2A Rules To Govern The Monitoring of Compliance With PDC PDF

SALIENT FEATURES
Article I - General Provisions
Article II - Standards and Measurements
Article III - Prioritization of Compliance with the

Standards
Article IV - Requirements and Procedures
Article V - Final Provisions

DU’s Statement of Compliance
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
Standard Measurements
(PDC Sect.)
Long Duration Voltage Variations
The DU shall ensure that no undervoltage or
overvoltage is present at the connection point of
any user in the Distribution System during normal
DSC-PDC-
operating conditions.
001
3rd R
(3.2.3.4;
Measurement:
5.2.3)
Committed five (5) years statement of Distribution
Development Plan (DDP) shall be prepared in
accordance with the required technical analyses
specified in the PDC.
PDC IEEE 1159-1995

Voltage Voltage
Duration Duration
Magnitude Magnitude
< 90%
1. Undervoltage > 1 min > 1 min 0.8 to 0.9 pu
< 0.9
> 110%
2. Overvoltage > 1 min > 1 min 1.1 to 1.2 pu
> 1.1
Over/Under Voltage plot

Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Voltage Sags in Distribution System
The DU shall ensure that the Distribution System
has sufficient capacity so that Voltage Sags when
DSC-PDC- starting large induction motors will not adversely
002 affect any User facilities or Equipment.
3rd R
(3.2.3.5;
Measurements:
5.2.3.3) Actual measurements, computer simulations,
and/or calculations shall be conducted to
determine Voltage Sags at the Connection Points of
Users with large induction motors.
Voltage Sags (Distribution System)
PDC IEEE 1159-1995

Voltage Voltage
Duration Duration
Magnitude Magnitude
1. Sag
Instantaneous 0.5 cycle 10% to 90% 0.5 to 30 cycles 0.1 to 0.9 pu

to 1.0 min 0.1 to 0.9
Momentary 30 cycles to 3 s 0.1 to 0.9 pu
Temporary 3 s to 1 min 0.1 to 0.9 pu
2. Swell
Instantaneous 110% to 0.5 to 30 cycles 1.1 to 1.8 pu

0.5 cycle
180%
to 1.0 min
Momentary 1.1 to 1.8 30 cycles to 3 s 1.1 to 1.4 pu
Temporary 3 s to 1 min 1.1 to 1.2 pu
Instantaneous Voltage Sag Caused by a Single-Line-To-Ground Fault

Temporary Voltage Sag Caused by Motor Starting

Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
At any User System, the THD of the voltage at the
Connection Points of the Distribution System shall
not exceed five percent (5%) during normal
DSC-PDC- operating conditions.
003 3rd NR
(3.2.4.4) Measurements:
Actual measurements, computer simulations,
determine the THD of the voltage at the Connection
Points of the Distribution System.
Harmonics - Sinusoidal voltages and currents having

frequencies that are integral multiples of the fundamental
frequency. (PDC)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – The ratio of the root-

mean-square of the harmonics content to the root-mean-
square value of the fundamental quantity, expressed as a
percent of the fundamental. (Proposed PDC)
The Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is used to define the

effect of harmonics on the power system voltage. It is used in
low-voltage, medium-voltage, and high-voltage systems. It is
expressed as a percent of the fundamental and is defined as
sumof all squaresof amplitude of all harmonicvoltages

THD   100%
squareof the amplitude of the fundamenta l voltage
50
Vh2
h2
THD   100%
V1
Where Vh = harmonic component of voltage of the order indicated by the subscript.
h = order of harmonic
Composite harmonic waveform

Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Total Demand Distortion (TDD)
At any User System, the TDD of the current at the
Connection Points of the Distribution System shall
not exceed five percent (5%) during normal
DSC-PDC- operating conditions.
004 3rd NR
(3.2.4.5) Measurements:
determine the TDD at the Connection Points of the
Distribution System.
Total Demand Distortion (TDD)
Total Demand Distortion (TDD) – The total root-mean-

square of the harmonics current distortion, in percent of the
maximum demand load current (15 or 30 min demand).
h

 hI 2
h 1
TDD 
IL
where IL = rms value of maximum demand load current

h = harmonic order (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.)
Ih = rms load current at the harmonic order h
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Voltage Unbalance
The maximum Voltage Unbalance at the Connection
Point of any User of the Distribution System,
excluding the Voltage Unbalance passed on from
DSC-PDC- the Grid shall not exceed 2.5 percent during normal
005 operating conditions. 3rd R
(3.2.5.2)
Measurements:
determine the Voltage Unbalance at the Connection
Point.
VOLTAGE UNBALANCE
Voltage Unbalance – The maximum deviation from

the average of the three phase voltages divided by
the average of the three phase voltages, expressed in
percent. (PDC)
VOLTAGE UNBALANCE
Imbalance trend for a residential feeder

