ag Aya at As Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES December _, 2007 Dmm-01-06 Page 10f24 Table of Contents Page 1.0 SCOPE 2 2.0 INTRODUCTION 2 3.0 TERMINOLOGY 2 4.0 CRAFTSMAN CERTIFICATION 6 44 Training 6 42 Certification CARD 6 4.3 Nomination 6 5.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7 5.1 Personal Protection 7 5.2 Electric Shock Hazard 8 5.3 Short Circuits Hazard 9 5.4 Weather Conditions "1 6.0 WORK PREPARATION AND PROCEDURE 12 61 Work Authorization 12 62 Site Arrangement 12 63 Work Execution 14 64 Complex Work 7 7.0 CARE AND USE OF LIVE LINE WORK TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 20 7.1 Pre-Use Inspection 20 7.2 Periodical Inspection 20 7.3 Repair / Modification 2 7.4 — Storage / Transportation 24 8.0 ATTACHMENTS 2 New ‘Addition Changes: Revision [_Xely eSt Ayal AS Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES December, 2007 Dmnm-01-08 Page 2 of 24 1.0 20 SCOPE This document provides precise and adequate rules and guidelines for the practice of Low Voltage live line work in distribution network (1000V and below). INTRODUCTION This document includes the general rules that regulate performing live work in accordance with Standard Live Work Procedures that must be observed in addition to the particular rules applied to live work tools. This document applies to practicing Live Work on structures, installations, and equipment of Overhead and Underground for Low Voltage Distribution network using hot-stick method or rubber glove method. Note: It is not authorized to implement the bare hand method. This document does not apply to telecommunications, control, remote data transmission facilities on public electricity distribution networks using voltages lower than 100 V. The possibility of implementing LV Live Work procedures, with the obligation of observing all the concomitant Rules, makes it possible to: - Work on Live or off-line parts in the vicinity of other live parts. - Carry out non-electrical work in the vicinity of live LV parts without working directly on a structure, on an installation or on equipment. In addition, Live Line Work Rules authorize certain special types of work to be performed in the LV field, in accordance with Live Work procedures, among these types of work, presented in Chapter 3, are: = Moving bare overhead conductors, - Working on the LV part of a mixed MV/LV structure, - Connecting and disconnecting insulated wires on terminal boxes. ation Changes Revisionply gSll Ayo geal As ca Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES. December, 2007 ‘Dmm-01-08 Page 30f 24 34 3.2 Moreover, staff trained for LV Live Work may work in the vicinity of LV, and perform LV intervention. This manual should be used by staff with the appropriate training in the specific field of work defined by SEC- Distribution. 3.0 TERMINOLOGY Definition of the terminology used in this LV Live Line Work Rules (LLWR) is given below: General Terminology Low Voltage (LV A nominal voltage of 1000 volts and below between phases, Craftsman A craftsman is a person who has a Certification Card issued by the Company Training Department. Crow Leader ‘The Crew Leader is a craftsman who designated as Crew Leader by his Section Head and has a Certification Card issued by the Company Training Department. Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) The minimum approach distance (MAD) is the minimum distance that a craftsman should keep between himself and a bare live part without taking special protective steps specified in Live Line Work Rules. It is equal to 0.30 meters for LV zones. MAD for 2.1 to 15 KV (Phase to Phase): 61om; 15.1 to 35 KV (Pase to Phase): Tem. DEFINITIONS OF TECHNICAL TERMS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT Conductive part with fixed potential A conductive part with fixed potential is a part that is electrically connected to: - either the ground potential, or the potential of an active conductor. The application of this document: Addition Changes Revision |Xely gSit Aya geal) As tl Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES December, 2007 Dmnm-01-08 Page 4 of 24 - For overhead fines, all supports are taken to be at the ground potential, whatever they are made of (even wood), - For structure in buildings, metal pipes (water, gas, heating etc), metal frames and parts sunk into walls are taken to be at the ground potential. Dry walls and parts made of wood or synthetic material (frames, control panels) are not considered as conductive parts. Conductive part with floating potential ‘A “conductive part with floating potential’ is a part that has no electrical contact with a part having fixed potential, Bare part — insulated part ‘A “bare part” is a conductive part that is not covered with insulating