PEE Batch 15

Classroom Seminars

PRESENTED BY:

Lauren M. Olivos, PEE, ACPE, ASEAN Engr.

May 12, 2023
OUTLINE
2.1. Concept and Schematic Stage
 2.1.1.2 DESIGN PARAMETERS OF HRB
TYPE OF OCCUPANCIES VA/m2 Demand Factor %
Residential Building 60 to 90 10 to 23
Regular Office 90 to 125 45 to 65
BPO Office 125 to 150 45 to 65

Non-Food and Beverage 260 to 270 50 to 70

Food and Beverage 350 to 400 50 to 70

Parking Areas 6 to 10 50 to 80
Admin Loads 40 to 100 60 to 80
Note:
1. In PEC the maximum demand factor for multi-family dwelling units is only 23%
2. Electric Ranges & Water Heater not included for residential building
3. This data was based on the previous project data
2.1.2 Electrical Concept/ Design Brief
2.1.3 Single Diagram

SUB-PANEL Nth F
PANELS

SUB-PANEL 2F
PANELS

INCOMING
UTILITY
POWER SUPPLY GENSET

1F
SUB-PANEL PANELS

MV LV
TRANSFORMER SUB-PANEL PANELS GF
SWITCH GEAR SWITCH GEAR

Typical Radial Connection

2.1.3 Single Diagram (cont’d)
INCOMING
UTILITY
POWER SUPPLY

INCOMING
UTILITY Nth F
SUB-PANEL PANELS
POWER SUPPLY

HVSG

2F
SUB-PANEL PANELS

TRANSFORMER

1F
SUB-PANEL PANELS

GENSET LV PANELS
SUB-PANEL GF
SWITCH GEAR

Typical Loop-Feed Connection @ Utility Side

2. Conceptual Design Stage
 2.1.3 Single Diagram (cont’d)
INCOMING
UTILITY
POWER SUPPLY

SUB-PANEL Nth F
PANELS
HVSG

SUB-PANEL PANELS 2F

LOOP FEED LOOP FEED

TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER

1F
SUB-PANEL PANELS

GENSET LV PANELS
SUB-PANEL GF
SWITCH GEAR

Transformer Redundancy (N+1)

2.1.3 Single Diagram (cont’d)
INCOMING
UTILITY
POWER SUPPLY

HVSG (RMU)
SUB-PANEL Nth F
PANELS

LOOP FEED LOOP FEED SUB-PANEL PANELS 2F

TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER

1F
SUB-PANEL PANELS

GENSET

LV PANELS
SUB-PANEL GF
SWITCH GEAR
GENSET

Transformer Redundancy (N+1)

2. Conceptual Design Stage
2.1.3 Single Diagram (cont’d)
INCOMING
• Single path for power and cooling
distribution, no redundant components,
GENSET (N)
POWER
SUPPLY
99.671% availability

UTILITY • No financial penalty for failing to meet

SWITCH GEAR
customer service commitment.
MECHANICAL SYSTEM
e.g. Cooling System
Ventilation System etc …

UPS

UPS OUTPUT
SWITCH GEAR

PDU SERVERS

ILLUSTRATIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TOPOLOGY TIER I

2.1.3 Single Diagram (cont’d)
GENSET (N) GENSET (+1)

INCOMING
• Single path for power and cooling
POWER distribution, redundant components,
SUPPLY
99.741% availability.

UTILITY
GENSET SWITCH GEAR • 9 to 5 business hours
SWITCH GEAR

• Companies without serious penalties for

MECHANICAL SYSTEM
e.g. Cooling System failing to meet the client service
Ventilation System etc …
commitment.
UPS (N) UPS (+1)

• With multiple sites of call centers

UPS OUTPUT
SWITCH GEAR

PDU SERVERS

ILLUSTRATIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TOPOLOGY TIER II

2.1.3 Single Diagram (cont’d)
INCOMING GENSET (N) GENSET (+1) • Multiple power and cooling
POWER
SUPPLY INCOMING
distribution paths, but only one
POWER
SUPPLY
path active, redundant
UTILITY
components, concurrently
SWITCH GEAR
maintainable, 99.982%
GENSET SWITCH GEAR UTILITY
SWITCH GEAR availability.
UPS INPUT
MECH SWITCH GEAR MECH SWITCH GEAR
• 24/7 business hours
• Business that have significant
SWITCH GEAR

financial exposure due to

UPS (N) UPS (+1) MECH SYSTEM
N
customer quality of service
MECH SYSTEM issues
+1

ALT OUTPUT
UPS OUTPUT SWITCH GEAR
SWITCH GEAR
CRITICAL FAN OR
CRITICAL CRITICAL
PUMP N
MCC MCC
CRITICAL FAN OR
PUMP +1

PDU
PDU

SERVERS

ILLUSTRATIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TOPOLOGY TIER III

2.1.3 Single Diagram (cont’d)
GENSET (N) GENSET (N)

INCOMING
INCOMING POWER
POWER
SUPPLY
SUPPLY
• Multiple active power and
cooling distribution paths,
GENSET SWITCH GEAR UTILITY
redundant components, fault
tolerant, 99.995% availability.
UTILITY SWITCH GEAR
SWITCH GEAR
MECH SWITCH MECH SWITCH
GEAR GEAR • 24 by forever business hours
• Business base upon market
MECH SYSTEM
transactions, financial
UPS (N)
UPS (N) N settlement services, e-
commerce sites, or any
MECH SYSTEM
N

business
• ensuring uninterrupted
ALT OUTPUT
UPS OUTPUT SWITCH GEAR
SWITCH GEAR
CRITICAL
MCC
CRITICAL FAN OR
PUMP N
CRITICAL
MCC
customer access to
CRITICAL FAN OR
PUMP N
applications.
PDU
PDU

SERVERS

ILLUSTRATIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TOPOLOGY TIER IV

2.1.4 Coordination with Local Electrical Utility (Main Equipment Layout )
Meralco Vault Room location:
• Preferred Location Shall be on
Ground
BOUNDARY WALL • Second floor may be allowed (for
vault type dt’s and pad mounted
TX with hoisting facilities)

BOUNDARY WALL
• First basement may be allowed
PROPERTY for buildings with multiple
TRANSFORMER basement
VAULT Note:
1. The vault shall be located on
perimeter of the building
2. Adjacent to street/roadway accessible
MAIN ROAD to Meralco trucks and crane truck
(minimum road width : 6.5 meters)
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
2.1.4.2 Types of Service
INCOMING OVERHEAD LINE

SURGE TERMINAL POLE

ARRESTER
FUSE CUTOUT
OR POWER
FUSE
ALL CIVIL WORKS, i.e., CONCRETE
ENCASED, PVC DUCTS & FITTINGS,
UNDERGROUND TO BE INSTALLED BY APPLICANT/
PRIMARY CUSTOMER
CABLES

ELBOW ARRESTER
PADMOUNTED
TRANSFORMER

SECONDARY EPMC
CABLES
METER

TO CUSTOMER’S MAIN
Note: SECONDARY BREAKER
Taken from MERALCO
OVERHEAD LINE FEEDING A TRANSFORMER VAULT
2.1.4.2 Types of Service (cont’d)
INCOMING UNDERGROUND FEEDER

PAD MOUNTED
SWITCHGEAR
ALL CIVIL WORKS, i.e., CONCRETE
ENCASED, PVC DUCTS & FITTINGS,
UNDERGROUND TO BE INSTALLED BY APPLICANT/
PRIMARY CUSTOMER
CABLES

ELBOW ARRESTER
PADMOUNTED
TRANSFORMER

SECONDARY EPMC
CABLES
METER

TO CUSTOMER’S MAIN
SECONDARY BREAKER
Note:
Taken from MERALCO
UNDERGROUND LINE FEEDING A TRANSFORMER VAULT
2.1.4.3 Metering

Utility
Incoming
Power System
Primary
Metering
Secondary
Metering
Step-down
Transformer

Basic Single Line Diagram

2.1.4.3 (a) Primary Metering
A type of metering installation used to measure electric energy consumption at the
primary side

MV Primary Meter Vault

2.1.4.3 (a) Primary Metering (cont’d)

MV Primary Meter Vault

2.1.4.3 (a) Primary Metering (cont’d)
Service Voltage Primary Voltage Service (Application)
• Service application with disturbing loads such as arc
Distribution
furnace, shall be required to install anti flickering
Voltage Service
devices or be served at the sub-transmission voltage as
13.2/7.62 kV determined by Meralco
13.8/7.97 kV • Service application in areas served by 34.5kV system
34.5/ 19.92 kV Grounded with ultimate load of 10MVA and above maybe serve
Sub- WYE at 115kV sub-transmission voltage as determined by
transmission Meralco
Voltage • Service application in areas served by 13.8kV or
69kV 13.2kV system with ultimate load of 7MVA and above
115kV maybe serve at 69kV or 115kV sub-transmission
voltage as determined by Meralco through a
Requirements distribution impact study
• service shall be metered at the primary voltage side
• applicant shall provide space, as determined by MERALCO, for the installation of the
necessary metering facilities
• applicant shall provide, install and maintain all electrical facilities after the metering
point (i.e., transformers, distribution facilities, main primary service protection, etc.)
2.1.4.3 (b) Secondary Metering
A type of metering installation used to measure electric energy consumption at the
secondary side
2.1.4.3 (b) Secondary Metering (cont’d)
Service Voltage Limitations
230 Volts, 1Ph • Maximum demand load for single phase 75kW
230 Volts, 3Ph • Demand load more 75kW shall be 3 phase
400/230 Volts, 3Ph • Maximum capacity of MERALCO-supplied
460/265 Volts, 3Ph transformer for non-residential secondary service
applications
• 230 Volts is 1000kVA
• 400/230 Volts is 1000kVA
• 460/265 Volts is 2000 kVA