VOLTAGE UNBALANCE
max deviation fromaveragevoltage

VoltageUnbalance   100%
Sample: averagevoltage
The phase-to-phase voltage reading
Va = 230 V Vb = 232 V Vc = 225 V
Average voltage = (230 + 232 + 225)3 = 229 V.
The max deviation = 4 (for the value of 225,i.e. 230=1; 232=3; 225=4)
Voltage Unbalance = 4  229  100%

= 1.7467 %
= 1.7 %
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Flicker Severity in Distribution System
The Flicker Severity at the Connection Point of any
User of the Distribution System shall not exceed 1.0
DSC-PDC- unit for short term and 0.8 unit for long term.
006 3rd R
Measurements:
(3.2.6.4)
determine the Flicker Severity at the Connection
Points of the Distribution System.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Short Duration Peaks in Distribution System
Infrequent short-duration peaks may be permitted
to exceed the levels specified in Section 3.2.4 of the
PDC for TDD and THD provided that such increases
do not compromise the service to other End-Users
DSC-PDC- or cause damage to any Equipment at the
007 Connection Points of the Distribution System. 3rd R
(3.2.7.2)
Measurements:
Procedures for connection of Users that may
impose short-duration peaks should show that
short-duration peaks are being measured,
monitored and controlled.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Submission of Distribution Interruption Reports
The DU shall submit on a quarterly basis the
monthly Interruption Reports for its Distribution
DSC-PDC- System using the standard format prescribed by the
008 ERC, as adopted by the DMC.
(3.3.4.1; 1st R
3.3.2; Measurements:
3.3.3) Records of events involving outage of Equipment
and power interruption of Users of the Distribution
System for the last five (5) years shall be
maintained.
Distributor’s Statement of Compliance
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution System Loss Report
The DU shall identify and report separately the
DSC-PDC- Technical and Non-Technical Losses in its
009 Distribution System to the ERC, through the DMC.
(3.4.2.1; 1st R
3.4.1.2; Measurements:
3.4.1.3) Records of actual System Losses segregated into
Technical and Non-Technical for the last five (5)
years shall be maintained.
ERC Issuances on System Loss
Sept. 29, 2004 – ERC issued the Guidelines for the approval of Caps on the
Recoverable Rate of Distribution System Loss.
June 7, 2007 – ERC issued Res. No. 19, S.2007, “A Resolution Embodying the
ERC’s Policy for Replacing Existing System Loss Caps of
Distribution Utilities.”
Dec. 8, 2008 – ERC promulgated Res. No.17, S.2008, “A Resolution Adopting
a New System Loss Cap for DUs.”
May 6, 2010 – ERC issued Res. No. 11, S.2010 “ A Resolution Clarifying the
Policy on the Treatment of KWH Company Use by DU’s.”
May 9, 2011 – ERC issued Res. No.11, S.2011 “ A Resolution Clarifying Res.
No. 17, S.2008 & Suspending Indefinitely the Filing of the
DU’s Respective Application.”
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Technical Loss Reduction through Reactive
Power Compensation
The DU shall correct feeder and substation feeder
DSC-PDC- bus Reactive Power Demand to a level which will
010 economically reduce feeder loss.
1st R
(3.4.3.3;
5.2.4.2) Measurements:
determine feeder losses.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Customer Service Program Report
The DU shall prepare and submit a report to the
ERC, through the DMC, on the Customer Service
Standards provided in the PDC. The Distribution
DSC-PDC- Utility shall justify the basis for the target levels of
011 performance.
2nd NR
(3.5.3.1;
3.5) Measurements:
Records of Customer Service Program for the last
five (5) years shall be maintained. Customer Service
Program shall include target levels and
corresponding justifications.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution System Development, Operation
and Maintenance according to PEC and OSHS
The DU shall develop, operate, and maintain its
Distribution System in a safe manner and shall
DSC-PDC- always ensure a safe work environment for its
012 employees.
(3.6.1.1; 1st NR
3.6.1.3) Review of safety requirements and procedures for
Distribution System design, installation, operation
and maintenance shall be conducted to determine
consistency to the provisions of the latest editions
of PEC 1 & 2 and OSHS.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Submission of Personnel Safety Records and
Reports
DSC-PDC- The DU shall submit to the ERC, through the DMC,
013 copies of records and reports required by OSHS as
(3.6.3; amended. These shall include the measurement of
1st R
performance specified in Section 3.6.2 of the PDC.
3.6.2;
3.6.3) Measurements:
Records of accidents and illnesses of employees
shall be maintained.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Selection of Voltage Ratings of Distribution
Equipment
The DU shall consider the maximum estimated
DSC-PDC- Voltage Swell in the selection of the voltage ratings
014 of Distribution Equipment. 3rd NR
(5.2.3.2)
Measurements:
Procedures and criteria for selection of voltage
ratings of Distribution Equipment.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Transient Overvoltage Suppression Devices in
Distribution System
The Distribution System and the User System shall
DSC-PDC- be designed and operated to include devices that
015 will mitigate the effects of transient overvoltage on
(5.2.8.1; the Distribution System and the User System.
1st NR
6.5.2.2) Design procedures and criteria for selection and
coordination of insulation Equipment (e.g.,
transformers, CB, fuses, DS, CT/PT, coupling
devices, etc.)
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Protection of the Distribution System
The Distribution System shall be designed and
operated with sufficient protection to ensure safety
DSC-PDC- and to limit the frequency and duration of
016 interruptions to End-Users.
(5.2.9.1; 1st NR
Measurements:
5.2.9; Protection policy, requirements, and procedures
7.2.1.4) shall include but not limited to fault clearance time
and auto reclosing.
All Distribution Equipment and devices shall be
properly coordinated and adequately protected.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Fault Levels Information in the Distribution
System
The DU shall inform the User of the designed
DSC-PDC- and the existing fault levels of the Distribution
017 System at the Connection Point.
(5.2.10.1; 1st R
6.3.3.3) Short circuit reports shall contain the designed
