Regulations Handbook PDF

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 5
PREFACE
Dubai is one of the renowned The risk of damages due to contractor’s are very
high, due to Possible unauthorized and unsafe
cities within the Gulf countries, construction activities in the vicinity of the lines. In
as well as internationally, for the following consequences, it may lead to partial or
business, security & tourism, which full blackout in the Emirates of Dubai, if there are any
damages with lines.
is becoming one of the modern
citiy of the world. Therefore, To achieve Dubai government‘s vision of supplying
uninterrupted electricity, to our valuable customer(s)
reliability of Electricity becomes and to promote development activities, we feel it is
one of the basic requirements for quiet essential & noteworthy, sharing the information
modernization. which is of vital importance with contractor /
consultant & utility depts about “DEWA protective
rules & regulations” to protect Transmission lines from
unwanted damages.
Electricity is one of the basic needs, for the human
beings health, education, business, agriculture, Nevertheless, this handbook will streamline DEWA’s
transportation, communication, industrialization & regulations, to the contractor in the implementation
etc. This is to be considered a measuring parameter of works safety, quality near the Extg. Transmission
of the citizen’s living standard, industrialization lines, which will in turn support the purpose of the
and economic growth for a country. The mentioned contractors time & cost, which generally gets affected
parameters will affect, if there is shortage of electricity due to unprofessional work practices.
or frequent failure, due to any reasons.
This handbook will help the contractor / consultant
Transmission lines are the backbone of electricity & utility depts, with the information about the NOC
network which transmit power from generating requirements, DEWA Protective Rules & Regulations to
stations to distribution system, for supplying power to work in the vicinity of OHL & Cables lines, to avoid the
the customer. unexpected damage to Transmission lines & human
injury / death.
DEWA 400 / 132kV OHL & Cable lines are in open fields
and passing through desert / hilly terrain, urban areas We hope contractor / consultant / utility departments
and crossing roads / bridge / underpass / canals & & private parties will follow “DEWA protective rules
utility services etc. & regulations” and cooperate to achieve Dubai
governments vision of uninterrupted electricity supply,
in the Emirates of Dubai.
Transmission Maintenance Dept
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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 c. 132kV Oil Filled Cable
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Communication cable is based on construction Note:
& function – 02 types as under: F.O & Pilot Cables cannot be detected by cable detector,
even under live condition.
1. Fiber Optic Cable (Fig d)
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 Single Circuit
c. 400 / 132kV Gantry Tower d. 132kV Steel Lattice (Double Circuit Tower)
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1.3 Installation Methods
400 & 132kV Cables are laid by the following methods:
a) 400kV cable laid in Tunnel d) 132kV FO cable laid in 50cm trough
b) 132kV cable laid in concrete trough e) 132kV Power & FO cable laid in PVC ducts
c) 132kV cable laid in 50cm trough in congested area f) 132kV Power/Pilot & FO cable laid in directly buried
condition
a. 400kV Cable Tunnel
(Cable Installation method in Precast Culvert)
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
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)
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
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 b. Surface / Pole type route marker is installed for direct
joint area to be maintained and protected properly to buried or cable trough under any un-paved area.
ensure reliability of power supply.
c. Flush type cable route marker (Concrete) is installed
Power cable joint normally enclosed in 2.4 meter wide for direct buried or cable trough under any paved
concrete trough. Few Transition joints are enclosed in area, road way, parking etc with suitable marking for
UG Manholes and joint location is identified with red & straight and angle run, cable joint etc.
white route markers for all type of installation.
d. All type of route markers should be installed 50
1.4.2 Earth Link Boxes 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) Location of 132kV cable Joint bay installation with
2. Flush mounted (Figure: 1.4.7) identification route marker
1.4.4 Vertical mounted link box with steel bollard 1.4.5 Vertical mounted link box with steel crash
Protection barrier protection in road side
1.4.6 Surface / pole type route marker installed in 1.4.7 Flush type route marker at paved areas
every 50 m interval
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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
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 contractor’s
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
Sl.No. Hazards
level
a Works within & around the Transmission Lines without obtaining NOC, violation High
of NOC condition & Method statement
b Works without verification / confirmation of the under ground cables. High
c Works without verification / checking of the Overhead lines. High
d Usage of machinery for excavation over / in the close vicinity of Transmission High
lines
HAZARDOUS FACTORS WHILE WORKING NEAR
TRANSMISSION LINES
2.3 Precautionary Measures To Eliminate The Hazards
Hazards
Sl.No. Precautionary measures
level
a Contractor works within & around the Transmission lines to be allowed with Low
valid NOC & following all NOC conditions / method statement.
b All under ground cables should be identified & protect at the work areas. Low
c OHL clearance shall be confirmed & height limit gantry shall be provided to Low
work under OHL.
d Ensure manual excavation over / in the close vicinity of the Transmission lines. Low
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CHAPTER 3
NOC FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKS
3.1 General Provisions 3.2.2 Trial Pit NOC

Trial Pit NOC is a permission given to contractor to
3.1.1 Definitions proceed digging-in the number of Trial Pits based
on the proposed scope of work limit demarcated
No Objection Certificate is usually abbreviated as
on the site as directed by the Patrolling Staff.
NOC and defined as a written permission issued by
Infrastructure Information and Permit / Connection
service Department of DEWA to any desiring to
A. Purpose of Trial Pit
carry out the proposed construction as indicated on To confirm the real identification and exact location
the submitted and approved Drawings. of existing utility’s assets in relation to proposed
construction works and to be the only parameters
3.1.2 Purpose
used in the evaluation and approval of the subsequent
Issuance of NOC prior to construction works provide Construction NOC.
first line of protection to all existing DEWA’s assets
from proposed construction, as it contents sets B. Requirements for Trial Pit Preparation
of regulatory requirements, protective rules,
precautionary measures, engineering construction a. Trial Pit digging should only be initiated with
standards, etc that require clear understanding of the supervision of DEWA’s representative
every constructors for adherence. (TLM-Patrolling). According to the scope of
work, Trial Pit location will be marked by the
3.1.3 Scope supervisor.
The extent of application of approved NOC are b. The required supervision specified in above
those areas within or in close proximity to the should be requested by using DEWA work
transmission line networks (400 / 132kV Over supervision request format and FAX to DEWA,
Head Line and underground cables) threet (03) days before to start of any digging
works. (Annex 3.1.1)
3.2 Type Of NOC’s c. Trial Pit is a trench made across and over the
suspected location of underground cable,
trough, joint, etc. (Figure: 3.1.2)
3.2.1 Design NOC
d. Trial Pit should only be dig manually by hand to
Design NOC is a permission given to consultant to
ensure that the buried unconfirmed location of
proceed to the proposed project as indicated on
cables may not be penetrated and unaware.
the Tender Design Drawing which indicates the
(Figure: 3.1.3)
approximate locations and clearance of all the
existing transmission underground cables and e. Trial Pit Checklist should be satisfied before
overhead lines. initiation of digging Trial Pit. (Annex 3.1.1)
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Annexure 3.1.1 - Trial Pit Work supervision request
Annexure 3.1.1 - Trial Pit check List
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Fig 3.1.2 Locating 132kV cable through Trial Pit. Fig 3.1.3 Manual excavation for Trial Pit.
Locating the service by referring the NOC Manual excavation for trial pit to trace the service
C. Trial Pit Verification

