Guide to (British) Standards An ISO standard is an International

The British standard can be confusing on first sight but is Standard.

comparatively simple:– The number of the standard (reference number) is
BS EN 60439-1:1994, Low-voltage switchgear and retained throughout Europe. For example, BS EN 292:
controlgear assemblies – Part 1 – Specification for type- Safety of Machinery. Basic Concepts, Principles for
tested and partially type-tested assemblies. Design, has a German equivalent – DIN EN 292.
BS British Standard. (A National Standard). The International Standard IEC 204; The Electrical
Equipment of Industrial Machinery, produced by the
EN A harmonised European standard.
International Electrotechnical Commission, was
60439 Standard number. examined by the CENELEC committee who made a few
-1 Part number (of a multi-part standard). alterations to the text and republished the title under the
1994 Date of promulgation (issue) of standard in that reference EN 60204. It was then published throughout
particular country. Europe with national references. In the UK it has
become BS EN 60204: Safety of Machinery. Electrical
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies.
Equipment of Machines and in Germany it is DIN EN
Description of equipment to which the
60204. The EN designation shows that it is a
standard, or family of standards in this case,
harmonised European standard.
applies.
Some British standards, although not having the same
- Part 1 – Specification for type-tested and partially type-
reference number as an ISO standard, are identical and
tested assemblies.
each British Standard that is identical to an ISO will have
Description of what this particular part of the
a statement to that effect in its National Foreword. An
family of standards applies.
example is BS 7698:Part 1:1993, this is identical to ISO
A standard that is prefixed BS EN is a European 8528-1:1993.
standard that has been transposed into a National
(British) Standard.
Technical Harmonisation
National standards, unlike legislation, can be technically
Dates. harmonised throughout Europe. The European
The date (Year) incorporated in the full title of the Commission mandates three competent organisations to
standard is important. A standard with the same number produce standards and normally mandates standards in
but later date supersedes a similarly numbered standard conjunction with the secretariat of the EFTA. Each body
with an earlier date. is responsible for specific standards.
BS EN 60439-1:1994, Low-voltage switchgear and 1. CEN (Comité Européen de Normalisation) is the
controlgear assemblies – Part 1 – Specification for type- European body for standardisation producing general
tested and partially type-tested assemblies, has been standards.
superseded by BS EN 60439-1:1999.
2. CENELEC (Comité Européen de Normalisation
Electrotechnique) produces electrical standards.
3. ETSI (European Telecommunication Standards
Institute) produces telecommunication standards.
Electrical Equipment

1. The Electricity Supply Regulations 1988, 6. IEC 60479 Effects of current passing through
Statutory Instrument 1988 No. 1057. the human body.
As amended by:–
7. BS 7671:2000 IEE Regulations (16th Edition).
The Electricity Supply (Amendment)
Regulations 1992 Statutory Instrument 1992
8. BS 159:1992 Specification for high-voltage
No. 2961.
busbars and busbar connections.
2. Specification for distribution assemblies for
9. BS EN 60298:1996, IEC 60298:1990 A.C.
reduced low voltage electricity supplies for
metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for
construction and building sites.
rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and
BS 4363:1998 including 52 kV.
BS EN 60439:1999, IEC 60439:1999
3. CP 321/102 Installation and Maintenance of
Specification for low-voltage switchgear and
Electrical Machines
controlgear assemblies. Partially type-tested
assemblies.
4. Electricity Association Recommendations
BS 7354:1990 Code of practice for design of
G5/4 Planning levels for harmonic voltage high-voltage open-terminal stations.
distortion & the connection of non-linear
equipment to transmission systems & 10. BS 2757:1986, IEC 60085:1984 Method for
distribution networks in the United Kingdom determining the thermal classification of
G59/1 Recommendations for the connection of electrical insulation.
embedded generating plant to the Public
Electricity Suppliers distribution systems. 11. BS EN 60947-1-6:2001 Specification for low-
Amendment 1, 1992 and Amendment 2, 1995 voltage switchgear and controlgear. Contactors
incorporated. and motor-starters. Electromechanical
contactors and motor-starters.
5. BS 4999 General requirements for rotating
electrical machines.
BS 5000 Specification for rotating electrical
machines of particular types or for particular
applications.
BS 7698, ISO 8528 Reciprocating internal
combustion engine driven alternating current
generating sets. Parts 1 to 10 and part 12.
Mechanical Equipment

