TABLE 4A2 Schedule of appropriate current classification tables – IEE

Specification numberSpecification TitleApplicable current rating tablesConductor operating temperature
BS5467:1997Specification for 600/1000V and 1900/3300V shielded cables with thermosetting insulation.4E3, 4E4, 4L3, 4L490°C
BS6004:2000Unshielded PVC insulated electrical cables for rated voltages up to 450/750V, for electrical wiring, lighting and internal wiring.4D1, 4D2, 4E170°C, 90°C
Flat cable with PVC insulation and sheath with protective conductor for Table 84D570°C
BS6207-1:1995Mineral-insulated cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 750V.4J1, 4J270°C*, 105°C*
BS6346:1997Specification for 600/1000V and 1900/3300V shielded cables with PVC insulation.4D3, 4D4, 4K3, 4K470°C
BS6500:2000Electrical cables. Flexible cables with a nominal voltage of up to 300/500V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments.4:360°C, 90°C
BS6724:1997Specification for 600/1000V and 1900/3300V shielded cables with thermosetting insulation and low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when exposed to fire.4E3, 4E4, 4L3, 4L490°C
BS6883:1999Elastomer-insulated cables for fixed wiring in ships and mobile and fixed offshore units. Requirements and test methods.4F1, 4F285°C
BS7211:1998Specification for thermosetting (unshielded) cables for electrical power and lighting with low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when exposed to fire.4E1, 4E290°C
BS7629-1:1997Specification for 300/500V fire-resistant cables with low smoke and corrosive gas emission when exposed to fire. Multicore cables.4D270°C
BS7846:2000Electrical cables. 600/1000V shielded fire-resistant cables with thermosetting insulation and low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when exposed to fire.4,00E + 0490°C
BS7889:1997Specification for 600/1000V single-core unshielded cables with thermosetting insulation.4E1, 4L190°C
BS7919:2001Electrical cables. Flexible cables with a nominal voltage of up to 450/750V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for industrial and similar environments.4H1, 4H2, 4H360°C, 110°C
BS8436:2004Shielded 300/500V cables with low smoke and corrosive gas emission when exposed to fire, for use in thin partitions and building voids.4D270°C
BSEN60702-1:2001Cables with mineral insulation and their terminations with a nominal voltage not exceeding 750V. Cables4J1, 4J270°C*, 105°C*

TABLE 4A3 Schedule of appropriate current classification tables – IEE

Specification numberSpecification TitleApplicable Current Classification Tables (tables from the 16th edition)Conductor Operating Temperature
BS5467:1997Electrical cables – shielded cables with thermosetting insulation for voltages of 600/1000V and 1900/3300V.4E3, 4E4, 4J3, 4J4 (4L3, 4L4)90°C
BS6004:2000Electrical cables – PVC insulated, unshielded, for voltages up to and including 450/750V, for electrical wiring, lighting and internal wiring.4D1, 4D270°C
Flat cable with thermoplastic insulation and sheath with protective conductor for Table 84D570°C
BS6231Electrical cables – flexible, single-core PVC insulated cables with a nominal voltage of 600/1000V for wiring switches and control panels.4D170°C*
BS6346:1997Electrical cables – PVC insulation, shielded cables for voltages of 600/1000V and 1900/3300V.4D3, 4D4, 4H3, 4H4 (4K3, 4K4), 4J3, 4J470°C
BS6500:2000Electrical cables – Flexible cables with a nominal voltage of up to 300/500V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments.4F3 (4H3)60°C, 90°C
BS6724:1997Electrical cables – with thermosetting insulation, shielded cables for voltages of 600/1000V and 1900/3300V with low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire.4E3, 4E4, 4J3, 4J4 (4L3, 4L4)90°C
BS7211:1998Electrical cables – unshielded cables with thermosetting insulation for voltages up to and including 450-750V for electrical wiring, lighting and internal wiring with low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire.4,00E + 0290°C
BS7629-1:1997Specification for 300/500V fire-resistant cables with low smoke and corrosive gas emission when exposed to fire. Multicore cables.4D270°C
BS7846:2000Electrical cables – 600/1000V shielded fire-resistant cables with thermosetting insulation and low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire.4E3, 4E4, 4J3, 4J490°C
BS7889:1997Electrical cables – with thermosetting insulation, shielded cables for a voltage of 600/1000V.4,00E + 0190°C
BS7919:2001Electrical cables – Flexible cables with a nominal voltage of up to 450/750V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for industrial and similar environments.4F1, 4F2, 4F3, (4H1, 4H2, 4H3)60°C, 90°C
BS8436:2004Electrical cables – 300/500V shielded cables with low smoke and corrosive gas emission when affected by fire, for use in walls, partitions and building voids – multi-core cables4D270°C
BSEN60702-1:2001Cables with mineral insulation and their terminations with a nominal voltage not exceeding 750V. Cables4G1, 4G2 (4J1, 4J2)70°C**, 105°C**
* Cables for BS6231, when installed in conduits or raceways, are rated for 70°C.
** operating temperature of the sheath