After exposing all existing cables, troughs, joints,
etc. DEWA’s representative (TLP-Supervisor) to be
Fig 3.1.4 Trail pit verification.
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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D. OHL Clearance verification proposed road edge to the cable / trough
edge, OHL Horizontal and vertical clearance
To confirm the horizontal and vertical clearance details from the proposed road, Horizontal
from the proposed scope of work limit to the OHL to be clearance from the tower foundation to the
identified as per the demarcation. Such confirmation road edge.
should be written and signed by the TLP supervisor. b. Clearance details from the proposed bridge,
The Contractor should submit the verified OHL ramp, and side wall of ramp, bridge pillar/
clearance details along with construction NOC, if the pier, and underpass to the transmission
proposed work within the vicinity of the OHL’s. lines, crossing and protection details to be
submitted.
3.2.3 Construction NOC.
c. ROW Cross section details.
Construction NOC is a permission given to
Contractor to proceed the proposed construction d. Details of OHL tower protection (crash
works as indicated on accompanying shop barrier) Height limit gantry, fencing details,
access from the proposed road to the OHL
drawing.
corridor (If the proposed road is close /
3.2.4 Revalidation or Renewal of Expired crossing to the OHL corridor).
Construction NOC e. If the proposed road is over the existing
a. Whenever, the six (6) months life span or 132kV cable / trough, Length of the cable
validity of the issued Construction NOC may protection, spare duct details with ends
be insufficient for completion of any project, coordinates to be shown to the drawing.
the NOC holder should submit application f. The proposed road / road widening over the
for Revalidation to DEWA II & P or CS Dept. existing duct bank, edge of the proposed
as two weeks before the date of expiration road to the existing cable duct bank edge
to ensure that there may have a valid NOC at to be shown. If the duct bank is extended
all times. details and ends coordinates to be provided.
g. If the Proposed road edge is close to the
3.3 Requirements For The cable joint / link box locations, 4 corners
coordinates of the joint box, Horizontal
Application Of NOC clearance from the joint / link box to the
road edge to be shown to the drawing.
A. Road work h. If any utility services / diversions included in
a. Proposed scope of work drawing to be the proposed road work contract, clearance
submitted in scale (1:1000) with DLTM details of the services, (Water, Drainage,
coordinates incorporating the Existing 400 / storm water, Irrigation pipelines Etc.,
132kV OHL / cable route, circuit names, cable Etisalat duct, Electricity HV and LV) Crossing
joint / link box location, clearance from the details, Protection details to be submitted.
i. If any landscaping work included under f. Details of tower protection (crash barrier)
the road project within the vicinity of the temporary height limit gantry, etc. safety
existing 400 / 132kV OHL / cable services arrangement to be provided if the works are
those details to be submitted. close to the OHL.
j. Clearance from the road signal post, street g. Underground structural works details like
light poles to the existing 400 / 132kV OHL / cable joint / duct bank.
cable to be provided. h. Clearance from the existing joint location to
k. If the 132kV Cable diversions / OHL rising the proposed joint lotion for LILO / Existing
included under the road contract, detailed cable diversion works.
drawing to be submitted. i. TLP staff verified Cable / OHL clearance
l. Access to the substation to be shown to the details.
drawing. (If the proposed road close to the j. If any additional information required other
substation). than the above to be provided.
m. TLP staff verified Cable / OHL clearance details.
n. If any additional information required other C. Installation of Pipelines.
than the above to be provided.
a. Posed scope of work drawing shall be
B. Installation of Electrical cable / trough furnished in details such as Main pipe, PVC
duct for control cables, RTU, Valve chamber
a. Proposed scope of work drawing to be Etc. to be submitted in scale (1:1000) with
submitted in scale (1:1000) with DLTM DLTM coordinates incorporating the Existing
coordinates incorporating the Existing 400 / drawing route, circuit names, cable joint /
132kV OHL / cable route, circuit names, and link box location.
cable joint / link box location.
b. Clearance from the proposed scope of work
b. Clearance from the proposed scope of work / excavation edge to the 132 / 400kV cable
/ excavation edge to the 132 / 400kV cable / trough edge and Horizontal and vertical
/ trough edge and Horizontal and vertical clearance from the OHL to the proposed
clearance from the OHL to the proposed scope of work, Horizontal clearance from the
scope of work, Horizontal clearance from the tower foundation to the excavation edge.
tower foundation to the excavation edge. c. ROW cross section details.
c. ROW cross section details. d. Method statement, crossing details, cable /
d. Method statement, crossing details, cable / trough protection details.
trough protection details. e. Clearance details of equipment / machinery
e. Clearance details of equipment / machinery to to be submitted along with method of
be submitted along with method of statement, statement, if the works are near / close to
if the works are near / close to the OHL. the OHL.
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f. Details of tower protection (crash barrier) reinstatement will be done by them).
temporary height limit gantry, etc. safety g. TLP staff verified Cable / OHL clearance
arrangement to be provided if the works are details.
close to the OHL.
h. If any additional information required other
g. Underground structural works details like than the above to be provided.
manholes, pumping stations and chambers
etc shall be submitted along with method of E. NDRC / Thrust Boring / Micro tunneling /
statement. Pipe jacking
h. TLP staff verified Cable / OHL clearance a. Proposed scope of work drawing plan view
details. to be submitted in scale (1:1000) with
i. If any additional information required other DLTM coordinates of entry and exit pits
than the above to be provided. incorporating the Existing 132 / 400kV cable
/ OHL route, circuit names, cable joint / link
D. Construction of building, Boundary walls, box location (if any).
Temporary fencing and interlocking. b. Longitudinal section of proposed scope of
a. Proposed plot details / affection plan. work location indicating the existing 400 /
132kV cables, clearance from the bottom of
b. Scope of work details / setting out plan
the trough and the clearance from entry and
including the access details. If the access to
exit pit to the existing cables.
the plot / building is over the existing cable
routes, shall be protected with additional c. Horizontal and vertical clearance from
protection slab and spare ducts. Detailed the OHL to the proposed scope of work,
drawing for protection / spare ducts shall be Horizontal clearance from the tower
provided. foundation to the excavation edge.
c. Clearance from the plot limit / Depth of d. Clearance details of equipment / machinery
excavation / shoring / anchoring / fencing to be submitted along with method of
details along with existing 400 / 132kV OHL statement, if the works are near / close to
/ cable clearance. the OHL.
d. Fencing details (only see through if cable e. Details of tower protection (crash barrier)
enclosed). temporary height limit gantry, etc. safety
arrangement to be provided if the works are
e. Undertaking that no materials, no cabins,
close to the OHL.
construction and materials on cable
reservations. f. Sheet piling protection details (If required).
f. Undertaking for interlock tiles, gardening, g. TLP staff verified Cable / OHL clearance
pavement, asphalt etc. (that the owner details.
will allow DEWA at any time access and
h. If any additional information required other a. Proposed scope of work drawing to be

