1、raising standards worldwideNO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWBSI Standards PublicationBS 8567:2012Incorporating Corrigenda Nos. 1 and 2Specification for outdoorelectricity meter cupboardsPublishing and copyright informationThe BSI copyright notice displayed in thi
2、s document indicates when the documentwas last issued. The British Standards Institution 2013Published by BSI Standards Limited 2013ISBN 978 0 580 81335 1ICS 91.140.50The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard:Committee reference PEL/13Draft for comment 11/30240637 DCPublicatio
3、n historyFirst published, July 2012Amendments issued since publicationDate Text affectedAugust 2012 C1: See Foreword.January 2013 C2: See Foreword.BS 8567:2012 BRITISH STANDARDContentsForeword iiIntroduction 11 Scope 12 Normative references 13 Terms and definitions 24 Dimensions and features 25 Mate
4、rials 136 Finish 157 Marking 158 Labels 16AnnexesAnnex A (normative) Flammability 19Annex B (normative) Selection of meter cupboard samples and test plaques fortesting 20Annex C (normative) Methods of test for hinge strength (to built-in andsurface-mounted cupboard) 21Bibliography 22List of figuresF
5、igure 1 Meter cupboard key 4Figure 2 Small outdoor meter cupboard 6Figure 3 Medium outdoor meter cupboard 8Figure 4 Large outdoor meter cupboard 9Figure 5 Slim outdoor meter cupboard 10Figure 6 Small surface-mounted cupboard dimensions and features (minimumdimensions) 12Figure 7 Large surface-mounte
6、d electric meter cupboard (minimumdimensions) 13Figure 8 Electricity logo 16Figure 9 Example instructions label 17Figure 10 Typical manufacturers label 18Figure A.1 Specimen under test 19Figure B.1 Basic cutting plan 20Figure C.1 Built-in and surface-mounted hinge strength test 21List of tablesTable
7、 1 Hinge strength 14Summary of pagesThis document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to ii,pages 1 to 22, an inside back cover and a back cover.BRITISH STANDARD BS 8567:2012 The British Standards Institution 2013 iForewordPublishing informationThis British Standard is published
8、by BSI Standards Limited, under licence fromThe British Standards Institution, and came into effect on 31 July 2012. It wasprepared by Technical Committee PEL/13, Electricity Meters. A list oforganizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to itssecretary.Information about thi
9、s documentThe start and finish of text introduced or altered by Corrigenda No. 1 and No. 2are indicated in the text by tagsand.Presentational conventionsThe provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Itsrequirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxil
10、iary verb is“shall”.Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented insmaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.Contractual and legal considerationsThis publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of acontract. Users are responsib
11、le for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legalobligations.BRITISH STANDARDBS 8567:2012ii The British Standards Institution 2013IntroductionOutdoor meter cupboards for the installation of electricity service terminationsand metering equipment were
12、introduced in the late 1960s.The specification for such cupboards has hitherto been published by theElectricity Association/Energy Networks Association (ENA) as their TechnicalSpecification 12-3.The gas industry has recently created a British Standard for its gas installationcupboards (BS 8499) and
13、this combined with the imminent introduction of smartelectricity meters has prompted the electricity industry to revise and updateTS 12-3 and publish it as a British Standard.1 ScopeThis British Standard specifies requirements for outdoor electricity metercupboards. It is intended to accommodate the
14、 Electricity Supply Industrys servicetermination and metering equipment, in particular cut-outs, single andpolyphase meters, isolators and communication equipment.It is also applicable to the following types of meter cupboards:a) built-in;b) surface-mounted.This British Standard also specifies requi
15、rements for the design, material andcomposition of the meter board.It is not applicable to multiple service metering installations which are installedin the same housing or security shrouds intended to provide additionalprotection to meter installations.2 Normative referencesThe following documents,
16、 in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in thisdocument and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, onlythe edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of thereferenced document (including any amendments) applies.BS 410-1, Test sieves Technical req
17、uirements and testing Part 1: Test sievesof metal wire clothBS 3532, Method of specifying unsaturated polyester resin systemsBS 4781:1990, Specification for pressure-sensitive adhesive plastics labels forpermanent useBS 7371-12, Coatings on metal fasteners Part 12: Requirements for imperialfasteners
