DEWA Transmission Regulations - 2013 Handbook

First Edition 2013
Issued By
Transmission Maintenance Department

Transmission Power Division
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
HAND BOOK
on EHV Over Head Line &

Under Ground Cable
Protective Regulations
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EHV Over Head Line & Under Ground Cable Protective Regulations
PREFACE
Dubai is one of the renowned
cities within the Gulf countries,
as well as internationally, for
business, security & tourism, which
is becoming one of the modern
citiy of the world. Therefore,
reliability of Electricity becomes
one of the basic requirements for
modernization.
Electricity is one of the basic needs, for the human
beings health, education, business, agriculture,
transportation, communication, industrialization &
etc. This is to be considered a measuring parameter
of the citizens living standard, industrialization
and economic growth for a country. The mentioned
parameters will affect, if there is shortage of electricity
or frequent failure, due to any reasons.
Transmission lines are the backbone of electricity
network which transmit power from generating
stations to distribution system, for supplying power to
the customer.
DEWA 400 / 132kV OHL & Cable lines are in open fields
and passing through desert / hilly terrain, urban areas
and crossing roads / bridge / underpass / canals &
utility services etc.
The risk of damages due to contractors are very

high, due to Possible unauthorized and unsafe
construction activities in the vicinity of the lines. In
the following consequences, it may lead to partial or
full blackout in the Emirates of Dubai, if there are any
damages with lines.
To achieve Dubai governments vision of supplying
uninterrupted electricity, to our valuable customer(s)
and to promote development activities, we feel it is
quiet essential & noteworthy, sharing the information
which is of vital importance with contractor /
consultant & utility depts about DEWA protective
rules & regulations to protect Transmission lines from
unwanted damages.
Nevertheless, this handbook will streamline DEWAs
regulations, to the contractor in the implementation
of works safety, quality near the Extg. Transmission
lines, which will in turn support the purpose of the
contractors time & cost, which generally gets affected
due to unprofessional work practices.
This handbook will help the contractor / consultant
& utility depts, with the information about the NOC
requirements, DEWA Protective Rules & Regulations to
work in the vicinity of OHL & Cables lines, to avoid the
unexpected damage to Transmission lines & human
injury / death.
We hope contractor / consultant / utility departments
& private parties will follow DEWA protective rules
& regulations and cooperate to achieve Dubai
governments vision of uninterrupted electricity supply,
in the Emirates of Dubai.
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CHAPTER 1
TRANSMISSION LINES &

ACCESSORIES
TRANSMISSION LINES & ACCESSORIES

1.1 Types Of Cables
b. 132kV XLPE Cable
a) Voltage wise underground cable are of 02 types

400 & 132kV.
b) Construction wise Underground Power Cables are of
02 types:
1. XLPE (Fig a & b)
2. Oil Filled (Fig c)

Note:
Power cables cannot be detected by cable detector,

when it is under shutdown/out of service.
a. 400kV XLPE Cable
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c. 132kV Oil Filled Cable
Communication cable is based on construction

& function 02 types as under:

1. Fiber Optic Cable (Fig d)
Note:
F.O & Pilot Cables cannot be detected by cable detector,

even under live condition.
2. Pilot Cable (Fig e)
d. Fiber Optic Cable
e. Cross Section of Pilot cable

1.2 Types Of Transmission Over Head Towers
Voltage wise Overhead Lines are of 02 types 400 & 132kV.
Construction wise Overhead Lines are of 02 types 1. Tubular Monopole Tower 400kV
2. Steel Lattice 400kV, 132kV & Gantry
a. 400kV Over Head Transmission Tower
b. 400kV Tubular Monopole Tower
Double Circuit
c. 400 / 132kV Gantry Tower
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Single Circuit
d. 132kV Steel Lattice (Double Circuit Tower)
1.3 Installation Methods

400 & 132kV Cables are laid by the following methods:
a) 400kV cable laid in Tunnel

b) 132kV cable laid in concrete trough
c) 132kV cable laid in 50cm trough in congested area
a. 400kV Cable Tunnel
d) 132kV FO cable laid in 50cm trough

e) 132kV Power & FO cable laid in PVC ducts
f) 132kV Power/Pilot & FO cable laid in directly buried
condition
(Cable Installation method in Precast Culvert)
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b. 132kV Cable laying in Concrete trough
132kV Cable Laying In Trough
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c. 132kV Cable laying in 50cm trough in Congested Area
132kV & Fibre Opticcable in 50cm Wide Trough in Congested Area Due to Inadiquate Space
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d. 132kV FO Cable laying in 50cm trough
132kV F.O Cable Laying In 50cm Wide Trough
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e. 132kV cable power / FO cable laying through PVC ducts
(132kV Power / Fo Cable Laying Through Duct (with 10 Ducts)

(Open Cut Method for unmade Area)
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f. 132kV Cable Power / pilot / fo cable in directly buried
Cable Laying Method Directly Buried 132kV Power / Pilot / F.O. Cable
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Typical Trench Details for Directly Buried 132kV F.O. Cable
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Typical Trench Details for Directly Buried 132kV Pilot Cable
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1.4 Accessories
A. Cable Accessories
1.4.1 Cable Joints & Terminations
Cable joint and termination is the integral part of the Transmission under ground lines system as a whole.
Note:
Joint is a weak point in transmission cable system. The

joint area to be maintained and protected properly to
ensure reliability of power supply.
Power cable joint normally enclosed in 2.4 meter wide
concrete trough. Few Transition joints are enclosed in
UG Manholes and joint location is identified with red &
white route markers for all type of installation.
b. Surface / Pole type route marker is installed for direct

buried or cable trough under any un-paved area.
c. Flush type cable route marker (Concrete) is installed
for direct buried or cable trough under any paved
area, road way, parking etc with suitable marking for
straight and angle run, cable joint etc.
1.4.2 Earth Link Boxes
d. All type of route markers should be installed 50

Meters interval for straight route.
This is one of the accessories for the transmission system

used for easy access to cable sheath test.
1.4.1 A 132kV Cable joint location
1.4.2 A Types of installation of link box
a. Vertical mounted
b. Flush mounted (Underground)

1.4.3 Cable Route Marker (Power, Fiber Optic, or Pilot)
Cables
a. This is used for cable route identification and it helps
to indicate the presence of Transmission cable in
subject area. There are two types of installation of
route markers
1. Surface / pole mounted (Figure: 1.4.6)

2. Flush mounted (Figure: 1.4.7)
Location of 132kV cable Joint bay installation with

identification route marker
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1.4.4 Vertical mounted link box with steel bollard

Protection
1.4.5 Vertical mounted link box with steel crash

barrier protection in road side
1.4.6 Surface / pole type route marker installed in

every 50 m interval
1.4.7 Flush type route marker at paved areas
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B. Overhead Line Accessories

1.4.8 Installation of Permanent Height limit gantry at road crossing tower location
1.4.9 Installation of Permanent Height limit gantry at road crossing tower location
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1.4.10 Installation of no parking Sign board at OHL to restrict the vehicle movement / parking in OHL corridor
1.4.11 Installation of no dumping Sign board at OHL to restrict the dumping of waste materials in OHL corridor
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CHAPTER 2
HAZARDOUS FACTORS WHILE

WORKING NEAR TRANSMISSION LINES
HAZARDOUS FACTORS WHILE WORKING NEAR

TRANSMISSION LINES
Most common hazard is damage to the EHV Transmission lines due to contractors
unsafe construction activities:
2.1 Hazardous Factors Of The Line Damages

a) Works within & around the Transmission Lines without obtaining NOC, violation of NOC condition & Method
statement.
b) Works without verification / Identification of the underground cables.
c) Works without verification / checking clearance of the Overhead lines.
d) Usage of machinery for excavation over / in the close vicinity of Transmission lines.
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2.2 Hazard Levels

Hazards
level
Sl.No.
Hazards
Works within & around the Transmission Lines without obtaining NOC, violation
of NOC condition & Method statement
High
Works without verification / confirmation of the under ground cables.
High
Works without verification / checking of the Overhead lines.
High
Usage of machinery for excavation over / in the close vicinity of Transmission

lines
High
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HAZARDOUS FACTORS WHILE WORKING NEAR