than the above to be provided. submitted in scale (1:1000) with DLTM
coordinates incorporating the Existing 132
F. Etisalat / Du Duct / Chamber Installation / 400kV cable / OHL route, circuit names,
a. Proposed scope of work drawing to be cable joint / link box location if any within
submitted in scale (1:1000) with DLTM the proposed working area.
coordinates incorporating the Existing 400 / b. Clearance from the proposed scope of work
132kV OHL / cable route, circuit names, and / excavation / piling to the 132 / 400kV cable
cable joint / link box location. / trough edge and Horizontal and vertical
b. Clearance from the proposed scope of work clearance from the OHL to the proposed
/ excavation edge to the 132 / 400kV cable scope of work, Horizontal clearance from the
/ trough edge and Horizontal and vertical tower foundation to the excavation edge.
clearance from the OHL to the proposed c. ROW cross section details.
scope of work, Horizontal clearance from the d. Method statement for the proposed work.
tower foundation to the excavation edge.
e. Clearance details of equipment / machinery
c. ROW cross section details. to be submitted along with method of
d. Method statement, crossing details, cable / statement, if the works are near / close to
trough protection details. the OHL.
e. Clearance details of equipment / machinery f. Details of tower protection (crash barrier)
to be submitted along with method of temporary height limit gantry, etc. safety
statement, if the works are near / close to arrangement to be provided if the works are
the OHL. close to the OHL.
f. Details of tower protection (crash barrier) g. TLP staff verified Cable / OHL clearance
temporary height limit gantry, etc. safety details.
arrangement to be provided if the works are h. If any additional information required other
close to the OHL. than the above to be provided.
g.
Clearance details of chamber and
installation details. H. Revalidation or Renewal of Expired
h. TLP staff verified Cable / OHL clearance Construction NOC.
details. a. NOC holder should submit application for
i. If any additional information required other revalidation to extend its validity period to
than the above to be provided. another 6 months.
b. Expired NOC can be revalidated in several
G. Other Miscellaneous works. times so long as submitted with acceptable
(Sign board, bore holes, Piling etc.) reasons.
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c. The original TLM stamped drawing of expired box location, clearance from the proposed
NOC and all its accompanying drawings and scope of work to the cable / trough edge,
method statement should be submitted OHL Horizontal and vertical clearance from
while applying for revalidation. the proposed work, Horizontal clearance
from the tower foundation.
d. Drawing showing the part of completed
works and the remaining works which should c. Clearance details from the proposed bridge,
ramp, and side wall of ramp, bridge pillar
be the work scope of the Revalidated NOC
/ pier, and underpass to the existing 132
should be submitted. / 400kV cable and crossing details, cable
e. Application for NOC renewal should be protection details to be submitted.
submitted as early as two weeks before the d. Details of OHL tower protection (crash
date of expiration to ensure that there may barrier) Height limit gantry, fencing details,
have a valid NOC at all times. access from the proposed road to the OHL
corridor (If the proposed road is close /
I. Requirements of Project completion crossing to the OHL corridor).
certificate e. Access to the substation to be shown to the
drawing (If the proposed road close to the
This is to confirm by DEWA that the contractor
substation)
has completed the work as per the Issued
f. If the proposed road is over the existing 400
NOC drawing / s and Method of statement. In
/ 132kV cable / trough, Length of the cable
general, the following documents / details are protection, spare duct details with ends
required to submit for completion certificate coordinates to be shown to the drawing.
and As Built drawing approval. g. The proposed road / road widening over the
a. Full set of the Construction NOC drawing existing duct bank, edge of the proposed
/ shop drawing / Diversion drawings Etc. road to the existing cable duct bank edge
issued by DEWA (TLM) for the full project / to be shown. If the duct bank is extended
details and ends coordinates to be provided.
contract area to be submitted along with the
as built drawing and all those works details h. If the Proposed road edge is close to the
cable joint / link box locations, 4 corners
included in the As built drawing within the
coordinates of the joint box, Horizontal
vicinity of the existing 400 / 132kV OHL /
clearance from the joint / link box to the
cable area. road edge to be shown to the drawing.
b. As built drawing submitted in scale (1:1000) i. If any utility services / diversions included in
incorporating the Existing 400 / 132kV OHL / the proposed road work contract, clearance
cable route, circuit names, cable joint / link
details of the services, (Water, Drainage, to the cable diversion to be marked on the
storm water, Irrigation pipelines Etc., drawing.
Etisalat duct, Electricity HV and LV) Crossing b. Cross section details of services crossing i.e.
details, Protection details to be submitted. mainly for water and other pressure pipe
j. If any landscaping work included under line crossings, Existing 132kV cable crossing,
the road project within the vicinity of the Road crossing etc. to be provided.
existing 400 / 132kV OHL / cable services c. Copy of RTA NOC to be attached with the
those details to be submitted. Final as Built Drawing along with ROW cross
k. Clearance from the road signal post, street section.
light poles to the existing 400 / 132kV OHL / d. Duct bank / Drilling portion including length
cable to be provided. and GPS coordinates.
l. If the 132kV Cable diversions / OHL raising e. Directional Drilling profile details with GPS
included under the road contract, Separate co ordinates (Separately for each drilling).
As built drawing to be submitted as per
f. Cable schedule showing the section wise
DEWA standard.(Standard requirements list
route length.
attached).
g. Pilot / F.O cable joint location marked with
m. The contractor and the consultant make
GPS coordinates and detailed section.
sure that back filling works over the
existing cable route where the construction h. Cable route layout inside the substation
related works carried out over / within the (if any).
vicinity of the 400 / 132kV OHL / cable area i. Updated substation layout showing new
and route markers displaced / removed / 132kV cable route along with existing (If any).
damaged during the work execution are j. Single line drawing showing cable in duct
replaced.(If any) bank area / protection with Inter lock tile /
n. Joint site inspection from TLM personnel Directly buried area.
may be required to confirm the above details k. Cable diversion contract No., Cable
provided. manufacture name, Cable test report, Data
o. Note:-If any work carried out without DEWA of cable laid, Cable type and size, No. Of
NOC or Violation of DEWA NOC conditions cables, Distance between cable centre to
during the work execution, such cases the centre and cable circuit Name.
clearance certificate may be not issued. l. Cable joint details i.e. Coordinates
(Four corners), Joint type, Jointer name and
J. Requirements of as built drawings for 400 /
date, Joint Manufacture name.
132kV OHL rising / Cable diversions
m. Spare Duct details. Duct coordinates, No.
a. Clearance from the B / L / ROW / Road edge
Of ways / layers, Duct inspection checklist
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(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 OHL’s 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.
3.4 Transmission Line Maintenance NOC Conditions
A. 400 / 132Kv Cables
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B. 400 / 132kV Over Head Lines
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 Senior Manager
Dept. Infrastructure Connection services Transmission Line Maint.