material or having visibly damaged, dubious ' or insufficient insulation. When it is covered with an approved insulating device, a bere part is considered to be insulated for the duration of the work. A bare inaccessible part ® is considered to be equivalent to an insulated part. \ Insulation can, for instance, be dubious when it has been affected by low temperatures or damaged by rodems. ® In LV, a bare part is taken to be inaccessible if its protective index is higher than the IP 2X index (Classification of degrees of protection afforded by covering material and devices). IP2X degree. Operating area or room ‘Addition ha Revieionoly sgl Aya geal) As cl} Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LUVE LINE WORK RULES December _, 2007 Dnm-01-06 Page of 24 ‘The term “operating area” means “access area, room or chamber for craftsmen only" Metallic part This refers to all the conductive parts of a framework, a structure or a frame, for ‘example, that are linked to each other through construction with a view to maintaining equipotentiality between all its metal parts, and connected to ‘grounding circuits, GROUND By “ground”, it is meant all dead line conductive circuits specifically designed to take current to the ground in the event of a fault. It comprises: ~ bare circuits buried in the soil that make electrical contact with the ground, - bare or insulated discharge circuits connected to the buried circuits. Approved equipment “Approved equipment’ are any tools, equipment or devices that have been specially designed for use in Live Work and which have been approved by the Live Working Committee. Insulated / insulating tools. ‘Among approved tools, there are hand tools (insulating or insulated) meeting the standard IEC 60900 (hand tools for Live Work up to 1000 V for alternating current and 1500 V for direct current) — Insulating tools are entirely made of insulating material and may include metal inserts, = Insulated tools are covered or coated with insulating material Addition Chonges Revieionsla ypSll Aya gaat) As il Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES. December, 2007 Dmm-01-08 Page 6 0f 24 4.0 CRAFTSMAN CERTIFICATION Craftsman required to work on live line shall be trained and certified prior to practicing any live tasks. 44 42 43 Training COMPANY TRAINING CENTER shall provide different specialized training courses on Live Line Work and each crafisman shall attend a training course as required for his work. At the end of each course, there will be a theoretical and practical test to make sure of their readiness for practicing Live Line Work. Certification Card Based on the result of the theoretical and practical exam, the Training Department shalt initiate two Certificates to each craftsman as explained below: 424 ification CARD. It shall be initiated at Training Department and concurred by Distribution Safety Division’ Technical Support Department, By signing this certificate, the Company assures that the Authorized Craftsman is competent to perform his assigned duties and understands LV Live Work Rules. 4.22 Competency List It Is the integral part of Certification CARD and it shows all authorized tasks the craftsman can perform. 4.23 Validity of Certification CARD ‘The CARD shall be valid for Two years. 4.24 Renewal of Certification CARD. For renewal, the craftsman shall attend a short course in Company Training Center to refresh LLW knowledge, and attend a theoretical and practical test. The CARD shall be renewal based on the test result, Otherwise, the craftsman shall altend the full training in his specialty. Nomination Operating Areas (OAs) shall nominate for five line training a craftsmen who meet the following requirements: + Graduated from COMPANY TRAINING CENTER. ‘+ Minimum one year field experience. + Valid Work Permit Card (Receiver) Addition changes Revision54 elas Aya geal) Asti) Saudi Electricity Company is8ue DATE: REPLACES: LUVE UNE WORK RULES December, 2007 Dmm--06 Pogo oat 5.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Personal Protection: ‘The term personal protection refers to cloth and equipment that a craftsman must use with any type of lve line work and the following points must be considered: + The craftsman is responsible for the maintenance and inspection of his cloth and equipment. + Anyone would work close to or in contact with lve line craftsman (direct, via tools, of jobject) must wear appropriate L W protective clothing and gears. ‘= The craftsman should avoid wearing any metallic articles, metallic glasses/goggles, or hanging metallic objects on his wrists and around his neck The craftsmen must wear the following protective gears: 5.1.1 Head Protection: A shockproof helmet made of synthetic material. The helmet shall be approved as per live