BS 5501 or BS 6941 in the presence of combustible dusts

BS 7609:1992 Code of practice for installation and inspection of uninsulated compression and mechanical connectors for power cables with copper or aluminium conductors

BS 7632:1993
IEC 60594: 1977 Internal fuses and internal overpressure disconnectors for capacitors for inductive heat generating plants

BS 7638:1993
IEC 60781: 1989 Application guide for calculation of short-circuit currents in low-voltage radial systems

BS 7639:1993 Short-circuit current calculation in three-phase a.c. systems

BS 7654:1997 Specification for single phase street lighting fuses (cut-outs) for low-voltage public electricity distribution systems. 25 A rating for highway power supplies and street furniture

BS 7656:1993 Specification for low-voltage pole-mounting fuses (cut-outs). 315 A rating

BS 7657:1993 Specification for fuses (cut-outs), ancillary terminal blocks and interconnecting units up to 100 A rating, for power supplies to buildings

BS 7682:1993 Specification for stationary transformers in traction systems

BS 7697:1993 Nominal voltages for low voltage public electricity supply systems

BS 7698-10:1999
ISO 8528-10: 1998 Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets. Measurement of airborne noise by the enveloping surface method

BS 7698-12:1998
ISO 8528-12: 1997 Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets. Emergency power supply to safety devices

BS 7698-7:1996
ISO 8528-7: 1994 Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets. Technical declarations for specification and design

BS 7698-8:1996
ISO 8528-8: 1995 Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets. Requirements and tests for low-power generating sets

BS 7698-9:1996
ISO 8528-9: 1995 Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets. Measurement and evaluation of mechanical vibrations

BS 7727:1994 Code of practice for installation and inspection of pre-insulated compression terminals and connectors for cables with copper conductors up to 6 mm2 (10AWG)

BS 7729:1994 Specification for instrument transformers. Three-phase voltage transformers for voltage levels having Um up to 52 kV

BS 7732:1994
IEC 60652: 1979 Guide to loading tests on overhead line towers

BS 7733:1994
IEC 60826: 1991 Guide to loading and strength of overhead transmission lines

BS 7735:1994
IEC 60354: 1991 Guide to loading of oil-immersed power transformers

BS 7767:1994
IEC 61117: 1992 Method for assessing the short-circuit withstand strength of partially type-tested assemblies (PTTA)

BS 7806:1995 Dry-type power transformers

BS 7821-1:1995 Three phase oil-immersed distribution transformers, 50 Hz, from 50 to 2500 kVA with highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 36 kV. General requirements and requirements for transformers with highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 24 kV

BS 7821-2.1:1995 Three phase oil-immersed distribution transformers, 50 Hz, from 50 to 2500 kVA with highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 36 kV. Distribution transformers with cable boxes on the high voltage and/or low voltage side. General requirements

BS 7821-2.2:1998 Three phase oil-immersed distribution transformers, 50 Hz, from 50 to 2500 kVA with highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 36 kV. Distribution transformers with cable boxes on the high voltage and/or low voltage side. Cable boxes of type 1 for use on distribution transformers meeting the requirements of BS 7821-2.1

BS 7821-2.3:1998 Three phase oil-immersed distribution transformers, 50 Hz, from 50 to 2500 kVA with highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 36 kV. Distribution transformers with cable boxes on the high voltage and/or low voltage side. Cable boxes type 2 for use on distribution transformers meeting the requirements of BS 7821-2.1

BS 7821-3:1995 Three phase oil-immersed distribution transformers, 50 Hz, from 50 to 2500 kVA with highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 36 kV. Supplementary requirements for transformers with highest voltage for equipment equal to 36 kV

BS 7821-4:1995 Three phase oil-immersed distribution transformers, 50 Hz, from 50 to 2500 kVA with highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 36 kV. Determination of the power rating of a transformer loaded with non-sinusoidal currents

BS 7844-1:1996 Three-phase dry-type distribution transformers 50 Hz, from 100 to 2500 kVA with highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 36 kV. General requirements and requirements for transformers with highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 24 kV

BS 7844-2:1996 Three-phase dry-type distribution transformers 50 Hz, from 100 to 2500 kVA with highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 36 kV. Supplementary requirements for transformers with highest voltage for equipment equal to 36 kV

BS 7844-3:1998 Three-phase dry-type distribution transformers 50 Hz, from 100 to 2500 kVA with highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 36 kV. Determination of the power rating of a transformer loaded with non-sinusoidal current

BS 7866:1996 Bushings up to 1 kV and from 250 A to 5 kA, for liquid filled transformers

BS 7877:1999 Busbar bushings up to 1 kV and from 1,25 kA to 5 kA, for liquid filled transformers

BS 7884:1997 Specification for copper and copper-cadmium stranded conductors for overhead electric traction and power transmission systems

BS 7888-1:1998 LV and MV accessories for power cables with rated voltage from 0.6/1 kV (Um =1.2 kV) up to and including 20.8/36 kV (Um =42 kV). General

BS 7888-2:1998 LV and MV accessories for power cables with rated voltage from 0.6/1 kV (Um =1.2 kV) up to and including 20.8/36 kV (Um =42 kV). Methods of test

BS 7888-3:1998 LV and MV accessories for power cables with rated voltage from 0.6/1 kV (Um =1.2 kV) up to and including 20.8/36 kV (Um =42 kV). Test requirements for LV accessories

BS 7888-4.1:1998 Test requirements for MV accessories. Accessories for cables with extruded insulation

BS 7888-4.2:1998 Test requirements for MV accessories. Accessories for cables with impregnated paper insulation

BS 7895:1997 Specification for bayonet lampholders with enhanced safety

BS 7924:1999 Code of practice for the repair and overhaul of certified electrical apparatus intended for use in mines susceptible to firedamp

BS 9150:1983 Specification for electrical relays of assessed quality: generic data and methods of test

BS 9151:1972 Rules for the preparation of detail specifications for all-or-nothing electromechanical relays of assessed quality. Full and basic assessment levels

BS 9561:1979 Specification for lever operated switches of assessed quality: generic data and methods of test; general rules for the preparation of detail specifications

BS 9563:1979 Specification for rotary (manual) switches of assessed quality: generic data and methods of test; general rules for the preparation of detail specifications

BS 9564:1980 Specification for push-button switches of assessed quality: generic data and methods of test; general rules for the preparation of detail specifications

BS 9720:1989 Specification for custom-built transformers and inductors of assessed quality: generic data and methods of test

BS 9721:1985 Sectional specification for signal transformers of assessed quality for use in electronic equipment for capability approval

BS 9727:1985 Sectional specification for power transformers of assessed quality for use in electronic equipment for capability approval

BS 9733:1985 Sectional specification for pulse transformers of assessed quality for use in electronic equipment for capability approval

BS 9734:1978 Sectional specification for pulse transformers of assessed quality for use in electronic equipment: full assessment level

BS 9741:1986 Sectional specification for inductors of assessed quality for use in electronic equipment for capability approval
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