1. BS 4278:1984 Specification for eyebolts for 5. BS 7698: Part 9:1996, ISO 8528-9:1995
lifting purposes Reciprocating internal combustion engine
driven alternating current generating sets – Part
2. BS 476-7:1997 Fire tests on building materials 9. Measurement and evaluation of mechanical
and structures. Method of test to determine the vibrations.
classification of the surface spread of flame of
products. 6. BS 5117 Testing corrosion inhibiting, engine
coolant concentrate ('antifreeze'). Parts 0, 1.1
3. BS 799-5:1987 Oil burning equipment. to 1.5, 2.1 to 2.6.
Specification for oil storage tanks
7. BS 5514, ISO 3046 Reciprocating internal
4. BS 2869: Part 1:1988 Fuel oils for non-marine combustion engines. Performance.
use. Specification for automotive diesel fuel Parts 1, 3, 4 and 7.
(class A1).
And:–
BS 2869: Part 2:1988 Fuel oils for non-marine
use. Specification for fuel oil for agricultural and
industrial engines and burners (classes A2, C1,
C2, D, E, F, G and H).
General/Safety

1. Health and Safety at Work Act. 11. 2000/14/EC.

The Noise Emission in the Environment by
2. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001.
Health Regulations 1999 (SI 1999 No. 437). (SI 2001 No. 1701). The implementation in the
UK of EU directive 2000/14/EC Noise emission
3. Full title:– The Electricity at Work Regulations in the environment by equipment for use
1989 (SI 1989 No. 635). outdoors.

4. The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) 12. BS 7445 ISO 1996 Description and
Regulations 2001, (SI 2001 No. 2954). measurement of environmental noise, sections
Also refer to the Environmental Agency –1, –2 and –3.
Pollution Prevention Guidelines – Above
Ground Oil Storage Tanks, document PPG 2. 13. BS EN 12601:2001 Reciprocating internal
combustion engine driven generating sets.
5. Management of Health and Safety at Work Safety
Regulations 1999 (SI 1999 No. 3242).
14. 200/14/EC.
6. Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations
The Noise Emission in the Environment by
1992 (SI 1992 No. 2372), the Electromagnetic
Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001.
Compatibility (Amendment) Regulations 1994
(SI 2001 No. 1701). The implementation in the
(SI 1994 No. 3080) and the Electromagnetic
UK of EU directive 2000/14/EC Noise emission
Compatibility (Amendment) Regulations 1995
in the environment by equipment for use
(SI 1995 No. 3180).
outdoors.
7. Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994
15. BS EN 61000-6-2:1999, IEC 61000-6-2:1999
(SI 1994 No. 3260).
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic
standards. Immunity for industrial
8. Machinery Directive (98/37/EC), promulgated
environments.
as the Supply of Machinery (Safety)
Regulations 1992 (SI 1992 No. 3073) (SMSR),
16. BS EN 60034 Rotating electrical machines.
and the Supply of Machinery (Safety)
(Amendment) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994 No.
17. IGE/UP3 Gas fuelled spark ignition and dual
2063). fuel engines.
IGE Communication 1621.
9. 2000/14/EC Noise emission in the environment This provides guidance on the installation of
by equipment for use outdoors, promulgated gas fuelled spark ignition and dual-fuel engines
as the Noise Emission in the Environment by of both the reciprocating and rotary type, with
Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001. stationary or portable, for both continuous and
(SI 2001 No. 1701). standby duties.

