Labelling an existing SWA cable

Spartafan · Jul 9, 2021

Hi,

I have renewed a 3 phase - 12 way distribution board and have labelled the board according with test sticker, warning sticker etc.

I have also labelled the new board as per the previous label - DBPL1.

Should I label the existing SWA cable as well with the same label - DBPL1 ?

Does it fall under section 514 of the 18th edition or is it just deemed good practice?

Thanks

Spsrtafan

westward10 · Jul 9, 2021

I'm not really sure what you are asking.

Spartafan · Jul 9, 2021

westward10 said:
I'm not really sure what you are asking.

Do I need to label the SWA cable (On the outer sheath) that is terminated into the trunking that is mounted beside my new board.

I have a attached a picture. Do I need put a label above the gland, so in the future if anybody is carrying out maintenance, they can see that the SWA supplies the new DB.

westward10 · Jul 9, 2021

Not really no but if you have the necessary parts to do it with I see no harm.

Spartafan · Jul 9, 2021

westward10 said:
Not really no but if you have the necessary parts to do it with I see no harm.

Cheers for the reply.

Was just wondering if is was essential as per the 18th edition

westward10 · Jul 9, 2021

Spartafan said:
Cheers for the reply.

Was just wondering if is was essential as per the 18th edition

Not as far as I am aware.

ipf · Jul 9, 2021

Bonding cables in industry is my only example, which should be labelled (gas, water, structure, etc).
I can't see it being necessary in any other situation.

pc1966 · Jul 10, 2021

I would say it is good practice if there is any possibility of confusion, say more than one cable of similar appearance. Even if a one-off cable it does no harm and might just be useful for anyone who does not recognisance cable types (e.g. non technical owner, etc)