Requirements
• service shall be metered at the secondary voltage side
• service entrance shall be located along the property line not more than 30 meters
horizontal distance from nearest MERALCO’s secondary existing facilities
• Otherwise, the application shall be covered by a project study for the extension of
facilities. (Related guidelines in accordance with ERC rules apply)
 SAMPLE PROJECT LR: Mechanical Room
(HIGH RISE BUILDING
Project Information
• Type of Building: Mixed Use
• Number of Floors: G + 34 + LR + 2 Basement
• Floor Area:
11th Floor to 34th Floor
• Ground to Lower Roof: 850 m²
Residential Use
• Basements: 1200 m²
• Ground Floor: Reception, F&B, Substation
• 2nd Floor to 10th Floor: Office Building
• 11th Floor to 34th Floor: Residential
• Basement 1&2: Carpark/ BOH
• Lower Roof: Mechanical Room/ Amenities
Project Requirements:
• Emergency Requirements: Essential Load Only 2nd Floor to 10th Floor
• Feeder System: Busduct Regular Office Use
• Secondary Metering
GF: Food & Beverages

B1&B2: Carpark/ BOH

SITE DEVELOPMENT BOUNDARY WALL
PLAN
A Site Development Plan depicts the
general layout and configuration of a
site, including building footprints,
parking and street layout, conceptual
landscaping and lighting, site cross

PUBLIC ROAD
section drawings, and building

FRONT
elevations.

A site plan showcases the location

where the project is being developed.
It generally includes the dimensions,
contours and landscapes of a piece of
land, along with the details of the
surrounding area.
PARKING ENTRY TO
BAASEMENT

BOUNDARY WALL
 BASEMENT 2
• Total Floor Area: 1200 m²
• Technical Rooms (Electrical
and Mechanical)
• Admin Office
• Parking
 BASEMENT 1
• Total Floor Area: 1200 m²
• LVSG Room
• Generator Room
• Mechanical Rooms
• ELV Room
• CCTV Room
• Admin Office
• Parking
 Ground Floor
• Total Floor Area: 850 m²
• F&B 1 : 90 m² toilet

• F&B 2 : 90 m² LEU F&B 1 F&B 2

Room
• F&B 3 : 100 m²
• F&B 4 : 90 m²
• F&B 5 : 90 m²
• LEU Room : 60 m² toilet
• 3 Toilets
Reception/ toilet
Lobby

F&B 3 F&B 4 F&B 5

TYPICAL OFFICE FLOOR PLAN
(2nd Floor to 10th Floor)

❑ Total Floor Area: 850 m² OFFICE A OFFICE B

• Office Area: 117 m²
• Total Number of Office-6 units
• Electrical Room
• ELV Room
• Staircase 1 & 2
OFFICE C OFFICE D
• Garbage Chute
• Water Meter Room
• Elevator Lobby

OFFICE E OFFICE F
 TYPICAL FLOOR
(APARMENT USED)
(11th Floor to 34th Floor)
❑ Total Floor Area: 850 m² APARTMENT A APARTMENT B

• Apartment Area: 117 m²

• Total Number of Apartment-6
units
• Electrical Room
• ELV Room APARTMENT C APARTMENT D

• Staircase 1 & 2
• Garbage Chute
• Water Meter Room
• Elevator Lobby

APARTMENT E APARTMENT F
 LOWER ROOF
FLOOR
❑ Total Floor Area: 850 m²
• Machine Rooms
• Pump Room
• Electrical Room
• ELV Room
• Staircase 1 & 2
• Water Meter Room
• Elevator Lobby
• Swimming Pool
• Amenity Area
 UPPER ROOF
FLOOR

❑ Total Floor Area: 850 m²

 PROJECT LOAD ESTIMATE
Floor Number of Type of Occupancy Floor Area Load Density Connected Demand Demand Load
Floors (m²) (VA/ m²) Load (VA) Factor (%) (VA)

Lower Roof 1 Admin Load 860 100 86,000 80 68,800.00

Residential 702 200 1,347,840 23
310,003.20
11th to 34th 24
Admin Load 158 100 379,200 80 303,360.00
Regular Office 702 125 789,750 65 513,337.50
2nd to 10th 9
Admin Load 158 100 142,200 80 113,760.00
1 Admin Load 280 100 28,000 80 22,400.00
Ground
1 F&B Load 480 400 192,000 70 134,400.00
Parking Area 950 8 7,600 80 6,080.00
Basement 1 1 Admin Area 450 100 45,000 80 36,000.00
Parking Area 1150 8 9,200 80 7,360.00
Basement 2 1 Admin Area 250 100 25,000 80 20,000.00

Total Connected Load (VA) 3,097,410.00

Total Demand Load (VA) 1,749,111.30

Project Required: 2000kVA Transformer or 2- 1MVA Transformers
 PPAdLR PRELIMINARY POWER RISER EPPAdLR
MCC5
MCC6 DIAGRAM-OPTION 1 EMCC3
EMCC4

DPAdLR EDPAdLR Lower Roof

Floor

PPAd(*)

TO TENANT PANEL DPAd* Typical Floors

(13th to 37th Floor)

BUSDUCT-1

BUSDUCT-2
PPAd(*)

DPAd*
TO TENANT PANEL Typical Floors
(2nd to 13th Floor)

MVSG PPAdG2 PPAdG1

TO TENANT PANEL DPAdG Ground

SPARE
SPARE
TX PPAdB1-1 PPAdB2-1
GENSET PPAdB1-2 PPAdB2-2 EPPB1
MCC1 MCC3
EMCC1
MCC2 MCC4
LVSG EMCC2

DPAd DPB1 DPB2

B1
Fire
Pump

EPPB2 EMCC3
PPAdLR PRELIMINARY POWER RISER EPPAdLR
MCC5
MCC6 DIAGRAM OPTION 2 EMCC3
EMCC4

DPAdLR EDPAdLR Lower Roof

Floor

PPAd(*)
MTS

TO TENANT PANEL DPAd* Typical Floors

(13th to 37th Floor)

BUSDUCT-4

BUSDUCT-3

BUSDUCT-2

BUSDUCT-1
PPAd(*)
MTS

DPAd*
TO TENANT PANEL Typical Floors
(2nd to 13th Floor)

HVSG PPAdG
MTS
TO TENANT PANEL DPAdG Ground

T-1 T-2 PPAdB1-1 PPAdB2-1

GENSET PPAdB1-2 EPPB1 PPAdB2-2
MCC1 EMCC1 MCC3
MCC2 EMCC2 MCC4
LVSG2 LVSG1
DPAd B1
DPB1 Fire DPB2
Pump

EPPB2 EMCC3
 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM SIZING
1. Medium Voltage Switchgear
Follow Local Utility Equipment Room

Note:
Downloadable to MERALCO Website
 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM SIZING
1. Medium Voltage Switchgear
Follow Local Utility Equipment Room
 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM SIZING
2. Low Voltage Switchgear Requirements

1. Incoming Feeders 3. Outgoing Feeders

• Two (2) ACB – Generator and Transformer • Two (2) ACB for Busduct
2. Tie Breaker • One (1) ACB spare
• One (1) ACB • Eleven (11) – MCCB for other outgoing Feeders
• Four (4) – MCCB Spare
2100mm

800mm 800mm 1000mm 1000mm 1000mm 1000mm 800mm 800mm

7200mm
 EQUIPMENT ROOM SIZING
3. Low Voltage Switchgear (cont’d)
Spaces About Electrical
? Equipment to be consider
a. Work Space
back
?
a. width
?
b. Depth
front c. Height
b. Dedicated Space
?
c. Future Expansion and
Maintenance
d. Access Door/s
e. Removing and Replacing the
Equipment
SPACES ABOUT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

• Condition 1: Wood or Any Insulated Materials

• Condition 2: Concrete brick, Metal, Anything that is
body conductive that serves in place of the earth.
• Condition 3: Energized Electrical Equipment
 2. Where rear access is required to work
on nonelectrical parts on the back of
enclosed equipment, a minimum
horizontal working space of 750 mm shall
be provided.

750mm
1. Working space shall not be required in
the back or sides of assemblies
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Dead-front FRONT SIDE

 wall

Depth of working space

1000mm Min.
Width of working space
wall
750mm Min.

Depth of working space

ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL

1000mm Min.
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

Width of working space 400mm 400mm

750mm Min.
• Equipment less that 750mm wide does not
have to be centered in working space
90 deg
ELECTRICAL • Working space must be at least 750 mm wide
EQUIPMENT • If equipment is more than 750 mm in width,
the width of working space shall be width of
400mm the equipment
For the height (H) of
working space, refer to

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT1
section 1.10.2.1 (E.)
If X is not more than
150mm, this is acceptable
H

X
If X is more than 150mm,
this is not acceptable/
violation of the code. ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT OR
ANY ASSOCIATED
FOR ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION
 Dedicated
Equipment
space (Y2)

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
H=Y1+ Y2

Height of
Equipment
Dedicated Equipment Space is minimum (Y1)
1800 mm

Depth of working
Space
 wall

Entrance2

1000mm

wall
LVSG

wall
ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT (Rated
Entrance 1
1200A or More)
wall
 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM SIZING
3. Low Voltage Switchgear (cont’d)

1000mm ? 750mm

back
? ?
750mm 750mm If the Working space is not twice as required by
front the code, one entrance at each end of the
working space.
1000mm ? 1500mm

• Equipment Wall is concrete

• LVSG is above 1200 Amperes, hence this considered as a Large
Equipment
• Back Side – Where incoming cables will be terminated
• Side – Dead-front
• Front –where metering, Circuit Breakers and monitoring
will is required.
 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM SIZING
3. Low Voltage Switchgear (cont’d) • Back Side – Where incoming cables will be
terminated
• Side – Dead-front
1000mm ? 750mm • Front –where metering, Circuit Breakers and
monitoring will is required.
back
? ?
750mm 750mm
front

1200mm ? 1500mm

front

Condition back f
3 r
1000mm ? 750mm o
n • these sides or both dead-front
t • For KM it requires separation of 750mm even
these sides or both dead-front
 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM SIZING (cont’d)
OVER 1000 VOLTS

Where Energize Part is Exposed

Height – 2000 mm
Width – 900
Depth – Refer 1.103.5.(a)
 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM SIZING (cont’d)
OVER 1000 VOLTS (cont’d)
Given:
34.5 kV Rating of Electrical equipment with dead-
front rear and side, required access at the back.