18、BS EN 312:2010, Particleboards SpecificationsText deleted.BS EN 10088-2:2005, Stainless steels Part 2: Technical delivery conditions forsheet/plate and strip of corrosion resisting steels for general purposesBS EN 14020, Reinforcements Specification for textile glass rovingsBS EN ISO 178, Plastics D
19、etermination of flexural propertiesBS EN ISO 179-1:2001, Plastics Determination of Charpy impact properties Part 1: Non-instrumented impact testBRITISH STANDARD BS 8567:2012 The British Standards Institution 2013 1BS EN ISO 295:2004, Plastics Compression moulding of test specimens ofthermosetting ma
20、terialsBS EN ISO 1183-1:2004, Plastics Methods for determining the density ofnon-cellular plastics Part 1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method andtitration method3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this British Standard, the following terms and definitionsapply.3.1 distribution network
21、 operatorcompany, licensed by Ofgem, which distributes energy to the customer3.2 knockoutsection of material which can be removed under pressure to leave a hole3.3 meterinstrument designed to measure, store, display and communicate the quantity ofelectricity that has passed through it3.4 meter cupbo
22、ards3.4.1 built-in meter cupboardpurpose-made meter cupboard, fitted with a meter board, for insetting into abuilding wall, normally during the construction of the wall3.4.2 surface-mounted meter cupboardpurpose-designed meter cupboard fitted with a meter board and intended forattaching to the outsi
23、de face of an existing wall3.5 meter installationinstallation that could comprise of energy meter(s), isolation device,communications equipment, switching devices and associated interconnectioncables3.6 service positiondistribution network operators incoming service termination3.7 service terminatio
24、n equipmentservice cable, cut-out, associated connector blocks, cable covers4 Dimensions and features4.1 GeneralThe meter cupboard and door shall be designed to enclose the servicetermination and meter installation and shall:a) allow the fitting, operation and replacement of any service termination
25、ormeter installation; andb) provide unrestricted access, once the meter is installed, to enable:1) the removal and replacement of the cut-out fuse;2) commissioning to be undertaken;3) the operation of any prepayment mechanism by the consumer;4) the meter register to be easily read;BRITISH STANDARDBS
26、 8567:20122 The British Standards Institution 20135) safety inspections and maintenance activities, including the replacementof any associated equipment or batteries, without the need to removethe meter.NOTE A meter cupboard conforming to this standard can be expected to meetthese objectives.The met
27、er cupboard shall be designed to allow for left-hand opening ordesigned to allow for right-hand opening. For all designs, the hingingarrangement shall be substantially concealed when the door is in the closedposition.4.2 Security and weather resistanceCOMMENTARY ON 4.2A meter cupboard conforming to
28、this British Standard is deemed to protect themeter installation and distribution termination equipment against the ingress ofmoisture and accidental damage.4.2.1 The meter cupboard shall be designed and manufactured such:a) as to prevent warping of the door; andb) that the latch is secure when lock
29、ed.NOTE Provision may be made for the fitting of a cord or strap to prevent the dooropening beyond an angle of 100 when specified by the purchaser. The cord or strapshould be designed for easy release and fitting.4.2.2 To prevent unauthorized access to the meter installation, the metercupboard shall
30、 be supplied with:a) a door, as appropriate;b) a lock, conforming to 7.2; andc) a key manufactured from polypropylene, with the dimensions given inFigure 1.BRITISH STANDARD BS 8567:2012 The British Standards Institution 2013 3Figure 1 Meter cupboard keyDimensions in millimetres60 (x3)3.25 0.05 (x3)
31、143054124.3 General features4.3.1 The wall thickness of the meter cupboard and door shall be not less than2.5 mm at any point, except in designated knockout areas.4.3.2 The meter cupboard door shall be removable and replaceable.4.4 Cable entriesAccess for cable entries shall be provided by means of
32、knockouts let into thecupboard as shown in Figure 2 to Figure 5, or by other suitable means.NOTE Attention is drawn to the Building Regulations 1, 2, 3.4.5 Provision for fixing of equipment4.5.1 MaterialThe board material of medium density chipboard shall conform to any ofType P2 to Type P7 in BS EN
33、 312:2010.4.5.2 Fixing of meter boardProvision shall be made for fixing, and possible subsequent replacement of, ameter board to the rear wall by means of M5 x 20 mm countersunk headedscrews. Separation between the rear wall of the cupboard and the meter boardshall not exceed 3 mm.NOTE 1 The preferr
