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Construction Standards
– Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines)
Regulations, 2010
Safety Standards for Construction and O&M
– Central Electricity Authority (Safety requirements for Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Electrical Plants
and Electric Lines) Regulations, 2011
– Central Electricity Authority ( Measures relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010
Connectivity Standards
– Technical standard for Connectivity to the Grid ( Amendment) Regulation, 2013
– Technical Standards for Connectivity of the Distributed Generation ResourcesTechnical standard for Connectivity
to the Grid Regulation, 2007
Operation Standards
– Central Electricity Authority (Grid Standards) Regulations, 2010
Metering Regulations
– Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of meters) (Amendment) Regulations, 2010Central
Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of meters) Regulations, 2006
Transaction of Business Regulations
– Central Electicity Authority (Procedure for Transaction of Business) Regulations, 2006
Statistics and Return Standards
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 CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
MEASURES RELATING TO
SAFETY & ELECTRIC SUPPLY REGULATIONS 2010
Amendment's, 2015 & 2018
Who is authorized Person to work ?

Authorized person
Reg: 3 & 4 Designated persons
• Generation
• Transmission
Handling electricity • Distribution
• Consumption
• Conversion
In all sectors
•Register to be maintained
Designated persons •Register should contain roles and
responsibilities Electrical
inspector
Issued by Appropriate
Government
•EI can recommend the removal of
name from register if found not
fulfilling the qualification
Reg 4
Reg 5: Electrical safety officer – CEA Safety Amendment regulations 2018

OWNER OF INSTALLATION
Ensure safety of people and
SHALL DESIGNATE & machinery
PROVIDE REQUIRED Generating companies
POWER/AUTHORITY
• Periodical test/ inspections of
electrical installations not exceeding
Transmission companies
one year and keep a record in form
I,II, III of schedule IV

Distribution companies • Maintenance of Test reports &

recommended safety requirement
register acknowledged by owner
Mines & oil field
B.E with at least
5years of
with date and compliances
experience or thereafter
diploma with 10 Factories > 250 KW
years of experience
as per factory act • Records submission to electrical
in O&M of electrical
installations Electrical and as per Mines
act inspector whenever required
discipline
Reg 5A: Chartered Electrical Safety Engineer - 2018

• Appropriate Govt may authorize charted Electrical Safety

Engineers. Appropriate government shall upload the name of
charted electrical safety engineer on the web portal of
government

• Purpose: Assist the owner/supplier/consumer for Self

Certification of Electrical Installations under regulation 30 and
regulation 43.

• Self Certification – A certificate in the prescribed format as

required under regulation 30 and regulation 43.
Reg 6: Safety measure for O & M for electric plants (Generation)
O & M in Thermal & Hydel OWNER Responsibility for
power electric plants arrangement of training

B.E or Diploma Holder TRAINING AS PER CEA REGULATION

SCHEDULE 1 ( NPTI Training )

TRAINING
Separate training requirements for

Engineer or Supervisor • Supervisors and Engineers

• Technicians
• Coal based power plant
Two years certificate
course from recognized • Gas cycle power plant
industrial training institute • Hydel power plant

Assistance
Reg 7: Safety measure for O & M of Transmission & distribution systems

OWNER Responsibility for

arrangement of training

B.E or Diploma Holder

TRAINING
Engineer or Supervisor TRAINING AS PER CEA REGULATION
SCHEDULE II

Two years certificate

course from recognized
industrial training institute

Assistance
Reg 12: General safety requirements pertaining to construction, installation ,
protection, operation and maintenance of electric supply lines apparatus:

➢ To ensure safety of human beings, animals &

property (Sufficient power rating, fault level,
insulation)

➢ Indian standard or National electrical codes

➢ Equipments shall conform to specifications of Indian

standards or electro Technical commission ( IEC )

➢ All equipments shall be installed above MSL.