and existing fault levels at each Connection
Point to be considered by the User in the
design of the User System.
Distributor’s Statement of Compliance
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Grounding Method Used in Distribution System
The DU shall inform the User of the grounding
method used in the Distribution System. The
specification of Distribution Equipment shall
DSC-PDC- consider the maximum Voltage Swell that will be
018 imposed on the Equipment during faults involving
1st NR
(5.2.11.1; ground.
5.2.11)
Measurements:
Grounding method used in the Distribution System
and standards and specifications for compliance of
Users shall be readily available to Users.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Monitoring and Control of Equipment for User
System
The DU shall provide, install, and maintain the
telemetry outstation and all associated Equipment
DSC-PDC- needed to monitor the User System.
019
3rd NR
(5.2.12.2; Measurements:
5.2.12) Telemetry outstation and all associated Equipment
needed to monitor the User System shall be
provided, installed, and maintained. This Standard
is applicable only to DU with an agreement with at
least one (1) User regarding telemetry.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Standards for Equipment in the Distribution
System
All Equipment at the Connection Point shall comply
with the requirements of the IEC Standards or their
DSC-PDC- equivalent national standards.
020
1st NR
5.2.13) All Equipment at the Connection Point of the
Distribution System shall be designed,
manufactured and tested in accordance with the
requirements of the IEC Standards or their
equivalent national standards.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Maintenance Logbook for the Equipment in the
Distribution System
The DU shall maintain a logbook containing the test
results and maintenance records relating to its
equipment at the Connection Point and shall make
DSC-PDC- this logbook available when requested by the User.
021 Measurements: 1 st R
(5.2.14.2) Test results & maintenance records of equipment in all
Connection Points of the Distribution System shall readily
be available to determine completeness of records.
Records of testing and maintenance of equipment at all
Connection Points of the Distribution System shall be
listed.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Application for New Connection or Modification
of Existing Connection to Distribution System
The DU shall establish the procedure for the
DSC-PDC- processing of applications for connection or
022 modification of an existing connection to the
(5.3.5.1; Distribution System.
1st NR
5.3; Measurements:
5.9.3) Procedures and requirements for application of
new connection or modification of existing
connection to the Distribution System shall be
consistent with Article 5.3 of the PDC.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Fixed Asset Boundary Document for Equipment
in the Distribution System
The DU shall establish the procedure and forms
DSC-PDC- required for the preparation of the Fixed Asset
023 Boundary Documents.
1st NR
(5.6.3.1;
Measurements:
5.6) Procedures and forms for preparation of Fixed
Asset Boundary Documents for Equipment at the
Connection Point of the Distribution System shall
be in accordance with Article 5.6 of the PDC.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Electrical Diagrams for the Equipment in the
Distribution System
The DU shall specify the procedure and format to
be followed in the preparation of the Electrical
DSC-PDC- Diagrams for any Connection Point.
024
Measurements: 1st NR
(5.7.1.1;
• Procedures and forms for preparation of
5.7) Electrical Diagrams at the Connection Point of the
Distribution System shall be in accordance with
Art. 5.7 of the PDC.
• Electrical Diagrams for all the Connection Points
of the Distribution System shall be completed.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Connection Point Drawing in Distribution
System
The DU shall specify the procedures and formats to
DSC-PDC- be followed in the preparation of the Connection
025 Point Drawings for any Connection Point.
1st NR
(5.8.1.1;
Measurements:
5.8) Procedures and forms for preparation of
Connection Point Drawings at the Connection Point
of the Distribution System shall be in accordance
with Article 5.8 of the PDC.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
User Data Registration
The DU shall develop the forms for all data to be
submitted in accordance with an application for a
Connection Agreement or an Amended Connection
DSC-PDC- Agreement.
026
Measurements: 1st NR
(5.9.3;
Procedures and forms for submission of
5.9) Distribution System Data to be registered shall be
in accordance with Article 5.9 of the PDC.
Data relating to Connection Point and User System
for all the Connection Points of the Distribution
System shall be completed.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Maintenance of Distribution Planning Data
Bank
The DU shall consolidate and maintain the Dist.
DSC-PDC- Planning Data according to the ff. categories:
027 (a) Forecast Data;
(6.2.1.2; (b) Estimated Equipment Data; and
1st R
6.2.5.1; (c) Registered Equipment Data.
6.4;
6.5) Measurements:
Procedures for collection and updating of
Distribution Planning Data shall be in accordance
with Articles 6.4 and 6.5 of the PDC.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Submission of DDP
The DU shall develop and submit its DDP annually
to the Department of Energy (DOE). In the case of
DSC-PDC- an Electric Cooperative, such plan shall also be
028 submitted through the National Electrification
(6.2.5.2; Administration (NEA). A copy of the DDP shall also
1st R
be submitted to the DMC.
6.2.5;
6.3) Measurements:
Distribution Development Plan (DDP) prepared
during the preceding year shall be submitted to the
DOE, NEA, and DMC.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution Planning Studies
The DU shall conduct distribution planning studies
to ensure the safety and reliability of the
Distribution System.
DSC-PDC-
029 Measurements:
• Procedures for conducting Distribution Planning 1st R
(6.3.1.1;
studies.
6.3) • Analytical tools shall include, but are not limited
to voltage drop analysis, short circuit analysis,
system loss analysis, reliability analysis and
economic/financial analysis, for conducting
Distribution Planning and impact studies.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution Operating Procedures