TRANSMISSION LINES
2.3 Precautionary Measures To Eliminate The Hazards
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Precautionary measures
Hazards
level
Contractor works within & around the Transmission lines to be allowed with
valid NOC & following all NOC conditions / method statement.
Low
All under ground cables should be identified & protect at the work areas.
Low
OHL clearance shall be confirmed & height limit gantry shall be provided to
work under OHL.
Low
Ensure manual excavation over / in the close vicinity of the Transmission lines.
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CHAPTER 3
NOC FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKS

3.1 General Provisions
3.1.1 Definitions
No Objection Certificate is usually abbreviated as

NOC and defined as a written permission issued by
Infrastructure Information and Permit / Connection
service Department of DEWA to any desiring to
carry out the proposed construction as indicated on
the submitted and approved Drawings.
3.1.2 Purpose
Issuance of NOC prior to construction works provide

first line of protection to all existing DEWAs assets
from proposed construction, as it contents sets
of regulatory requirements, protective rules,
precautionary measures, engineering construction
standards, etc that require clear understanding of
every constructors for adherence.
3.1.3 Scope
The extent of application of approved NOC are

those areas within or in close proximity to the
transmission line networks (400 / 132kV Over
Head Line and underground cables)
3.2 Type Of NOCs

3.2.1 Design NOC
Design NOC is a permission given to consultant to

proceed to the proposed project as indicated on
the Tender Design Drawing which indicates the
approximate locations and clearance of all the
existing transmission underground cables and
overhead lines.
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3.2.2 Trial Pit NOC
Trial Pit NOC is a permission given to contractor to

proceed digging-in the number of Trial Pits based
on the proposed scope of work limit demarcated
on the site as directed by the Patrolling Staff.
A. Purpose of Trial Pit

To confirm the real identification and exact location
of existing utilitys assets in relation to proposed
construction works and to be the only parameters
used in the evaluation and approval of the subsequent
Construction NOC.
B. Requirements for Trial Pit Preparation

a. Trial Pit digging should only be initiated with
the supervision of DEWAs representative
(TLM-Patrolling). According to the scope of
work, Trial Pit location will be marked by the
supervisor.
b. The required supervision specified in above
should be requested by using DEWA work
supervision request format and FAX to DEWA,
threet (03) days before to start of any digging
works. (Annex 3.1.1)
c. Trial Pit is a trench made across and over the
suspected location of underground cable,
trough, joint, etc. (Figure: 3.1.2)
d. Trial Pit should only be dig manually by hand to
ensure that the buried unconfirmed location of
cables may not be penetrated and unaware.
(Figure: 3.1.3)
e. Trial Pit Checklist should be satisfied before
initiation of digging Trial Pit. (Annex 3.1.1)
Annexure 3.1.1 - Trial Pit Work supervision request
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Annexure 3.1.1 - Trial Pit check List
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Fig 3.1.2 Locating 132kV cable through Trial Pit.
Locating the service by referring the NOC
Fig 3.1.3 Manual excavation for Trial Pit.
Manual excavation for trial pit to trace the service
C. Trial Pit Verification

After exposing all existing cables, troughs, joints,
etc. DEWAs representative (TLP-Supervisor) to be
confirming the exact location of the cables, depth and
clearance from the proposed scope of work limit.
Such confirmation should be written and signed by the
same Supervisor. The Contractor should submit the
verified trial pit details along with construction NOC
Special Cases:
1. In case of 132kV cable not found (HDD area), DEWA
supervisor will write in the verification, that cable is
not found at x meter depth.
2. Additionally, coordinates from As-Built drg. can be
provided for trial pits.
3. Sensor method can be used for identification of
132kV cable.
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Fig 3.1.4 Trail pit verification.
D. OHL Clearance verification

To confirm the horizontal and vertical clearance details
from the proposed scope of work limit to the OHL to be
identified as per the demarcation. Such confirmation
should be written and signed by the TLP supervisor.
The Contractor should submit the verified OHL
clearance details along with construction NOC, if the
proposed work within the vicinity of the OHLs.
3.2.3 Construction NOC.
Construction NOC is a permission given to

Contractor to proceed the proposed construction
works as indicated on accompanying shop
drawing.
3.2.4 Revalidation or Renewal of Expired

Construction NOC
a. Whenever, the six (6) months life span or

validity of the issued Construction NOC may
be insufficient for completion of any project,
the NOC holder should submit application
for Revalidation to DEWA II & P or CS Dept.
as two weeks before the date of expiration
to ensure that there may have a valid NOC at
all times.
3.3 Requirements For The

Application Of NOC
A.
Road work
a. Proposed scope of work drawing to be

submitted in scale (1:1000) with DLTM
coordinates incorporating the Existing 400 /
132kV OHL / cable route, circuit names, cable
joint / link box location, clearance from the
proposed road edge to the cable / trough

edge, OHL Horizontal and vertical clearance
from the proposed road, Horizontal
clearance from the tower foundation to the
road edge.
b. Clearance details from the proposed bridge,

ramp, and side wall of ramp, bridge pillar/
pier, and underpass to the transmission
lines, crossing and protection details to be
submitted.
c. ROW Cross section details.
d. Details of OHL tower protection (crash

barrier) Height limit gantry, fencing details,
access from the proposed road to the OHL
corridor (If the proposed road is close /
crossing to the OHL corridor).
e. If the proposed road is over the existing

132kV cable / trough, Length of the cable
protection, spare duct details with ends
coordinates to be shown to the drawing.
f. The proposed road / road widening over the
existing duct bank, edge of the proposed
road to the existing cable duct bank edge
to be shown. If the duct bank is extended
details and ends coordinates to be provided.
g. If the Proposed road edge is close to the

cable joint / link box locations, 4 corners
coordinates of the joint box, Horizontal
clearance from the joint / link box to the
road edge to be shown to the drawing.
h. If any utility services / diversions included in
the proposed road work contract, clearance
details of the services, (Water, Drainage,
storm water, Irrigation pipelines Etc.,
Etisalat duct, Electricity HV and LV) Crossing
details, Protection details to be submitted.
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i. If any landscaping work included under
the road project within the vicinity of the
existing 400 / 132kV OHL / cable services
those details to be submitted.
f. Details of tower protection (crash barrier)

temporary height limit gantry, etc. safety
arrangement to be provided if the works are
close to the OHL.
j. Clearance from the road signal post, street

light poles to the existing 400 / 132kV OHL /
cable to be provided.
g. Underground structural works details like

cable joint / duct bank.
h. Clearance from the existing joint location to

the proposed joint lotion for LILO / Existing
cable diversion works.
k. If the 132kV Cable diversions / OHL rising

included under the road contract, detailed
drawing to be submitted.
i. TLP staff verified Cable / OHL clearance

details.
l. Access to the substation to be shown to the

drawing. (If the proposed road close to the
substation).
j. If any additional information required other

than the above to be provided.
m. TLP staff verified Cable / OHL clearance details.
n. If any additional information required other

B.
Installation of Electrical cable / trough

132kV OHL / cable route, circuit names, and
cable joint / link box location.
b. Clearance from the proposed scope of work
/ excavation edge to the 132 / 400kV cable
/ trough edge and Horizontal and vertical
clearance from the OHL to the proposed
scope of work, Horizontal clearance from the
tower foundation to the excavation edge.
c. ROW cross section details.
d. Method statement, crossing details, cable /

trough protection details.
e. Clearance details of equipment / machinery to
be submitted along with method of statement,
if the works are near / close to the OHL.
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C.
Installation of Pipelines.
a. Posed scope of work drawing shall be

furnished in details such as Main pipe, PVC
duct for control cables, RTU, Valve chamber
Etc. to be submitted in scale (1:1000) with
DLTM coordinates incorporating the Existing
drawing route, circuit names, cable joint /
link box location.

e. Clearance details of equipment / machinery
to be submitted along with method of
statement, if the works are near / close to
the OHL.
reinstatement will be done by them).

close to the OHL.
g. Underground structural works details like

manholes, pumping stations and chambers
etc shall be submitted along with method of
statement.
h. TLP staff verified Cable / OHL clearance
details.
i. If any additional information required other

D.

Construction of building, Boundary walls,

Temporary fencing and interlocking.
a. Proposed plot details / affection plan.
b. Scope of work details / setting out plan

including the access details. If the access to
the plot / building is over the existing cable
routes, shall be protected with additional
protection slab and spare ducts. Detailed
drawing for protection / spare ducts shall be
provided.
g. TLP staff verified Cable / OHL clearance

details.
h. If any additional information required other

E.