information & permit Dept. Dept.
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
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 4.1.2 Danger Sign Board To Be Provided After
Fig 4.1.1: Cable identification by Trial pit Identification Of 400 / 132kV Cable At Work
20cm 20cm
DANGER DANGER
132kV LIVE CABLE 15cm 132kV LIVE CABLE 15cm
BELOW BELOW
Rear view
20cm 20cm
DANGER DANGER
132kV LIVE CABLE 15cm 132kV LIVE CABLE 15cm
75cm
BELOW BELOW
Fig 4.1.3: Danger sign board and barrication at work area

Rear view
75cm
Front view
Front view
Danger Sign Boad
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2. No Machinery Excavation: Machinery, construction Fig 4.1.5: Trees should be 5m away from cable route
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 4.1.4: 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)
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
3. Separate Noc criteria: No construction of road or portion of the cable / trough to be removed. Steel
services where joints & link boxes exit and joint bay protection barrier to be provided for Link boxes in
access to be available at all times. If any activity the vicinity of Road. A new trough design is used for
within this area, separate NOC to be obtained. Asphalt Road (carriage way) by replacing the Existing
Protection slab with heavy duty slab. Figure: 1.4.4
4. Miscellan\eous installations: Streetlight poles, (Pg.21) and Figure: 4.1.6 (pg 48)
crash barriers, road signboards, excessive filling on
cable cor ridor are prohibited. Only grass / shrubs 7. Road crossing: New Carriageway and Service Road are
allowed in cable corridor. Trees should be 5.0 m. allowed to cross over the existing Transmission lines
away. Figure: 4.1.5 if the following additional protections are provided:
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 Fig 4.1.8: Direct buried cable pilot / F.O cable protection
road works 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 8. New service Road: New Service Road is allowed to run
of the proposed road and extended at least one longitudinally over Fiber Optic or Pilot Cables if the
meter from the edge of each side of the road. following requirements and additional protections /
spare duct are met and provided respectively:
c. Provide 4 x 150mm dia spare ducts inside the trough
and terminate the spare ducts to both ends of a. Providing the depth of existing Fiber Optic or Pilot
protection slab, for future use, without disturbing Cables is not less than 1.0 meter below the ground
the surface of the road. and protection tiles are installed over the cables.
Figure: 4.1.8.
7.2 132kV directly buried power / pilot / F.O cables
a. Each of the existing cable should be encased by new b. Providing Cable Joint Box outside the proposed
150 mm dia (split duct) and all ducts plus two spare service road, otherwise, it should be made inside
ducts should be encased by concrete to be called as approved type of manhole.
“Concrete Duct Bank”. Figure: 4.1.8
b. There concrete duct bank should extend at least one
meter away, from edges of the proposed road.
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 c. Flush type cable route marker should be installed
Interlocking Tiles) is allowed above the existing 132kV over the cable route at maximum interval of 50
cables in trough or direct buried Fiber optic / Pilot meters for straight cable run. Figure: 1.4.7 (Pg 21)
Cables and the following requirements and additional
protections should be met and provided respectively. 10. Road widening: Existing protection & spare ducts
to be extended to the proposed road widening /
a. Providing of protection / spare duct as shown in the crossing area. New spare ducts (end to end) to be
Figure: 4.1.8 & 4.1.9. provided, if not possible and maintain minimum
1.0 meter either side of the proposed road edge.
b. No part of parking area should be constructed over Figure: 4.1.10
underground cable joint and flush type Link box.
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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 be cleaned before demobilization. Figure: 4.1.11,
and access to DEWA Corridor should not be blocked 4.1.12, 4.1.13
for the new project / work by any means temporary
or permanently 13. Route markers: Route markers should not be
displaced / destroyed (will be charged) and to be
12. Backfilling: Backfilling of transmission cable route replaced / reinstated in the same place / position
to be carried out as per DEWA standard. Backfilling after after completion of the work with pole or
materials / excavated soil or any other materials flush type & tiled area to be provided with flush
which is used for placement of buried pipe shall not type route marker. after completion of the works -
be left at the site. The stored / dumped materials or Figure: 1.4.6, 1.4.7 (Pg 21)
soil shall be disposed immediately and the site shall
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 Fig 4.1.12 Placing of electrical warning tape during
backfilling backfilling
Back Filling In Progress
Fig 4.1.13 Providing of route marker after backfilling
CBCH-INDS pilot finally back filled CBCH-INDS pilot finally back filled
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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
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
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)
5. Permanent Crash Barrier: Permanent steel Crash 8. Removal of unwanted material: Leftover / Waste
barrier need to be provided, if the horizontal / debris materials should be removed from the OHL
clearance from the Tower concrete foundation to the Corridor, after the completion of work.
edge of the road / bridge is less than 40 m and 25 m
for dual carriage way and service roads respectively.
Fig 4.1.19 Permanent steel crash barrier for Tower Fig 4.1.21 Scaffolding provided at road crossing during
foundation protection Tower erection
Steel Crash Barrier Tower Foundation Leg
6. Permanent Height limit gantry: Permanent heights 9. Parking of vehicle: Parking of Light / Heavy Vehicle
limit Gantry of about 5.5 - 6 m from the finished within the OHL corridor is prohibited.
road level to be provided at the road crossing
tower locations, at both sides of the road (Dual 10. Scaffolding protection: Scaffolding to be provided
Carriageway and service roads). Figure: 1.4.9 (Pg 23) for road crossing, during Tower Construction