The DU is responsible for ensuring that
DSC-PDC- safe and economic distribution operating
030 procedures are always followed.
1st NR
(7.2.1.5;
7.4) Measurements:
Distribution operating procedures,
including communications channels
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Submission of Monthly Reports
The DU shall prepare and submit to the DMC
monthly reports on distribution operation.
DSC-PDC-
031 Measurements: 1st R
Records of Distribution operations (Monthly
(7.4.3.1)
Operations Reports) shall be submitted to the
DMC using the prescribed format by the ERC
as adopted by the DMC on a quarterly basis
pursuant to DMC Res. No. 32, Series of 2009.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Submission of SIR
The DU shall submit to the DMC the Significant
Incident Reports prepared pursuant to the
provisions of Section 7.7.2 of the PDC.
DSC-PDC- Measurements:
032 Records of Significant Incidents in the Distribution 1st R
(7.4.3.2) System (all Significant Incident Reports) shall be
submitted to the DMC using the prescribed format
under the DMC SIR Procedures approved by ERC
through Resolution No. 5 series of 2010 “Resolution
Adopting the DMC Significant Incident Reporting
Procedures”
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Submission of Annual Operations Report
The DU shall prepare and submit to the DMC an
Annual Operations Report. This report shall include
the Significant Incidents on the Distribution System
DSC-PDC- that had a material effect on the Distribution
033 System or the System of any User. 1st R
(7.4.3.3)
Measurements:
Records of Distribution operations (Annual
Operations Report) shall be submitted to the DMC
using the ERC DU-MO2 prescribed template.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution Maintenance Program
The DU shall prepare Distribution Maintenance
Program based on forecasted demand, User’s
provisional Maintenance Program & requests for
DSC-PDC- maintenance schedule.
034 Records of procedures for preparing the
(7.5.1.1; Distribution Maintenance Programs shall be in 1st R
7.2.1.2; accordance with Sect. 7.5.1 of the PDC.
7.5) Measurements:
Records of Maintenance Programs shall include:
• Three (3)-year Maintenance Program;
• Annual Maintenance Program; and
• Monthly Maintenance Program
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution Demand and Voltage Control
Program
The DU shall implement Demand Control when the
DSC-PDC- System Operator has issued a Red Alert Notice due
035 to a generation deficiency in the Grid or when a
(7.6.1.1; Multiple Outage Contingency resulted in island grid
1st NR
operation.
7.2.1.6;
7.6) Measurements:
Records of procedures for Demand Control.
Records shall include responses to the instructions
of the System Operator.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution Emergency Procedures
The DU shall develop and maintain a Manual of
Distribution Emergency Procedures, which lists all
DSC-PDC- parties to be notified, including their business and
036 home phone numbers, in case of an emergency.
2nd NR
(7.7.1.3;
Measurements:
7.7) Manual of Distribution Emergency Procedures shall
be developed, maintained and distributed, and shall
include procedures to be observed during
emergency drills.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Distribution Emergency Drills
Emergency drills shall be conducted at least once a
year to familiarize all personnel responsible for
DSC-PDC- emergencies.
037
Measurements: 2nd R
(7.7.1.4;
• Emergency drills conducted during the preceding
7.7) year.
• If an emergency drill has not been conducted yet,
schedules and detailed instructions for the
emergency drill shall be provided.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No. Standard
(PDC Sect.) Measurements
Safety Coordination Procedures for Safety
Precautions
Safety Coordination Procedures shall be established
for the coordination, establishment, maintenance
DSC-PDC- and cancellation of safety precautions on MV and
038 HV Equipment when work or testing is to be nd
2 NR
(7.8.1.5; carried out on the Distribution System or the User