Table 4D1A PVC/Copper/Unipolar/Unshielded Insulation – IEE

TABLE LINK: Table 4D1A PVC Insulation / Copper / Single-core / Non-armored – IEE

Table 4D2A PVC/Copper/Multicore/Unshielded Insulation – IEEE

LINK TO TABLE 4D2A PVC/Copper/Multipolar/Unshielded Insulation – IEEE

Table 4D3A PVC/Copper/Unipolar/Shielded Insulation – IEE

LINK TO TABLE: Table 4D3A PVC/Copper/Unipolar/Shielded Insulation – IEEE

Table 4D4A PVC/Copper/Multiconductor/Shielded Insulation – IEEE

LINK TO TABLE: Table 4D4A PVC/Copper/Multiconductor/Shielded Insulation – IEEE

Table 4E1A XLPE/Copper/Unipolar/Unshielded Insulation – IEE

LINK TO TABLE Table 4E1A XLPE / Copper / Unipolar / Unshielded Insulation – IEEE

Table 4E2A XLPE/Copper/Multiconductor/Unshielded Insulation – IEEE

LINK TO TABLE: Table 4E2A XLPE / Copper / Multiconductor / Unshielded Insulation – IEEE

Table 4E3A XLPE/Copper/Unipolar/Shielded Insulation – IEE

LINK TO TABLE: Table 4E3A XLPE/Copper/Unipolar/Shielded Insulation – IEEE

Table 4E4A XLPE/Copper/Multiconductor/Shielded Insulation – IEEE

LINK TO TABLE: Table 4E4A XLPE / Copper / Multiconductor / Shielded Insulation – IEEE

Table 4H1A PVC/Aluminum/Unipolar/Unshielded Insulation – IEE

LINK TO TABLE: Table 4H1A PVC/Aluminum/Unipolar/Unshielded Insulation – IEE

Table 4H2A PVC/Aluminum/Multiconductor/Unshielded Insulation – IEEE

LINK TO TABLE: Table 4H2A PVC / Aluminum / Multiconductor / Unshielded Insulation – IEEE

Table 4H3A PVC/Aluminum/Unipolar/Shielded Insulation – IEE

LINK TO TABLE: Table 4H3A PVC/Aluminum/Unipolar/Shielded Insulation – IEE

Table 4H4A PVC/Aluminum/Multiconductor/Shielded Insulation – IEEE

LINK TO TABLE: Table 4H4A PVC / Aluminum / Multiconductor / Shielded Insulation – IEEE

Table 4J1A XLPE/Aluminum/Unipolar/Unshielded Insulation – IEEE

LINK TO TABLE: Table 4J1A XLPE/Aluminum/Unipolar/Unshielded Insulation – IEEE

Table 4J2A XLPE Insulation / Aluminum / Multi-core / Non-armored – IEE

LINK TO TABLE: Table 4J2A XLPE Insulation / Aluminum / Multi-core / Non-armored – IEE

Table 4J3A XLPE/Aluminum/Unipolar/Shielded Insulation – IEEE

LINK TO TABLE: Table 4J3A XLPE/Aluminum/Unipolar/Shielded Insulation – IEEE

Table 4J4A XLPE/Aluminum/Multiconductor/Shielded Insulation – IEEE

LINK TO TABLE: Table 4J4A XLPE / Aluminum / Multiconductor / Shielded Insulation – IEEE

Current and voltage drop ratings – IEEE

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