This section of IEC 60794 outlines a method for verifying the electrical continuity of cable metallic elements throughout the cable. Electrical continuity is crucial for bonding, grounding, toning for location, and other related system issues, and may represent a “good manufacturing practice” criterion. Typically, the test involves continuity without any resistance or conductivity requirement. The metallic elements can be tested individually or as a group. Since this latter criterion is frequently applicable, all elements are measured as a group unless specified otherwise.
It is possible to detail specifications that allow for such elements as strength members to be non-continuous throughout the cable. This is a special case and requires attention to the detailed specification.