line equipment lst. 6.1.2 Eye and Face Protection: = Goggles or other suitable type of eye protection shall be used in all lve line ine work to avoid any possible arcing effects, ~ Face shields should be used depending upon the hazards i protection for the whole face, jolved to provide 5.1.3. Hand and Body Protection: = Approved electrical rubber gloves with siflcon-leather protector (overgioves) shall be used whenever craftsman work on lve lin. — Approved composite gloves that provide physical and electrical protection too may be used. 5.1.4 Foot Protection: — Only approved safety shoes shall be used. — For indoor work where the floor is damp or conductive, approved insulating overshoes or safely boots should be used. 5.1.5 Clothing: = Craftsman shall cover all parts of his body other than the head and hands. ~The cloth shall not contain a metal zios. ‘Addition ‘Changes Rovision [ Xpg yaaa AS 2 Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES. December, 2007 Denm-01-08 Page 8 of 24 5.2 = Clothes that are directly exposed to potential arcing shall be made of fabric ‘such a8 cotton, cotton-synthetic material mix that will not melt or propagate flame. Nylon and similar materials shall not be used. ~ Craftsman shail wear long sleeve shirts and keep the sleeves of his shirt down {ull length. Sleeves should be tucked into the cuffs of insulating gloves. Electric Shock Hazard: Electric shock occurs when a craftsman is subjected to two different potentials. In order to pprevent electric shock, the craftsman should ensure that there is sufficient insulation between his body, taking into account the conductive parts he handles, and the live parts he may come into contact with. This insulation may take the form of an air gap or an approved piece of insulating equipment or ciothing, 624 5.2.2 62.3 Working on @ Live Bare Part ‘The craftsman should always consider himself as being a conductor at the earth potential. Bare hand method is forbidden for Low Voltage live work. = While working or moving close to bare live parts and in the absence of protective equipment, the craftsman should stay at a distance at least equal to cor greater than the Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) of 0.30 m between the unprotected parts of his body and any bare live parts. — The craftsman should not consider only those live parts he works with but should consider all ive parts within his working zone. = Ifthe minimum approach distance (0.30 m for low voltage) can not be obtained, the craffeman should use any approved insulating devices or installa barrier to prevent any possibility of contact with the live parts, Neutral Conductors The neutral conductor is an active conductor and should be considered as a live conductor with regard to the risk of electric shock. = In buried cable and ducts in troughs or tunnels, the neutral conductor being earthed at several points should not be considered as being a live conductor with regard to electric shock. Working Methods 5.2.3.1 Hot Stick Method: the craftsman stay further away from the bare live parts than the minimum approach distance of 0.30m and use only the approved Insulating or insulated tools. 5.2.3.2 Rubber-Gloves Method: the cralisman should wear insulating gloves io handle live bare parts he needs to work on. Addition Changes: Rovision [ Xply xgSll Aya geal As yt Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES December_, 2007 Dmm-01-06 Page 9 of 24 53 5.24 525 Short Circuits Hazard: AA short circ ‘other, for instance, contact between phases, between phase and neutral or between phase ‘and metalic part, or contact between direct current storage battery terminals even if the voltage is iower than SOV. During Live Working, craftsmen can cause short circuits by: * Handling a too! that contains unprotected metal part. + Moving bare conductive parts. + Shunting an insulator withthe metal part of toots. Undoing or preparing a fastening + Accidentally dropping a metal object. 53.1 The Vicinity Prior to start lve line work, the craftsman should define the working zone and consider the LV live parts If MV (Medium Vottage) parts available within the working zone, there should be an authorization for working in the vicinity of such parts as implemented in MV working procedure. ‘Supolementary Protective Rubber-Gloves Met Due to the environment, the working position, the nature or confined space in the premises; the permanent contact might be inevitable between the craftsman's Unprotected body parts and the metalic parts or the earth. Therefore, the following protective measures and devices shall be used: — For working in troughs, tunnels or confined spaces, the metallic parts and conductive pipes nearby should be covered by insulating material such as the insulating