NDRC / Thrust Boring / Micro tunneling /

Pipe jacking
a. Proposed scope of work drawing plan view

to be submitted in scale (1:1000) with
DLTM coordinates of entry and exit pits
incorporating the Existing 132 / 400kV cable
/ OHL route, circuit names, cable joint / link
box location (if any).
b. Longitudinal section of proposed scope of

work location indicating the existing 400 /
132kV cables, clearance from the bottom of
the trough and the clearance from entry and
exit pit to the existing cables.
c. Horizontal and vertical clearance from
the OHL to the proposed scope of work,
Horizontal clearance from the tower
foundation to the excavation edge.
c. Clearance from the plot limit / Depth of

excavation / shoring / anchoring / fencing
details along with existing 400 / 132kV OHL
/ cable clearance.
d. Clearance details of equipment / machinery

the OHL.
e. Undertaking that no materials, no cabins,

construction and materials on cable
reservations.
f. Sheet piling protection details (If required).
d. Fencing details (only see through if cable

enclosed).
f. Undertaking for interlock tiles, gardening,

pavement, asphalt etc. (that the owner
will allow DEWA at any time access and
e. Details of tower protection (crash barrier)

close to the OHL.
details.
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coordinates incorporating the Existing 132
/ 400kV cable / OHL route, circuit names,
cable joint / link box location if any within
the proposed working area.

F.
Etisalat / Du Duct / Chamber Installation

132kV OHL / cable route, circuit names, and
cable joint / link box location.

/ excavation / piling to the 132 / 400kV cable

d. Method statement for the proposed work.

the OHL.

the OHL.

close to the OHL.

close to the OHL.
g.
Clearance details
installation details.
of
chamber
and
h. TLP staff verified Cable / OHL clearance

details.
i. If any additional information required other

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Other Miscellaneous works.

(Sign board, bore holes, Piling etc.)
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details.

H.

Revalidation or Renewal of Expired

Construction NOC.
a. NOC holder should submit application for

revalidation to extend its validity period to
another 6 months.
b. Expired NOC can be revalidated in several

times so long as submitted with acceptable
reasons.
c. The original TLM stamped drawing of expired

NOC and all its accompanying drawings and
method statement should be submitted
while applying for revalidation.
d. Drawing showing the part of completed
works and the remaining works which should
be the work scope of the Revalidated NOC
should be submitted.
e. Application for NOC renewal should be
submitted as early as two weeks before the
date of expiration to ensure that there may
have a valid NOC at all times.
I.
Requirements of Project completion
certificate
This is to confirm by DEWA that the contractor
has completed the work as per the Issued
NOC drawing / s and Method of statement. In
general, the following documents / details are
required to submit for completion certificate
and As Built drawing approval.
a. Full set of the Construction NOC drawing
/ shop drawing / Diversion drawings Etc.
issued by DEWA (TLM) for the full project /
contract area to be submitted along with the
as built drawing and all those works details
included in the As built drawing within the
vicinity of the existing 400 / 132kV OHL /
cable area.
b. As built drawing submitted in scale (1:1000)
incorporating the Existing 400 / 132kV OHL /
cable route, circuit names, cable joint / link
box location, clearance from the proposed

scope of work to the cable / trough edge,
OHL Horizontal and vertical clearance from
the proposed work, Horizontal clearance
from the tower foundation.
c. Clearance details from the proposed bridge,

ramp, and side wall of ramp, bridge pillar
/ pier, and underpass to the existing 132
/ 400kV cable and crossing details, cable
protection details to be submitted.
d. Details of OHL tower protection (crash
barrier) Height limit gantry, fencing details,
access from the proposed road to the OHL
corridor (If the proposed road is close /
crossing to the OHL corridor).
e. Access to the substation to be shown to the
drawing (If the proposed road close to the
substation)
f. If the proposed road is over the existing 400

/ 132kV cable / trough, Length of the cable
protection, spare duct details with ends
coordinates to be shown to the drawing.
g. The proposed road / road widening over the
existing duct bank, edge of the proposed
road to the existing cable duct bank edge
to be shown. If the duct bank is extended
details and ends coordinates to be provided.
h. If the Proposed road edge is close to the

cable joint / link box locations, 4 corners
coordinates of the joint box, Horizontal
clearance from the joint / link box to the
road edge to be shown to the drawing.
i. If any utility services / diversions included in
the proposed road work contract, clearance
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details of the services, (Water, Drainage,
storm water, Irrigation pipelines Etc.,
Etisalat duct, Electricity HV and LV) Crossing
details, Protection details to be submitted.
j. If any landscaping work included under

the road project within the vicinity of the
existing 400 / 132kV OHL / cable services
those details to be submitted.
k. Clearance from the road signal post, street
light poles to the existing 400 / 132kV OHL /
cable to be provided.
l. If the 132kV Cable diversions / OHL raising

included under the road contract, Separate
As built drawing to be submitted as per
DEWA standard.(Standard requirements list
attached).
m. The contractor and the consultant make

sure that back filling works over the
existing cable route where the construction
related works carried out over / within the
vicinity of the 400 / 132kV OHL / cable area
and route markers displaced / removed /
damaged during the work execution are
replaced.(If any)
n. Joint site inspection from TLM personnel

may be required to confirm the above details
provided.
o. Note:-If any work carried out without DEWA

NOC or Violation of DEWA NOC conditions
during the work execution, such cases the
clearance certificate may be not issued.
J.
Requirements of as built drawings for 400 /

132kV OHL rising / Cable diversions
a. Clearance from the B / L / ROW / Road edge
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to the cable diversion to be marked on the

drawing.
b. Cross section details of services crossing i.e.

mainly for water and other pressure pipe
line crossings, Existing 132kV cable crossing,
Road crossing etc. to be provided.
c. Copy of RTA NOC to be attached with the
Final as Built Drawing along with ROW cross
section.
d. Duct bank / Drilling portion including length

and GPS coordinates.
e. Directional Drilling profile details with GPS

co ordinates (Separately for each drilling).
f. Cable schedule showing the section wise
route length.
g. Pilot / F.O cable joint location marked with

GPS coordinates and detailed section.
h. Cable route layout inside the substation
(if any).
i. Updated substation layout showing new

132kV cable route along with existing (If any).
j. Single line drawing showing cable in duct
bank area / protection with Inter lock tile /
Directly buried area.
k.
Cable diversion contract No., Cable
manufacture name, Cable test report, Data
of cable laid, Cable type and size, No. Of
cables, Distance between cable centre to
centre and cable circuit Name.
l. Cable joint details i.e. Coordinates
(Four corners), Joint type, Jointer name and
date, Joint Manufacture name.
m. Spare Duct details. Duct coordinates, No.

Of ways / layers, Duct inspection checklist
(Signed by DEWA Inspector), Type of duct

(road cutting / drilling), Extended duct /
split duct details (If any).
n. Type of proposed OHL Tower, Test report,

Technical specifications, Plan, Elevation,
Cross section of the tower with dimensions,
insulator and other used component for the
proposed tower to be provided.
o. Profile drawings including the nearest
existing OHL to the proposed OHLs to be
submitted.
p. Horizontal clearance from the proposed

road edge to the proposed tower foundation
/ tower protection barrier edge.
q. Vertical clearance details from the proposed

road level to the lowest OHL conductor
(After raising the tower).
r. Existing and proposed Tower Nos., distance

between either sides of the existing towers
to the proposed the tower(s).
s. Access road to the proposed tower location.
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3.4 Transmission Line Maintenance NOC Conditions
A. 400 / 132Kv Cables
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B. 400 / 132kV Over Head Lines
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3.5 Submission Of Application
Submission of Applications: - All the NOC applications are submitted through Senior Manager. Infrastructure
Information and Permit Dept. (II&P) / Senior Manager Connection Services Dept. (CS)
Contact details
To
Senior Manager
Senior Manager
Infrastructure
information & permit
Dept.
Connection services
Dept.
Transmission Line Maint.

