BS 6626:2010 PDF

BS 6626:2010 Maintenance of electrical switchgear and controlgear for voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 36 kV. Code of practice BS 6626 is a British Standard which gives recommendations and guidance for the maintenance of electrical switchgear and controlgear having a rated a.c. or d.c. voltage above 1 kV and up to and including 36 kV. BS 6626 doesn’t apply to explosion protected switchgear and controlgear. See BS EN 60079-17. BS 6626 covers applications above 1 kV. Voltages below 1 kV are considered to be low voltage in line with the European Commission Directive 73/23/EEC [1], known as the “Low voltage directive”. Contents of BS 6626: Foreword Section 1: General 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 Maintenance policy 5 Operational policy 6 Competence Section 2: Safety 7 Personal protective equipment and treatment of persons suffering from electric shock 8 Operational experience 9 Safety rules and procedures for safe systems of work 10 Equipment location 11 Isolation and access for maintenance 12 Preparing for maintenance work 13 Fire extinguishing equipment 14 Testing 15 Disposal of scrap Section 3: Common recommendations relating to maintenance 16 Manufacturer’s instructions