➢ If installed in basement , there is no

seepage/leakage/water logging
Reg 13 : Service lines and Apparatus in consumer premises

Supplier equipment ( lines, wires & fittings, apparatus ) inside consumer premises /
under his control are in
▪ Maintained in safe manner
▪ Fit for supply of electricity
▪ Safe custody of the equipment
Service lines – Underground/accessible –shall be so insulated and protected against any
injury to the insulation.
Consumer installation also need to be maintained in good condition

REG 14: Switchgear on consumer’s premises:

Suitable Switchgear shall be provided in an accessible position for every supply line and
shall be inside enclosed fireproof receptacle
Reg 17: Accessibility of bare conductors – inside a building

• Owner shall ensure

that they are
inaccessible;

• provide in readily
accessible position
switches for rendering
them dead whenever
necessary.
Which one do you pick?
Reg 18: Danger Notices

• Every installation of voltage exceeding 250 V

• In Hindi or English and the local language

• with a sign of skull and bones of a design as per

IS2551

• Every motor, generator, transformer and other

electrical plant and All supports of overhead lines of
voltage exceeding 650V which can be easily climbed
upon without the aid of ladder or special appliances;

• If not possible to affix - Notices shall be fixed as near

as possible (nearby) or on the enclosure of the
equipments or Danger and the voltage of the
equipment shall be permanently painted on it.
What to do if electrical equipments are within an enclosure?

Generator/Motor/Transformer or other apparatus

inside enclosure -
One Danger Notice is to be affixed which is enough
HANDLING ELECTRICITY IN A HURRY
Reg 19: Handling of electric supply line & apparatus

ME DESCRIPTION
Insulating mats
requirements

PPE - Earthing &

requirements discharge

LOTO
Accidental contact
prevention
Reg 19: Handling of electric supply line & apparatus

While working on electric equipments, tools

& PPEs like:
• Gloves
• Rubber shoes
• Safety belts
• Ladders
• Earthing devices
• Helmets
• Line testers
• And the like for protecting from
mechanical & electrical injury
Reg 19: Handling of electric supply line & apparatus

• All panels shall be painted with the

description of its identification at
front and at the rear

• Panel Name

• Feeder name

• Outgoing loads identification

• Cable tagging
Reg 19: Handling of electric supply line & apparatus
AC THICK
(in (mm)
kV)
A 3.3 2.0

B 11 2.5

C 33 3.0

D 66 3.5

IS 15652 or IEC 61111

Reg 19: Handling of electric supply line & apparatus

IS 15652 – Electrical Insulating Mats

Insulating gloves

Chola MS Risk Services

October 8, 2019
23
Insulating Gloves – IEC 60903
INFLATOR FOR TESTING
RUBBER GLOVES
Reg 19: Precautions to be observed during maintenance

• Only trained personnel in maintenance are allowed to work

• Work permit at both end of lines

• Proper planning and prior understanding is required

• Favorable climatic conditions

• Roles and responsibilities shall be fixed

• Tools and PPE’s shall be inspected before commencement of job

• Auto reclosure shall be in off position

• Land in close vicinity shall be cleared

Reg 19: Precautions to be observed during maintenance

• All cleaned hot sticks, stain carrier and other assemblies shall be kept in hotline
tool rack to avoid ground contact

• Wear PPE’s – Helmet, Safety shoes etc;

• All hot sticks and ladder shall be cleaned and integrity shall be tested using hot
stick tester

• All line man shall be provided with necessary PPE’s

• No metallic accessories like watches, brackets shall wear to avoid circulating

currents

• A light vehicle shall be provided near the work area

Reg 20: Supply to vehicle and cranes

• Electrically operated vehicle, crane etc

shall have suitable switch to cut off all
voltages in one operation

• When the cranes or vehicles run on

metal rails, the rails shall be

electrically continuous and earthed.

Your Views Please?

ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT SHIVAJI

Reg 21: Cable for portable apparatus

• Flexible cables shall not be used

until it is heavily insulated and
mechanically protected

• Mechanical covering shall be

connected to the frame of
portable apparatus and earthed.

