British Standards Institution

Sector: Manufacturing

Overview: Under the direction of GEL/20, is responsible for British Standards for cable accessories which provide a means of cable jointing and termination (excluding cable glands), for voltages up to and including 36 kV. To monitor interface standards for all types of cable accessories and all voltages. To have regard for codes of practice for the installation of products (where appropriate). To participate in any corresponding international and European work.

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In Progress (9)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
BS EN IEC 61442:2023/prAA:2024	Test methods for accessories for power cables with rated voltages from 6kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 36 kV (Um = 42 kV) Categories: Testing. Electrical and electronic \| Cables Approval begins :	Approval
BS EN IEC 61238-1-3:2019	Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables. - Part 1-3: Test methods and requirements for compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages above 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 36 kV (Um = 42 kV) tested on non-insulated conductors Categories: Unclassified documents Public comment begins : 2019-03-19	Public comment
BS EN 61442 Ed 3.0	Test methods for accessories for power cables with rated voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 36 kV (Um = 42 kV) Categories: Testing. Electrical and electronic \| Cables Approval begins : 2023-10-09	Approval
BS EN 50483-6	Test requirements for low voltage aerial bundled cable accessories -. Part 6: Environmental testing Categories: Power transmission and distribution lines Public comment begins : 2024-10-28	Public comment
BS EN 50483-5	Test requirements for low voltage aerial bundled cable accessories -. Part 5: Electrical ageing test Categories: Power transmission and distribution lines Public comment begins : 2024-10-28	Public comment
BS EN 50483-4	Test requirements for low voltage aerial bundled cable accessories -. Part 4: Connectors Categories: Power transmission and distribution lines Public comment begins : 2024-10-28	Public comment
BS EN 50483-3	Test requirements for low voltage aerial bundled cable accessories -. Part 3: Tension and suspension clamps for neutral messenger system Categories: Power transmission and distribution lines Public comment begins : 2024-10-28	Public comment
BS EN 50483-2	Test requirements for low voltage aerial bundled cable accessories -. Part 2: Tension and suspension clamps, fittings and brackets for self-supporting system Categories: Power transmission and distribution lines Public comment begins : 2024-10-28	Public comment
BS EN 50483-1	Test requirements for low voltage aerial bundled cable accessories -. Part 1: Generalities Categories: Power transmission and distribution lines Public comment begins : 2024-10-28	Public comment

Published (29)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
BS HD 629.3 S1:2024	Test requirements for accessories for use on power cables of rated voltage from 3,6/6(7,2) kV up to 20,8/36(42) kV. Transition joints between cables with impregnated paper insulation and cables with extruded insulation Categories: Insulating materials. Paper and board \| Cables Published standard begins : 2024-07-25	Published standard
BS HD 629.2 S3:2024	Test requirements for accessories for use on power cables of rated voltage from 3,6/6(7,2) kV up to 20,8/36(42) kV. Cables with impregnated paper insulation Categories: Cables Published standard begins : 2024-02-06	Published standard
BS HD 629.1 S3:2019, BS 7888-4.1:2019	Test requirements for accessories for use on power cables of rated voltage from 3,6/6(7,2) kV up to 20,8/36(42) kV. Accessories for cables with extruded insulation Categories: Cables \| Connecting devices Published standard begins : 2019-04-15	Published standard
BS EN IEC 61238-1-3:2019+A11:2019	Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables. Part 1-3: Test methods and requirements for compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages above 1 kV (U<sub>m</sub> = 1,2 kV) up to 36 kV (U<sub>m</sub> = 42 kV) tested on non-insulated conductors Categories: Cables Published standard begins : 2019-10-08	Published standard
BS EN IEC 61238-1-2:2019	Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables. Test methods and requirements for insulation piercing connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to 1 kV (<i>U</i><sub>m</sub> = 1,2 kV) tested on insulated conductors Categories: Cables \| Connecting devices Published standard begins : 2019-09-30	Published standard
BS EN IEC 61238-1-1:2019	Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables. Test methods and requirements for compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to 1 kV (<i>U</i><sub>m</sub> = 1,2 kV) tested on non-insulated conductors Categories: Cables Published standard begins : 2019-09-30	Published standard
BS EN 61442:2005	Test methods for accessories for power cables with rated voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 36 kV (Um = 42 kV) Categories: Cables \| Testing. Electrical and electronic Published standard begins : 2005-10-06	Published standard
BS EN 50655-3:2017	Electric cables. Accessories. Material characterization. Fingerprinting for cold shrinkable components for low and medium voltage applications up to 20,8/36 (42) kV Categories: Insulating materials. Plastics and rubber \| Cables Published standard begins : 2017-12-08	Published standard
BS EN 50655-2:2017	Electric cables. Accessories. Material characterization. Fingerprinting for heat shrinkable components for low and medium voltage applications up to 20,8/36 (42) kV Categories: Insulating materials. Plastics and rubber \| Cables Published standard begins : 2017-12-08	Published standard
BS EN 50655-1:2023	Electric cables. Accessories. Material characterization. Fingerprinting for resinous compounds Categories: Insulating materials. Plastics and rubber \| Cables Published standard begins : 2023-11-09	Published standard