activities Figure: 4.1.21
7. Access Road: DEWA’s Access road must be repaired
by the contractor, if damaged.
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4.2 Installation Of New Cables / Trough Of All Voltage Levels
A. In the vicinity of existing 400 / 132kV Cable allowed to work / move or park over the cable route
1. Existing cable identification: Existing Transmission If any particular locations are required to cross over
lines to be identified in the vicinity of new cable the Extg.cables, then that portion separate NOC to
installation area, by trial pit and fix danger sign be obtained & cable route to be protected for the
board along the cable route & area to be barricaded, crossing area. Only Manual excavation is allowed.
before starting the work at site. Figure: 4.1.1, 4.1.2, Figure: 4.1.4 (Pg no - 45)
4.1.3 (Pg no - 44)
3. Service clearance: Minimum clearances of services
2. No Machinery Excavation: Machinery, construction such as cables, pipes and ducts etc. to be 1 (one)
equipment / excavator / Vehicles etc. are not 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
4. Parallel installation: New cable installation is not 6. Any crossing of new 132kV / 11kV cables above
allowed to run parallel exactly above or below the Existing direct buried Transmission cable, existing
existing 132kV cables and troughs, irrespective cable to be protected by spilt duct and surround
of any vertical clearance but allowed besides concrete with spare duct to ensure that no load
(adjacent), provided the clearances should be will be transferred to the cables. (Figure: 4.1.8 -
complied as per the approved NOC. Pg 47). While crossing below the existing direct
buried Transmission cable, affected cable should
5. Crossing over: New cable crossing over the be protected in splict duct / wooden coffin box and
Existing trough is not allowed. All crossing shall be supported with cross beam & vertical steel angle /
underneath of the trough except joint area through nylon rope. (Figure: 4.2.2 & 4.2.3)
HDD only (Fig 4.2.5)
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
Fig 4.2.3 Protection of direct buried cable with Fig 4.2.4 Protection of 132kV trough by H-beam
supporting structure method for utility corssings
Direct Buried FO / Pilot cable protection by split

duct & supporting structure
7. Crossing under trough: 132kV trough / direct buried 10. Entrance: Entrance to DEWA substation and access
cable to be protected as per approved method while to DEWA corridor should not be blocked for the
installation of duct bank by open cut method (if proposed project / work by any means temporary or
trench width exceeds 1.5 m) underneath of cable permanently
trough of 6 m length. (Figure: 4.2.4)
11. Backfilling: Backfilling of transmission cable route
8. GPS coordinates: For crossing existing 132kV cable to be carried out as per DEWA standard Backfilling
by HDD Method all existing Transmission services materials or any other materials to have been used
to be identified by trial pit. HDD entry / exit pit for placement. The excess materials or soil shall be
location shall be marked by GPS coordinates and disposed immediately and that site shall be cleaned
shall be verified by DEWA-TLP supervisor during T.P before the shift to next site. (Figure: 4.1.11, 4.1.12,
verification & before starting the construction work. 4.1.13 - Pg 50)
9. Diversion / LILO cable length: New cable length 12. Route markers: Route markers should not be displaced
for existing cable diversion & LILO should not be / destroyed (will be charged) and to be replaced /
less than 100m from joint to joint or joint to cable reinstated in the same place / position after after
termination at GIS. 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)
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B. In the close vicinity of Existing 400 / 132kV OHL
1. Height limit gantries: Installation of temporary 8. Parking of vehicle: Parking of Light / Heavy Vehicle
height limit gantries about 5.5 - 6 m from ground within the OHL corridor is prohibited.
level, at all machinery (shovel / Crane) working
locations, along with Danger sign boards. (Figure:
4.1.14, 4.1.15 - Pg 51 & 52)
2. Crash barrier: Temporary concrete crash barriers Fig 4.2.6 - Minimum horizontal clearance requirement
need to be installed around nearby tower for excavations near tower foundation
foundation. (Figure: 4.1.16) Pg 53
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
Corridor, after the completion of work.
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
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)
1. Existing cable identification: Existing Transmission 7. Cable shifting / slewing: Shifting / slewing or
lines to be identified in the vicinity of new cable exposing of cables will not be permitted without
installation area, by trial pit and fix danger sign NOC explicit written permission. Exposed cable to be
board along the cable route & area to be barricaded, protected in wooden box / split duct after wrapping
before starting the work at site. Figure: 4.1.1, 4.1.2, with hessian cloth and supported properly. (Fig.4.2.2
4.1.3 (Pg no - 44) & 4.2.3 - Pg 59 & 60)
2. No Machinery Excavation: Machinery, construction
allowed to work / move or park over the cable route Fig 4.3.1 Sheet piling protection for 132kV cable
and use of heavy vibratory compaction is prohibited. from trench collapse
Figure: 4.1.4 (Pg no - 45)
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 132kV cable trough 132kV cable corridor
for the proposed project / work by any means supported by H beam (protected by sheet
piling from collapsing)
temporary or permanently
8.
Steel sleeve protection: Installation of High 11. Parallel installation: New pipeline installation is
pressure line crossing below of the 132kV cable.Pipe not allowed to run parallel exactly above or below
line need to be provided by suitable steel sleeve to the existing 132kV cables and troughs, irrespective
prevent pipeline breakage impact. (Figure: 4.3.2) of any vertical clearance but allowed besides
(adjacent), provided the clearances should be
complied as per the approved NOC.
Fig 4.3.2 Steel sleeve provided for high pressure
pipeline crossing 132kV cable 12. Trough cover opening: Crossing of pressurized pipe
line above the cable trough is not allowed as this
will obstruct opening of trough cover.
13. Backfilling: Backfilling of transmission cable route