10. EN 50081–2: Electromagnetic compatibility.

Generic immunity standard. Part 2, Industrial
environment.
Directives. Definitions.
A European Directive in legislation enacted in EU law Statutory Instruments.
that instructs member states to incorporated into laws of
Usually referred to as a set of "Regulations". Legislation
the individual countries.
that refers to a specific topic or process and is thus
The individual countries’ governments produce Statutory "specialist" in nature. Statutory Instruments are initiated
Instruments that are legally binding within the country. by specialist bodies with expert knowledge of the subject
Not all EU legislation is translated into a British being dealt with. Once written, they go through the same
Standard. A European Directive is normally incorporated various parliamentary stages as Statutes and they are
in the laws of the country. given the Royal Assent to become Statutory Law.
For example: - Statutory Instruments have equal authority to Statutes
hence also take precedence over all other forms of UK
Machinery Directive 98/37/EC was promulgated as the
law.
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 (SI 1992
No. 3073) as amended by the Supply of Machinery Statute.
(Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994 No. Often referred to as an "Act". Legislation which is
2063). initiated by Parliament and after going through various
Directive 2000/14/EC - Noise emission in the parliamentary stages, is given the Royal Assent. The
environment by equipment for use outdoors – was statute thus becomes Statutory Law and takes
promulgated as the Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 1701 precedence over all other forms of UK law.
- Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for
use Outdoors Regulations 2001.

Updating of Directives.
As Directives are amended, further Directives are
issued, documenting those amendments. If too many
amendments are produced, a ‘new’ directive is issued
incorporating or consolidating all amendments.
For example, Directive 98/37/EC is a consolidation of the
original Machinery Directive (89/392/EEC) and its
amending Directives (91/368/EEC, 93/44/EEC and
93/68/EEC).
There can be a difference in the date of the Directive and
the SI; for example Directive 2000/14/EC and Statutory
Instrument 2001 No. 1701, this is due to the time
required to pass a Directive through the various
committee stages or to make it a statute.
Some American and Canadian Regulations Governing Installations
Standards relevant to Power Generation Before purchasing a generating set, the advice of the
The Cummins PowerCommand™ Control System meets local authority should be obtained with regard to the
or exceeds the requirements of the following codes and following requirements:–
standards: – Planning permission for the generator building
UL 508 – Category NIWT7 for US and Canadian usage. regulations governing the following:–
UL 891 – For US and Canadian usage. ● Storage of fuel, lubrication oil and coolant.

UL 489 – Overcurrent Performance verified by U.L. ● Noise levels.

ISO 8528-4 – Control systems for reciprocating engine- ● Air pollution levels.
driven generator sets. ● Electrical earthing requirements.
ISO 7637 Pulses # 2b, 4 – DC supply surge voltage test. ● Electrical supply authority permission.
Canadian Standards – 282-MI Failure to comply with the local authorities regulations
CSA C22.2, No. 14 – M91 for Industrial Control may result in the generator being restricted in use or
Equipment. permission denied. This level of purchase should be
NFPA 70 – US National Electrical Code (suitable for use installed correctly using the ‘best’ materials and good
in emergency or standby applications). quality worksmanship using installation guides to ensure
the generator is durable and reliable.
NFPA 110 – Emergency Power Systems. Meets all
requirements for Level 1 Systems. Specialist advice can be sought concerning any part of
the building requirements, installation, commissioning,
NFPA 99 – Standard for Health Care Facilities.
transportation, viability of the project or any information
AS3000 SAA – Wiring Rules. in this manual by contacting Cummins Power Generation
AS3009 – Emergency Power Supplies. Ltd.
AS3010.1 – Electrical supply by Generator Sets. Data compiled in this manual will be continuously
Mil Std 461 – Electromagnetic Emission and improved and updated and therefore subject to change
Susceptibility Requirements. without notice, all rights are reserved.
Mil Std 202C Method 101 – Salt Fog Test.
IEC 801.2 – Electrostatic Discharge Test.
IEC 801.3 – Radiated Susceptibility.
IEC 801.5 – Radiated Emissions
These standards define the ability of the entire control
system to withstand various electromagnetic interference
levels and not interfere with the operation of other
devices.
IEC 801.4 – Electrically Fast Transient.
IEC 801-5/IEEE 587 – Surge Immunity.
These tests demonstrate that the Control system is
highly resistant to failure due to voltage surges.
EN50081-1 – Residential, Commercial, Light Industrial.
EN50081-2 – Industrial.
EN50082-1 – Residential, Commercial, Light Industrial.
EN50082-2 – Industrial.
ANSI C62.41 Surge withstand.