• 3 core and 4 core cable need to

be used for single and three
phase equipments respectively
Reg 23: Street Boxes - TOWNSHIP

➢ Covers and doors are kept

locked

➢ It can be opened by key or

special appliance

➢ Prevent danger from sparking

➢ No Gas pipes or influx of

water
Will it will be useful?
Reg 24: Distinction of Different circuits

• Installations operating at different

voltage or at same voltage shall
be readily distinguishable and the
indication shall be permanent
nature
Reg 25: Distinction of installations having more than one feed

• Circuits with more than one feed is readily distinguishable

and the indication need to be permanent in nature
Reg 26: Accidental charging

• The owners of all circuits and apparatus shall so arrange them

that there shall be no danger of any part thereof becoming
accidentally charged to any voltage beyond the limits of
voltage for which they are intended.

• Where alternating current and direct current circuits are

installed on the same box or support, they shall be so
arranged and protected that they shall not come into contact
with each other when live.
Are you Equipped Personally to Handle it?
Reg 27: Provision pertaining to PPE’s

•Suitable fire GAS MASKS

Fire buckets filled
with clean and dry extinguisher near •Sub stations and
sand electrical equipments generating stations
•Tested once in a year
5 MW/ 5 MVA
FIRST AID
•Records to maintained
BOXES
Reg 27: Provision pertaining to PPE’s
Movie – Why ?

Defibrillation
Reg 28: Display of instructions for resuscitation of electric shock
victims
• In English or Hindi and local language
• Appropriate locations
• First aid training
– Competent to apply instructions
– All designated persons need to be
trained
Artificial respirator
for sub stations or
switching stations of
voltage 650 V and
above
What is Ventricular Fibrillation?
How to perform CPR?

HOW to Perform a CPR

Automatic External Defibrillator

AED
Whom do you prefer?
Reg 29: Precautions for consumers, owners, occupiers, elect contractors, electrical
workmen and suppliers

License Issued by
state government

• Direct supervision of existing

installations
– Additions
– Alterations
– Repairs
Electrical installation should
not be energized or
– Adjustments
connected to the supply – Domestic installations of voltage 250 V
and above
Reg 29: Precautions for consumers, owners, occupiers, elect contractors, electrical
workmen and suppliers

• To grant license to electrical

contractors

• To issue certificate and permits to

wiremen and supervisor

• Frame syllabus and conduct

examination

• To hear and decide malpractices of

electrical contractors

• To carry out provisions with regarding

to this regulations
Reg 29: Wireman Qualification
Reg 29 : License to Electrical contractors
• Necessary test instruments maintained in good order

• Certificate of competency and permit

• Direct supervision of works by competent persons

• License valid for 5 years and end in 31 st December

• Contractor license shall be with held when

– When competence person works under the contractor moves to other firm

– When competence person moves out of the contractor firm it has to be intimated both by the contractor and
competence person

• Apprentice = 50 % of total employ strength

– Apprentice allowed to work only under guidance of wiremen and direct supervision of competent person

• A register to be maintained mentioning the list of employees employed by him and register need to
be submitted every year to secretary of licensing board
Reg 29 : License to Electrical contractors
Reg 29: Notice for commencement of work & Test report

Intimation within 48 hrs

of commencement of
– Additions work Electrical inspector or to his
– Alterations assistant

– Repairs
– Adjustments
– Domestic installations of
voltage 250 V and above
Test records to be submitted to
supplying company
Test records to be signed by the
Test records supervisor
Periodical check up?
Reg 30: Periodical inspection & testing of installation - 2018

Not exceeding Above the notified Voltage/Owner’s option!