blankets. — The walls ofthe excavation should be covered with insulation material = In damp premises or places that are conductive by nature, an insulating mat or stool should be used, or the craftsman should wear safety boots or insulating overshoes. is caused by two parts with different potentials coming into contact with each Short Circuits between differey totor The craftsman must ensure during works: No bare conductive part with fixed potential can come into contact with another part having a different fixed potential. = No bare conductive part with floating potential can come into contact with conductive perts with different fixed potentials. In the presence of any of the above contact risks, the craftsman should cover at least one of the fixed potential parts to prevent short circuits, New x dation Changes Revisionsbi ygSll dys genall As tl Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES. December, 2007 Dmmm-01-06 Page 10 of 24 63.2 53.3 634 Craftsman's Risk Assessment The craftsman should assess the risk of contact in terms of the following factors: ‘The dimensions of the bare conductive part to be handled. — The non-insulated parts ofthe insulated tools. — Tools movement within five work zone. The craftsman movement within live part zone. Prior to commence the work, the craftsman should do one of the following steps: — Insulate all conductive parts except the required part to be handled. Insulate the fixed potential parts close to conductive parts. Insulated Cable Only one potential should be accessible to the crafsman when working on insulated cables to eliminate any possibility of short circuits between phases or between phase and neutral Mechanical Support tified parts Before removing @ conductive part's mechanical fastening, the craftsman should ‘make sure it can be properly supported. After removing the fastening he should. ~ elther insulate the conductive part, oF control its movement, to prevent a short circuit. Aiton Changes Revision [_shy sg Slt Aya geaul) Ascii} Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES December 2007 ‘Drm-01-08 Page 110128 5.4 Weather Conditions: The following table shows the limitation of Live Line Work pertaining to Weather Conditions: Overhead Lines Overhead Line Underground Event (Bare conductor / Poor | (Insulated Conductor) | (Electrical duct / Building ‘conductor insulation) installation) 4. Lightrain ‘Work can be embarked | Work can be embarked | Work can only be carried out (on and completed (on and completed and completed if the work site is + Sheltered from rain ~ Sheltered from drips. + Sufficiently well lit Work may not be | Work may not be | Work can only be carried out embarked on, but the | embarked on, but the | and completed ifthe work site Pesta task in hand may be | task in hand’ may be | is: a completed ifit can be | completed ~ Sheltered from rain, done safely. ~ Sheltered from drips. ~ Sufficiently well It Work may not be | Work may not be | Work may only be embarked Score ‘embarked on, but the | embarked on, but the | on or completed if the work : a task in hand may be | task in hand’ may be | site: completed egies -is sufcionly wll 4, Strong winds! | Work must neither be | Work must neither be | Not applicable started nor finished started nor finished °° Wind is said to be strong when it prevents the craftsman from using his tools and equipment with the accuracy the work requires, or iti compromises his stabiity. NOTE: COLD WEATHER EFFECTS: In low temperatures, the craftsman should account for possible weakening of certain insulators, which leads one to consider insulated or conductive parts as dubious perts. Now ‘aiéon changes Revision [Xsly ygSll Aya gral! As pc Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES. December, 2007 Drnm.01-08 Page 12 0f 24 6.0 WORK PREPARATION AND PROCEDURE 6.4 Work Authorization Prior to start any work on live line the craftsman must obtain a Live Work Authorization that specifies the work to be done. There are two types of Live Work Authorizations: Regular and Complex. 614 Requiar ization. ‘This document is issued by maintenance Unit Head to authorize craftsman for carrying out specific regular and routine task on live that must be finished in @ period of one day. There must be a list of Regular Live Works approved by Maintenance Division Head. €or Authorization (CLW/ ‘This request is initiated by Maintenance Section Head and issued at work site by ‘Operation Section Head to authorized craftsman for carrying out specific task that Is complex in nature or including change In network. The task must be finished on a period of one day. Itmust include a sketch or picture of the work site to visualize its technical features. The Operation shall study the request and checks the authorization of the