Withdrawn (17)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
BS EN 61238-1:2003	Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to 36 kV (<i>U</i><sub>m</sub> = 42 kV). Test methods and requirements Categories: Cables \| Connecting devices Withdrawn begins : 2022-08-19	Withdrawn
BS EN 50393:2006	Test methods and requirements for accessories for use on distribution cables of rated voltage 0,6/1,0 (1,2) kV Categories: Connecting devices Withdrawn begins : 2008-06-11	Withdrawn
BS EN 50262:1999	Cable glands for electrical installations Categories: Bushings \| Seals, glands Withdrawn begins : 2014-02-17	Withdrawn
BS EN 50262:1999	Metric cable glands for electrical installations Categories: Seals, glands \| Bushings Withdrawn begins : 2005-02-21	Withdrawn
BS EN 50262:1999	BS EN 50262 Metric cable glands for electrical installations Categories: Screw threads \| Cables Withdrawn begins : 2002-04-12	Withdrawn
BS 7933-4:2008, HD 631.4:2008	Electric cables. Accessories. Material characterisation. Fingerprinting for cold shrinkable components for low and medium voltage applications up to 20,8/36 (42) kV Categories: Insulating materials. Plastics and rubber \| Cables Withdrawn begins : 2017-12-08	Withdrawn
BS 7933-3:2008, HD 631.3:2008	Electric cables. Accessories. Material characterisation. Fingerprinting for heat shrinkable components for medium voltage applications from 3,6/6 (7,2) kV up to 20,8/36 (42) kV Categories: Insulating materials. Plastics and rubber \| Cables Withdrawn begins : 2017-12-08	Withdrawn
BS 7933-2:2007, HD 631.2:2007	Electric cables. Accessories. Material characterisation. Fingerprinting and type tests for heat shrinkable components for low voltage applications Categories: Insulating materials. Plastics and rubber \| Cables Withdrawn begins : 2017-12-08	Withdrawn
BS 7933-1:2007, HD 631.1 S2:2007	Electric cables. Accessories. Material characterisation. Fingerprinting and type tests for resinous compounds Categories: Insulating materials. Plastics and rubber \| Cables Withdrawn begins : 2017-12-08	Withdrawn
BS 7888-4.2:2006, HD 629.2 S2:2006	Test requirements on accessories for use on power cables of rated voltage from 3,6/6(7,2) kV up to 20,8/36(42)kV. Cables with impregnated paper insulation Categories: Cables \| Connecting devices Withdrawn begins : 2009-02-09	Withdrawn

Standards Development

GEL/20/11 - Electric Cable accessories

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