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Current Ratings
TABLE 4D5 70
0
C thermoplastic insulated & sheathed flat cable with
protective conductor (copper conductors)
Ambient temperature : 30C
Conductor operating temperature: 70C
CURRENT-CARRYING CAPACITY (amperes) and VOLTAGE DROP per ampere per metre):
Conductor
cross-
sectional
area
1
Reference Method 100#
(above a plasterboard
ceiling covered by
thermal insulation not
exceeding 100mm in
thickness)
2
(mm)
1
1.5
2.5
4
6
10
16
(A)
13
16
21
27
34
45
57
(A)
10.5
13
17
22
27
36
46
(A)
13
16
21
27
35
47
63
(A)
8
10
13.5
17.5
23.5
32
42.5
Reference Method 101#
(above a plasterboard
ceiling covered by
thermal insulation
exceeding 100mm in
thickness)
3
Reference Method 102#
(in a stud wall with
thermal insulation with
cable touching the
inner wall surface)
4
Reference Method 103#
(in a stud wall with
thermal insulation with
cable not touching the
inner wall surface)
5
(A)
16
20
27
37
47
64
85
(A)
11.5
14.5
20
26
32
44
57
Reference Method C*
(clipped direct)
6
Reference Method A*
(enclosed in conduit in
an insulated wall)
7
(mV/A/m)
44
29
18
11
7.3
4.4
2.8
Voltage Drop
(per ampere per
metre)
8
A* For full installation method refer to Table 4A2 Installation Method 2 but for flat twin and earth cable
C* For full installation method refer to Table 4A2 Installation Method 20 but for flat twin and earth cable
100# For full installation method refer to Table 4A2 Installation Method 100
101# For full installation method refer to Table 4A2 Installation Method 101
102# For full installation method refer to Table 4A2 Installation Method 102
103# For full installation method refer to Table 4A2 Installation Method 103
Wherever practicable, a cable is to be fixed in a position such that it will not be covered with thermal insulation.
Regulation 523.7, BS5803-5: Appendix C: Avoidance of overheating of electric cables
Building Regulations Approved document B and Thermal insulation:avoiding risks, BR 262, BRE, 2001 refer
All tables are reproduced by kind permission of The Institution of Engineering & Technology from IEE Regs, 17th Edition However, it should be noted that in
order to apply these tables correctly, reference is required to appendix 4 of the 17th edition of the wiring regualtions which may be obtained from: Institution
of Engineering & Technolgy, Michael Faraday House,Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, ENGLAND, SG1 2AY.