NIGERIAN STANDARDS/SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
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Electrical/Electronics Standards | |||
1. | Power transformers Part 1: General | NIS IEC 60076-1:2011 | Adopted |
2. | Power transformers Part 2: Temperature rise for liquid-immersed transformers | NIS IEC 60076-2:2011 | Adopted |
3. | Power transformers Part 3: Insulation levels, dielectric tests and external clearances in air | NIS IEC 60076-3:2000 | Adopted |
4. | Power transformers Part 4: Guide to the lightning impulse and switching impulse testing-Power transformers and reactors | NIS IEC 60076-4:2002 | Adopted |
5. | Power transformers Part 5: Ability to withstand short circuit | NIS IEC 60076-5:2006 | Adopted |
6. | Power transformers Part 6: Reactors | NIS IEC 60076-6:2007 | Adopted |
7. | Power transformers Part 7: Loading guide for oil-immersed power transformers | NIS IEC 60076-7:2005 | Adopted |
8. | Power transformers Part 10: Determination of sound levels | NIS IEC 60076-10:2001 | Adopted |
9. | Power transformers Part 13: Self-protected liquid-filled transformers | NIS IEC 60076-13:2006 | Adopted |
10. | Power transformers Part 14: Design and application of liquid-immersed power transformers using high-temperature insulation materials | NIS IEC 60076-14:2009 | Adopted |
11. | Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials – Part 100: General | NIS IEC 60811-100:2012 | Adopted |
12. | Luminaire performance – Part 2-1: Requirements for LED luminaires | NIS IEC 62722-2-1:2014 | Adopted |
13. | Impulse tests on cables and their accessories | NIS IEC 60230:1966 | Adopted |
14. | Optical fibre cables – Part 1-1: Generic specification – General | NIS IEC 60794-1-1: 2015 | Adopted |
15. | Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials – Part 203: General tests – Measurement of overall dimensions | NIS IEC 60811-203:2012 | Adopted |
16. | Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials – Part 403: Miscellaneous tests – Ozone resistance test on cross-linked compounds | NIS IEC 60811-403:2012 | Adopted |
17. | Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials – Part 405: Miscellaneous tests – Thermal stability test for PVC insulations and PVC sheaths | NIS IEC 60811-405:2012 | Adopted |
18. | Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials – Part 412: Miscellaneous tests – Thermal ageing methods – Ageing in an air bomb | NIS IEC 60811-412:2012 | Adopted |
19. | Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials – Part 506: Mechanical tests – Impact test at low temperature for insulations and sheaths | NIS IEC 60811-506:2012 | Adopted |
20. | Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials – Part 508: Mechanical tests – Pressure test at high temperature for insulation and sheaths | NIS IEC 60811-508:2012 | Adopted |
21. | Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials – Part 606: Physical tests – Methods for determining the density | NIS IEC 60811-606:2012 | Adopted |
22. | Short-circuit temperature limits of electric cables with rated voltages from 6 kV up to 30 kV | NIS IEC 60986:2008 | Adopted |
23. | Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Basic test and measurement procedures – Part 2-1: Tests – Vibration (sinusoidal) | NIS IEC 61300-2-1:2009 | Adopted |
24. | Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 4: Sheathed cables for fixed wiring | NIS IEC 60227-4:1997 | Adopted |
25. | Conduit systems for cable management – Part 1: General requirements | NIS IEC 61386-1:2008 | Adopted |
26. | Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components – Interface standard for fibre management systems – Part 1: General and guidance | NIS IEC 61756-1:2006 | Adopted |
27.. | Electricity metering equipment (AC) – General requirements, tests and test conditions – Part 11: Metering equipment | NIS IEC 62052-11:2003 | Adopted |
28. | Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) – General requirements, tests and test conditions – Part 21: Tariff and load control equipment | NIS IEC 62052-21:2004 | Adopted |