Routine inspection by
Mines/Oil Field/Railways
Electric inspector 5 years
Installations as part of generating station

Installation of voltage below and equal to n.v

Owner of installation as Inspection report /Self Certification to be
directed by appropriate submitted to electrical inspector in Forms I,II,III
government as in Schedule IV
Defect Report shall be submitted

Installation of voltage not exceeding notified V

Owner of installation Installation to be maintained free from danger
Responsibility as recommended by manufacturer or Indian
Notified standard
voltage-
11 KV
Reg 30: Periodical inspection & testing of installation - 2018
Self certification forms need
to be submitted to
electrical inspector
Electrical inspector need to
receive the self certification
forms and record variation
if any
Electrical inspector to direct
to rectify the variation
within 15 days
Electrical inspector to direct
to rectify the variation
within 15 days
If electrical inspector not
satisfied, he may inspect
the installations within one If not satisfied further he
year of submission of self may order to disconnect
certification form the supply with minimum
time frame of 48 hours
Owner need to send the Notified
compliance report to voltage-
electrical inspector 11 KV
Reg 32: Installation and testing of generating units

• Inspection of generator before commissioning by All installations

of generating
electrical inspector units Exceeding
500 KVA need
• All installations of Renewable sources of energy before
to be certified
commissioning by electrical inspector –Capacity – by electrical
inspector
exceeding 500 KVA generation
Reg 33: precautions against leakage before connection

• For LV & MV installations (<650V)

– 500V DC for 1 minute - >1MΩ or as per IS std

• For HV installations (650V < Voltage < 33kV)

– 2.5kV DC for 1 minute - >5MΩ or as per IS Std

Reg 35: Supply and Use of Electric supply

Following Requirements shall be met for handling of electricity. Other wise Electricity shall
not be Supplied

Voltage level Capacity Required Isolation devices

For voltage less than 650 V Linked switch fuse unit or circuit
breaker
Less than or equal Less than or equal Linked switch fuse unit or circuit
to 11 KV 1000 KVA breaker
Less than or equal Above 1000 KVA Circuit breaker
to 11 KV
Reg 35: Supply and Use of Electric supply

Following Requirements shall be met for handling of electricity. Other wise Electricity shall
not be Supplied

Voltage level Capacity Required Isolation devices

11kV < Voltage < Less than or equal Linked switch fuse unit or circuit
33kV 2500 KVA breaker

11kV < Voltage < Above 2500 KVA Circuit breaker

33kV

For Voltage above 33 KV Circuit breaker

Reg 35: Supply and use of Electricity

• Transformer Primary side

– >5000 kVA – Breaker (before the year 2000)

– >1000 kVA – Breaker (after 2000)

• Transformer Secondary side

– Breaker (installed after the year 2000)

• Each circuit to be protected with breaker/SFU with adequate short circuit capacity
and prevent arc flash, arc blast or overheating
Reg 35: Supply and use of Electricity

• All electrical apparatus shall have a

control equipment adjacent to the
electrical apparatus to cut-off power
supply

• Suitable protective devices with

adequate breaking capacity

• No exposure of live parts to cause

danger
Reg 37: Conditions applicable to installations > 250V

• All metal works

associated with the
installation to be
earthed.
Reg 37: Conditions applicable to installations > 250V
PANEL CLEARANCES

• Every switchboard to have one meter

front clearance

• Back clearance <20 cm or more than 75

cms

• When space behind is >75 cms, a clear

passage way of height more than 1.8
mtrs on both ends of panel to be
provided
OISD 149 PANEL CLEARANCES

Panel type Recommended clearance

HT Panel – rear side 1.50 m
HT Panel – front side 2.0 m
Side of SWBs & SWB to wall 1.0 m
Panels facing each other 1.5 – 2.0 m
MV switchboards requiring rear access 1.0 m
Where access is not required – MV panels <0.2 m or >0.75 m
Bus duct height from floor 2.0 m
Space between SWB top & beam soffit 1.0 m
Reg 37: Conditions applicable to installations > 250V
Flame proof equipments

