KS 04-1022

KS 04-1022 (also designated as KS 1022:2016) is a Kenya Standard that specifies requirements for 600/1000 V PVC Insulated Single-Phase Concentric Cables with Copper or Aluminium Conductors for Electricity Supply. This standard is administered by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and represents Kenya’s national specification for low-voltage concentric distribution cables.

Basic Information

• Standard ID: KS 04-1022 / KS 1022:2016
• Title: 600/1000 V PVC insulated single-phase concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors for electricity supply – Specification
• Issuing Authority: Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
• Edition: Second Edition 2015, Updated 2016
• ICS Classification: 29.035.01 (Cable materials and insulation)
• Status: Current and Valid

Technical Scope and Application

Voltage Designation

• Rated Voltage: 600/1000 V (Uo/U)
  
  • Uo: 600 V (phase to earth)
  • U: 1000 V (phase to phase)
• Maximum Voltage (Um): 1200 V
• System Type: Earthed neutral system operation

Operating Conditions

• Maximum Conductor Temperature: 70°C continuous operation
• Application: Underground or general use installations
• Environment: Suitable for a combination of ambient temperature and loading current