750mm
back

fron
t
900mm
Width of
Work Space
2500mm
 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM SIZING MORE THAN
1000 V
4. Transformer Room

750mm

2500mm 3000mm 1000mm

HV Side

HV Side

LV Side
LV Side
TX- TX-
1 2

750mm
TYPES OF EMERGENCY AND STANDBY SYSTEMS AS PER PEC
Emergency systems are designed and installed
to maintain a specific degree of illumination or
provide power for essential equipment if the
normal power supply fails. Must supply power in
10 seconds of less after power loss.
Legally required standby systems basically
applies to systems or equipment required to protect
people who are in an emergency and trying to get
out, must supply standby power in 60 seconds or
less after a power loss

• Examples of essential equipment • Examples of essential equipment

• Emergency lighting for means of egress • lighting might illuminate the fire hydrants
and operating room and switchgear areas.
• life-support equipment in hospitals. • Elevators Used for Emergency operation
Article 7.0 does not dictate whether emergency Article 7.1 Legally required standby systems
systems are required or where emergency or exit provide electric power to aid in firefighting, rescue
lights should be located. These determinations operations, control of health hazards, and similar
may be made by using NFPA 101, Life Safety operations.
Code.
Optional standby systems are typically installed to provide an alternate source of electric power for
such facilities as industrial and commercial buildings, farms and residences, and to serve loads such
as heating and refrigeration systems, data processing and communications systems, and industrial
processes that, when stopped during any power outage, can cause discomfort, economic loss,
serious interruption of the process, damage to the product or process, or the like.
ELECTRICAL DESIGN CONSIDERATION RELATED TO FIRE SAFETY
IN HIGH-RISE BUILDING
1. Emergency Exit (Staircase and Corridor)
• To provide Emergency Lighting and Exit Sign (NFPA 101 and NFPA 70)
• Pressurization Fan shall be connected to Emergency Power
2. Elevators
• Shall be feed to Emergency Power (NFPA 110 and NFPA 70)
• To be interfaced with FACP
3. Fire Fighting System
• Fire Pump shall be NFPA 70
• All equipment shall be connected to Emergency Power
• Exhaust/ Extract fan related for Fire Safety shall be connected to Emergency Power
4. Fire Detection and Alarm System
• Fire Alarm Devices (Smoke Detectors, Manual Pull Station, Strobe, etc.) shall be
as per NFPA 101 & NFPA 70 or PEC 2017
• Shall be feed to Emergency Power
• Voice evacuation System
FIRE SAFETY CONSIDERATION

also known as a fire safety or fire escape shaft.

FIRE TOWER
is a vertical enclosed space that is specifically designed to aid in
firefighting and evacuation in the event of a fire.
FIRE SAFETY CONSIDERATION (cont’d)
EXIT DOORS AND Enough emergency exits shall be considered in the design in
CAPACITIES case of emergency evacuation
 OTHER LOAD
QUANTITY EQUIPMENT CAPACIT LOCATION REMARKS
Y
4 ELEVATORS 5hp Lower Roof Elevator Machine Room Generator Load
1 FAHU 10hp Roof Deck Normal Load
4 CHILLERS 20hp Roof Deck Normal load
2 STAIR PRESSURIZATION FANS 15 hp Roof Deck Generator Load
2 FRESH AIR FANS 15 hp Roof Deck Generator Load
2 LIFTING PUMP 10 hp Basement 2 Generator Load
4 EXHAUST FANS 5hp Basement 1 & 2 Generator Load
10 JET FANS 2 hp Basement 1 & 2 Generator Load
1 LOBBY PRESSURIZATION FANS 2 hp Ground Floor Generator Load
6 CHILLED WATER PUMP 2 hp Roof Deck Normal load
7 per FAN COIL UNIT 300 watts Apartment Normal load
Apartment
10 per Office FAN COIL UNIT 400 watts Office and Admin Normal load
4 per F&B FAN COIL UNIT 400 watts F&B Normal load
 OTHER LOAD (cont’d)
QUANTITY EQUIPMENT CAPACITY LOCATION REMARKS
1 Fire Alarm Panel 1000 watts Ground Floor Generator Load

2 SUMP PUMP 33kVA Basement 2 Normal Load

2 SEWAGE PUMP 5kVA Basement 2 Normal load
4 ELEVATOR FIT PUMP 5kVA Basement 2 Normal load
2 FUEL PUMP 2 hp Basement 2 Generator Load
2 LIFTING PUMP 10 hp Basement 2 Generator Load
1 AMENITY LOADS 350kVA Lower Roof Normal Load
1 Fire Pumps 25 hp Basement 1 Generator Load
1 Swimming Pool Loads 15kW Lower Roof Normal Load
 COMMON AREAS
(2th Floor to 34th Floor) APARTMENT A APARTMENT B
PEC Section 2.10.2.8(A)
EM EM
• (A) Branch circuits in each dwelling unit shall supply only
loads within that dwelling unit or loads associated only
with that dwelling unit. EM
PEC Section 2.10.2.8(A) EM EM
• (B) Branch circuits installed for the purpose of lighting,
EM EM S
central alarm, signal, communications, or other purposes
for public or common areas of a two-family dwelling, a
multifamily dwelling, or a multi-occupancy building or a EM

APARTMENT C
site development with group of single detached buildings
shall not be supplied from equipment that supplies an
individual dwelling unit or tenant space. This branch circuit
S S
shall be permitted only owned and managed by one
person or entity or under single management.
EM EM
NFPA 101 Section 7.9.1.2
• NFPA 101 are the requirements for stairs to have a
S EM S
minimum of 10 fc (108 lux) measured at the walking EM EM
surface, and a minimum of 1.0 fc (10.8 lux) for floors
and walking surfaces with an exception for assembly EM EM
occupancies.
EM EM
• Exit signs are required along the egress path, at
doorways leading to an egress path, and at exits, placed
to ensure that an exit sign is visible from no more than
30 m or the listed viewing distance of the exit sign (IBC APARTMENT E APARTMENT F
1013.1). This requirement is echoed in NFPA 101
(7.10.1.5.1).
 13000
POWER SYSTEM LAYOUT 8500 3750

Placement of Receptable Outlets

• Placing receptacle outlets based in
furniture layout.
• Sometimes Interior Designer or
Architect have preferred location for the
outlets.
• Shall be as per code rules.

4250
Required Receptacles Outlets:

5300
Rules for kitchen, family room, dining
room, living room, parlor, library, den,
sunroom, bedroom, recreation room, or

9000
similar room or area of dwelling units,
• Shall be installed so that at no point
measured horizontally along the floor
line of any wall space is more than 1.8
m from a receptacle outlet. » Section
2.10.3.3 (A)(1)

4200
• The maximum distance between
3200

receptacles is 3.6 m.
• Any wall space 600 mm or more in
width (including space measured around
corners), unbroken along the floor line
by doorways and similar openings, and
fixed cabinets. » » Section 2.10.3.3 3000 1850 4450 2550
(A)(2)
 13000
POWER SYSTEM LAYOUT 8500 3750

Section 2.10.3.3 (C)(2)

• Laundry Branch Circuits. In addition to
the number of branch circuits required
by other parts of this section, at least
one additional 20-ampere branch circuit
shall be provided to supply the laundry CKT-6
receptacle outlet(s) required by
2.10.3.3(F). This circuit shall have no

4250
other outlets.

5300
Section 2.10.3.3 (C)(2) CKT-1

• Bathroom Branch Circuits. In addition to

the number of branch circuits required

9000
by other parts of this section, at least
one 230-volt, 20-ampere branch circuit
shall be provided to supply a bathroom
receptacle outlet(s). Such circuits shall CKT-2
Have no other outlets. CKT-4

4200
Section 2.10.3.1 (B)
3200

• Outdoor receptacle are not permitted on CKT-5

a small appliance branch circuits CKT 3

3000 1850 4450 2550

 13000
POWER SYSTEM LAYOUT 8500 3750

Section 2.10.3.3 (C)(2)

• Laundry Branch Circuits. In addition to
the number of branch circuits required
by other parts of this section, at least
one additional 20-ampere branch circuit
shall be provided to supply the laundry CKT-6
receptacle outlet(s) required by
2.10.3.3(F). This circuit shall have no

4250
other outlets.