craftsmen assigned to the work. If he concludes that the craftsmen can cary out the work safely, approval of request shall be granted. Daily Work Schedule It is the responsibilty of maintenance section head to prepares a Daily Work Schedule comprising RWWA and CWA, incicating the date, location, period of work, ‘equipment number, isolating points, purpose of Live Line Work and the names of authorized craftsmen who will work and submits a copy to Operation every moming. Conditions for Live Line Work Live Work can be started only if the Crew leader has either a Regular Work Authorization or Complex Work Authorization. For large or separate work sites, there may be several Crew Leaders with separate work authorization for each single structure or installation. Coordination should be ensured. Each crew must have at least one certified member in addition to Crew Leader, 6.2 Site Arrangement 6.2.1 Preparation of Work Site and Network identification Addition ‘changes Revisionphage AS Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DAT! REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES December, 2007, Denm-01-06 Page 13.0124 Before starting the work, the Crew Leader should know all the information needed for carrying out the work. ‘When the Crew Leader arrives at the work site, he must = Identify the structure, installations or equipment to be work on = analyze the work to be performed and account for + operations + structure characteristics + installations or equipment = environment + the resources at his disposal 6.2.2 Identification + The Unit Head should provide the (Crew Leader) with the information required to identify the structure, the installation or the equipment on which the latter needs to carry out work. * For underground ducts, the Operation Section Foreman or the person has appointed for this purpose, in the presence of the Crew leader, should unmistakably identify the cable that is to undergo work on site. if necessary, the cable should be clearly and durably marked to avoid any confusion ‘throughout the work, + Ian identification device is used, it should be an approved one. 6.2.3 Site Arrangements To make the necessary site arrangements, the Crew Leader must: * Ensure that his workers have suitable and solid supports for their stability ‘during work. + Specify where tools and equipments for site work to be kept. ifnecessary, have someone lay out 2 cloth or tarpaulin on the ground for laying out tools and ‘equipment. + Take the necessary steps to restrict the site access to Live Work Staff only, by having suitable markings/barricades. ‘+ Install extra lighting ifthe work station lighting is insufficient or risk being cut off ‘= Take any steps required to eliminate any risk in the vicinity of tive parts, whatever their voltage level, which are not being directly work on. These measures may consist of ~ putting lve patts out of range ~ installing screens/barricades = Isolate live parts by means of insulating mats, caps or protective covers Adaition hanges Revision |XC pla gSll Las geal As yd Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES. December, 2007 ‘Dmm-01-08 Page 14 024 6.2.4 Craftsmen Meeting Before work begins or resumes, the Crew Leader must call his craftsmen together and explain the points below: The work zone as it has been demarcated. +The order ofthe various stages of works. +The rules under which tools and equipment are to be used. + Make sure that each team member understand his role. 6.3 Executing Work 6.3.1 Live work is prohibited in areas where there is a danger of explosion, When work ‘on a device used for isolating an installation from service Is to be done the bypass device instalied must have an equivalent isolating facility. 6.3.2 Role of All Craftsmen Every craftsman, whatever his role on site, must: + Has valid Live Line Work Certification Card for working on the installation or ‘equipment. ‘+ Ensure his own safety while participating risk prevention measures on the site + Use the most suitable tools and equipment. Be aware of his co-workers intensions and make them aware of his own. All craftsmen must obey the instructions received from the Crew Leader. A ‘craftsman working on his own is a Crew Leader and Is responsible for his own safety and that of the immediate vicinity. 