Electrical Products – TTBS https://gottbs.com Trinidad & Tobago Bureau of Standards Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:57:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://gottbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cropped-logo_pin-32x32.png Electrical Products – TTBS https://gottbs.com 32 32 TTCS 24:2023, ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS https://gottbs.com/product/ttcs-242023-electrical-appliances-compulsory-requirements/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:27:36 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=17607 Scope This National Standard specifies safety requirements for all electrical appliances for use in Trinidad and Tobago. It also specifies labelling information to be placed on the appliances as well as information to be placed on the packaging for such appliances. This standard applies to appliances intended for use at either of the following nominal supply voltages:
  1. 115 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %; or
  2. 230 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %.
NOTE  These nominal supply voltages have been declared by the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) in their publication entitled “Wiring for Light and Power”. The Electricity Supply Rules made under Section 15 of the Electricity (Inspection) Act Chapter 54:72 provides for variations of six percent above or below the declared voltages. This standard does not apply to appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes or appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, e.g. the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (caused by dust, vapour or gas). This standard does not apply to electrical lighting products or electrical accessories or components. Status: Current | Published: 2023 | Replaces: TTS 76: Part 13:2016]]> Scope
This National Standard specifies safety requirements for all electrical appliances for use in Trinidad and Tobago. It also specifies labelling information to beplaced on the appliances as well as information to be placed on the packaging for such appliances.

This standard applies to appliances intended for use at either of the following nominal supply voltages:

  1. 115 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %; or
  2. 230 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %.

NOTE  These nominal supply voltages have been declared by the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) in their publication entitled “Wiring for Light and Power”. The Electricity Supply Rules made under Section 15 of the Electricity (Inspection) Act Chapter 54:72 provides for variations of six percent above or below the declared voltages.

This standard does not apply to appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes or appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, e.g. the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (caused by dust, vapour or gas).

This standard does not apply to electrical lighting products or electrical accessories or components.

]]> TTCS 12-2:2022, Electric Cables – Thermosetting Insulated, Armoured Cables of Rated Voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V for Fixed Installations https://gottbs.com/product/ttcs-12-22022-electric-cables-thermosetting-insulated-armoured-cables-of-rated-voltages-of-600-1000-v-and-1900-3300-v-for-fixed-installations/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:08:01 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=17411 Current | Published: 2022 | Replaces: TTS/BS 5467:2012]]> This standard specifies the compulsory requirements for the construction and performance of thermosetting insulated, armoured electric cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V.
This standard is applicable to electric cables for use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings or similar applications, of the following types:

a)  600/1000 V cables, wire armoured and oversheathed, having single-core, two-, three-, four- and five-core stranded copper conductor;
b)  600/1000 V multicore auxiliary cables, wire armoured and overheathed, stranded copper conductor; and
c)  1900/3300 V cables, wire armoured and oversheathed, having single-core or three-core stranded copper conductor.

This standard is applicable to electric cables that are designed for a maximum sustained conductor temperature of 90 °C and for a maximum short-circuit conductor temperature of 250 °C (for a maximum of 5 s).

NOTE Limitation on the temperature of the cables may be imposed in situations where they might be touched or where they could touch other materials.

 

]]> TTCS 12-1:2022, Flexible Cords and Cables https://gottbs.com/product/ttcs-12-12022-flexible-cords-and-cables/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:58:32 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=17404 Current | Published: 2022 | Replaces: TTS/UL 62:2008]]> This standard specifies the compulsory requirements for flexible cords, elevator cables, and hoistway cables rated 600 V maximum and electric vehicle cables rated 1000 V maximum and intended for use in accordance with TTS 171: Part 1, Trinidad and Tobago Electrical Wiring Code – Part 1 – Low voltage installations.
This standard covers the following products:
a) Service cords;
b) Elevator cables;
c) Hoistway cables;
d) Heater cords;
e) Range and dryer cords;
f) Cords for decorative lighting;
g) Tinsel and lamp cords;
h) Special use cords; and
i) Electric vehicle cables.

]]> TTS 76: Part 13:2016, Requirements for Labelling – Part 13: Labelling of Electrical Appliances (3rd Revision) https://gottbs.com/product/tts-76-part-132016-requirements-for-labelling-part-13-labelling-of-electrical-appliances-3rd-revision/ Fri, 29 May 2020 00:03:12 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=12778
  •  115 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %; or
  •  230 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %.
    • Status: Current | Published: 2016 | Replaces: TTS 76: Part 13:2010]]>     Scope:

    This National Standard specifies labelling requirements for all electrical appliances produced, imported or used in Trinidad and Tobago. It specifies labelling information to be placed on the appliances as well as information to be placed on the packaging for such appliances.

    This standard applies to appliances intended for use at either of the following nominal supply voltages:

    1.  115 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %; or
    2.  230 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %.

    NOTE: These nominal supply voltages have been declared by the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) in their publication entitled “Wiring for Light and Power”. The Electricity Supply Rules made under Section 15 of the Electricity (Inspection) Act Chapter 54:72 provides for variations of six percent above or below the declared voltages.

    This standard does not apply to appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes or appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, e.g. the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (caused by dust, vapour or gas).

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