5300
Section 2.10.3.3 (C)(2) CKT-1

• Bathroom Branch Circuits. In addition to

the number of branch circuits required

9000
by other parts of this section, at least
one 230-volt, 20-ampere branch circuit
shall be provided to supply a bathroom
receptacle outlet(s). Such circuits shall CKT-2
Have no other outlets. CKT-4

4200
Section 2.10.3.1 (B)
3200

• Outdoor receptacle are not permitted on CKT-5

a small appliance branch circuits CKT 3

3000 1850 4450 2550

 13000
POWER SYSTEM LAYOUT 8500 3750

2.10.1.8 Ground-Fault Circuit-

Interrupter Protection for Personnel.
• Bathrooms
• Outdoor
• Kitchen Counter tops CKT-6
• Sinks - where receptacles are installed
within 1800 mm from the inside edge of

4250
the bowl of the sink

5300
CKT-1
• Laundry area

9000
4.6.1.9 Receptacles in Damp or Wet
Locations.
• (A) damp locations shall have an
enclosure for the receptacle that is CKT-2
weatherproof when the receptacle is CKT-4
covered (attachment plug cap not

4200
inserted and receptacle covers.
3200

CKT-5
• (B) Wet Location. shall have an CKT 3
enclosure that is weatherproof whether
or not the attachment plug cap is
inserted.

3000 1850 4450 2550

 LIGHTING SYSTEM LAYOUT
Placement of Lighting Outlets:
• Placing Lighting Outlets based in
furniture layout.
• Sometimes Interior Designer or
Architect have preferred location for the c c a a
lights and switching control
• Shall be as per code rules. e b
Required Lighting Outlets: d
Rules for kitchen, family room, dining room,

Sde
living room, parlor, library, den sunroom, c c a a
bedroom, recreation room, or similar room or
area of dwelling units. d Scd Sab
j k S3Wjk
2.10.3.21 Lighting Outlets Required. Habitable
Rooms. At least one wall switch controlled i S3Wjk

S
lighting outlet shall be installed in every
S S

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habitable room, kitchen and bathroom.
Table 2.20.2.3 General Lighting for Dwelling CKT-45
f
Units is 24 VA/ m2.
Hence, Total VA per apartment g a
h a
= 117m2 x 24VA/m2 = 2808 VA

S
Total Lighting Current= 2808VA/230V = 12.21 A Shi
Minimum 1 Branch Circuit is required, If 20AT
Circuit Breaker for the lighting Branch Circuit is
to be used
TYPICAL LOAD SCHEDULE
FOR
APARTMENT
LOAD SCHEDULE FOR TYPICAL APARTMENT
Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit
TW/THHN /THW
1 Receptacle Outlets

2 Receptacle Outlets

3 Receptacle Outlets

4 Lights

5 Laundry

6 Toilets-Receptacle Outlets

7 3- FCU circuit

8 Washing Machine

9 4- FCU circuit
10 Outdoor

11 Clothes Dryer

12 spare

13 spare

14 Spare

15 Water Heater
16 Spare

Total 27448
RULES OF PHILIPPINE
ELECTRICAL CODE
FOR SIZING OF
BRANCH CIRCUITS
Section 2.10.2.2(1) Example:
A branch circuit with continuous load of 16 amperes and
noncontinuous load of 30 amperes.
The conductor must be sized to have an ampacity not less
than
30A + (16A x 1.25) = 50A
According to Table, 14mm2 conductor is suitable, because
it has an ampere rating of 55A, before any conductor
ampacity adjustment and/or correction.
2.10.2.3 Overcurrent Protection
2.50.6.13 Size of Equipment Grounding Conductors.
Applying Branch Circuit Calculation
CKT LOAD DESCRIPTION VOLT-AMP AMPERE WIRE CIRCUIT EQPT GROUND
NO. LOAD LOAD (mm2 THHN) BREAKER (mm2 THHN)
1-3 Receptacle Outlets(small appliance 20
branch circuits)
4 Lightings 2808 12.21 20
5 Laundry Circuit 20
6 Bathroom-Receptacle Outlets
20
Applying Branch Circuit Calculation
CKT LOAD DESCRIPTION VOLT-AMP AMPERE WIRE CIRCUIT EQPT GROUND
NO. LOAD LOAD (mm2 THHN) BREAKER (mm2 THHN)
1-3 Receptacle Outlets(small appliance 1500 6.52 3.5 20 3.5
branch circuits)
4 Lightings 2808 12.21 3.5 20 3.5
5 Laundry Circuit 1500 6.52 3.5 20 3.5
6 Bathroom-Receptacle Outlets - - 3.5 20 3.5
Applying Branch Circuit Calculation
CKT LOAD DESCRIPTION VOLT-AMP AMPERE WIRE CIRCUIT EQPT GROUND
NO. LOAD LOAD (mm2 THHN) BREAKER (mm2 THHN)
7 3.5 kW Clothes Dryer 5000 21.73 5.5 30 5.5
8 4.5 kW Water Heater (600L) 4500
Applying Branch Circuit Calculation
CKT LOAD DESCRIPTION VOLT-AMP AMPERE WIRE CIRCUIT EQPT GROUND
NO. LOAD LOAD (mm2 THHN) BREAKER (mm2 THHN)
7 3.5 kW Clothes Dryer 5000 21.73 5.5 30 5.5
8 4.5 kW Water Heater (600L) 5000 21.73 5.5 30 5.5

• 230V, 1ph, 4.5kW Water Heater

• I = 5000/ 230 = 19.57 Amps
• Therefore: 19.57 A x 1.25 = 27.17 Amps
LOAD SCHEDULE FOR TYPICAL APARTMENT
Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit
TW/THHN /THW
1 20 1 Receptacle Outlets 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 20

2 20 1 Receptacle Outlets 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 20

3 20 1 Receptacle Outlets 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 20

4 20 1 Lighting 2808 12.21 3.5 3.5 20

5 20 1 Laundry 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 20

6 20 1 Bathroom - - 3.5 3.5 20

7 30 1 3.5 kW Clothes Dryer 5000 21.74 5.5 5.5 20

8 30 1 4.5 kW Water Heater 4500 21.74 3.5 3.5 15

9 30 1 1.5 HP Washing Machine 2300 10.00 3.5 3.5 15

10 20 1 Outdoor Outlets 180 0.79 3.5 3.5 15

11 20 1 FCU circuit 500 21.74 5.5 5.5 20

12 20 1 FCU circuit 500 6.52 5.5 5.5 20

13 30 1 spare

14 30 1 Spare

15 40 1 Spare

16 20 1 Spare
Dishwasher, kitchen-waste disposers, trash
compactors, attic fans, etc.
LOAD CALCULATION FOR TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL UNIT
Typical Apartment
Total Area : 117 m²
A) General Lighting and Convenience Receptacle Load: [See Table 2.20.2.3]
117 m2 x 24 volt-amperes per m2 = 2808 VA
(B) Small Appliance Load:[See Sections 2.10.1.11(C)(l) and 2.20.3.13(A)]
Three 20-ampere@ 1500 VA = 4500 VA
(C) Laundry Circuit: [See Sections 2.10.1.1l(C)(2) and 2.20.3.13(B)]
One 20-ampere@ 1500 VA = 1500 VA
Sub-Total 8808 VA
Application of Demand Factors: [See Table 2.20.3.3]
First 3,000 volt-amperes@ 100% D.F. = 3000.00 VA
Remainder@ 35% D.F. (5808 VAx 0.40) = 2032.80 VA
(D) Other Loads :
One 20-ampere -laundry washing machine @ 1 500 volt-amperes = 2300.00 VA
One 30-ampere - 5-kW clothes dryer = 5000.00 VA
One 30-ampere 5-kW water heaters = 5000.00VA
(E) Air-conditioning loads (see section 2.20.4.3) :
7 -300 Watts FCU @ 100%D.F. =2100.00 VA
TOTAL NET COMPUTED LOAD 19, 432.80 VA
DESIGN ANALYSIS FOR TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL UNIT (cont’d)
FEEDER CONDUCTOR:
Total Current = 19,432.80 / (400 x 1.732) + (2300x 0.25)/230
= 30.54 Amps
According to Table 3.10.1.16- use 8.0mm2 conductor (THW or
THHN) is suitable, because it has an ampere rating of 40A at
60ºC

SERVICE EQUIPMENT:
Total Current = 19,432.80/(400 x 1.732) + (2300x 1.50)/230
= 37.82 Amps
According to Table 2.40.1.6(A) – use 50AT, 3P is suitable

EQUIPMEMT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR

According to Table 2.50.6.13 – use 5.5mm2
DESIGN ANALYSIS (TYPICAL FLOOR 11th to 34th Floor FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS)
Typical Floor (11th to 34th Floor)
Total Residential Unit : 6
A) General Lighting and Convenience Receptacle Load: [See Table 2.20.2.3]
117 m2 x 24 volt-amperes per m2 = 2808 VA
(B) Small Appliance Load:[See Sections 2.10.1.11(C)(l) and 2.20.3.13(A)]
Three 20-ampere@ 1500 VA = 4500 VA
(C) Laundry Circuit: [See Sections 2.10.1.1l(C)(2) and 2.20.3.13(B)]
One 20-ampere@ 1500 VA = 1500 VA
(D) Other Loads :
One 20-ampere -laundry washing machine @ 1 500 volt-amperes = 2300 VA
One 30-ampere - 5-kW clothes dryer = 5000 VA
One 30-ampere 5-kW water heaters = 5000VA
(E) Air-conditioning loads (see section 2.20.4.3) :
7 -300 Watts FCU @ 100%D.F. =2100.00 VA
TOTAL 23208 VA
F) Total Number of Residential Units (6 Units) 23208 x 6 = 139248 VA
Application of Demand Factor for 6 units (see table 2.20.4.5)
TOTAL NET COMPUTED LOAD 134448 x 44% = 61,269.12 VA
DESIGN ANALYSIS FOR TYPICAL FLOOR RESIDENTIAL AREA (cont’d)

FEEDER CONDUCTOR:
Total Current =61,269.12/(400 x 1.732) + (2300x 0.25)/230
= 90.94 Amps
According to Table 3.10.1.16- use 38mm2 conductor (THW
or THHN) is suitable, because it has an ampere rating of
125A at 75ºC and terminal of equipment is rated more that
100A, then all terminal will be 75ºC.