Dept.
Location
DEWA Head office
DEWA Hudaiba office
DEWA Hudaiba office
P.B.No.
564
564
564
Emirates.
Dubai
Dubai
Dubai
Tel.
04-3072603
04-5066445
04-5066826 / 827
Fax.
04-3245545
04-5066793
04-3984655
Dept.
Senior Manager
Note: No any NOC applications directly received by TLM Office.
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CHAPTER 4
PROTECTIVE REGULATIONS &

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR THE
PROTECTION OF TRANSMISSION LINES
PROTECTIVE REGULATIONS & PRECAUTIONARY

MEASURES FOR THE PROTECTION OF TRANSMISSION LINES
4.1 Infrastructure Works
A. In the vicinity of existing 400 / 132kV Cable
1. Identification & Barricading: Existing Transmission lines in the vicinity & within the proposed working area
to be identified by trial pits. Danger sign board needs to be fixed and barricading entire cable route, before
starting the work at site. - Figure: 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3
Fig 4.1.1: Cable identification by Trial pit
Fig 4.1.2 Danger Sign Board To Be Provided After

Identification Of 400 / 132kV Cable At Work
20cm
DANGER
132kV LIVE CABLE

BELOW
20cm
15cm
DANGER
132kV LIVE CABLE

BELOW
15cm
Rear view
20cm
75cm
DANGER
132kV LIVE CABLE

BELOW
20cm
15cm
Fig 4.1.3: Danger sign board and barrication at work area
Rear view
75cm
Front view
Danger Sign Boad
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DANGER
132kV LIVE CABLE

BELOW
Front view
15cm
2. No Machinery Excavation: Machinery, construction

equipment / excavator / Vehicles etc. are not
allowed to work / move or park over the cable route
and use of heavy vibratory compaction is prohibited.
If any particular locations are required to cross over
the Extg.cables, then that portion separate NOC to
be obtained & cable route to be protected for the
crossing area. Only Manual excavation is allowed.
Figure: 4.1.4
Fig 4.1.5: Trees should be 5m away from cable route
Fig 4.1.4: No machinery excavation over / vicinity of

cable route
5 Meter away from cable route
5. Cable protection: Shifting / slewing or exposing of

cables will not be permitted without NOC explicit
written permission. Exposed cable to be protected
in wooden box after wrapping with hessian cloth and
supported properly. Figure: 4.2.2 - (Pg) & 4.2.3 (Pg)
3. Separate Noc criteria: No construction of road or

services where joints & link boxes exit and joint bay
access to be available at all times. If any activity
within this area, separate NOC to be obtained.
4. Miscellan\eous installations: Streetlight poles,
crash barriers, road signboards, excessive filling on
cable cor ridor are prohibited. Only grass / shrubs
allowed in cable corridor. Trees should be 5.0 m.
away. Figure: 4.1.5
6. Road construction: Carriageway is not allowed to run

longitudinally over 132kV Power, Fiber Optic, and Pilot
Cables. Existing cables / Trough coming under / along
the proposed road to be diverted and abandoned
portion of the cable / trough to be removed. Steel
protection barrier to be provided for Link boxes in
the vicinity of Road. A new trough design is used for
Asphalt Road (carriage way) by replacing the Existing
Protection slab with heavy duty slab. Figure: 1.4.4
(Pg.21) and Figure: 4.1.6 (pg 48)
7. Road crossing: New Carriageway and Service Road are
allowed to cross over the existing Transmission lines
if the following additional protections are provided:
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7.1 132kV Power, Fiber Optic, and Pilot Cables in trough
a. Provide (3m x 1m x 0.3m) Pre cast Reinforced Concrete Class 40 / 20 Protection Slab over the trough. Extending
1mtr from the road edge. Figure: 4.1.6, 4.1.7
Fig 4.1.6: 132kV Trough Protection for Road crossing Works
Protection Slab Details

For Road Construction On
Top Of The 132kV Trough
/ Cable
New Trough Design for

Asphalt carriage way
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Fig 4.1.7 : 132kV trough protection for

road works
Fig 4.1.8: Direct buried cable pilot / F.O cable protection

by split duct and surround concrete with spare duct
Protection Slab Over 132kV Trough(3Mx1m, 0.30 M)
b. Protection Slab should be extended along the width

of the proposed road and extended at least one
meter from the edge of each side of the road.
c. Provide 4 x 150mm dia spare ducts inside the trough
and terminate the spare ducts to both ends of
protection slab, for future use, without disturbing
the surface of the road.
7.2 132kV directly buried power / pilot / F.O cables
a. Each of the existing cable should be encased by new
150 mm dia (split duct) and all ducts plus two spare
ducts should be encased by concrete to be called as
Concrete Duct Bank. Figure: 4.1.8
8. New service Road: New Service Road is allowed to run

longitudinally over Fiber Optic or Pilot Cables if the
following requirements and additional protections /
spare duct are met and provided respectively:
a. Providing the depth of existing Fiber Optic or Pilot
Cables is not less than 1.0 meter below the ground
and protection tiles are installed over the cables.
Figure: 4.1.8.
b. Providing Cable Joint Box outside the proposed
service road, otherwise, it should be made inside
approved type of manhole.
b. There concrete duct bank should extend at least one

meter away, from edges of the proposed road.
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Fig 4.1.9 Protection details for tiling on top of 132kV cable trough
Protection Slab Details For Road Construction On Top Of The 132kV Trough / Cable
9. Parking
installation: Parking (Asphalted or
Interlocking Tiles) is allowed above the existing 132kV
cables in trough or direct buried Fiber optic / Pilot
Cables and the following requirements and additional
protections should be met and provided respectively.
a. Providing of protection / spare duct as shown in the
Figure: 4.1.8 & 4.1.9.
b. No part of parking area should be constructed over
underground cable joint and flush type Link box.
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c. Flush type cable route marker should be installed

over the cable route at maximum interval of 50
meters for straight cable run. Figure: 1.4.7 (Pg 21)
10. Road widening: Existing protection & spare ducts
to be extended to the proposed road widening /
crossing area. New spare ducts (end to end) to be
provided, if not possible and maintain minimum
1.0 meter either side of the proposed road edge.
Figure: 4.1.10
Fig 4.1.10 - 132kV trough protection for road widening
Protection Slab Details For Road Widening On Top Of The 132kV Trough / Cable
11. No Blocking of Access: Entrance to DEWA substation
and access to DEWA Corridor should not be blocked
for the new project / work by any means temporary
or permanently
12. Backfilling: Backfilling of transmission cable route
to be carried out as per DEWA standard. Backfilling
materials / excavated soil or any other materials
which is used for placement of buried pipe shall not
be left at the site. The stored / dumped materials or
soil shall be disposed immediately and the site shall
be cleaned before demobilization. Figure: 4.1.11,

4.1.12, 4.1.13
13. Route markers: Route markers should not be
displaced / destroyed (will be charged) and to be
replaced / reinstated in the same place / position
after after completion of the work with pole or
flush type & tiled area to be provided with flush
type route marker. after completion of the works Figure: 1.4.6, 1.4.7 (Pg 21)
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14. As built drawings: As built drawing showing cable, joint / Link box position installation to the permanent
structures or land marks, to be provided after finishing the project.
Fig 4.1.11 Placing of cable Protection tiles during

backfilling
Fig 4.1.12 Placing of electrical warning tape during

backfilling
Back Filling In Progress
Fig 4.1.13 Providing of route marker after backfilling
CBCH-INDS pilot finally back filled
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CBCH-INDS pilot finally back filled
B. In the vicinity of Existing 400 / 132kV OHL

1. Height limit gantries: Installation of temporary height limit gantries about 5.5 - 6 m from ground level, at all
machinery (shovel / Crane) working locations, along with Danger sign boards. Figure: 4.1.14, 4.1.15
Fig 4.1.14 - Temporary Height limit gantry under OHL At machinery working locations
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Fig 4.1.15
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2. Crash barrier: Temporary concrete crash barriers need to be installed around nearby tower foundation
Fig 4.1.16
Concrete barrier protection for tower foundation
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3. Horizontal clearance: Minimum horizontal clearance of about 40m and 30m from tower concrete foundation
to edge of road and bridge to be ensured for 400kV and 132kV OHL respectively.
Fig 4.1.17
Minimum Horizontal Clearence From 400 / 132kV OHL Tower Foundation To The Edge Of The Road,
When The Line & The Road Is Running In Parallel
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4. Vertical Clearance: Minimum vertical clearance of about 16.5 and 15m to be ensured from the lowest
conductor to the finished road level for 400kV and 132kV OHL respectively.
Fig 4.1.18
Minimum Vertical Clearence From Bottom Conductor of 400 / 132kV O / H Line To The Top Of The Road Level
For High Way / Secondary Road (considering a maximum conductor temperature of 80 degree Celsius)
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5. Permanent Crash Barrier: Permanent steel Crash
barrier need to be provided, if the horizontal
clearance from the Tower concrete foundation to the
edge of the road / bridge is less than 40 m and 25 m
for dual carriage way and service roads respectively.
8. Removal of unwanted material: Leftover / Waste