7.8) System.
Measurements:
Records of procedures for implementing Safety
Precautions shall be in accordance with Article 7.8
of the PDC
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Power Quality Testing & Monitoring in the
Distribution System
DSC-PDC- The DU shall, from time to time, determine the need
039 to test and/or monitor the Power Quality at various
(7.9.1.1; points on its Distribution System.
3rd NR
3.2; Measurements:
7.9.1) Procedures and schedule of monitoring of Power
Quality of selected nodes of the Distribution
System.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Monitoring of Effect of User System on the
Distribution System
The DU shall, from time to time, monitor the
DSC-PDC- effect of the User System on the Distribution
040 System.
3rd R
(7.9.2.1;
Procedures and schedule of monitoring the
effect of the User System on the Distribution
System.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
System Tests on the Distribution System or the User
System
System Tests which involve the simulation of conditions
or the controlled application of unusual or extreme
conditions that may have an impact to the Distribution
DSC-PDC-041 System or the User System shall be carried out in a
manner that shall not endanger any personnel or the
(7.10.1.1; 1st NR
general public.
7.10) Measurements:
Records of procedures for implementing System Tests
shall be in accordance with Article 7.10 of the PDC.
Procedures shall describe the details of the requirements
for the System Test Request, System Test Group, Sys. Test
Program & System Test Report.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Capability Tests Procedures for Embedded
Generating Units
Tests shall be conducted, in accordance with the
agreed procedures and standards to confirm the
DSC-PDC-
compliance.
042
1st NR
7.11) • Records of procedures to confirm the capability of
Embedded Generating Units shall be in accordance
with Article 7.10 of the PGC & Article 7.11 of the PDC.
• Capability Tests shall be conducted for all Embedded
Generating Units w/in the Distribution System.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No.
(PDC Sect.)
Standard System for Site & Equipment ID
The DU shall develop and establish a Standard System for
Site and Equipment Identification to be used in
identifying any site or equipment in all electrical
diagrams, Connection Point drawings, distribution
DSC-PDC-043 operation instructions, notices and other documents
(7.12.1.1; 3rd NR
Measurements:
7.12.1) • Procedures for Standard System for Site and
Equipment Identification shall be in accordance with
Section 7.12.1 of the PDC.
• Records of all Site and Equipment shall be with
assigned identification according to the Standard
System for Site and Equipment Identification.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No. Standard
Standard Labeling System for Site & Equipment
ID
The Distribution Utility shall develop and establish
DSC-PDC- a Standard Labeling System, which specifies the
044 dimension, sizes of character, and colors of labels to
identify the Sites and Equipment. 3rd NR
(7.12.2.1;
Procedures for labeling the Sites and Equipment in
the Distribution System shall be in accordance with
Section 7.12.2 of the PDC.
Priority
R or NR
Ref. No. Standard
Installation of Site & Equipment ID
The Distribution Utility or the User shall be
responsible for the provision and installation of a
clear and unambiguous label showing the Site and
DSC-PDC- Equipment Identification at their respective System.
045 3rd NR
Measurements:
(7.12.2.2)
All Sites and Equipment in the Distribution System
shall be certified and labeled indicating the dates
and persons in-charge of labeling in accordance
with the Standard System for Site and Equipment
Identification and Labeling.
End of Presentation
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General Provisions
 Purpose
 Scope of Application
 Definition of Terms
Purpose
 Establish a monitoring system
 Ensure DU compliance
 Promote accountability
 Protect public interest