SERVICE EQUIPMENT:
Total Current=61,269.12/(400x1.732)+(2300x 1.50)/230
= 103.43 Amps
According to Table 2.40.1.6(A) – use 125AT, 3P is suitable

EQUIPMEMT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR

According to Table 2.50.6.13 – use 14mm2
LOAD SCHEDULE FOR METER CENTER (TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL UNTIS)

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit

TW/THHN /THW
1 50 3 Apartment 1 27448 43.81 39.74 40.00 4-8.0 1-5.5 25

2 50 3 Apartment 2 27448 43.81 39.74 40.00 4-8.0 1-5.5 25

3 50 3 Apartment 3 27448 43.81 39.74 40.00 4-8.0 1-5.5 25

4 50 3 Apartment 4 27448 43.81 39.74 40.00 4-8.0 1-5.5 25

5 50 3 Apartment 5 27448 43.81 39.74 40.00 4-8.0 1-5.5 25

6 50 3 Apartment 6 27448 43.81 39.74 40.00 4-8.0 1-5.5 25

Total 164688 262.86 238.44 240.00

?
125AT
BUSDUCT

40AT 125AT
125AT

40AT
50 AT

DPAd PPAd TO APARTMENT UNITS

LOAD SCHEDULE FOR TYPICAL FLOORS COMMON AREAS (PPAd)
Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit
TW/THHN /THW
1 20 1 Lighting 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 15

2 20 1 Lighting 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 15

3 20 1 Receptacle Outlets 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 15

4 20 1 ELV Load 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 15

5 20 1 Spare 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 15

6 20 1 Spare 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 15

Total 9000 13.04 13.04 13.04

FEEDER CONDUCTOR:
Total Current = 13.04 Amps
According to Table 3.10.1.16- use 8.0mm2
conductor (THW or THHN) is suitable, because it
has an ampere rating of 40A at 60ºC
OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE:
Total Current = 13.04 Amps
According to Table 2.40.1.6(A) – use 40AT, 3P is
suitable
EQUIPMEMT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR
According to Table 2.50.6.13 – use 5.5mm2
LOAD SCHEDULE FOR TYPICAL FLOORS COMMON AREAS (DPAd)

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit

THHN /THW
1 125 3 METER CENTER 164688 262.86 238.44 240.00 4-38 14 14

2 40 3 PPAd 9000 13.04 13.04 13.04 4-8.0 5.5 24

3 125 3 Spare

4 40 3 Spare

5 Space

6 Space

Total 173688 275.9 251.48 253.04

FEEDER CONDUCTOR:
Total Current = Apply demand load for Apartment+ Demand load of admin load = 90.94 + 13.04 = 103.98
Amps
According to Table 3.10.1.16- use 50mm2 conductor (THW or THHN) is suitable, because it has an ampere
rating of 145A at 75ºC
OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE:
Total Current = 90.94 + 1304 = 103.98 Amps
According to Table 2.40.1.6(A) – use 150AT, 3P is suitable

EQUIPMEMT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR

According to Table 2.50.6.13 – use 14mm2
 150 A RATING

150 AT
125AT
BUSDUCT

40AT 125AT
125AT

40AT
50 AT

DPAd PPAd TO APARTMENT UNITS

TYPICAL REGULAR OFFICE
FLOOR PLAN
Office Fit-out Requirements:
• Area: 117 m²
• Shell Property: Warm Shell
• Electrical Loads
Receptacle Outlets for ▪ Bathroom
• Do not required receptacle outlets
unlike in dwelling units.
• Weatherproof and GFCI receptacles
outlets required
• Outlets shall not be installed within or
directly to bathtubs and shower space
TYPICAL REGULAR
OFFICE FLOOR PLAN
Office Fit-out Requirements:

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LOAD SCHEDULE FOR TYPICAL OFFICE AREA

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit

TW/THHN /THW
1 20 1 Receptacle Outlets 1090 4.70 3.5 3.5 15

2 20 1 Lighting 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 15

3 20 1 Receptacle Outlets 720 3.20 3.5 3.5 15

4 20 1 5- FCU circuit 2000 8.70 3.5 3.5 15

5 20 1 5- FCU circuit 2000 8.70 3.5 3.5 15

6 20 1 spare 3.5 3.5 15

7 20 1 spare 3.5 3.5 15

8 20 1 spare 3.5 3.5 15

9 20 1 spare 3.5 3.5 15

10 20 1 spare 3.5 3.5 15

11 30 1 spare 5.5 5.5 20

12 30 1 spare 5.5 5.5 20

13 30 1 spare 20

14 30 1 spare 5.5 5.5 20

15 40 1 spare 8.0 5.5 25

16 30 1 spare 5.5 5.5 20

Total 42448 59.03 61.09 55.22

 TYPICAL APARMENT FLOOR PLAN
(2nd Floor to 10th Floor)
Power Provision for Office Areas
OFFICE A OFFICE B
• Office Area: 117 m²
• Electrical Loads
✓ 125A VA/ m2
Total Connected Load
117 x 125 =14625 VA

FEEDER CONDUCTOR: OFFICE C OFFICE D

Total Current = 14625/ (400 x 1.732)
= 21.11 Amps
use 8.0mm2 conductor (THW or THHN)

SERVICE EQUIPMENT:
Total Current = 40 AT, 3P

EQUIPMEMT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR

OFFICE E OFFICE F
use 5.5m2
LOAD SCHEDULE FOR METER CENTER (TYPICAL OFFICE UNIT)

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit

TW/THHN /THW
1 40 3 Office 1 14625 21.11 21.11 21.11 4-8.0 1-5.5 32

2 40 3 Office 2 14625 21.11 21.11 21.11 4-8.0 1-5.5 32

3 40 3 Office 3 14625 21.11 21.11 21.11 4-8.0 1-5.5 32

4 40 3 Office 4 14625 21.11 21.11 21.11 4-8.0 1-5.5 32

5 40 3 Office 5 14625 21.11 21.11 21.11 4-8.0 1-5.5 32

6 40 3 Office 6 14625 21.11 21.11 21.11 4-8.0 1-5.5 32

Total 87750 126.66 126.66 126.66

FEEDER CONDUCTOR:
Total Current = 126.66 Amps
According to Table 3.10.1.16- use 60mm2 conductor (THW or THHN) is suitable, because it has an ampere
rating of 160A at 75ºC

OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE:

Total Current = 126.66 Amps
According to Table 2.40.1.6(A) – use 175AT, 3P is suitable

EQUIPMEMT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR

According to Table 2.50.6.13 – use 14mm2
LOAD SCHEDULE FOR TYPICAL FLOORS COMMON AREAS (DPAd)

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit

THHN /THW
1 175 3 METER CENTER 87750 126.66 126.66 126.66 4-60 14 80

2 40 3 PPAd 9000 13.04 13.04 13.04 4-8.0 5.5 25

3 175 3 Spare

4 40 3 Spare

5 Space

6 Space

Total 96750 139.70 139.70 139.70

FEEDER CONDUCTOR:
Total Current = 139.70 Amps
According to Table 3.10.1.16- use 80mm2 conductor (THW or THHN) is suitable,
because it has an ampere rating of 195A at 60ºC
OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE:
Total Current = 13.04 Amps
According to Table 2.40.1.6(A) – use 200AT, 3P is suitable

EQUIPMEMT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR

According to Table 2.50.6.13 – use 14mm2
 RISER DIAGRAM FOR TYPICAL FLOORS 2nd TO 10th FLOOR

200A RATING

200AT
175AT
BUSDUCT

40AT 175AT
175AT

40AT
40 AT

DPAd PPAd TO OFFICE UNITS

 Ground Floor
• Total Floor Area: 460 m²
F&B 1 : 90 m² x 400 VA/ m² = 36000VA toilet
F&B 2 : 90 m² x 400 VA/ m² = 36000VA
LEU F&B 1 F&B 2
F&B 3 : 100 m² x 400 VA/ m² = 40000VA Room
F&B 4 : 90 m² x 400 VA/ m² = 36000VA
F&B 5 : 90 m² x 400 VA/ m² = 36000VA
FEEDER CONDUCTOR:
Total Current = 36000/ (400 x 1.732) toilet
= 51.96 Amps
use 22mm2 conductor (THW or THHN) Reception/ toilet
Lobby
SERVICE EQUIPMENT:
Total Current = 70 AT, 3P
EQUIPMEMT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR
use 8.0m2

F&B 3 F&B 4 F&B 5

LOAD SCHEDULE FOR GROUND FLOOR ADMIN AREA

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit

TW/THHN /THW
1 20 1 Receptacle Outlets 1800 7.83 3.5 3.5 15

2 20 1 Receptacle Outlets 1800 7.83 3.5 3.5 15

3 30 1 Hand Dryer 5000 21.74 3.5 3.5 15

4 30 1 Lighting 1800 7.83 3.5 3.5 15

5 30 1 Hand Dryer 5000 21.74 3.5 3.5 15

6 20 1 Lighting 1800 7.83 3.5 3.5 15

7 20 1 Hand Dryer 5000 21.74 3.5 3.5 15

8 20 1 Lighting 1800 7.83 3.5 3.5 15

9 20 1 Signate 1800 7.83 3.5 3.5 15

10 20 1 5- FCU circuit 2000 8.70 3.5 3.5 15

11 30 1 5- FCU circuit 2000 8.70 5.5 5.5 20

12 30 1 5- FCU circuit 2000 8.70 5.5 5.5 20

13 30 1 Lighting 1800 7.83

14 30 1

15 40 1

16 30 1

Total 33600 53.08 46.10 46.97

LOAD SCHEDULE FOR METER CENTER (F&B)

