IEC 183 is part of a larger ecosystem of publications from IEC Technical Committee No. 20. The guide makes specific reference to other critical standards for detailed calculations and component specifications, including:

• IEC Publication 55: Paper-insulated metal-sheathed cables.
• IEC Publication 71: Insulation Co-ordination.
• IEC Publication 228: Conductors of Insulated Cables.
• IEC Publication 287: Calculation of the Continuous Current Rating of Cables (100% Load Factor).
• IEC Publication 502: Extruded Solid Dielectric Insulated Power Cables for Rated Voltages from 1 kV up to 30 kV.