 Set order of priority
 Set a timeline for the compliance
Scope of Application
 Privately-owned DUs
 Electric Cooperatives
 LGU Owned-and–Operated DUs
 Consortium of DUs
Scope of Application (Cont…)
 Entities
duly authorized to own, operate
and maintain distribution facilities within
economic zones
 Other duly authorized entities engaged in

the distribution of electricity
DISTRIBUTOR’S COMPLIANCE
MONITORING REPORT
 The DCMR shall include the current

information on compliance with the PDC
and Summary of Compliance Plans.
 Proofs, justifications and explanation of its
self-assessment on the degree of
compliance.
 ERC through the DMC, shall assess and
determine the degree or level of
compliance of the DU.
DISTRIBUTOR’S COMPLIANCE
MONITORING REPORT (Cont..)
 If the DU’s system does not comply with

any of the requirements, the DU shall
prepare a reliable and attainable
Compliance Plan.
 The Compliance Plan shall indicate
 The definite activities or projects to be
implemented by the DU.
 The schedule of implementation and
costs associated with the said activities.
Standards and Measurements
45 Standards
 DSC-PDC # - Title of the Standard
Reference
 References to the PDC Section
 Description of the Standard
 Measurements
PRIORITIZATION
• First Priority - Compliance within 1 year
• Second Priority - Compliance within 3 years
• Third Priority - Compliance within 5 years
Note: DUs under PBR, compliance within 5 years after its

current regulatory reset
ECs under the RSEC-WR, ERC decision on their
performance standard would prevail
Reportorial Requirements
 DUs shall submit its Distributor’s
Compliance Monitoring Report using the
prescribed template (Annex “A”).
• The Report shall specify, but not limited to,
the following:
a) Standard or the prescribed technical
specifications, performance
standards, financial standards or
other requirements of the PDC;
b) Measurements by which the
compliance of the reporting entity
with the Standard will be assessed;
• The Report shall specify, but not limited to,
the following: (Cont…)
c) Self-assessment and certification of
the reporting entity concerning its
degree or level of compliance with the
Standard; and
d) Definite activities or projects to be
implemented by the DU to fully comply
with the requirements of the PDC.
 The DU shall assess the applicability of the
Standard to its Distribution System(s). If the
Standard is applicable, the self-assessed degree
or level of compliance shall be indicated in the
Report. The degree of compliance with the
Standard can be:
 Full Compliance - Complies with all the requirements
of the Standard; and
 Non-Compliance - Not in compliance with one or more
of the requirements of this Standard but has definite
plan and schedule to correct all violations or complete
all requirements;
 Where the DU is in full compliance with the non-
recurring Standard, the DU shall submit any proof of
compliance in lieu of the required supporting
information and/or documents. However, should
there be any amendments to the required
supporting information and/or documents, these
shall submitted as part of the Report.
 The non-recurring Standard is a Standard that
requires establishment of policies, procedures and
systems to comply with technical standards. Table 2
indicates the recurring & the non-recurring Standard.
 Where the Standard is not applicable to
the reporting entity or the reporting entity
is not in full compliance with the Standard,
the reporting entity shall explain the
reasons for such conditions.
 The DU entity shall ensure that supporting
information and/or documents to justify its self-
assessment of compliance w/ the Standard are
readily available for verification & inspection by
the ERC, through the DMC. These shall include
documentations containing procedures, records,
reports, programs, plans, actions taken or to be
taken & other information that demonstrate the
compliance of the reporting entity with the
Standard.
 TheDistributor’s Compliance Monitoring
Report shall be certified by the authorized
person of the reporting entity and shall be
submitted under oath to the ERC, through
the DMC.
Procedures for Reporting
4.2.1 Reporting
 A reporting entity shall submit to the ERC
not later than May 31 of each year, the
Distributor’s Compliance Monitoring
Report (in hard and electronic copies),
indicating its performance for the
preceding calendar year against the
minimum Standards provided in the PDC.
4.2.2 Self-Assessment
 A reporting entity shall conduct self-
assessment through periodic monitoring of
its compliance with the Standards of the
PDC and provide in a form and manner
and at such times as may be requested by
the ERC, Distributor’s Compliance
Monitoring Report under oath as set out in
Section 4.2.3 of these Rules.
4.2.3 Record Keeping
 A DU shall maintain records of compliance
and shall be available anytime for
inspection.
A DU shall maintain detailed records of all

technical and economic evaluation
conducted to comply w/ the requirements
set out in Chapter 6 the PDC.
4.2.3 Record Keeping (Cont…)
 All submitted reports shall be kept by
the DMC and made available to the
ERC upon request for a period of five
(5) years.
4.2.4 Compliance Audit
 The ERC, through the DMC, shall conduct
annual Compliance Audit in random
manner, including spot inspections, to
monitor compliance of the reporting entity
with the Standards of the PDC.
4.2.4 Compliance Audit (Cont…)
 The DU will be provided with a 60-day
notification and all the necessary
documents required by the Audit Team.
 The Audit Team will review the DU’s evidence of
compliance with all the applicable Standards of
the PDC with the technical personnel of the
reporting entity and as required, provide
additional information to clarify data previously
supplied to the Audit Team.
 Interviews supplied to the Audit Team, in