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit

THHN /THW
1 70 3 F&B 1 36000 51.96 51.96 51.96 4-22 1-8.0 32

2 70 3 F&B 2 36000 51.96 51.96 51.96 4-22 1-8.0 32

3 70 3 F&B 3 40000 51.96 51.96 51.96 4-22 1-8.0 32

4 70 3 F&B 4 36000 51.96 51.96 51.96 4-22 1-8.0 32

5 70 3 F&B 5 36000 51.96 51.96 51.96 4-22 1-8.0 32

6 space

Total 184000 259.80 259.80 259.80

FEEDER CONDUCTOR:
Total Current = 259.80 Amps
According to Table 3.10.1.16- use 200mm2 conductor (THW or THHN) is suitable, because it has an ampere
rating of 330A at 75ºC
OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE:
Total Current = 267.80 Amps
According to Table 2.40.1.6(A) – use 350AT, 3P is suitable

EQUIPMEMT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR

According to Table 2.50.6.13 – use 30mm2
LOAD SCHEDULE FOR DPadG

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit

THHN /THW
1 350 3 Meter Center 184000 259.80 259.80 259.80 4-200 1-30 80

2 70 3 PPadG 33600 53.08 46.10 46.97 4-22 1-8.9 50

3 40 3 PPLEC 10000 25.11 25.11 25.11 4-8.0 1-5.5 50

4 350 3 spare

5 125 3 spare

6 40 3 spare

Total 227600 337.99 331.01 331.88

FEEDER CONDUCTOR:
Total Current = 337.99 Amps
According to Table 3.10.1.16- use 2sets-150mm2 conductor (THW or THHN) is suitable, because it has an
ampere rating of 280A at 75ºC
OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE:
Total Current = 373.33 Amps
According to Table 2.40.1.6(A) – use 500AT, 3P is suitable

EQUIPMEMT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR

According to Table 2.50.6.13 – use 2sets -30mm2
 RISER DIAGRAM FOR GROUND FLOOR

500A RATING

500AT
200AT
BUSDUCT

80AT 200AT
40AT
200AT

40AT 70 AT

TO F&B UNITS

DPAdG PPLEC PPadG

Sizing of Motor Conductor refer to
ampacity table 3.10.2.6(B)
The required ampacity and motor
ratings shall be determined as
specified in 4.30.1.6(A), (B), (C), and
(D).
 To determine the Full
Load Current (FLC) – Go
to table 4.30.14.4
FLC is equal to is 52
Amps

Full Load Amperes (FLA)

is equal to 34.9 Amps

FLA vs FLC
FLA is use to size the OVERLOAD PROTECTION

FLC is use to size the CONDUCTOR and SHORT CIRCUIT & GROUND FAULT PROTECTION
 Conductor for a single
motor must be sized not
less than 125 percent of the
FLC rating in table
4.30.1.6(A) or 4.30.2.2(A)
through (G)
• Example 1: Determine the branch circuit conductor of 2-hp,
400V Booster Pump
FLC see Table 430.14.4 (FLC, 3 phase, AC); FLC = 4.3A
To size the conductor (FLC x 1.25), hence 4.3A × 1.25 = 5.38A
• Refer to Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) , hence 2.0mm2 conductor is
rated 15A
This device use purpose is to protect the
motor, the motor equipment, and
conductor against short circuit or ground
faults. But not against overload.

The next size up fuse or circuit breaker is

permitted when the protection device
value determined from table 4.30.4.2
doesn’t correspond with the standard
device rating listed Table 2.40.1.6(A)
PEC 4.30.2.4 Several Motors or a Motor(s)
and Other Load(s).
• = 125% FLC of HRM FLC + 100% of
FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
PEC 4.30.5 Several Motors or a Motor(s) and Other
Load(s).
• = HRCB + 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
LOAD SCHEDULE FOR BASEMENT 1&2 (EMCC1) Typical to EMCC3

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN ABCN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit
Fire Rated
1 50 3 10-HP Lifting Pump 12470 18.00 4-5-5 3.5 20

2 50 3 10-HP Lifting Pump 12470 18.00 4-5-5 3.5 20

3 30 3 5-HP exhaust Fan 6720 9.70 4-3.5 3.5 15

4 30 3 5-HP exhaust Fan 720 9.70 4-3.5 3.5 15

5 50 3 spare

Total 33600 55.40

PEC 4.30.2.4 Several Motors or a Motor(s) and Other

Load(s).
• = 125% FLC of HRM FLC + 100% of FLC of all Motor +
Other Loads
• = 1.50 x 18.00+ 1800+9.70+9.70 = 59.90 Amps
• Use: -22mm2 Conductor

PEC Article 4.30.5 Motor Feeder short Circuit and Ground

Fault Protection
• = HRCB+ 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
• = 50.00+ 1800+9.70+9.70 = 87.40 Amps
• Use: 90 AT, 3P
LOAD SCHEDULE FOR BASEMENT 1& 2 (EMCC2) Typical With EMCC4

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN ABCN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit
Fire Rated
1 20 3 2-hp JET FANS 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15

2 20 3 2-hp JET FANS 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15

3 20 3 2-hp JET FANS 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15

4 20 3 2-hp JET FANS 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15

5 20 3 2-hp JET FANS 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15

6 20 3 2-hp JET FANS 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15

7 20 3 2-hp JET FANS 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15

8 20 3 2-hp JET FANS 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15

9 20 3 2-hp JET FANS 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15

10 20 3 2-hp JET FANS 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15

11 30 3 SPARE
12 30 3 SPARE
13 30 3 SPARE
14 30 3 SPARE
Total 29790 43.00
 LOWER ROOF
FLOOR
❑ Total Floor Area: 850 m²
• Machine Rooms
• Pump Room
• Electrical Room
• ELV Room
• Staircase 1 & 2
• Water Meter Room
• Elevator Lobby
• Swimming Pool
• Amenity Area
The next size up fuse or circuit breaker is
permitted when the protection device
value determined from table 4.30.4.2
doesn’t correspond with the standard
device rating listed Table 2.40.1.6(A)
LOAD SCHEDULE EDPElev @ LOWER ROOF FLOOR

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN ABCN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit
Fire Rated
1 30 3 3-HP Elevator 16904 6.10 4-5-5 3.5 20

2 30 3 3-HP Elevator 16904 6.10 4-5-5 3.5 20

3 30 3 3-HP Elevator 16904 6.10 4-5-5 3.5 20

4 30 3 3-HP Elevator 16904 6.10 4-5-5 3.5 20

5 50 3 spare

6 30 3 spare

Total 33600 55.40

PEC 4.30.2.2 (e) Intermittent Load.

• = 140% FLC of HRM + 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
• = 1.40 x 6.10+ 3x6.10 = 26.84 Amps
• Use: -8.0mm2 Conductor

PEC Article 4.30.5 Motor Feeder short Circuit and Ground Fault Protection
• = HRCB+ 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
• = 30.00+ 3x6.1= 48.30 Amps
• Use: 50 AT, 3P
LOAD SCHEDULE EMCCLR @ LOWER ROOF FLOOR

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN ABCN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit
Fire Rated
1 70 3 15-hp Stair pressurization fans 18705 27.00 4-8.0 5.5 32

2 70 3 15 hp Fresh air fans 18705 27.00 4-8.0 5.5 32

3 70 3 15-hp Stair pressurization fans 18705 27.00 4-8.0 5.5 32

4 70 3 15 hp Fresh air fans 18705 27.00 4-8.0 5.5 32

5 70 3 spare
6 70 3 spare
Total 74820 108.00

PEC 4.30.2.4 Several Motors or a Motor(s) and Other Load(s).

• = 125% FLC of HRM + 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
• = 1.25 x 27.00+ 3x 27.00 = 114.75 Amps
• Use: -38mm2 Conductor
PEC Article 4.30.5 Motor Feeder short Circuit and Ground Fault Protection
• = HRCB+ 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
• = 70.00+ 3 x 27.00 = 151.00 Amps
• Use: 160 AT, 3P
LOAD SCHEDULE FOR LOWER ROOF (EDPLRAd)

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN ABCN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit
Fire Rated
1 50 3 EDPElev 33600 55.40 4-8.0 5.5 32

2 160 3 EMCCLR 74820 108.00 4-50 14 32

3 70 3 spare

4 70 3 spare

Total 108420 163.40

PEC 4.30.2.4 Several Motors or a Motor(s) and Other Load(s).

• = 125% FLC of HRM + 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
• = 1.25 x 27.00+ 136.40= 170.15 Amps
• Use: -80mm2 Conductor
PEC Article 4.30.5 Motor Feeder short Circuit and Ground Fault Protection
• = HRCB+ 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
• = 70.00+ 136.40 = 206.40 Amps
• Use: 225 AT, 3P
What is a hermetic refrigerant motor-
compressor? It's a combination consisting of
a compressor and motor enclosed in the
same housing. These have no external shaft
or shaft seals, and the motor operates in the
refrigerant.