• Hazardous area equipments - where

flammable liquids/ chemicals are
produced/handled/stored

• Explosion proof / Dust tight as per zones

classification
 Reg 41: Connection to earth – Voltage not exceeding 650 V

• Neutral conductor of three phase 4 wire

system, generator and transformer to be
earthed with two separate and distinct
connections with minimum two different
earth electrodes and electrode can be
interconnected to reduce earth resistance
Reg 41: Connection to earth – Voltage not exceeding 650 V

• Frame of Electrical equipments to be connected

to earth with two separate and distinct earth
connections with voltage level exceeding 250 V
but not exceeding 650 V

• All plug sockets shall be three pin type and third

pin shall be permanently and efficiently
earthed
Reg 41: Connection to earth – Voltage not exceeding 650 V - Maintenance

• Low earth resistance, fast actuation of

protective devices

• Electrically & mechanically strong

• Testing of earth resistance not less than once

in every two years in dry season

• Maintenance of records and shall be available

to electrical inspector whenever required
Reg 42: Earth leakage protective devices

The supply of energy of following installations shall be

controlled by the earth leakage protective devices so as

to disconnect the supply instantly on the occurrence of

earth fault or leakage current

– Installations having load below 5 KW.

NEC 2011- Part 1- 10.4.2

RCD ‘s may also used to protect against fire

and the degree of protection depends on the
sensitivity of the device
Reg 42: Earth leakage protective devices - 2015

The supply of energy of following installations shall be

controlled by the earth leakage protective devices so as

to disconnect the supply instantly on the occurrence of

earth fault or leakage current

– Installations having load below 2 KW.

- 30mA for domestic and 100mA for other installations

NEC 2011- Part 1- 10.4.2

RCD ‘s may also used to protect against fire and the degree
of protection depends on the sensitivity of the device
Reg 43: Approval by electrical inspector and self certification - 2015

Inspection by Electric inspector for Above Notified Voltage

commencement and Owner’s option in engaging EI to get his
recommencement of supply after installation inspected and tested
shutdown for a period of six months &
Installations as part of generating station
Installations of mines/oil fields/railways to be
Owner of installation to inspect, perform inspected by electrical officer
tests and self certification ,test records to
be submitted to the Electrical inspector
before commencement of supply or
recommencement after shutdown for six
months and above
Installation of notified voltage and below
Self Certification in Form I or Form II or
Form III as per Schedule IV
On receipt of self certification report, EI
accept it and record variations, Even if generator is shutdown for six months, above 500 KVA ,
recommend to rectify the defects. need to certified by electrical inspector
Reg 43: Approval by electrical inspector and self certification - 2018
Self certification forms need
to be submitted to
electrical inspector
Electrical inspector need to
receive the self certification
forms and record variation
if any
Electrical inspector to direct
to rectify the variation
within 15 days
Electrical inspector to direct
to rectify the variation
within 15 days
If electrical inspector not
satisfied, he may inspect
the installations within one If not satisfied further he
year of submission of self may order to disconnect
certification form the supply with minimum
time frame of 48 hours
Owner need to send the Notified
compliance report to voltage-
electrical inspector 11 KV
 Reg 44: Use of Electricity at voltage exceeding 650 V

• Minimum required safe working clearance at

voltage exceeding 650 V – Schedule VII
Can be Prevented?
Transformer damages
Reg 44: Use of Electricity at voltage exceeding 650 V – Transformer

• Baffle wall requirement between Oil capacity Separation

distance
equipments

– Oil Quantity > 2000 liters & 2000 -5000 liters 6m

enough separation distance is

5000-20000 liters 8m
not present

– Baffle wall with 4 hour fire Over 20000 liters 15 m

rating is required
Reg 44: Use of Electricity at voltage exceeding 650 V – Transformer
Reg 44: Use of Electricity at voltage exceeding 650 V – Transformer

• Baffle wall spec

– 230 mm RCC

– 355 mm brick wall

– 600 mm above the top of

equipment
Reg 44: Use of Electricity at voltage exceeding 650 V – Transformer

Soak Pit

Soak pit for transformer of oil capacity 2000 liters & more
Reg 44: Use of Electricity at voltage exceeding 650 V – Transformer