/ debris materials should be removed from the OHL
Corridor, after the completion of work.
Fig 4.1.19 Permanent steel crash barrier for Tower

foundation protection
Fig 4.1.21 Scaffolding provided at road crossing during

Tower erection
Steel Crash Barrier
Tower Foundation Leg
6. Permanent Height limit gantry: Permanent heights

limit Gantry of about 5.5 - 6 m from the finished
road level to be provided at the road crossing
tower locations, at both sides of the road (Dual
Carriageway and service roads). Figure: 1.4.9 (Pg 23)
7. Access Road: DEWAs Access road must be repaired
by the contractor, if damaged.
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9. Parking of vehicle: Parking of Light / Heavy Vehicle

within the OHL corridor is prohibited.
10. Scaffolding protection: Scaffolding to be provided
for road crossing, during Tower Construction
activities Figure: 4.1.21
4.2 Installation Of New Cables / Trough Of All Voltage Levels

1. Existing cable identification: Existing Transmission
lines to be identified in the vicinity of new cable
installation area, by trial pit and fix danger sign
board along the cable route & area to be barricaded,
before starting the work at site. Figure: 4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3 (Pg no - 44)

Figure: 4.1.4 (Pg no - 45)
3. Service clearance: Minimum clearances of services
such as cables, pipes and ducts etc. to be 1 (one)
Meter away and 500 mm above / below and no
services lay on top of the troughs.
Fig 4.2.1 Minimum clearance requirement for utility line crossing

Minimum Horizontal Clearence For 11kV / 33kV / Etisalat / DU Duct and Pipe Laying With Parallel 132kV Cable In Trough
Minimum Vertical Clearence For 11kV / 33kV /

Etisalat / DU Duct Laying With Crossing 132kV
Cable In Trough
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4. Parallel installation: New cable installation is not
allowed to run parallel exactly above or below the
existing 132kV cables and troughs, irrespective
of any vertical clearance but allowed besides
(adjacent), provided the clearances should be
complied as per the approved NOC.
5. Crossing over: New cable crossing over the
Existing trough is not allowed. All crossing shall be
underneath of the trough except joint area through
HDD only (Fig 4.2.5)
6. Any crossing of new 132kV / 11kV cables above
Existing direct buried Transmission cable, existing

cable to be protected by spilt duct and surround
concrete with spare duct to ensure that no load
will be transferred to the cables. (Figure: 4.1.8 Pg 47). While crossing below the existing direct
buried Transmission cable, affected cable should
be protected in splict duct / wooden coffin box and
supported with cross beam & vertical steel angle /
nylon rope. (Figure: 4.2.2 & 4.2.3)
Fig 4.2.5 Directional drilling
Profile - Directonal Drilling
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Fig 4.2.2 Protection of direct buried oil filled cable inside wooden box with supporting
Typical Protection for Single Group Of 132kV Oil File Filled Cables
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Fig 4.2.3 Protection of direct buried cable with
supporting structure
Fig 4.2.4 Protection of 132kV trough by H-beam

method for utility corssings
Direct Buried FO / Pilot cable protection by split

duct & supporting structure
7. Crossing under trough: 132kV trough / direct buried

cable to be protected as per approved method while
installation of duct bank by open cut method (if
trench width exceeds 1.5 m) underneath of cable
trough of 6 m length. (Figure: 4.2.4)
8. GPS coordinates: For crossing existing 132kV cable
by HDD Method all existing Transmission services
to be identified by trial pit. HDD entry / exit pit
location shall be marked by GPS coordinates and
shall be verified by DEWA-TLP supervisor during T.P
verification & before starting the construction work.
9. Diversion / LILO cable length: New cable length
for existing cable diversion & LILO should not be
less than 100m from joint to joint or joint to cable
termination at GIS.
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10. Entrance: Entrance to DEWA substation and access

to DEWA corridor should not be blocked for the
proposed project / work by any means temporary or
permanently
to be carried out as per DEWA standard Backfilling
materials or any other materials to have been used
for placement. The excess materials or soil shall be
disposed immediately and that site shall be cleaned
before the shift to next site. (Figure: 4.1.11, 4.1.12,
4.1.13 - Pg 50)
12. Route markers: Route markers should not be displaced
/ destroyed (will be charged) and to be replaced /
reinstated in the same place / position after after
completion of the work with pole or flush type& tiled
area to be provided with flush type route marker. after
completion of the works Figure: 1.4.6, 1.4.7 (Pg no - 21)
B. In the close vicinity of Existing 400 / 132kV OHL

1. Height limit gantries: Installation of temporary
height limit gantries about 5.5 - 6 m from ground
level, at all machinery (shovel / Crane) working
locations, along with Danger sign boards. (Figure:
4.1.14, 4.1.15 - Pg 51 & 52)

within the OHL corridor is prohibited.
2. Crash barrier: Temporary concrete crash barriers

need to be installed around nearby tower
foundation. (Figure: 4.1.16) Pg 53
Fig 4.2.6 - Minimum horizontal clearance requirement

for excavations near tower foundation
3. Excavation clearance: Minimum horizontal distance

of 5m to be ensured for any excavations near the
concrete foundation of the tower. (Figure: 4.2.6)
4. Sheet piling: Sheet piling or sand bags to be provided,
while excavating near the tower foundation to avoid
collapse of sand. (Figure: 4.2.7)
5. Earth conductor protection: Tower foundation
earth conductor to be protected, while excavating
near the tower foundation.
6. Access Road: DEWA patrolling access road must be
repaired by the contractor, if damaged.
7. Removal of Waste materials: Leftover / Waste /
debris materials should be removed from the OHL
EDGE OF THE EXCAVATION
EXISTING G.L
5.0mtr.
PROP. TRENCH EXCAVATION
Minimum Horizontal Clearence From 132 / 400kV / O / H Line Tower To Prop. Trench Excavaion
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Fig 4.2.7 Sheet piling provided for tower foundation
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4.3 Installation of pipelines (Pressurized water / Gas / Irrigation / Fuel / Chilled

water pipe lines works & Gravity lines such as drainage, storm water line, sewerage)
4.1.3 (Pg no - 44)
Figure: 4.1.4 (Pg no - 45)
7. Cable shifting / slewing: Shifting / slewing or

exposing of cables will not be permitted without
NOC explicit written permission. Exposed cable to be
protected in wooden box / split duct after wrapping
with hessian cloth and supported properly. (Fig.4.2.2
& 4.2.3 - Pg 59 & 60)
Fig 4.3.1 Sheet piling protection for 132kV cable

from trench collapse
3. Service clearance: Minimum clearances of pressurized

water / Irrigation to be 03 meter (minimum) away and
500 mm above / below and no services lay on top of
the troughs. Figure: 4.2.1 (Pg no - 57)
4. DEWA Corridor: Any construction / structures in DEWA
corridor, i.e. RTU, manholes, gullies etc. are prohibited
5. Deep Excavation: Any deep excavation close
proximity of the cable / trough should be provided
with steel sheet piling / protection with de-watering
arrangement along the cable route, after providing
method of statement. (Figure: 4.3.1)
6. Substation Access: Entrance to DEWA substation

and access to DEWA corridor should not be blocked
for the proposed project / work by any means
temporary or permanently
132kV cable trough

supported by H beam
132kV cable corridor

(protected by sheet
piling from collapsing)
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8.
Steel sleeve protection: Installation of High
pressure line crossing below of the 132kV cable.Pipe
line need to be provided by suitable steel sleeve to
prevent pipeline breakage impact. (Figure: 4.3.2)
Fig 4.3.2 Steel sleeve provided for high pressure
pipeline crossing 132kV cable
11. Parallel installation: New pipeline installation is

not allowed to run parallel exactly above or below
the existing 132kV cables and troughs, irrespective
complied as per the approved NOC.
12. Trough cover opening: Crossing of pressurized pipe
line above the cable trough is not allowed as this
will obstruct opening of trough cover.
for placement. The excess materials or soil shall
be disposed immediately and that site shall be
cleaned before the shift to next site.Figure: 4.1.11,
4.1.12, 4.1.13 (Pg no. 50)
Steel sleeve for high pressure pipeline crossing
9. Trough protection: While laying of steel sleeve /

pipe line underneath of trough for crossing by open
cut method, 132kV cable trough to be supported
with suitable steel supports Figure: 4.2.4 (Pg no 60)
10. Cable protection: While laying of pipe under the
existing direct buried Transmission cable, affected
cable should be protected and supported Figure:
4.2.2 & 4.2.3 (Pg no 59 & 60)
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flush type& tiled area to be provided with flush type
route marker. after completion of the works Figure:
1.4.6, 1.4.7 (Pg no. 21)