conjunction with evidence provided, will be the
basis in validating compliance with the PDC.
 At the end of the Compliance Audit, the
Audit Team shall conduct exit briefing with
the reporting entity to discuss the
preliminary audit findings and feedback
from the reporting entity.
 TheAudit Team - composed of DMC
Board Members with DMC technical
support staff.
4.2.5 Budget
 Budget for the conduct of the monitoring
and Compliance Audit by the ERC,
through DMC, shall be included in the
annual budget of the DMC.
Final Provisions
 5.1 Administrative Sanctions

Violation of these Rules shall be subject
to the imposition of fines and penalties in
accordance with the “Guidelines to
Govern the Imposition of Administrative
Sanctions in the form of Fines and
Penalties Pursuant to Section 46 of
EPIRA”, as amended.
Final Provisions
• 5.2 Separability
If for any reason, any provision of these
Rules is declared unconstitutional or
invalid by final judgment of a competent
court, the other parts or provisions
hereof which were not affected thereby
shall continue to be in full force and
effect.
Final Provisions
• 5.3 Repealing Clause
Any rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of these
Rules is hereby repealed and modified accordingly.
• 5.4 Effectivity
These Rules shall take effect immediately upon publication in a
newspaper of general circulation in the country and upon posting
electronically.
Let copies of these Rules be furnished the University of the
Philippines Law Center-Office of the National Administrative
Register (UPLC-ONAR) and all concerned Distribution Utilities.
Pasig City, June 21, 2011.
First Priority
Reference Standard
DSC-PDC-008 Interruption Report
DSC-PDC-009 System Loss Report
DSC-PDC-010 Technical Loss Reduction
DSC-PDC-012 Safety Procedures
DSC-PDC-013 Safety Reports
DSC-PDC-015 Transient Overvoltage
DSC-PDC-016 Protection of the Dist. System
DSC-PDC-017 Fault Levels
DSC-PDC-018 Grounding Method
First Priority
Reference Standard
DSC-PDC-020 Standards for Equipment
DSC-PDC-021 Maintenance Logbook
DSC-PDC-022 Application for New Connection
DSC-PDC-023 Fixed Asset Boundary
DSC-PDC-024 Electrical Diagram
DSC-PDC-025 Connection Point Drawing
DSC-PDC-026 User Data Registration
DSC-PDC-027 Planning Data Bank
DSC-PDC-028 DDP
First Priority
Reference Standard
DSC-PDC-029 Distribution Planning Studies
DSC-PDC-030 Operating procedure
DSC-PDC-031 Submission of Monthly Reports
DSC-PDC-032 Submission of SIR
DSC-PDC-033 Annual Operations Report
DSC-PDC-034 Maintenance Program
DSC-PDC-035 Demand & Voltage Control
DSC-PDC-041 System Tests
DSC-PDC-042 Capability Tests
Total 27
Second Priority
Reference Standard
DSC-PDC-011 Customer Service Program
DSC-PDC-036 Emergency Procedures
DSC-PDC-037 Emergency Drills
DSC-PDC-038 Safety Coordination
Total 4
Third Priority
Reference Standard
DSC-PDC-001 Long Duration Voltage Variation
DSC-PDC-002 Voltage Sags
DSC-PDC-003 THD
DSC-PDC-004 TDD
DSC-PDC-005 Voltage Unbalance
DSC-PDC-006 Flicker Severity
DSC-PDC-007 Short Duration Peak
Third Priority
Reference Standard
DSC-PDC-014 Voltage Ratings
DSC-PDC-019 Equipment Monitoring & Control
DSC-PDC-039 Power Quality Testing
DSC-PDC-040 Monitoring of the Effect of User System
DSC-PDC-043 Equipment Identification
Labeling System for Site and
DSC-PDC-044
Equipment
Installation of Site and Equipment
DSC-PDC-045
Identification
Total 14
RECURRING NON-RECURRING
DSC-PDC-001 Voltage Variations DSC-PDC-003 THD
DSC-PDC-002 Voltage Sags DSC-PDC-004 TDD
DSC-PDC-005 Voltage Unbalance DSC-PDC-011 Cust. Service Program
DSC-PDC-006 Flicker Severity DSC-PDC-012 PEC & OSHS
DSC-PDC-007 Short Duration Peaks DSC-PDC-014 Voltage Ratings
DSC-PDC-008 Interruption Reports DSC-PDC-015 Transient Overvoltage
DSC-PDC-009 System Loss Report DSC-PDC-016 Protection
DSC-PDC-010 Loss Reduction - KVAR DSC-PDC-018 Grounding Method
DSC-PDC-013 Safety Records & Rpts. DSC-PDC-019 Monitoring & Control
DSC-PDC-017 Fault Levels DSC-PDC-020 Standards for Equip’t.
DSC-PDC-021 Maintenance Logbook DSC-PDC-022 App’tn. for New Con’tn.
DSC-PDC-027 Planning Data DSC-PDC-023 Fixed Asset Boundary
RECURRING NON-RECURRING
DSC-PDC-028 DDP DSC-PDC-024 Electrical Diagrams
DSC-PDC-029 Planning Studies DSC-PDC-025 Connection Pt. Draw’g.
DSC-PDC-031 Monthly Reports DSC-PDC-026 User Data Registration
DSC-PDC-032 SIR DSC-PDC-030 Operating Procedures
DSC-PDC-033 Annual Operations Rpt. DSC-PDC-035 Demand & Volt. Cont’l.
DSC-PDC-034 Maintenance Program DSC-PDC-036 Emergency Procedures
DSC-PDC-037 Emergency Drills DSC-PDC-038 Emergency Drills
DSC-PDC-040 Effect of User DSC-PDC-039 Power Quality
DSC-PDC-041 System Tests DSC-PDC-042 Tests Procedures
DSC-PDC-043 Site & Equipment I.D.
DSC-PDC-044 Labeling System
DSC-PDC-045 Installation of I.D.
Distributor’s
Compliance Monitoring Report
Customer Service Standards for Distribution Utilities
Customer Service Measure of Performance