6.3.3 Role of Crew Leader During work on the site, in addition to the usual requirements of his position, the Crew Leader must: + Carry out permanent supervision and craftsman coordination during Live Work stages and make sure they and any other assistants who may not have Live Line Work (LLW) epproval observe their instructions, thoroughly understood their role and inform each other of their respective intensions. + Appoint at least one company approved person to assist him ifthe supervision is carried out in the live zone and if the scope of the works is such that he cannot personally manage to supervise all of them. * Cay out certain works stages simultaneously with another craftsman if necessary, when the task is located in the same operative zone. New Addition ‘Changes Revision [_Xoly gSll Aza geaall As cil) Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES December, 2007 Dmm-01.06 Page 16 of 24 ‘= Entrust a member of staff trained and authorized for LV Live Working with the task of monitoring his movements in the vicinity of bare conductors if work is carried out on an overhead fine with bare conductors. He can occasionally step in for a craftsman to perform certain live work. When there is a diffculty requiring change of work plans, he must Temporary suspend the work in progress. ‘+ Ask craftsmen to leave their work post. + Carryout a fresh analysis of the situation. Inform every one of his revised decisions. It there is a change in Crew Leader, the new Crew Leader must: Inform craftsmen of this change. = Fully acquaint him-seif with the work site before taking over. ‘= _ Inform section head or direct supervisor when the work is governed by CWA. When works are stopped unexpectedly for a certain length of time and leads to either an extended deadline for completion that is later than planned, or work being dropped, the Crew Leader must inform Operation Division head or Operations Section Supervisor depending on the type of work authorization, In addition, he must: = Ensure that live bare conductive parts are kept at sulficient distance from other bare parts having different potential + Ensure that insulating covering devices and by-passing devices (if used) are firmly fastened, + Protect installations from dripping and streaming water if necessary. = Barricade the work area and put a tag “Live Line in Progress " In event of works being dropped, Crew Leader must: ‘+ Have the operative stage of work in progress completed. + Take all measures he deems necessary to ensure site safety in relation to people not involved on the site. ‘When Resuming Work, he must re-examine the new situation for resumption of work and make sure of the following: ‘that the site has not been unduly damage to the extent that the initial schedule and deagline is compromised that bare conductive parts are kept at sufficient distance Adéition Changes RevisionslaygStl Aya geal As al Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE LIVE LINE WORK RULES December 2007 Omn-.08 Pee 8 0f4 6.3.6 + that any covering insulating and bypassing devices are stil effective anc properly supported, Working on Conductors and Plants Working on bare conductors and parts * Live work stage is one during which a craftsman comes closer than 0.0m to @ tool or bare live conductors and parts for the purpose of carrying out work, ‘while observing the minimum approach distance of 0.30m between them and the unprotected parts of his body. + Live Work stage ends when the work is over and the craftsman moves further ‘away from lve parts than 0.30m Working on insuiated conductors + Live work stage starts when the craftsman starts to remove or punciures a phase or neutral conductor's insulation, or when he comes into contact with a connector. + Live Work stage ends when the craftsman finished connection and reconstituting the insuiation. Working on Buried Cable Ducts or Tunnel + The Live Work stage stars when the craftsman siats to remove or punctures 2 phase or neutral conductor's insulation. + Coming in contact with a neutral conductor that is directly earth is not considered a live work operation but on the other hand, cutting off and connecting @ neutral conductor should always be considered a Live Work operations. + The Live Work stage ends when the craftsman had finished connection of Conductor's and reconstituting the insulation. ‘Working on hardware ( Terminal accessories, tee off or joint accessories ) + A.Live Work stage on this type of hardware starts when the craftsman begins removing covers or puncturing insulation. * A Live Work stage ends when the craftsman has finished re-forming the insulation for the last phase conductor and has connected it Working on LV Link Boxes = A Live work stage starts as soon as protective insulators have been installed with a view to operate cutoff links, and when this task requires tools and protective equipment that has been approved for live work. + A Live Work stage ends when the insulating protective devices have been removed. Working on LV Installations * For LV Live Werk, dismantling panel, screens or guards providing access to live parts is to be considered as a Live Working operation. New «x Addition ‘changes Revisionsly gSlt Aya geal) As tll Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES. December, 