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 no. 50)
14. Route markers: Route markers should not be

replaced / reinstated in the same place / position
Steel sleeve for high pressure pipeline crossing
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:
9. Trough protection: While laying of steel sleeve / 1.4.6, 1.4.7 (Pg no. 21)
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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1. Height limit gantries: Installation of temporary 10. Horizontal clearance for pipe line:
height limit gantries about 5.5 - 6 m from ground
level, at all machinery (shovel / Crane) working 10.1 A minimum horizontal clearance of 25m from
locations, along with Danger sign boards. (Figure: tower foundation to be ensured, for laying any
4.1.14, 4.1.15 - Pg no 51 & 52) proposed me tallic pipe services at a nominal
diameter less than 150mm, as per DEWA
2. Crash barrier: Temporary concrete crash barriers Technical specification.
need to be installed around nearby tower
foundation. (Figure: 4.1.16 - Pg 53) 10.2 A minimum horizontal clearance of 50m from
tower foundation to be ensured, for laying any
3. Excavation clearance: Minimum horizontal distance proposed metallic pipe services at a nominal
of 5m to be ensured for any excavations near the diameter between 180 - 450mm, as per DEWA
concrete foundation of the tower. (Figure: 4.2.6) Pg 61 Technical specification.
4. Sheet piling: Sheet piling or sand bags to be provided, 10.3 A minimum horizontal clearance of 100m from
while excavating near the tower foundation to avoid tower foundation to be ensured, for laying any
collapse of sand. (Figure: 4.2.7) Pg 62 proposed metallic pipe services at a nominal
diameter more than 450mm, as per DEWA
5. Earth conductor protection: Tower foundation Technical specification
earth conductor to be protected, while excavating
near the tower foundation.
6. Access road: DEWA patrolling access road must be

7. Removal of unwanted materials: Leftover / Waste /

debris materials should be removed from the OHL
8. Parking of vehicle: Parking of Light / Heavy Vehicle

over or beneath the Transmission services (Cable /
OHL) corridor is prohibited.
9. Sand dumping: Dumping of sand within Transmission

(OHL / Cable) Corridor is prohibited.
4.4 Construction Of Buildings, Boundary Wall, Temporary
Fencing And Interlocking
1. Existing cable identification: Existing Transmission 5. Access Road: Access road to the building necessary
lines to be identified in the vicinity of new cable protection to be made for the existing cable route as
installation area, by trial pit and fix danger sign per the approved NOC.
board along the cable route & area to be barricaded,
before starting the work at site. Figure: 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 6. Shoring / Anchoring: Shoring / Anchoring should
4.1.3 (Pg no - 44) be minimum 2.0 M away from the existing cable /
Trough edge. Figure: 4.4.2
equipment / excavator / Vehicles etc. are not Fig 4.4.1 Transmission cable (400kV, 132kV)route
allowed to work / move or park over the cable route should not be enclosed by fence and no storage of
and use of heavy vibratory compaction is prohibited. any material over cable corridor
Figure: 4.1.4 (Pg no - 45)
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 Fence not enclosing the cable route
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Fig 4.4.2 Transmission cable route should be protected from shoring
Shoring Section Details
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 3. Access Road: DEWA access road along the line not to
building & any other activities are not allowed within be disturbed or damaged.
DEWA OHL Corridor. OHL corridor shall be confirmed
from TLMD NOC center. (Figure: 4.4.3) 4. Vehicle parking: Heavy machinery, vehicle or other
equipment are not allowed to park under / near the
2. Miscellaneous works inside corridor: Shoring / overhead line.
walls / Fence / Interlocking are not allowed within
OHL corridor. OHL corridor shall be confirmed from 5. Height limit gantry: Temporary height limit gantry
TLMD NOC center. to be installed, in case vehicles and equipment
require to pass / approach the OHL’s.
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4.5 Drilling / Boring / Anchoring / Micro tunneling / Piling /
NDRC works (wherever applicable)
1. Existing cable identification: Existing Transmission 5. GPS coordinate: NDRC works such as Micro tunneling
lines to be identified in the vicinity of new cable / Thrust boring / Pipe jacking / Directional drilling
installation area, by trial pit and fix danger sign and Piling / boring will be approved only after all
board along the cable route & area to be barricaded, the services and clearances have been identified
before starting the work at site. Figure: 4.1.1, 4.1.2, and verified with coordinates. Method statement
4.1.3 (Pg no - 44) and shop drawing to be approved by DEWA before
execution of the work. Drilling location to be
2. NOC / Method statement: All drilling related works ensured as per the approved profile and coordinates
to be carried out as per construction NOC and before starting the work by Transmission Line
method statement. Patrolling supervisor.
3. Prior intimation: Prior intimation to be given to 6. Clearance: Micro tunneling / Thrust boring /
DEWA 3 days advance prior to start the work and Directional drilling should have a minimum vertical
works to be carried out in the presence of DEWA TLP clearance of 2.0m from the bottom of the cable /
supervisor. (Format attached Pg.no - 31) trough and the horizontal clearance of 2.0m from
the edge of the cable / trough to the entry / exit pit.
4. No Machinery Excavation: Machinery, construction Drilling profile to be approved by DEWA TLMD.
allowed to work / move or park over the cable route 7. Trough protection: While laying of steel sleeve / pipe
and use of heavy vibratory compaction is prohibited. line underneath of trough for crossing by open cut
If any particular locations are required to cross over method, 132kV cable trough to be supported with
the Extg.cables, then that portion separate NOC to suitable steel supports Figure: 4.2.4 (Pg no 60)
crossing area. Only Manual excavation is allowed. 8. Entry / Exit pit: While making entry / Exit pit close
Figure: 4.1.4 (Pg no- 45) to 132kV cable for for drilling,132kV cable to be
protected by sheet piling. (Figure: 4.5.1)
Fig 4.5.1 Transmission cable to be protected by sheet pilling during microtunnelling
132kV cable corridor / trough

