scope:

This standard is applicable to high-voltage cables. It is intended to give guidance in the selection of the conductor size, insulation level and construction of cable to be used on three-phase alternating current systems operating at voltages exceeding 1 kV. It also summarizes the information which is necessary to enable the appropriate selection to be made.

Unless explicitly mentioned in particular clauses, the contents are applicable to cables of any type. For the time being, only alternating current systems are dealt with; direct current systems may be considered in a future publication.