HD 21.1 S2:1990

Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General requirements HD 21.1 S2:1990

General information

Current stage: 99.60 Withdrawal effective Jun 1, 1998

Originator: CENELEC

Owner: CLC/TC 20 Electric cables

Type: Harmonization Document

Scope

HD 21 applies to rigid and flexible cables with insulation and sheath if any, based on polyvinyl chloride, of rated voltages Uo/U up to and including 450/750 V used in power installations of nominal voltage not exceeding 450/750 V A.C. Note - For some types of flexible cables, the term "cord" is used. This Part 1 specifies the General Requirements applicable to these cables. The test methods specified are given in Part 2 of this HD, in HD 405 Part 1 and HD 505. The particular types of cables are specified in Part 3 onwards of this HD, and are hereafter referred to as "the particular specifications". The code designations of these types of cables are in accordance with HD 361.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2006/95/EC

Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)

Harmonized/Supporting