• Capacity > 9000 liters

Reg 44: Use of Electricity at voltage exceeding 650 V – Transformer

• Capacity of 10 MVA and

above or 2000 liters
Reg 44: Use of Electricity at voltage exceeding 650 V – Transformer

• Transformer inside residential and commercial building

Reg 44: Use of Electricity at voltage exceeding 650 V – Transformer

• Substation or switching station when located in the basement

– It should be in the first basement and it needs to be at the periphery of the
basement

– Room entrance door shall be two hours fire rated

– A curb sill for oil containment

– Transformer room shall be directly accessed from outside

– FRLS cable of two hours fire rating shall be used

– Cable opening at all floors shall be sealed with fire sealant with two hr rating

– Cable trenches shall be filled with sand, pebbles or with non flammable slab
Which claims more life every year ?
Reg 44: Protection against lightning > 650V

•All apparatus shall be protected

against lightning

•Equipments of voltage 220 KV and

above shall be protected against
Lightning & switching surges also
Reg 74: Protection against lightning > 650 V

• Overhead line, generating station and

substation shall be protected against
lightning

• Lightning down conductor shall not

pass through any pipe and it has to be
taken to earth as directly as possible
without any bend
Reg 44: Relay co-ordination

• Equipment and protective

devices shall be co-ordinated
to ensure safety and reliable
operation of power systems
Reg 45: Interlock and protection- Voltage > 650 V

• Interlock between isolator & breaker

• Interlock between isolator & earth switch

• Interlock between two parallel supplies (EB/DG)

• Transformer secondary to trip if primary trips

• Neutral interlocking for parallel generators

• Live parts shall not be accessible –door interlock

Reg 45: Protection

Apparatus Capacity/Voltage Protection required

BUS/Breaker 132 KV & Above Bus bar differential protection or local

breaker backup protection
Generating 220 KV & above Event/Disturbance recorder
station & Sub
station

Transmission 400 & 220 KV Distance protection and carrier

lines communication protection
Reg 45: Protection

Apparatus Capacity Protection required

All Equipments All capacity Over current & earth fault protection

Transformer 1000 KVA & above Gas pressure

Oil temperature
Winding temperature
10 MVA & above Differential protection

Generator 100 KVA Earth fault

1000 KVA Differential or Restricted earth fault

Reg 46: Testing operation and maintenance

• Failure of transformer or reactor of capacity 20 MVA or 20

MVAR and above shall be reported to CEA within 48 hrs from
the time of occurrence

• Failure report and steps taken to prevent re occurrence shall

be submitted to CEA within one month of failure
Reg 48: Connection to Earth > 650 V

• Limit step and touch potential

• Limit ground potential rise

• Less earth resistance for effective

operation of protective devices

• Earth inspection shall be carried out

atleast once in a year in a dry day and
register shall be maintained
Reg 49: General conditions as to transformation and control of electricity

• Outdoor substations to be
fenced

• Fence height – 1.8 meters)

• Access to be restricted to
unauthorized persons

• Fence to be earthed
Who cares ?
Reg 58: Clearance above ground for overhead lines

Clearance Across the street Clearance Along the street

Line voltage Clearance Line voltage Clearance

from ground from ground
voltage < 650 5.8 meters voltage < 650 5.5 meters
volts volts
650 volts < V < 6.1 meters 650 volts < V < 5.8 meters
33KV 33KV
Reg 58: Clearance above ground for overhead lines