29. | Electricity metering equipment (AC) – General requirements, tests and test conditions – Part 31: Product safety requirements and tests | NIS IEC 62052-31:2015 | Adopted |
30. | Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) – Particular requirements – Part 11: Electromechanical meters for active energy (classes 0,5, 1 and 2) | NIS IEC 62053-11:2003 | Adopted |
31. | Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) – Particular requirements – Part 21: Static meters for active energy (classes 1 and 2) | NIS IEC 62053-21:2003 | Adopted |
32. | Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) – Particular Requirements – Part 22: Static meters for active energy (classes 0,2 S and 0,5 S) | NIS IEC 62053-22:2003 | Adopted |
33. | Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) – Particular requirements – Part 23: Static meters for reactive energy (classes 2 and 3) | NIS IEC 62053-23:2003 | Adopted |
34. | Electricity metering equipment (AC) – Particular requirements – Part 52: Symbols | NIS IEC 62053-52:2005 | Adopted |
35. | Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) – Particular requirements – Part 61: Power consumption and voltage requirements | NIS IEC 62053-61:1998 | Adopted |
36. | Electricity metering – Payment systems – Part 31: Particular requirements – Static payment meters for active energy (classes 1 and 2) | NIS IEC 62055-31:2005 | Adopted |
37. | Overhead electrical conductors – Formed wire, concentric lay, stranded conductors | NIS IEC 62219:2002 | Adopted |
38. | LED modules for general lighting – Safety specifications | NIS IEC 62031:2014 | Adopted |
39. | Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems | NIS IEC 62471:2006 | Adopted |
40. | Self-ballasted LED-lamps for general lighting services by voltage > 50 V – Safety specifications | NIS IEC 62560:2015 | Adopted |
41. | Self-ballasted LED lamps for general lighting services with supply voltages > 50 V – Performance requirements | NIS IEC 62612:2015 | Adopted |
42. | LED modules for general lighting – Performance requirements | NIS IEC 62717:2015 | Adopted |
Standards Title | Code | |
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING IN GENERAL | ||
1. | Fire Hazard Testing Part 1-1 Guidance for Accessing the Fire Hazard of Electro Technical Products – General Guidance | NIS/IEC 60695-1-1- 1999 |
2. | Fire Hazard Testing Pt-1-2 Guidance for Preparation of Requirements and Test Specifications for Accessing Fire Hazards of Electro Technical Products – Guidance for Electronic Components | NIS/IEC 60695-1-2: 1982 |
3. | Fire Hazard Testing-Pt-2-10: Glowing Hot Wire Based Test Methods – Glow Wire Apparatus and Common Test Procedure | NIS/IEC 60695-2-11: 2000 |
4. | Fire Hazard Testing-Pt-10-2: Abnormal Heat-Ball Pressure Test | NIS/IEC 60695-10-2: 2003 |
5. | Fire Hazard Testing-Pt-11-10: Test Flames-50w Horizontal and Vertical Flame Test Methods | NIS/IEC 60695-11-10: 2003 |
INSULATING MATERIALS | ||
1. | Standard for PVC Insulation and Sheath for Electrical Cable | NIS 153: 1982 |
2. | Standard for PVC Insulated Cables, Electric Power and Lighting | NIS 172: 1983 |
INSULATING FLUID | ||
1. | Standard for Low Voltage PVC Insulated Cables for Motor Vehicles | NIS 246: 1998 |
2. | Specification for Transformer Oils for Electrical Equipment | NIS 270: 1989 |
3. | Standard for High Voltage Ignition Cables for Automotive Use | NIS 247: 1988 |
SUPER CONDUCTIVITY AND CONDUCTING MATERIALS | ||
4. | Determination of Resistivity of Metallic Electrical Conductor Material | NIS 114: 1979 |
5. | Standard for Aluminum Conductors in Insulated Electric Cables and Flexible Cords | NIS 155: 1992 |
6. | Standard on Copper Conductors in Insulated Eectric Cables and Flexible Cords | |
ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES | ||
7. | Standard on Resistance for Copper | NIS 430: 2000 |
8. | A Guide to Electrical test for Cable Cords and Wires for Voltages up to and Including 459/750 | NIS 356: 1997 |
9. | Standard for Insulated Flexible Cords and Cables | NIS 357: 1997 |