Short Circuit and Ground fault protective

device must not be greater that 175% of
equipment load current rating

If you reached the 175% threshold but the

OCPD can’t carry the starting current of the
motor compressor, you can use the next size
larger OCPD. However, this OCPD can’t
exceed 225% of the motor compressor
current rating.
Conductor sized at 125% of compressor rating
A key term to understand is “rated-load
current.” This is the current resulting when
the motor-compressor operates at rated load
and rated voltage.
LOAD SCHEDULE MCCLR @ LOWER ROOF FLOOR

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN ABCN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit
Fire Rated
1 40 3 20-HP Chiller 166270 24.00 4-5-5 3.5 20

2 40 3 20-HP Chiller 166270 24.00 4-5-5 3.5 20

3 40 3 20-HP Chiller 166270 24.00 4-5-5 3.5 20

4 40 3 20-HP Chiller 166270 24.00 4-5-5 3.5 20

5 20 3 2 hp Chilled water pump 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15

6 20 3 2 hp Chilled water pump 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15
7 20 3 2 hp Chilled water pump 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15
8 20 3 2 hp Chilled water pump 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15
9 20 3 2 hp Chilled water pump 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15
10 20 3 2 hp Chilled water pump 2979 4.30 3.5 3.5 15
11 50 3 spare
12 20 3 spare
Total 33600 55.40

Short Circuit & Ground Fault Protection for AC

• = 175% x FLC = 1.75 x 24 = 42 A
• Hence, use 40 AT, 3P
LOAD SCHEDULE EMCC5 @ LOWER ROOF FLOOR
PEC 4.40.4 Conductor Sizing
• = 125% FLC of HRM + 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
• = 1.25 x 24.00+ 3x24.00 + 6 x 4.30= 127.80 Amps
• Use: -50mm2 Conductor

PEC Article 4.30.5 Motor Feeder short Circuit and Ground Fault Protection
• = HRCB+ 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
• = 50.00+ 3x.24.00 + 6 x 4.30 = 147.80 Amps
• Use: 150 AT, 3P
Equipment Grounding Conductor
• USE 14mm2
LOAD SCHEDULE FOR TYPICAL FLOORS COMMON AREAS (PPLRAd)

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit

TW/THHN /THW
1 20 1 Lighting 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 15

2 20 1 Lighting 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 15

3 20 1 Receptacle Outlets 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 15

4 20 1 ELV Load 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 15

5 20 1 Lighting 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 15

6 20 1 Lighting 1500 6.52 3.5 3.5 15

Total 9000 13.04 13.04 13.04

FEEDER CONDUCTOR:
Total Current = 13.04 Amps
According to Table 3.10.1.16- use 8.0mm2 conductor (THW or THHN) is suitable, because it has an ampere
rating of 40A at 60ºC
OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE:
Total Current = 13.04 Amps
According to Table 2.40.1.6(A) – use 40AT, 3P is suitable
EQUIPMEMT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR
According to Table 2.50.6.13 – use 5.5mm2
LOAD SCHEDULE FOR LOWER ROOF (DPLRAd)

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit

THHN /THW
1 150 3 MCCLR 33600 55.40 55.40 55.40 4-50 14 100

2 40 3 PPLRAd 9000 13.04 13.04 13.04 4-8.0 5.5 25

3 20 3 Garbage Chute 2979 4.90 4.90 4.90 4.3.5 3.5 3.5

4 40 3 Swimming Pool 15000 21.65 21.65 21.65 4-8.0 5.5 25

5 160 3 Space

6 30 3 Space

Total 60579 94.99 94.99 94.99

PEC 4.30.2.4 Several Motors or a Motor(s) and Other Load(s).

• = 125% FLC of HRM + 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
• = 1.25 x 27.00+ 67.99 = 101.74 Amps
• Use: -30mm2 Conductor
PEC Article 4.30.5 Motor Feeder short Circuit and Ground Fault Protection
• = HRCB+ 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
• = 70.00+ 67.99 = 137.99 Amps
• Use: 150 AT, 3P
LOAD SCHEDULE EDPB1 @BASEMENT 1

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN ABCN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit
Fire Rated
1 90 3 EMCC1 33600 55.40 4-22 8.0 32

2 90 3 EMCC3 33600 55.40 4-22 8.0 32

3 60 3 EMCC2 29790 43.00 4-14 5.5 32

4 60 3 EMCC4 29790 43.00 4-14 5.5 32

5 40 3 EDBad 9000 13.04 4-8.0 5.5 25

6 70 3 spare
Total 135780 289.84

PEC 4.30.2.4 Several Motors or a Motor(s) and Other Load(s).

• = 125% FLC of HRM + 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
• = 1.25 x 27.00+ 199.84 = 222.34 Amps
• Use: -125mm2 Conductor
PEC Article 4.30.5 Motor Feeder short Circuit and Ground Fault Protection
• = HRCB+ 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
• = 50.00+ 199.84 = 249.84 Amps
• Use: 250 AT, 3P
CAPACITOR BANK
CAPACITOR BANK
LOAD SCHEDULE OVERALL EMERGENCY LOAD

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN ABCN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit
Fire Rated
1 90 3 EMCC1 33600 55.40 4-22 8.0 32

2 90 3 EMCC3 33600 55.40 4-22 8.0 32

3 60 3 EMCC2 29790 43.00 4-14 5.5 32

4 60 3 EMCC4 29790 43.00 4-14 5.5 32

5 225 3 EDPLRAd 108420 163.40 4-80 14 80

6 70 3 EDBad 9000 13.04 4-8.0 5.5 25
Total 244200 373.24

PEC 4.30.2.4 Several Motors or a Motor(s) and Other Load(s).

• = 125% FLC of HRM + 100% of FLC of all Motor + Other Loads
• = 1.25 x 27.00+ 346.24= 379.99 Amps
• Use: -2 Sets 100mm2 Conductor + 2 –sets 30mm2
Generator Capacity
• The Generator shall carry all the loads and consideration of starting current
or locked rotor current of the largest motor
kVA Genset = (kVA starting of HRM) + KVA running of remaining loads)
= (2.5 x 27.00+ 346.24)x 1.732x400 = 286,639.07kVA
Hence, use 300kVA, 400Volts, 3ph, Standby Diesel Generator.
LOAD SCHEDULE BUSDUCT 1

Ckt No. CB Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit

(AT) THHN /THW
1 500 3 DPAdG 227600 337.99 331.01 331.88

2 200 3 DPAd2 96750 139.70 139.70 139.70

3 200 3 DPAd3 96750 139.70 139.70 139.70

4 200 3 DPAd4 96750 139.70 139.70 139.70

5 200 3 DPAd5 96750 139.70 139.70 139.70

6 200 3 DPAd6 96750 139.70 139.70 139.70
7 200 3 DPAd7 96750 139.70 139.70 139.70
8 200 3 DPAd8 96750 139.70 139.70 139.70
9 200 3 DPAd9 96750 139.70 139.70 139.70
10 200 3 DPAd10 96750 139.70 139.70 139.70
Total 1098350 1595.29 1595.29 1595.29

FEEDER CONDUCTOR:
Total Current = 331.01 x 70% + 1257.30 x 65% = 1048.95 Amps
Use 1500A Rated Busduct

kVA Rating = 726kVA

LOAD SCHEDULE BUSDUCT 2

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit

THHN /THW
1 150 3 DPAD11 173688 275.9 251.48 253.04 4-50 14 50

2 150 3 173688 275.9 251.48 253.04 4-50 14 50

3 150 3 173688 275.9 251.48 253.04 4-50 14 50

4 150 3 173688 275.9 251.48 253.04 4-50 14 50

5 150 3 173688 275.9 251.48 253.04 4-50 14 50

6 150 3 173688 275.9 251.48 253.04 4-50 14 50

7 150 3 173688 275.9 251.48 253.04 4-50 14 50
8 150 3 173688 275.9 251.48 253.04 4-50 14 50
9 150 3 173688 275.9 251.48 253.04 4-50 14 50
10 150 3 173688 275.9 251.48 253.04 4-50 14 50
11 150 3 173688 275.9 251.48 253.04 4-50 14 50
12 150 3 173688 275.9 251.48 253.04 4-50 14 50
24 DPAD24
Total 4168512 6621.6 6035.52 6072.9
FEEDER CONDUCTOR:
Total Current = Apply Demand for Muliti Family Dwelling + Demand of Admin Load
= 6621.6 x 10% = 993.24 Amps
Use 1500A Rated Busduct Note: as per NEC the max demand we can apply is 23% but as per
experience 10% can also be apply since max number specify in pec is 66 above
 Prepared By: Lauren M. Olivos

PEC 2017
Rules on
Fire Pump
 Prepared By: Lauren M. Olivos

Article 6.95-Fire Pumps-

Is geared toward protecting
the facility and people.
Keeping that fire pump
running is mandatory.
PEC 2017 Rules on Fire Pump: Introduction
 Prepared By: Lauren M. Olivos

Now,
What is the Rules of
PEC 2017
for Fire Pump

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 Fire Pump Conductor Size Prepared By: Lauren M. Olivos

6.95.1.6 (B) Conductor Size.

(1) Fire Pump Motors and Other Equipment.
Conductors supplying a fire pump motor(s), pressure maintenance
pumps, and associated fire pump accessory equipment shall have a
rating not less than 125 percent of the sum of the fire pump
motor(s) and pressure maintenance motor(s) full load current(s),
and 100 percent of the associated fire pump accessory equipment.