1. Height limit gantries: Installation of temporary 5. Earth conductor protection: Tower foundation
height limit gantries about 5.5 - 6 m from ground earth conductor to be protected, while excavating
level, at all machinery (shovel / Crane) working near the tower foundation.
4.1.14, 4.1.15 - Pg no 51 & 52) 6. Access road: DEWA patrolling access road must be
2. Crash barrier: Temporary concrete crash barriers
need to be installed around nearby tower 7. Removal of unwanted materials: Leftover / Waste /
foundation. (Figure: 4.1.16 - Pg 53) debris materials should be removed from the OHL
3. Excavation clearance: Minimum horizontal distance
of 5m to be ensured for any excavations near the 8. Parking of vehicle: Parking of Light / Heavy Vehicle
concrete foundation of the tower. (Figure: 4.2.6) Pg 61 over or beneath the Transmission services (Cable /
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) Pg 62
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4.6 Telecommunication services such as Etisalat / Du
(services /duct laying)
1. Existing cable identification: Existing Transmission 5. Trough cover opening: Crossing of pressurized pipe
lines to be identified in the vicinity of new cable line above the cable trough is not allowed as this will
installation area, by trial pit and fix danger sign obstruct opening of trough cover.
before starting the work at site. (Figure: 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 6. Cable crossing protection: Any crossing of duct bank
4.1.3 - Pg no - 44) above Existing direct buried Transmission cable
existing cable to be protected by spilt duct and
2. No Machinery Excavation: Machinery, construction surround concrete with spare duct to ensure that no
equipment / excavator / Vehicles etc. are not load will be transferred to the cables. Figure: 4.1.8
allowed to work / move or park over the cable route (Pg no - 47)
If any particular locations are required to cross over 7. Crossing of new Duct bank: While crossing of new duct
the Extg.cables, then that portion separate NOC to bank below the existing direct buried Transmission
be obtained & cable route to be protected for the cable, said cable should be protected and supported.
crossing area. Only Manual excavation is allowed. (Figure: 4.2.2 & 4.2.3) (Pg no - 59 & 60)
(Figure: 4.1.4 - Pg no - 45)
8. Cable protection for open cut method: Existing
3. Minimum clearances: Minimum clearances of 132kV trough / direct buried cable to be protected
services such as cables, pipes and ducts etc. to be 1 as per approved method while installation of duct
(one) Meter away and 500 mm above / below and no bank by open cut method (if trench width exceeds
services lay on top of the troughs.Figure: 4.2.1 1.5m) underneath of cable trough of 6 m length.
(Pg no - 57) Figure: 4.2.4 (Pg no - 60)
4. Parallel installation: New cable installation is not 9. Service verification: All services to be identified
allowed to run parallel exactly above or below the by trial pit if duct laying by HDD method. GPS
existing 132kV cables and troughs, irrespective coordinates to be provided for TP locations & entry
of any vertical clearance but allowed besides / exit pit for the drilling. Before starting the drilling
(adjacent), provided the clearances should be works, the coordinates shown in the approved
complied as per the approved NOC NOC for entry / exit pit & trial pit locations to be
confirmed by TLP supervisor.
10. Entrance: Entrance to DEWA substation and access 4. Sheet piling: Sheet piling or sand bags to be provided,
to DEWA corridor should not be blocked for the while excavating near the tower foundation to
proposed project / work by any means temporary or avoid collapse of sand. (Figure: 4.2.7) Pg 62
permanently.
5. Earth conductor protection: Tower foundation earth
11. Backfilling: Backfilling of transmission cable route conductor to be protected, while excavating near
to be carried out as per DEWA standard. Backfilling the tower foundation.
materials or any other materials to have been used
for placement. The excess materials or soil shall be 6. Access road: DEWA patrolling access road must be
disposed immediately and that site shall be cleaned repaired by the contractor, if damaged.
before the shift to next site. (Figure: 4.1.11, 4.1.12,
7. Removal of unwanted materials: Leftover / Waste
4.1.13 - Pg no 50)
/ debris materials should be removed from the OHL
12. Route markers: Route markers should not be Corridor, after the completion of work.
8. Parking of vehicle: Parking of Light / Heavy Vehicle
replaced / reinstated in the same place / position
over or beneath the Transmission services (Cable /
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)

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)
2. Height limit gantries: Installation of temporary

height limit gantries about 5.5 - 6 m from ground
4.1.14, 4.1.15 - Pg no 51 & 52)
3. Crash barrier: Temporary concrete crash barriers

