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klik.system | Specification guide to prefabricated wiring systems
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BS 7671 recognises equipment complying with an
appropriate British Standard or Harmonised Standard without
further qualification. This approach means that the person
responsible for specifying the prefabricated wiring system
must, identify the “appropriate” standard.
BS 8488 specifies safety requirements, together with
associated tests, for prefabricated wiring systems
incorporating installation couplers conforming to
BS EN 61535 (BS EN 61535 has replaced BS 61535).
Some key safety requirements and tests prescribed in
BS 8488 are:
• Protection against electric shock
• Insulation resistance and electric strength
• Clearances and creepage distances
• Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
• Routine tests (during and/or after manufacture)
System safety
standard specification
“ BS 8488 specifies safety requirements,
together with associated tests, for
prefabricated wiring systems ”.