4.1.14, 4.1.15 - Pg no 51 & 52)
foundation. (Figure: 4.1.16 - Pg 53)
concrete foundation of the tower. (Figure: 4.2.6) Pg 61
collapse of sand. (Figure: 4.2.7) Pg 62
10. Horizontal clearance for pipe line:

10.1 A minimum horizontal clearance of 25m from
tower foundation to be ensured, for laying any
proposed me tallic pipe services at a nominal
diameter less than 150mm, as per DEWA
Technical specification.
proposed metallic pipe services at a nominal
diameter between 180 - 450mm, as per DEWA
Technical specification.
proposed metallic pipe services at a nominal
diameter more than 450mm, as per DEWA
Technical specification
6. Access road: DEWA patrolling access road must be

7. Removal of unwanted materials: Leftover / Waste /
over or beneath the Transmission services (Cable /
OHL) corridor is prohibited.
9. Sand dumping: Dumping of sand within Transmission
(OHL / Cable) Corridor is prohibited.
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4.4 Construction Of Buildings, Boundary Wall, Temporary
Fencing And Interlocking
4.1.3 (Pg no - 44)
Figure: 4.1.4 (Pg no - 45)
5. Access Road: Access road to the building necessary

protection to be made for the existing cable route as
per the approved NOC.
6. Shoring / Anchoring: Shoring / Anchoring should
be minimum 2.0 M away from the existing cable /
Trough edge. Figure: 4.4.2
Fig 4.4.1 Transmission cable (400kV, 132kV)route
should not be enclosed by fence and no storage of
any material over cable corridor
3. Undertaking: DEWA reserves the right to excavate

the garden / grass / tiled area and road without
intimation thia in case of emergency. Owners for
tiling / gardening / landscaping work etc. should
give an undertaking before commencement of the
work. Trees should be 5.0 M away. NOC in this regard
to be obtained. Figure: 4.1.5 (Pg no - 45)
4. Enclosing by fence: Cable corridor should not
be enclosed by fence and if the corridor is inside
boundary of project area, then should not be
used as a storage of excavated / construction
materials, equipments, site offices, parking area
Etc. Figure: 4.4.1
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Fence not enclosing the cable route
Fig 4.4.2 Transmission cable route should be protected from shoring
Shoring Section Details
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Fig 4.4.3 Prohibition of building construction within DEWA OHL Corridor
Note:
Width of the OHL corridor
varies from one to another
tower location.
20m - Minimum horizontal
clearance from 400kV
outer conductor
15m - Minimum horizontal
clearance from 132kV
outer conductor
No Building Constructions Allowed Within DEWA Transmission OHL Corridor
1. Construction works inside corridor: Construction of

building & any other activities are not allowed within
DEWA OHL Corridor. OHL corridor shall be confirmed
from TLMD NOC center. (Figure: 4.4.3)
2. Miscellaneous works inside corridor: Shoring /
walls / Fence / Interlocking are not allowed within
OHL corridor. OHL corridor shall be confirmed from
TLMD NOC center.
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3. Access Road: DEWA access road along the line not to

be disturbed or damaged.
4. Vehicle parking: Heavy machinery, vehicle or other
equipment are not allowed to park under / near the
overhead line.
5. Height limit gantry: Temporary height limit gantry
to be installed, in case vehicles and equipment
require to pass / approach the OHLs.
4.5 Drilling / Boring / Anchoring / Micro tunneling / Piling /

NDRC works (wherever applicable)
4.1.3 (Pg no - 44)
2. NOC / Method statement: All drilling related works
to be carried out as per construction NOC and
method statement.
3. Prior intimation: Prior intimation to be given to
DEWA 3 days advance prior to start the work and
works to be carried out in the presence of DEWA TLP
supervisor. (Format attached Pg.no - 31)
Figure: 4.1.4 (Pg no- 45)
5. GPS coordinate: NDRC works such as Micro tunneling

/ Thrust boring / Pipe jacking / Directional drilling
and Piling / boring will be approved only after all
the services and clearances have been identified
and verified with coordinates. Method statement
and shop drawing to be approved by DEWA before
execution of the work. Drilling location to be
ensured as per the approved profile and coordinates
before starting the work by Transmission Line
Patrolling supervisor.
6. Clearance: Micro tunneling / Thrust boring /
Directional drilling should have a minimum vertical
clearance of 2.0m from the bottom of the cable /
trough and the horizontal clearance of 2.0m from
the edge of the cable / trough to the entry / exit pit.
Drilling profile to be approved by DEWA TLMD.
7. Trough protection: While laying of steel sleeve / pipe
line underneath of trough for crossing by open cut
method, 132kV cable trough to be supported with
suitable steel supports Figure: 4.2.4 (Pg no 60)
8. Entry / Exit pit: While making entry / Exit pit close
to 132kV cable for for drilling,132kV cable to be
protected by sheet piling. (Figure: 4.5.1)
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Fig 4.5.1 Transmission cable to be protected by sheet pilling during microtunnelling
132kV cable corridor / trough

4.1.14, 4.1.15 - Pg no 51 & 52)
concrete foundation of the tower. (Figure: 4.2.6) Pg 61
collapse of sand. (Figure: 4.2.7) Pg 62
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7. Removal of unwanted materials: Leftover / Waste /
4.6 Telecommunication services such as Etisalat / Du

(services /duct laying)
before starting the work at site. (Figure: 4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3 - Pg no - 44)
(Figure: 4.1.4 - Pg no - 45)
3. Minimum clearances: Minimum clearances of
services such as cables, pipes and ducts etc. to be 1
(one) Meter away and 500 mm above / below and no
services lay on top of the troughs.Figure: 4.2.1
(Pg no - 57)
4. Parallel installation: New cable installation is not
allowed to run parallel exactly above or below the
existing 132kV cables and troughs, irrespective
complied as per the approved NOC
5. Trough cover opening: Crossing of pressurized pipe

line above the cable trough is not allowed as this will
obstruct opening of trough cover.
6. Cable crossing protection: Any crossing of duct bank
above Existing direct buried Transmission cable
existing cable to be protected by spilt duct and
surround concrete with spare duct to ensure that no
load will be transferred to the cables. Figure: 4.1.8
(Pg no - 47)
7. Crossing of new Duct bank: While crossing of new duct
bank below the existing direct buried Transmission
cable, said cable should be protected and supported.
(Figure: 4.2.2 & 4.2.3) (Pg no - 59 & 60)
8. Cable protection for open cut method: Existing
132kV trough / direct buried cable to be protected
as per approved method while installation of duct
bank by open cut method (if trench width exceeds
1.5m) underneath of cable trough of 6 m length.
Figure: 4.2.4 (Pg no - 60)
9. Service verification: All services to be identified
by trial pit if duct laying by HDD method. GPS
coordinates to be provided for TP locations & entry
/ exit pit for the drilling. Before starting the drilling
works, the coordinates shown in the approved
NOC for entry / exit pit & trial pit locations to be
confirmed by TLP supervisor.
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10. Entrance: Entrance to DEWA substation and access
to DEWA corridor should not be blocked for the
proposed project / work by any means temporary or
permanently.
for placement. The excess materials or soil shall be
disposed immediately and that site shall be cleaned
before the shift to next site. (Figure: 4.1.11, 4.1.12,
4.1.13 - Pg no 50)
flush type& tiled area to be provided with flush
type route marker. after completion of the works
(Figure: 1.4.6, 1.4.7- Pg no - 21)

