This European Standard applies to the equipotential bonding inside buildings in which information
technology equipment is going to be installed. It contributes to the standardisation of information
technology equipment and co-ordinates with the pre-requirements of the generic installation conditions as
outlined in IEC 60364-5-548 to achieve the following targets:
a) safety from electrical hazards;
b) reliable signal reference within the entire information technology installation;
c) satisfactory electromagnetic performance of the entire information technology installation.
A defined bonding configuration down to the equipment level independent of the equipment
supplier is intended to facilitate
the installation, operation and maintenance of information technology installations in buildings;
the interworking between different information technology equipment (interconnected by metallic
links).
The specification of information technology equipment and of the pre-requirements of installation are
subject to agreement of the parties (e. g. the equipment supplier and the purchaser or building owner).
This standard applies to buildings with information technology equpiment or in which the
installation of information technology equipment is intended. It provides additional information for
architects of buildings and for designers and installers of electrical installations of buildings on some
installation concepts that limit electromagnetic influences. Basic considerations are given here to mitigate
such influences that may result in disturbance. This standard does not apply to buildings which may be
subject to a harsh electromagnetic environment, or rooms containing the generation, transmission or
termination of voltages over AC 1000 V. This standard does not address the specific requirements for
telecommunication centres; these are specified in EN 300253.
BS EN 50310:2006 history
2020BS EN 50310:2016+A1:2020 Telecommunications bonding networks for buildings and other structures
2016BS EN 50310:2016 Telecommunications bonding networks for buildings and other structures
2010BS EN 50310:2010 Application of equipotential bonding and earthing in buildings with information technology equipment
2006BS EN 50310:2006 Application of equipotential bonding and earthing in buildings with information technology equipment