2007 Dmnm-01-06 Page 17 of 24 + Live Work operations ends when all protective panels, soreens or metal guards has been replaced and firmly fastened. Working in cubicles or cabinets + Opening and closing the door of a cabinet or cubicle is not considered as Live work operation, however wen the operator comes closer than 0.3m to live line parts that become accessible as soon as the door is opened, is considered as Live Work operation + Live Work stage ends when the craftsman, having finished the task, moves ‘more than 0.30m from live paris, 6.3.5 jing System Configuration ‘Any change in system configuration of the structure, installation or equipment that needs to be performed during work should first be approved by Operations Section Head. 6.3.6 Hitches on The Work Site ‘The Crew Leader must immediately inform his Unit Head and Operations Section Foreman of any difficulty or stoppages occurring on site. 6.3.7 Completion of Works ‘One of the following actions should be taken at the end of the work: + IF CLWA has been issued for the work, the Crew Leader should sign the work authorization and return it to the Operations Section Head + For works for which RLWA has been issued, the Crew Leader should inform the Operation Unit Head of completion of works in a manner required by latter. 6.4 Complex Work ‘The rules under this section shall be applied to the following complex tasks of LV Live Work: 64.1 Moving LV Bare Overhead Conductors ‘When moving a LV bare overhead conductor under mechanical stress, it is essential to control its movement accurately at all times. As a general ule, particular to anchored conductors: = Before freeing a conductor from its intial fastening, it should be put on standby ‘and all steps should be taken to comply with section 5.3 of this work rule. ~The initial mechanical fastening may only be removed when the provisional anchoring device has taken up all the stress. Before starting to transfer a conductor from one position to another. it is ‘essential to Now ‘dition changes Revision [X$y GSll Aya gall AS cl Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: LIVE LINE WORK RULES. December , 2007 Dmnm-01-08 Page 18 0124 642 = Check that there is no obstacie in the way. = Take any measures necessary to ensure that section 5.3 is complied, ‘A conductor should be moved siowly and smoothly from the first position to the second. When moving several conductors from the same span, the first conductor to be moved is the one that will move farther from the others during operation Before permanently fixing @ conductor, it should be put on standby very close to its final position When moving live overhead conductors, repairing of fasteners, movements of people under conductors and at the foot of supports should be kept to minimum, De-energizing a conductor does not require it to be earthed. The craftsman then ‘should consider that he is working with a live conductor. If a bare overhead conductor is to be de-energized and released from mechanical stress, it should be de-energized before releasing it Correspondingly, the mechanical fastening of a conductor to the point closest to its electrical connection should be done before energizing it. ‘When dismantiing a set of conductors, the general rule is that, before the first conductor is dismantled: = All conductors should be de- energized. = Any potential energization from other sources should be eliminated. Working on combined MV-LV Structure Under this document, working on the vicinity of MV line is not authorized. However, working on the LV portion of a combined structure (LV-MV) is authorized when adequate safety precaution available, ‘A-combined MV-LV structure is the one that contains: = Medium Voltage (MV) lines, these being insulated cables, bare conductors and may include: Transformers, Lightning arresters, Switches, etc. = LV lines, these being bare or insulated and may include: Circuit breaker, lightning arrester, etc, The following points shall be considered when working on the LV portion of combined structure: = The structure should not contain on its MV section any poor condition insulator polluted arcing horn, or surge arrester that is not earth, = If there is one or more MV insulated cables on the structure, the apparent ‘condition of the arcing horns that maybe at the terminals of MV cables should be ingpected, x Adation Changes Revisionplgstl Ayana As yo Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES: December, 2007 Dmm-01-08 Page 19 of 24 between: ILLUSTRATION OF ¢|. 