1. Excavations near Tower foundations: Minimum
horizontal distance of 5m to be ensured for any
excavations near the concrete foundation of the
tower. Figure: 4.2.6 (Pg no - 61)
4.1.14, 4.1.15 - Pg no 51 & 52)
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while excavating near the tower foundation to
avoid collapse of sand. (Figure: 4.2.7) Pg 62
5. Earth conductor protection: Tower foundation earth
conductor to be protected, while excavating near
the tower foundation.
7. Removal of unwanted materials: Leftover / Waste
/ debris materials should be removed from the OHL
4.7 Miscellaneous Construction Works (Sign Board, Lighting

Pole, Bore Holes, Piling, Parking Area, Tree Plantation Etc)
A. In the vicinity of Existing 400 / 132kV Cable
before starting the work at site. (Figure: 4.1.1, 4.1.2,
4.1.3 - Pg no - 44)
equipment / excavator / Vehicles etc. are not allowed
to work / move or park over the cable route and use
of heavy vibratory compaction is prohibited.
(Figure: 4.1.4 - Pg no - 45)
3. Prohibited installations: Any streetlight poles,
crash barriers, road signboards installation over the
Transmission cable are prohibited.
4. Bore holes and piling works: Bore holes and piling
works will be approved only after all the services
and clearances have been identified and verified
with coordinates. Method statement and shop
drawing to be approved by DEWA before execution
of the work. Drilling location to be ensured as per
the approved profile and coordinates before starting
the work by Transmission Line Patrolling supervisor.
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1 Tree Plantation: No tree plantation is allowed within the OHL corridor. (Figure: 4.7.1)
Fig 4.7.1 Prohibition of tree plantation within DEWA OHL corridor
Note: Width of the OHL corridor varies from one to another tower location.
No Tree Plantation Allowed Inside DEWA Transmission OHL Corridor
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2 Lighting pole and Sign board installations:

a) Height limit gantries: Installation of temporary

4.1.14, 4.1.15 - Pg no 51 & 52)
Fig 4.7.2
Minimum Clearance requirement for Lighting Pole Installation from OHL conductor
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b) Crash barrier: Temporary concrete crash
barriers need to be installed around nearby
tower foundation. (Figure: 4.1.16 - Pg 53)
c) Excavations near Tower foundations: Minimum
horizontal distance of 5m to be ensured for any
excavations near the concrete foundation of
the tower. (Figure: 4.2.6 - Pg 61)
d) Minimum vertical clearance: Any poles /
structure erected in the vicinity of OHL should
have minimum falling clearance of 6.0 / 5.0
meter for 400 / 132kV lines. (Figure: 4.7.2)
e) Access road: DEWA patrolling access road must
be repaired by the contractor, if damaged.
f) Removal of unwanted materials: Leftover /
Waste / debris materials should be removed
from the OHL Corridor, after the completion
of work.
g) Parking of vehicle: Parking of Light / Heavy
Vehicle over or beneath the Transmission
services (Cable / OHL) corridor is prohibited.
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3 Construction parking:
a. Parking area construction is not allowed
within DEWA Transmission OHL Corridor. OHL
Corridor details shall be confirmed from TMD
NOC center.
b. DEWA patrolling access road must be repaired
by the contractor, if damaged.
c. Leftover / Waste / debris materials should
be removed from the OHL Corridor, after the
completion of work.
d. Parking of Light / Heavy Vehicle within the OHL
corridor is prohibited.
CHAPTER 5
IMPLEMENTATION OF NOC CONDITIONS

& PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
IMPLEMENTATION OF NOC CONDITIONS &

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
To ensure implementation of
all the provisions of Protective
Regulations of this Handbook
during execution of any activities
near or within the vicinity of
the existing OHL and UG Cable
corridors.

5.1 Patrolling
Patrolling of all existing OHL / cable routes is

carried out in a scheduled frequency to monitor
the DEWAs Transmission lines network from
damages & third party violations by observing,
reporting & preventive actions.
5.1.1 Routine Patrolling
DEWAs Transmission Networks / Grids are
divided into number of patrolling zones of which
each zone should be patrolled twice a day.
5.1.2 Emergency Patrolling
This type of patrol should be conducted as
requested to specific area where damaged /
tripping has occurred or where transmission
facilities needs special attention or priority
actions to minimize or prevent the possibility
of damage.
5.1.3 Intensive Patrolling
This type of patrol is acted upon the request
from concerned parties to exert additional
attention (extra patrol) to specific circuit on the
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following reasons:
To ensure healthiness of the remaining cables /
lines in Ring network feeder, if any one or more
of the Ring network feeder is / are shut down
for repair and maintenance or s requested for
approved purposes.
5.1.4 Special Patrolling
This type of patrol is acted upon the request
from concerned parties to exert additional
attention (extra patrol) to specific circuit on the
following reasons:
To ensure healthiness of all transmission lines

/ cables supplying substation that is to serve
important occassions / VVIP visit to the emirates.
5.2 Precommission Inspection

This type of Inspection is conducted in response
to the request for joint inspection of completed
project. This will ensure that all installed
components of transmission system were
installed according to the DEWAs Standards.
5.3 Contractors Work Supervision

TLM directly supervise the execution of all
construction activities near or in vicinity with
line / cable corridor to ensure that such work
executions are in accordance with the provisions
of NOC & Method statement. The following
types of supervision should be scheduled
suitable to the kinds of work requirements. (Pls
refer Annexure-3.1.1 Pg 22)
5.4 Site Instruction Notice

5.3.1 WorkSupervision Request
All works near or in vicinity of OHL / UG Cables
corridor, if with relevant NOC, should only be
executed under direct supervision of TLMs
Standby Site Supervisor. The service of Standby
Site Supervisor will be obtained through the
following requirements:
During patrolling, the patroller checks the

contractors work site & if any non-critical
violations are found, then Site instruction notice
is issued to contractor for correcting immediately.
If contractor does not take necessary action,
further the patroller will issue Notice to stop
work.(Format attached Figure: 5.4)
A. The Work Supervision Request Form should

be obtained from TLM Patrolling Section of
DEWA or Patrolling & NOC Staff at site and
should be appropriately completed.
B. Submission of completed Forms
a. The completed forms should be submitted

within three (3) working days, before
commencement of the proposed works,
through TLM Patrolling
FAX No. (04) 3984655.
b. Alternatively, for priority actions, the

contractor should submit the completed form
with the required attachment personally,
one day before to commencement of work,
to the office of TLM Patrolling & NOC Section.
5.3.2 Area Site Supervision
5.3.3 Critical Site Supervision
Any work execution near or in vicinity of OHL /
UG cables corridor which likely needs special
actions to protect the lines by additional cable
protection in coordination with contractors /
consultant or utility dept & for which requires
more time.
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Figure: 5.4 - Site instruction Note
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5.5 Notice to Stop Work

During patrolling, the patroller checks the contractors work site, NOC documents & implementation of NOC
conditions. In case, any of the criteria is not met, then the patroller will issue the Notice to stop work & immediately
leave the contractors site, without waiting for further compliance from the contractor, to complete his patrolling,
based on the landmark. Black points will be provided to the contractor based on the violation types under each
Notice to stop work received by the contractor. (Format attached Figure: 5.5)
Figure: 5.5 Notice to stop work
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5.6 Awareness Tool Box talk
Awareness TBT is conducted by DEWA TLM Engineer to contractors Engineer, safety Engineer, supervisor, machine
operators at site to create awareness about the safety precautionary measures to avoid lines abnormality or
damages. (Format attached Figure: 5.6)
Figure: 5.6 Tool Box talk format
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CHAPTER 6
ACTIONS AGAINST VIOLATORS

6.1 Legal Requirements
Legal action and penalty shall be imposed to the contractor for Cable damage as per Dubai Govt. Local Act No. 2
/ 1994.
6.2 Black Points System

A System Implemented by DEWA as a Preventive measure to monitor & control the contractors, from performing
violations of issued Nocs & its conditions at site, which will lead to damage of the DEWAS Transmission lines
network.
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Categories And Actions