(2) Fire Pump Motors Only. Conductors supplying only a fire pump
motor shall have a minimum ampacity in accordance with 4.30.2.2
and shall comply with the voltage drop requirements in 6.95.1.7.
PEC 2017 Rules on Fire Pump
 F i r e P u m p A c c e p t a b l e V o l t a g e Prepared
D r oBy:pLauren M. Olivos

6.95.1.17 Voltage Drop.

(A) Starting. The voltage at the fire pump controller line
terminals shall not drop more than 15 percent below normal (
controller-rated voltage) under motor
starting conditions.
Exception: This limitation shall not apply for emergency run
mechanical starting. [20:9.4.2]
(B) Running. The voltage at the load terminals of the fire pump
controller shall not drop more than 5 percent below the voltage
rating of the motor connected to those terminals when the
motor is operating at 115 percent of the full-load current rating
of the motor.
PEC 2017 Rules on Fire Pump
Exercise #6. What size of conductor Prepared By:at
Lauren75°C
M. Olivos

terminal rating does a 25-hp, 400V, 3Ø Fire Pump,

The fire pump motor controller is 20 meter from
the service ?
(a) 8.0mm2 (b) 65mm2
(c) 22mm2 (d) none of these

Referring to Table 430.14.4 (FLC, 3phase,

AC), 44 A
• Refer to Table 3.10.2.6(B) (16) the conductor suitable
is 8.0 mm2 IS 50A
• As per Section 4.30.5 is
Answer: (A) 8.0mm2, rated 50A
F i r e P u m p O v e r c u r r e n t D e v i c e S ePrepared
l e c By:
t iLauren
o n M.. Olivos
6.95.1.4 (B) (2) Overcurrent Device Selection.
Overcurrent devices shall comply with 6.95. l .4(B)(2)(a) or (b).
(a) Individual Sources. Overcurrent protection for individual sources shall
comply with 6.95. 1 .4(B)(2)(a)(1) or (2).
(1) Overcurrent protective device( s) shall be rated to carry indefinitely the
sum of the locked-rotor current of the largest fire pump motor and the
pressure maintenance pump motor(s) and the full-load current of all of the
other pump motors and associated fire pump accessory equipment when
connected to this
power supply. Where the locked-rotor current value does not correspond to
a standard overcurrent device size, the next standard overcurrent device
size shall be used in accordance with 2.40.1.6. The requirement to carry
the locked-rotor currents indefinitely shall not apply to conductors or
devices other than overcurrent devices in the fire pump motor circuit(s).
The requirement to carry the locked rotor currents indefinitely shall not
apply to feeder overcurrent protective devices installed in accordance with
6.95.1.3(C).[20:9.2.3.4]
PEC 2017 Rules on Fire Pump
Exercise #7. What size of Overcurrent Device does a By:
Prepared 25-hp,
Lauren M.40V,
Olivos

3Ø Fire Pump?
(a) 400A (b) 250A
(c) 700A (d) none of these

Referring to Table 430.14.5 (B) (LRC, 3phase, AC), 243 A

• According to Table 2.40.1.6(A) the suitable size is 250 AT
• Equipment Grounding refer to Table 2.50.6.13 is 8.0 mm2
As per Section 4.30.5 is

Locked Rotor Current is 243A

Answer: (b) 250A Overcurrent Device
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Protection against a
running overcurrent that
would cause overheating
of the Fire Pump

PEC 2017 Rules on Fire Pump: Introduction

 F i r e P u m p O v e r l o a d P r o t e c t i o nPrepared By: Lauren M. Olivos

6.95.1.6 (C) Overload Protection.

Power circuits shall not have automatic protection against
overloads. Except for protection of transformer primaries
provided in 6.95.1.5(C)(2), branch-circuit and feeder conductors
shall be protected against short circuit only. Where a tap is
made to supply a fire pump, the wiring shall be treated as
service conductors in accordance with 2.30.1.6. The applicable
distance and size restrictions in 2.40.2.2 shall not apply.

PEC 2017 Rules on Fire Pump

 Prepared By: Lauren M. Olivos

Article. 6.95 Philosophy

The fire pump motor must run, even if that means
overheating the conductors or damage or destroy
the pump.
“Saving the fire pump but losing the facility isn't
much of a bargain.”

PEC 2017 Rules on Fire Pump: Introduction

 Prepared By: Lauren M. Olivos

Can a fire pump be

supplied by a
single power source?

PEC 2017 Rules on Fire Pump: Introduction

 6.95.1.3 Power Source(s) for Electric
Motor-Driven Fire Pumps.

Electric motor-driven fire pumps shall have a reliable source of power.

FPN: See Sections 9.3.2 and A.9.3.2 from NFPA 20-2013, Standard for the
Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, for guidance on the
determination of power source reliability.

(A) Individual Sources. Where reliable, and where capable of carrying

indefinitely the sum of the locked rotor current of the fire pump motor(s) and
the pressure maintenance pump motor(s) and the full-load current of the
associated fire pump accessory equipment when connected to this power
supply, the power source for an electric motor driven fire pump shall be one
or more of the following.

IIEE-State of Qatar Chapter

ARTICLE 6.95 Fire Pumps
(1) Electric Utility Service Connection. A fire pump shall be permitted to be
supplied by a separate service, or from a connection located ahead of and
not within the same cabinet, enclosure, vertical switchgear section, or
vertical switchboard section as the service disconnecting means. The
connection shall be located and arranged so as to minimize the possibility of
damage by fire from within the premises and from exposing hazards. A tap
ahead of the service disconnecting means shall comply with 2.30.6.13(5).
The service equipment shall comply with the labeling requirements in
2.30.1.2 and the location requirements in 2.30.6.3(B). [20:9.2.2(1)]

IIEE-State of Qatar Chapter

6.95.1.3 Power Source(s) for Electric Motor-Driven Fire Pumps.
 Separate Utility Connection.
IIEE-State of Qatar Chapter
6.95.1.3 Power Source(s) for Electric Motor-Driven Fire Pumps.
 (2) On-Site Power Production Facility. A fire pump shall be permitted to be
supplied by an on-site power production facility. The source facility shall be
located and protected to minimize the possibility of damage by fire.
[20:9.2.2(3)]

(3) Dedicated Feeder. A dedicated feeder shall be permitted where it is

derived from a service connection as described in 6.95.1.3(a)(1). [20:9.2.2(3)]
IIEE-State of Qatar Chapter
6.95.1.3 Power Source(s) for Electric Motor-Driven Fire Pumps.
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What if reliable power

cannot be obtained?

PEC 2017 Rules on Fire Pump: Introduction

(B) Multiple Sources. If reliable power cannot be obtained from
a source described in 6.95.l.3(a), power shall be supplied by
one of the following: [20:9.3.2]
(1) Individual Sources. A combination of two or more of the
sources from 6.95.1.3(A).
(2) Individual Source and On-site Standby Generator. A
combination of one or more of the sources in 6.95.1.3(A) and
an on-site standby generator complying with 6.95.1.3(D).
[20:9.3.4]

Exception to (B)(1) and (B)(2): An alternate source of power

shall not be required where a back-up engine driven or back-up
steam turbine-driven fire pump is installed. [20:9.3.3]IIEE-State of Qatar Chapter
6.95.1.3 Power Source(s) for Electric Motor-Driven Fire Pumps.
 Prepared By: Lauren M. Olivos

Yes!!!, an alternate
source of power
shall not be required
where a back-up
engine driven or
back-up steam
turbine-driven fire
pump is installed!!
LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR LOAD SCHEDULE

Ckt No. CB (AT) Pole Description VA AN BN CN Wire (mm2) Ground Conduit

1 1500 3 Busduct 1 1098350 1595.29 1595.29 1595.29 4-250 1-30 100

2 1500 3 Busduct 2 4168512 6621.6 6035.52 6072.9 4-8.0 5.5 25

3 150 3 DPLRAd 60579 94.99 94.99 94.99 4-50 1-22 50

4 40 3 DPB2Ad 60579 94.99 94.99 94.99 4-50 1-22 32

5 150 3 25hp Fire Pump 30483.2 44.00 44.00 44.00 4-14 2-8.0 32
6 250 3 SPARE
7 1500 3 SPARE
8 300 3 SPARE
TIE 350 4 Tie Breaker
10 70 3 SPARE
11 225 3 EDPLRAd 108420 163.40 163.40 163.40 4-80 1-22 60
12 70 3 EDBad 9000 12.99 12.99 12.99 4-8.0 1-5.5 25
13 250 3 EDB1 135780 289.84 289.84 289.84 4-125 30 50
11 250 3 SPARE
Total 263668 367.22 379.58 334.36
DESIGN ANALYSIS

A) Total Residential Unit -144 (See Table 2.20.4.5)

Total Demand Current = 6621.6 x 15% = 993.24 Amps
(B) Total Office Unit 54 Units
Total Demand Current = 331.01 x 70% + 1257.30 x 65% = 1048.95 Amps
(C) Emergency Loads
Total Demand 1.25 x 27.00+ 346.24 = 379.99 Amps
(D) Other Loads :
DPLRAd –TCL 94.99Amps@80%D.F = 75.99 Amps
DPB2Ad -TCL 44.00 Amps@80%D.F = 35.20 Amps
TOTAL NET COMPUTED LOAD = 2533.37 Amps

II. Transformer Capacity

233.37 x 1.732 x 400 Volts = 1,755,118 VA or 1.75 MVA

Hence: use 2 MVA, 34.5kV/ 400V. 60Hz Step Down Dry Type Transformer.
 PPAdLR FINAL POWER RISER EPPAdLR
MCC5
MCC6 DIAGRAM EMCC3
EMCC4

DPLRAd EDPLRAd Lower Roof

Floor

PPAd(*)

TO TENANT PANEL DPAd* Typical Floors

(13th to 37th Floor)

BUSDUCT-1

BUSDUCT-2
PPAd(*)

DPAd*
TO TENANT PANEL Typical Floors
(2nd to 13th Floor)

MVSG PPAdG2 PPAdG1

TO TENANT PANEL DPAdG Ground

SPARE
SPARE
TX PPAdB1-1
GENSET PPAdB1-2
EPPB1
MCC1
EMCC1
MCC2
LVSG EMCC2
Fire
DPB1Ad Pump B1
EDBad

EPPB2 EMCC3
TABLES
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A M PA C I T Y T A B L E

By:
Engr. Lauren M. Olivos
PEE, ACPE, AER
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