34、ed fixing positions are shown in Figure 2 to Figure 5.BRITISH STANDARDBS 8567:20124 The British Standards Institution 2013NOTE 2 Alternative means for fixing a meter board in a cupboard are subject toagreement between the purchaser and the supplier.The meter board shall be 12 mm thick and fit the me
35、ter cupboard.NOTE 3 When required, provisions should be made for fixing a cut-out in small andnarrow cupboards in those situations where the service cable enters the cupboardthrough a knockout in the bottom architrave without causing damage to the servicecable by excessive bending. A minimum bending
36、 radius for the service cable of125 mm should be assumed. An inclined flat surface should be provided formounting the cut-out, which should be not less than 220 mm long by 140 mm wide.4.6 Built-in cupboardIn addition to the requirements in 4.1 to 4.5, the minimum dimensions of themeter cupboard shal
37、l conform to Figure 2 to Figure 5.BRITISH STANDARD BS 8567:2012 The British Standards Institution 2013 5Figure 2 Small outdoor meter cupboard (1 of 2)Dimensions in millimetres383200 91.534Top side and all visibleedges to have mirrorfinish Logo background shown hatched to be 1 mm belowfinished door s
38、urface, arrowto be 0.5 mm below, outer diameter of logo to be 25 mm549140204.538481.57R9AAR9R9R9B BR33Front elevation of door A - AB - BKeyElectricity logoBRITISH STANDARDBS 8567:20126 The British Standards Institution 2013Figure 2 Small outdoor meter cupboard (2 of 2)Dimensions in millimetres210R9E
39、409G150 150FFCCG DDHingeHinge551235409704 holes equallypositioned for tapped inserts385EFront elevation (door removed)365 Brickwork opening345 Internal rear150+ 0- 10150+ 0- 1095+ 0- 1095+ 0- 10F - F (Door removed)Knockout or provision for entry for 42 mm O.D tube535 (Brickwork opening)510 (Internal
40、 rear)50105050150551595112.5112.54 slots10 mm x 20 mmG - G (Door shown separate)E - E D - D C - C 60R5.51860R5.52.54.560R5.51BRITISH STANDARD BS 8567:2012 The British Standards Institution 2013 7Figure 3 Medium outdoor meter cupboardA)Dimensions in millimetres10050400255150175 (Internal)1504 slots 1
41、0 x 20 mmused for spiking through intomortar joints580 (Internal )50101003030Knockouts101001003030165165380 (Internal)25550Knockouts1060015050Bosses formounting meterboard. Max,internal projection3 mm. Tapped inserts 5 mm dia.=Knockouteach sideof cupboardA)Where the hockey stick is to be fitted on t
42、he outside of the cavity wall, the minimum depth of the architraveshall be 60 mm.BRITISH STANDARDBS 8567:20128 The British Standards Institution 2013Figure 4 Large outdoor meter cupboardA)Dimensions in millimetres10050485292.5150175 (Internal)187.54 slots 10 x 20 mmused for spiking through intomorta
43、r joints655 (Internal )50101004040Knockouts101001004040207.5207.5465 (Internal)292.550Knockouts10675187.550Bosses formounting meterboard. Max,internal projection3 mm. Tapped inserts 5 mm dia.=Knockouteach sideof cupboardA)Where the hockey stick is to be fitted on the outside of the cavity wall, the
44、minimum depth of the architraveshall be 60 mm.BRITISH STANDARD BS 8567:2012 The British Standards Institution 2013 9Figure 5 Slim outdoor meter cupboard (1 of 2)Dimensions in millimetres784204.53753923848AAB B111559HingeHinge253R9R31.573491.5703Top side and all visibleedges to have mirrorfinish Logo
45、 background shown hatchedto be 1 mm below finished doorsurface, arrow to be 0.5 mm below,outer diameter of logo to be 25 mmB - BA - AFront elevation of doorKeyElectricity logoBRITISH STANDARDBS 8567:201210 The British Standards Institution 2013Figure 5 Slim outdoor meter cupboard (2 of 2)Dimensions
46、in millimetres210HingeHinge7865591124 holesequallypositionedfor tappedinsertsE - E 60R5.518D - D 60R5.54.53F - F 255235 BrickworkopeningFront elevation (door removed)50558R2150558R21Internal2254540279AAEEKnockout for cable entryR25 mm knockout forcable entry786 828187.5(Brick spacing)100150A - A (Do
47、or removed)187.5(Brick spacing)Slot10 x 20 mm4 positions770 (Brickwork opening)745 (Internal )501050Knockouteach sideof cabinetFF353D D45BRITISH STANDARD BS 8567:2012 The British Standards Institution 2013 114.7 Surface-mounted cupboard4.7.1 In addition to the requirements in 4.1 to 4.5, surface-mou
48、nted cupboardsshall conform to 4.7.2 to 4.7.4.4.7.2 The minimum dimensions of the meter cupboard shall conform to Figure 6and Figure 7.4.7.3 The meter cupboard shall be designed such that, when installed, there is agap of not less than 3 mm between the rear of the cupboard and fixing area,e.g. brick
49、 wall.4.7.4 Where the meter cupboard casing is designed to be removable andreplaceable, this shall be possible with the installation service cable in place.Figure 6 Small surface-mounted cupboard dimensions and features (minimum dimensions)Dimensions in millimetres 40-421961)372229.53640XX35363.529X - X70495400109489BRITISH STANDARDBS 8567:201212 The British Standards Institution 2013Figure 7 Large surface-mounted electric meter cupboard (minimum dimens