Processing of application Number of days upon submission of complete
including estimates of requirements
charges
Service connection Number of days upon compliance with all government
and DU requirements
Restoration of service Numbers of hours for 100% restoration
after a fault Interruption
on the secondary side,
including service
drop/lateral
Power Quality a) Visit within X number of working days after receipt
complaints of complaint or substantive answer within Y
number of days; and
b) Correction of Power Quality problems within Z
number of months

Informing Customers on Announcements X number of days prior to the
schedule of power scheduled Interruptions
Interruptions
Responding to Response within X number of hours after receipt of
emergency calls call
Billing queries and a) Answer to queries within X number of hours; and
complaints b) Correction of errors in billing statement within Y
number of hours (or days)
Payment queries and a) Answer to queries within X number of hours; and
complaints b) Correction of errors in payments within Y number
of hours (or days)
Meter complaints a) Visit within X number of working days after receipt
of complaint or substantive answer within Y
number of days; and
b) Correction of meter problems within z number of
weeks

Reconnection of service Reconnect within X hours after payment of all dues,
provided payment is made before a specified cut-
off time
Making and Keeping of a) Specific time is given to the Customer; and
appointments b) Seeing the Customer at the appointed time

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SALIENT FEATURES

Article I - General Provisions

Article II - Standards and Measurements

Article III - Prioritization of Compliance with the

Article IV - Requirements and Procedures

Article V - Final Provisions

PDC IEEE 1159-1995

Over/Under Voltage plot

PDC IEEE 1159-1995

Instantaneous 0.5 cycle 10% to 90% 0.5 to 30 cycles 0.1 to 0.9 pu

Instantaneous 110% to 0.5 to 30 cycles 1.1 to 1.8 pu

Instantaneous Voltage Sag Caused by a Single-Line-To-Ground Fault

Temporary Voltage Sag Caused by Motor Starting

Harmonics - Sinusoidal voltages and currents having

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) – The ratio of the root-

The Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is used to define the

sumof all squaresof amplitude of all harmonicvoltages

Composite harmonic waveform

Total Demand Distortion (TDD) – The total root-mean-

where IL = rms value of maximum demand load current

Voltage Unbalance – The maximum deviation from

Imbalance trend for a residential feeder

max deviation fromaveragevoltage

The phase-to-phase voltage reading

Va = 230 V Vb = 232 V Vc = 225 V

Average voltage = (230 + 232 + 225)3 = 229 V.

Voltage Unbalance = 4  229  100%

Distribution Operating Procedures

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 Protect public interest

 LGU Owned-and–Operated DUs

 Other duly authorized entities engaged in

 The DCMR shall include the current

 If the DU’s system does not comply with

 References to the PDC Section

 Description of the Standard

• Third Priority - Compliance within 5 years

Note: DUs under PBR, compliance within 5 years after its

A DU shall maintain detailed records of all

 Interviews supplied to the Audit Team, in

 5.1 Administrative Sanctions

Customer Service Measure of Performance

Customer Service Measure of Performance

Customer Service Measure of Performance

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