line voltage Clearance from ground

Line voltage up to 11,000 4.6 meters
volts if bare

Line voltage up to 11,000 4.0 meters

volts if insulated

11,000 V < V < 33,000 volts 5.2 meters

Volts > 33,000 volts 5.2 + 0.3 m for every 33 kv

additional
Reg 61: Overhead line clearance from buildings

line voltage Horizontal Vertical

clearance clearance
Less than 650 V 1.2 2.5

650 – 11 KV 1.2 3.7

11KV- 33KV 2 3.7

Above 33 KV 2 + ( 0.3 m for 3.7 + ( 0.3 m for

every 33 KV ) every 33 KV )
IER VS CEA Frequently referred regulations

IER SUBJECT CEA Changes/Comments

3 (6) Electrical Safety Officer 5 Every factory registered under factory
act, 1948 having connected load > 250kW
shall appoint Electrical Safety Officers
35 Danger Notices 18 --
36 Handling of electric supply 19 Two sub-regulations (5) & (6) are seen
lines and added newly mentioning about earthing,
apparatus painting & identification of the
panels/switch gears.
37 Supply for Vehicles and 20 No change
cranes
38 Cable for portable apparatus 21 No change
IER VS CEA Frequently referred regulations

IER SUBJECT CEA Changes/Comments

41 Distinction of different 24 No change
circuits
41 A A Distinction of the 25 --
installations having
more than one feed
43 Personal protective 27 ----
equipments
44 Instructions for restoration 28 -----
of persons
suffering from electric shock
IER VS CEA Frequently referred regulations

IER SUBJECT CEA Changes/Comments

45 Precautions to be 29 No change (every electrical works to be
adopted by consumers, carried out by a licensed electrical
Owners, occupiers, contractor)
electrical contractors,
electrical workmen and
suppliers
46 Periodical inspection and 30 Regarding the steps to be taken for the
testing of installation non-remittance of inspection fee are
seen removed.
Fixing the responsibility of the consumer
in maintaining the installation free of
danger is seen deleted
IER VS CEA Frequently referred regulations

IER SUBJECT CEA Changes/Comments

47 Testing of consumer’s 31 Insist on test inspection based on the test
installation report submitted by customer
47A Testing of generator 30 10 KVA and above to be inspected as per
IER but as per CEA capacity to be tested is
to be notified by the appropriate
government
63 Approval by Electrical 43 Amendment recently
inspector 220 KV and above to be inspected by
Electrical inspector
Chapter VII – Safety Requirements for O.H lines, U.G cables

Regulation 76. Laying of Cables

• No Underground power cable of voltage exceeding 33kV shall be laid without a

minimum underground depth of 1.2mtrs

• No underground telecommunication cable shall be laid without a minimum

separation distance of 0.6 meters to the underground power cable of voltage
exceeding 33 kV.

As per IS 1255
Chapter VIII – Safety requirements of Electric traction

Regulation 83. Difference of potential on return.

Where the return is partly or entirely un insulated, the owner shall keep a continuous

record of the difference of potential, during the working of his system, between every

junction of an insulated return with an un-insulated return and the point on the route

most distant from that junction, and the difference, of potential shall not, under normal

running conditions; exceed a mean value of seven volts between the highest

momentary peak and the average for the hour of maximum load
Chapter VIII – Safety requirements of Electric traction

Regulation 85: Leakage on System

Where both the line and the return are not placed within a conduit, the leakage current

shall be ascertained daily before or after the hours of running, when the line is fully

charged and if at any time it is found to exceed 0.3 ampere per km. of single tramway

track, the transmission and use of electricity shall be suspended unless the leakage is

stopped within twenty four hours

Chapter VIII – Safety requirements of Electric traction

Regulation 86. Passengers not to have access to electric circuit.-

• Precautions to the satisfaction of an Electrical Inspector shall be taken by the owner

of vehicle to prevent,

• The access of passengers to any portion of the electric circuit where there is
danger from electric shock;

• Any metal, hand-rail or other metallic substance liable to be handled by

passengers, becoming charged
Chapter VIII – Safety requirements of Electric traction

Regulation 89. Height of trolley wire and length of span

• A trolley wire or a traction feeder on the same supports as a trolley wire shall, at no

place be, at a height from the surface of the street of less than 5.2 meters except,
where it passes under a bridge or other fixed structure, or through or along a tunnel or

mineshaft or the like in which case it shall be suspended to the satisfaction of an