6.2.1.1 Action Against Contractor Damaging 132kV
Power / Pilot / Fo Cables
The table - 6A shows the Actions taken against
Contractors damaging the 132kV Power / Pilot / FO
cables, falling under two categories.
Category A - First time Damage within a year period
Category B - Second time Damage within a year period
6.2.1.2 Action Against The Contractor Who Contravene
The Utilities Protective Regulations
The table - 6B shows the Actions taken against
Contractors who violate the NOC & its conditions
related to protective regulations.
Category A - Contractors receiving 20 points, to the
violated project
Category B - Contractors receiving 35 points, to the
violated project
Category C - Contractors receiving 50 points, to the
violated project
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Table 6A
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Table 6B
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6.2.3 Procedure Of Accruing Black Points & Action Taken By TLM
Contractor performs violation at site repeatedly & accumulates say 20 points, as per the violations of NOC
conditions & protective regulations.
a. Action is taken against contractor pertaining to
Category A, as per Table 6B.
b. Contractors works are stopped in locations
wherever Notice to stop work was issued & new
NOC issuance or suspension of issued NOC done.
c. Concerned utility / dept should take necessary
actions against the contractor against the
performed violations.
d. Action plan for safe construction works in the
close vicinity of the of Extg. Trans.lines neds to
be prepared by contractor & submitted to TLM-LP
for approval.
e. CVs of Project manager, Project Engineer & Site
supervisor to be submitted for TLM-LP approval.
f. Undertaking letter shall be provided that all
terms & conditions of issued NOC & method
statement are understood & followed by Project
Manager / Site Engineer.
g. After the contractor submits all the above
documents, TLM-LP will review and approve the
same.
h. The Contractor will resume the works after
necessary clearance from TLM-LP.
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i. Similar procedural action will be taken in

accordance with the category - B & C, if the
contractor falls in those categories.
j. Except that in category B, The contractor shall
replace Safty Engineer and site supervisor of the
project.
k. In category C, the contractor shall replace
The project Engineer, Safty engineer and site
supervisor of the project.
CHAPTER 7
SERVICES PROVIDED BY TLM

7.1 Trial pit / OHL Verification & Supervision:
To verify the clearance & geographic details of the transmission lines (Cable & OHL) & accessories from the
proposed scope of works for NOC applications, trasmission Lines maintenance-Patrolling unit is providing the
following services to the valued customers (constractor, consultant & other utilities) in the Emirates of Dubai.
7.1.1 Prior Intimation, Supervision for trial pit work & verification for the trial pit : DEWA Work supervision /
Verification request format duly filled to be sent to DEWA 03 working days in advance by a) applying direct
with DEWA TLM-TLP office, 4th floor, DEWA customer service building, Hudaiba office (During DEWA office hours
7:30am to 2:30pm) b) by fax no 04-3984655 and c) by email tp.tlm@dewa.gov.ae, sample attached in page no.31.
7.1.2 Telephonic confirmation: To be done with concerned DEWA Engineer, after sending fax or email to ensure the
availability of DEWA supervisor on the requested date, by the telephone numbers 04-5066670 / 04-5066680.
7.1.3 Work Hours: Works should be carried out during DEWA working hours only. Special approval to be obtained
for emergency and very urgent works with justification to work beyond working hours.
7.2 Construction Work Supervision:

To provide supervisor during the construction activities in the vicinity of 400 / 132kV OHL / Cable lines or in DEWA
Corridor to give advice for safe guard & protection methods:
7.2.1 Prior Intimation, supervision for OHL / Cable lines protection works: DEWA Work supervision request format
duly filled to be sent to DEWA 3 working days advance by a) applying direct with DEWA TLM-TLP office, 4th floor,
DEWA customer service building, Hudaiba office (During DEWA office hours 7:30am to 2:30pm) b) by fax no
04-3984655 and c) by email tp.tlm@dewa.gov.ae, sample attached in page no.31.
7.2.2 Telephonic confirmation: To be done with concerned DEWA Engineer, after sending fax or email to ensure
the availability of DEWA supervisor on the requested date, by the telephone numbers 04-5066670 / 04-5066680.
7.2.3 Work Hours: Works should be carried out during DEWA working hours only. Special approval to be obtained
for emergency and very urgent works with justification to work beyond working hours.
For clarification about services completion time & followup in English / Arabic, you can contact us on the following
telephone numbers : 04 5066670 / 04 5066680.
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Moreover, we are providing Awareness Training to contractors Staff to improve their safety skills to work in the
vicinity of 400 / 132kV OHL / cable lines and being certified from our end.
In this Hand Book, are explained the following items in different chapters in order to protect the existing 400 /
132kV Transmission Lines network as below:
1. Transmission Lines & Accessories
2. Hazardous factors while working near Transmission Lines

3. NOC for construction works
4. Protective Regulations & precautionary measures for the protection of Transmission Lines
5. Implementation of NOC conditions & precautionary measures
6. Legal Actions against violators
The above items will helps all contractors, consultant, utility depts & private parties for proceeding NOC
application, with proper method statement for safe construction works in & around the transmission lines.
Furthermore, all concern parties will get general / technical knowledge about the transmission OHL & Cable lines
and safety precautionary measures to avoid unwanted damages.
All are welcome for Queries, clarifications and suggestion if any.
We hope contractor, consultant, utility departments & private parties will follow DEWA protective rules &
regulations, for the uninterrupted electricity supply, in the Emirates of Dubai.
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List Of Abbreviations
CS
Connection Services
NOC
No Objection Certificate
DM
Dubai Municipality
OHL
Over head Line
F.R.L
Finished Road Level
OPGW Optical Ground Wire
F.O
Fibre Optic
R.C.C
GIS
Geographical Information System
R.O.W Right Of Way
GPS
Global Positioning System
R T A
Road Transport Authority
HDD
Horizontal Directional Drilling
TMD
Transmission Maintenance Department
II & P Infrastructure Information & Permits
TP
Trial Pit
LILO
UG
Under Ground
Loop in Loop out
NDRC Non Disruptive Road Crossing
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Reinforced Cement Concrete
TLM-LP Transmission Lines Maintenance - Lines Patrolling
Contact Us
For any clarification related to any information mentioned in the Hand Book, please send your queries / comments
to the following contact details:
Tel
04 322 1507 / 04 322 1519
Fax
04 398 4655
Email
tp.tlm@dewa.gov.ae
Website : www.dewa.gov.ae
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The risk of damages due to contractors are very

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TRANSMISSION LINES &

TRANSMISSION LINES & ACCESSORIES

b. 132kV XLPE Cable

a) Voltage wise underground cable are of 02 types

2. Oil Filled (Fig c)

Power cables cannot be detected by cable detector,

a. 400kV XLPE Cable

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c. 132kV Oil Filled Cable

Communication cable is based on construction

1. Fiber Optic Cable (Fig d)

F.O & Pilot Cables cannot be detected by cable detector,

2. Pilot Cable (Fig e)

d. Fiber Optic Cable

e. Cross Section of Pilot cable

TRANSMISSION LINES & ACCESSORIES

2. Steel Lattice 400kV, 132kV & Gantry

a. 400kV Over Head Transmission Tower

b. 400kV Tubular Monopole Tower

c. 400 / 132kV Gantry Tower

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d. 132kV Steel Lattice (Double Circuit Tower)

1.3 Installation Methods

a) 400kV cable laid in Tunnel

a. 400kV Cable Tunnel

d) 132kV FO cable laid in 50cm trough

(Cable Installation method in Precast Culvert)

TRANSMISSION LINES & ACCESSORIES

b. 132kV Cable laying in Concrete trough

132kV Cable Laying In Trough

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c. 132kV Cable laying in 50cm trough in Congested Area

TRANSMISSION LINES & ACCESSORIES

d. 132kV FO Cable laying in 50cm trough

132kV F.O Cable Laying In 50cm Wide Trough

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e. 132kV cable power / FO cable laying through PVC ducts

(132kV Power / Fo Cable Laying Through Duct (with 10 Ducts)

TRANSMISSION LINES & ACCESSORIES

f. 132kV Cable Power / pilot / fo cable in directly buried

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Typical Trench Details for Directly Buried 132kV F.O. Cable

TRANSMISSION LINES & ACCESSORIES

Typical Trench Details for Directly Buried 132kV Pilot Cable

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Joint is a weak point in transmission cable system. The

b. Surface / Pole type route marker is installed for direct

1.4.2 Earth Link Boxes

d. All type of route markers should be installed 50

This is one of the accessories for the transmission system

1.4.1 A 132kV Cable joint location

1.4.2 A Types of installation of link box

b. Flush mounted (Underground)

1. Surface / pole mounted (Figure: 1.4.6)

Location of 132kV cable Joint bay installation with

TRANSMISSION LINES & ACCESSORIES