need to be installed around nearby tower
foundation. (Figure: 4.1.16 - Pg 53)
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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
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
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.
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 locations, along with Danger sign boards. (Figure:
height limit gantries about 5.5 - 6 m from ground 4.1.14, 4.1.15 - Pg no 51 & 52)
Fig 4.7.2
Minimum Clearance requirement for Lighting Pole Installation from OHL conductor
b) Crash barrier: Temporary concrete crash 3 Construction parking:
barriers need to be installed around nearby
tower foundation. (Figure: 4.1.16 - Pg 53) a. Parking area construction is not allowed
within DEWA Transmission OHL Corridor. OHL
c) Excavations near Tower foundations: Minimum Corridor details shall be confirmed from TMD
horizontal distance of 5m to be ensured for any NOC center.
excavations near the concrete foundation of
the tower. (Figure: 4.2.6 - Pg 61) b. DEWA patrolling access road must be repaired
by the contractor, if damaged.
d) Minimum vertical clearance: Any poles /
structure erected in the vicinity of OHL should c. Leftover / Waste / debris materials should
have minimum falling clearance of 6.0 / 5.0 be removed from the OHL Corridor, after the
meter for 400 / 132kV lines. (Figure: 4.7.2) completion of work.
e) Access road: DEWA patrolling access road must d. Parking of Light / Heavy Vehicle within the OHL
be repaired by the contractor, if damaged. corridor is prohibited.
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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CHAPTER 5
IMPLEMENTATION OF NOC CONDITIONS
& PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
IMPLEMENTATION OF NOC CONDITIONS &
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
To ensure implementation of
all the provisions of Protective
following reasons:
Regulations of this Handbook To ensure healthiness of the remaining cables /
during execution of any activities lines in Ring network feeder, if any one or more
near or within the vicinity of of the Ring network feeder is / are shut down
for repair and maintenance or s requested for
the existing OHL and UG Cable approved purposes.
corridors. 5.1.4 Special Patrolling
This type of patrol is acted upon the request
from concerned parties to exert additional
5.1 Patrolling attention (extra patrol) to specific circuit on the
following reasons:
Patrolling of all existing OHL / cable routes is To ensure healthiness of all transmission lines
carried out in a scheduled frequency to monitor / cables supplying substation that is to serve
the DEWA’s Transmission lines network from important occassions / VVIP visit to the emirates.
damages & third party violations by observing,
reporting & preventive actions.
5.2 Precommission Inspection
5.1.1 Routine Patrolling This type of Inspection is conducted in response
DEWA’s Transmission Networks / Grids are to the request for joint inspection of completed
divided into number of patrolling zones of which project. This will ensure that all installed
each zone should be patrolled twice a day. components of transmission system were
installed according to the DEWA’s Standards.
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
5.3 Contractor’s Work Supervision
facilities needs special attention or priority TLM directly supervise the execution of all
actions to minimize or prevent the possibility construction activities near or in vicinity with
of damage. line / cable corridor to ensure that such work
executions are in accordance with the provisions
5.1.3 Intensive Patrolling of NOC & Method statement. The following
This type of patrol is acted upon the request types of supervision should be scheduled
from concerned parties to exert additional suitable to the kinds of work requirements. (Pls
attention (extra patrol) to specific circuit on the refer Annexure-3.1.1 Pg 22)
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5.4 Site Instruction Notice
5.3.1 WorkSupervision Request During patrolling, the patroller checks the
All works near or in vicinity of OHL / UG Cables contractors work site & if any non-critical
corridor, if with relevant NOC, should only be violations are found, then Site instruction notice
executed under direct supervision of TLM’s is issued to contractor for correcting immediately.
Standby Site Supervisor. The service of Standby If contractor does not take necessary action,
Site Supervisor will be obtained through the further the patroller will issue Notice to stop
following requirements: 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.
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
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 Noc’s & its conditions at site, which will lead to damage of the DEWA’S 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
Table 6A
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Table 6B
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 i. Similar procedural action will be taken in
Category A, as per Table 6B. accordance with the category - B & C, if the
contractor falls in those categories.
b. Contractors’ works are stopped in locations
wherever Notice to stop work was issued & new j. Except that in category ‘B’, The contractor shall
NOC issuance or suspension of issued NOC done. replace Safty Engineer and site supervisor of the
project.
c. Concerned utility / dept should take necessary
actions against the contractor against the k. In category ‘C’, the contractor shall replace
performed violations. The project Engineer, Safty engineer and site
supervisor of the project.
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. CV’s 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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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 customer’s (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.
List Of Abbreviations
º CS Connection Services º NOC No Objection Certificate
º DM Dubai Municipality º OHL Over head Line
º F.R.L Finished Road Level º OPGW Optical Ground Wire
º F.O Fibre Optic º R.C.C Reinforced Cement Concrete
º GIS Geographical Information System º R.O.W Right Of Way
º GPS Global Positioning System º R T A Road Transport Authority
º HDD Horizontal Directional Drilling º TMD Transmission Maintenance Department
º II & P Infrastructure Information & Permits º TP Trial Pit
º LILO Loop in Loop out º UG Under Ground
º NDRC Non Disruptive Road Crossing º TLM-LP Transmission Lines Maintenance - Lines Patrolling
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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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Transmission Maintenance Dept

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1.1 Types Of Cables b. 132kV XLPE Cable

a) Voltage wise underground cable are of 02 types –

b) Construction wise Underground Power Cables are of

1. XLPE (Fig a & b)

a. 400kV XLPE Cable c. 132kV Oil Filled Cable

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d. Fiber Optic Cable e. Cross Section of Pilot cable

1.2 Types Of Transmission Over Head Towers

a. 400kV Over Head Transmission Tower b. 400kV Tubular Monopole Tower

Double Circuit Single Circuit

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(Cable Installation method in Precast Culvert)

b. 132kV Cable laying in Concrete trough

132kV Cable Laying In Trough

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

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

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Typical Trench Details for Directly Buried 132kV Pilot Cable

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1.4.2 A Types of installation of link box

1.4.3 Cable Route Marker (Power, Fiber Optic, or Pilot)

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2.1 Hazardous Factors Of The Line Damages

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b Works without verification / confirmation of the under ground cables. High

c Works without verification / checking of the Overhead lines. High

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3.1 General Provisions 3.2.2 Trial Pit NOC

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Annexure 3.1.1 - Trial Pit check List

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C. Trial Pit Verification

Such confirmation should be written and signed by the

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h. If any additional information required other a. Proposed scope of work drawing to be

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3.5 Submission Of Application

To Senior Manager Senior Manager Senior Manager

Dept. Infrastructure Connection services Transmission Line Maint.

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

Note: No any NOC applications directly received by TLM Office.

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Fig 4.1.3: Danger sign board and barrication at work area

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5 Meter away from cable route

5. Cable protection: Shifting / slewing or exposing of

6. Road construction: Carriageway is not allowed to run

Fig 4.1.6: 132kV Trough Protection for Road crossing Works