10. | Standard for Insulation Resistance Tester | NIS 358: 1997 |
11. | Winding Wires – Test Methods: Pt. 1: General | NIS/IEC 60851-1: 1996 |
12. | Winding Wires – Test Methods: Pt. 2: Determination of Dimension. (Amendment 2006) | NIS/IEC 60851-3: 1997 |
13. | Winding Wires –Test Methods: Pt 3: Mechanical Properties | NIS/IEC 60851-3: 1997 |
14. | Winding Wires – Test Methods: Pt-4: Chemical Properties | NIS/IEC 60851-4-2005 |
15. | Winding Wires – Test Methods – Pt. 5: Electric Properties: Amendment – 2006 | NIS/IEC 60851-5: 2004 |
16. | Winding Wires – Test Methods: Pt-6: Thermal Properties | NIS/IEC 60851-6:1996 |
17. | Specification for Particular Types of Winding Wires- Pt-1General Requirement Enameled Round Copper Wire | NIS/IEC 60317-0-2: 2005 |
18. | Specification for Particular Types of Winding Wires – Pt.-1-General Requirement Enameled Rectangular Copper Wire | NIS/IEC 60317-0-: 2005 |
19. | Conduit Systems for Electrical Installations – Pt-1: General Requirement | NIS/IEC 60227-1: 2003 |
20. | Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Cables of Rated Voltages Up to and Including 450/750V- Pt 1: General Requirement | NIS/IEC 60227-1: 2003 |
21. | Wrought Aluminum for Electrical Purposes | NIS 089: 1980 |
22. | Electrical Accessories – Cable Reels for Household and Similar Purposes | NIS/IEC 1242: 1995 |
23. | Flame Retardant Characteristics of Electric Cables | NIS 170: 1983 |
24. | Standard for PVC Insulated (Non-Armoured) for Electric Power and Lighting | NIS 172: 1992 |
25. | Spark Testing of Electric Cables | NIS 177: 1983 |
26. | Specification for Galvanized Mild Steel Wire and Tape for Armouring Cables | NIS 276: 1990 |
27 | Standard for the Guide to the Selection of High Voltage Cables | NIS 348: 1997 |
28. | Standard for Fire-Testing Characteristics of Electric Cables | NIS 351: 1997 |
29. | Standard for Test for Electric cables under Fire Conditions | NIS 352: 1997 |
30. | PVC Insulated Cables for Electricity Supply | NIS 382: 1997 |
31. | Specification for Low Frequency Cables & Wires with PVC Insulation & PVC Sheath | NIS 428: 2000 |
32. | Specification for low frequency cables & wires with PVC Insulator and Sheath Distribution Wires | NIS 429: 2000 |
33. | Rubber Insulated Cables-Rated Voltage up to and Including 450/750V – Pt – 1 – General Requirements | NIS/IEC 60245-1: 1998 |
34. | Rubber Insulated Cables-rated Voltage up to and Including 450/750V – Pt – 2 – Test Method | NIS/IEC 60245-2: 1998 |
35. | Rubber Insulated Cables-rated Voltage up to and Including 450/750V – Pt –3 – Heat Resistance Silicone Insulated Copper | NIS/IEC 60245-3: 1994 |
36. | Rubber Insulated Cables-rated Voltage up to and Including 450/750V – Pt –4- Cords and Flexible Cables | NIS/IEC 60245-4: 2004 |
37. | Rubber Insulated Cables-rated Voltage up to and Including 450/750V – Pt –5- Lift Cables | NIS/IEC 60245-5: 1994 |
38. | Power Cables with Extruded Insulation and their Accessories for Rated Voltage from IKV (Um=1.2KV) up to 30KV (Um = 36KV) – Pt. 1: Cables for Rated Voltage of 1KV (Um=1.2KV) and 3 KV (Um = 3.6KV) | NIS/IEC 60502-1: 2004 |
39. | Power Cables with Extruded Insulation and their Accessories for Rated Voltage from IKV (Um = 1.2KV) up to 30KV (Um = 36KV) – Pt 2: Cables for Rated Voltage of 6KV (Um=7.2KV) up to 30KV (Um = 36KV) | NIS/IEC 60502-2: 2005 |
40. | Power Cables with Extruded Insulation and their Accessories for Rated Voltage fro m 1KV (Um = 1.2KV) up to 30 KV (Um = 36 KV) – Pt 4: Test Requirements on Accessories on Accessories for Cables Rated Voltage from 6KV (Um = 7.2kV) up to 30KV (Um = 36 KV) | NIS/IEC 60502-4: 2005 |
41. | Standard Specification for Aluminum Stranded Conductor | NIS 225: 1986 |
42. | Specification for Galvanized Steel Wire for Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced | NIS 233: 1987 |
42. | Specification for Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced for Overhead Power Transmission | NIS 234: 1998 |
43. | Standard for Raw Copper for Use for Electrical Purposes | NIS 245: 1998 |
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES | ||
