Selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety, fire-fighting and other critical applications - code of practice

BS 8519:2020

British Standards Institution
Selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety, fire-fighting and other critical applications - code of practice Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Provides guidance and recommendations for selecting and installing fire-resistant power and control cable systems. Takes into consideration fire survival times, power supply, dual circuits/diverse routes, fire-resisting building fabric enclosures, automatic changeover devices, motor control panels, cable selection, cable protective systems, fire temperature effects on cable size, circuit protective conductors, installation practices, support systems, junction boxes and joints, fire-resistant busbar systems, special fire risks, and life safety and fire-fighting applications.

History

Supersedes BS 8519:2010. Came into effect 30 June 2020.

ISBN

9780539009514

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Fire
  • Smoke control

Publisher History

With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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