Electrical Inspector
Chapter VIII – Safety requirements of Electric traction

Regulation 92. Records

Daily records showing -

(a) the maximum working current from the source of supply;

(b) the maximum working voltage at the source of supply;

(c) the difference of potential, as required under regulation 83; and

(d) the leakage current, if-any, as required under regulation 84 and 85

 Chapter VIII – Safety requirements of Electric traction
Regulation 92. Records

Occasional records showing -

(A) every test made under sub-regulation (2) and (3) of regulation 82

(The difference of potential between the un-insulated return and any metallic pipe, structure or
substance in the vicinity shall not exceed four volts where the return is relatively positive, or one and
one-third volts where the return is relatively negative )

(B) Every stoppage of leakage, together with the time occupied;

(C) particulars of any abnormal occurrence affecting the electrical working of the
system
Other Regulations
REGULATIONS
CHAPTER – I
1 Short Title & Commencement – 20-09-2010; 13-04-2015; 01-03-2018
2 Definitions
CHAPTER - II
8 Keeping of Records & Inspection Thereof
9 Deposit of Maps
10 Deposit of Printed Copies
11 Plan for area of supply to be made & kept open for inspection
CHAPTER - III
15 Identification of Earthed & earthed neutral conductors & position of switched
& Switchgear
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16 Earthed terminal on consumer’s premises
22 Cables protected by bituminous materials
31 Testing on Consumer’s installation
CHAPTER - IV
34 Leakage on Consumer’s Premises
36 Provisions of supply & use of Electricity in multistoried buildings more than
15mtrs height (fire barrier at each floor)
38 Appeal to Electrical Inspector in regard to defects
39 Precautions against failure of supply and notice of failures
CHAPTER - V
40 Test for resistance of insulation
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CHAPTER – VI (Electrical Installation & Apparatus >650V)
47 Precautions to be taken against excess leakage in case of metal sheathed
electric supply lines
50 Pole Type Substations
51 Condensers
52 Supply to luminous tube sign of >650V but <33kV
53 Supply to Electrode Boiler of >650V & <33kV
54 Supply to X-ray & high frequency Installation
CHAPTER – VII (Safety Requirement for O.H lines, U.G Cables & Gen. Stations)
55 Material & Strength
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56 Joints
57 Maximum Stresses & Factor of Safety
59 Clearances between conductors & Trolley wires
60 Clearances from buildings from lines of up to 650V
62 Conductors of Different Voltage on same support
63 Erection or alteration of buildings, structures and elevation of Roads
64 Transporting and storing of material near overhead lines
65 General Clearances
66 Routes proximity to aerodromes
67 Maximum interval between supports
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REGULATIONS
68 Conditions to apply where telecommunication lines and power lines are
carried on same supports
69 Lines crossing or approaching each other and lines crossing street and road
70 Guarding
71 Service lines from overhead lines
72 Earthing
73 Safety and Protective Devices
75 Unused overhead lines
77 Protection against Electromagnetic Interference
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CHAPTER – VIII (Electric Traction)
78 Application of Chapter
79 Voltage of Supply to Vehicle
80 Insulation of Lines
81 Insulation of Returns
82 Proximity to metallic pipes
84 Leakage on Conduit system
87 Isolation of Sections
88 Minimum size and strength of trolley wires
90 Earthing of Guard wires
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92 Records
CHAPTER – IX (MINES & OIL FIELDS)
93 - 115 Safety Requirements relating to mines & oil fields
CHAPTER – X
116 Deviations

CHAPTER – XI
SAFETY PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

PUBLISHED ON 28th JUNE 2019

Website Links

• http://www.cea.nic.in/reports/regulation/regulation
_elec_safety_132015.pdf

• http://www.cea.nic.in/reports/regulation/regulation
_elec_safety.pdf