44.. | Specification for 13 A Switched and Unswitched Socket- Outlet | NIS 486: 2004 |
45. | Plug and Socket-Outlets for Household and Similar Properties – Pt – 1: General Requirements | NIS/IEC 60884-1: 2002 |
46. | Plug and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar Properties – Pt – 2 – 1 – Particular Requirements for Fused Plugs | NIS/IEC 60884 – 2: 1987 |
47. | Plug and Sockets- Outlets for Household and Similar Properties: Pt-2-2: Particular Requirements for Socket-Outlets for Appliances | NIS/IEC 60884-2-2: 1989 |
48. | Plug and Sockets-Outlets for Household and Similar Properties – Pt – 2 – 3: Particular Requirements for Switched Sockets-outlets without interlock for Fixed Installations | NIS/IEC 60884-2-3: 1989 |
49. | Plug and Socket-Outlets for Household and similar Properties – Pt – 2 – 4-: Particular Requirements for Plugs and Sockets for SELV | NIS/IEC 60884-2-4: 1999 |
50. | Plugs and Socket-Outlets for Household and Similar Properties-Pt-2-5: Particular Requirements for Adaptors | NIS/IEC 60884-2-5: 1995 |
51. | Plugs and Socket-Outlets for Household and Similar Properties-Pt-2-6: Particular Requirements for Switched Socket-outlets with Interlock for Fixed Electrical Installations | NIS/IEC 60884-2-6:1997 |
52. | IEC System of plugs and socket-outlets for Household and Similar Purposes-Pt-3: SELV Plugs and Sockets. 16A, 6V, 12V, 24V, 48V AC and DC. | NIS/IEC 60906-3: 1997 |
53. | Switches for Appliances – Pt – 1: General Requirements | NIS/IEC 61058-1: 1994 |
54. | Switches for Household and Similar Fixed – Electrical Installations – Pt-1: 2000: – General Requirements | NIS/IEC 60669-1: 2000 |
LAMPS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT | ||
55. | Specification for Lamps and Flash Lights | NIS 465: 2004 |
56. | Specification for Flash Lights | NIS 505: 2004 |
57. | Specification for bayonet Lamp Holder | NIS 147: 1982 |
58. | Bayonet Lamp Holders | NIS/IEC 61184: 1997
NIS/IEC 60884 – 1: 2002 |
59. | Standard for Ceiling Roses | NIS 092: 1978 |
60. | Lamp Holders for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps and Starter Holder | NIS/IEC 60400: 2004 |
61. | Specification for Tungsten Filament Lamps for General Service | NIS 003: 1972 |
62. | Specification for Bi-Pin Lamp Holders for Tubular Fluorescent Lamp | NIS 218: 2008 |
TRANSFORMERS. REACTORS | ||
63. | Power Transformers | NIS/IEC 60076-1: 2003 |
64. | Specification for Power Transformers | NIS 500: 2004 |
RECTIFIERS, CONVERTERS, STABILIZED POWER SUPPLY | ||
65. | Stabilized Power Supplies D.C Output – Pt – 4 – Test other than Radio-Frequency Interference | NIS/IEC 60478-4: 1976 |
GALVANISED CELLS AND BATTERIES | ||
66. | Primary batteries – Pt –1 – General Requirement | NIS/IEC 60086-1: 2000 |
67. | Primary Batteries – Pt – 2 – Physical and Electrical Specifications | NIS/IEC 60086-2: 2001 |
68. | Primary batteries – Pt – 3 – Watch Batteries | NIS/IEC 60086-3: 2004 |
69. | Primary Batteries – Pt – 4 – Safety of Lithium Batteries | NIS/IEC 60086-4: 2000 |
70. | Primary batteries – Pt – 5 – Safety of Battery with Aqueous Electrolyte | NIS/IEC 60086-5: 2005 |
71. | Primary Batteries – Summary of Research and Actions Limiting Risks to reverse Installations of Primary Batteries | NIS/IEC 61955 |
72. | Specification for Dry Cells and Batteries | NIS 007: 1973 |
73. | Standard for Lead-Acid Starter Batteries (Electrical Characteristics) | NIS 025: 1973 |
74. | Specification for Distilled Water Suitable for Lead Acid Batteries used in Motorised Vehicle | NIS 119: 1981 |
75. | Standard for Lead Acid Starter Batteries – General Requirements and Methods of Test | NIS 350: 1997 |
76. | Standard for Lead-Acid Traction Batteries – General Requirement s and Test Methods | Nis 360: 1997 |
POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS | ||
77. | Specification for Aluminum Stranded Conductors for Overhead Power Transmission | NIS 231: 1987 |
78. | Specification for Stranded Conductors for over-head Power Transmission | NIS 232: 1987 |
79. | Specification for Wood Poles | NIS 006: 1980 |
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