6.4.2 SHORTEST DISTANCE ALLOWING THE LIVE WORKING ‘ON A COMBINED MVLV STRUCTURE ‘The craftsman should, during the course of his work or movements, maintain a distance at least’ equal to the Minimum Approached Distance MAD) ~ Allparts of his body, including any parts he handles and MV bare conductors (oF any non-insulating part coming into contact with them. Now Adaition changessly ygSll Aya gall As cul Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES December_, 2007 ‘Dmm-01-08 Pago 20 024 7.0 CARE AND USE OF LIVE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 7A 7.2 Pre-Use Inspection Before starting any work on live line, all tools and equipment on the work site shall be visually inspected. Craftsmen must themselves check the condition of their tools that have been allocated to them. Inspection of shared tools shall be done under the supervision of the Crew Leader. The inspections of live tools and equipment shall be done according to the following procedure: 7.4.1 Insulati if Tools and Equipment: = Check their cleaning = Check the apparent condition of all parts made of insulating material Check the apparent condition of the coating on insulated metal tools. = Make sure there Is no any puncture or tear affecting the whole thickness of the insulating materials Make sure there is no start of tearing in rubber material (or synthetic material). Make sure there is no any slightest puncture or tear in insulating gloves. 7.4.2 Other Parts of Tools = Check there is no visible damage (cracks, distortion, etc.) ~ Make sure the mechanisms are working properly. A mechanical defect on a tool might have serious consequences that are just as serious as those caused by an insulation fault. = Make sure the strands, wires and sheaths of ropes and ties are in good condition and free of any cracks. 7.1.3 Tools have not passed inspection Check: = Must be labeled “Not to be used *. = Damage Report shall be sent to System Msintenance Division/Distribution Engineering Department for further actions. Periodical Inspection 7.2.1 The inspections of live tools and equipment: = Shall be done at least once a year. ~ Shall be carried out on clean and dry tools. = Shall be carried out as per ciause (6.1.1 and 6.1.2) of this document, dition Changes Revieion [_Xslyygstl Aya geal) As pl) Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES December _,2007 Drnm01-08 Pogo 21 of 24 73 TA Shall be carried out by a person appointed for this purpose from his Section Head 7.2.2 Tools have not passed inspection Check: = Must be labeled "Not to be used * - Damage Report shall be sent to System Maintenance Division/Distribution Engineering Department. Repair / Modification Barring any specific provisions, repairs must be cartied out elther by the manufacturer or by ‘a supplier or qualified repairman. Tools modification is not authorized without the approval of the Live Work Committee. Storage! Transportation = Tools must be kept clean and in good working condition (including the insulating parts of tools) — Tools that have already been cleaned should be carefully stored in the places set aside for that purpose. — Off site, approved tools consisting mainly of insulating tubes should be properly Immobilized when stored or being transported fo prevent any damage occurring to them, If they contain jaws, they should be closed, Now Changes‘ sly gSUl Aya gana) As tah Hen Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES December , 2007 ‘Dmm-01-06 Page 22 0124 ATTACHMENT -1 sexi a 25 28 Souk Elocity Company | LOW VOLTAGE ROUTINE LIVE WORK PERMIT (RLWP) (LY Ge Werk Core “Espa o c Live Work, Based on the LV ELW Cerificate and the Authorized Job List ofthe employee he is permitted to pre- Fm the listed above en energized Low Voltage Distelbution System on a routine basis | saris —y (Dararespar [Revonicnel p an [Agree i t sae | Bebe ob Tie Serene Passa | ca 0a Un ise Now ‘Addition Changos Revision |Xely ygStt Aya geal) Ast) Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: REPLACES: LIVE LINE WORK RULES December_, 2007 ‘Dr-04-06 Page 230124 ATTACHMENT ~ I | seb 69 | Sowa ect Company LV LIVE LINE WORK AUTHORIZED JOB LIST OF CRAFTSMAN te To seo Epes Na Opening G0 oy Macinam Voge Aator! 0V Pow Pa 1+ gps tte eat Conan” sme et" sia: car ore | Epes meses Darra ae Ong Cag oe Sop | Revision [% Low Addition ‘changeseli ygStl Aya geal As pil) Saudi Electricity Company ISSUE DATE: LIVE LINE WORK RULES December, 2007 Dmnm.01-06 ATTACHMENT ~ Ill Ha aa 353 Saad Eleerity Company REQUEST FOR LOW VOLTAGE SPECIAL LIVE WORK PERMIT (SLWP) FOR COMPLEXEX /UNUSAL WORK [Externe —— Bescptin of ware Aaietimecrsichoftiewaksiovng cil kn, ] 2. diagram ofthe nerwork before and afer work * Oo Power Outage 1 No Poner ome ried a ower ung ciel ora to tenor o 3. tous crue alitindl Oxoge Rast esi to Opaatons Unit? 7) ame: Unite Phone . is approwal there wit ve netmorks sework Signanee Name Job ite: Forces “LT O&M bate. Approval of SLWP Request Sigatire Jb le: Foreman C1 O&M ate. Pago 24 of 24 Revision |X _ ]