Electricity Wiring Regulations (EWR)

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Introduction

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The Department of Energy (DoE)

Executive DoE
Council (Department of
Energy)
Government of
Abu Dhabi

The DoE

ADDC
TRANSCO AADC
(Abu Dhabi
(Transmission (Al Ain Distribution
Distribution
Company) Company)
Company)

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 DoE Website – www.doe.gove.ae

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 EWR Editions

2007

Rev 1 January 2009

1 January 2008

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 Third Edition 2020 Edition
March 2014 April 2020
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 Golden Rules
 These Regulations apply to all Distribution Companies, Customers, Owners, Licensed Contractors, or any
other persons involved in the design, construction, installation, maintenance or operation of LV Electrical
Installations in all Premises within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

 These Regulations shall apply to all new Electrical Installations constructed on or after the
Commencement Date

 The design of an Electrical Installation, including PV and EVSE installations must be approved by the
Distribution Company BEFORE commencement of construction

 No extension or alteration to an Electrical Installation shall be made without prior notification to the
Distribution Company

 Any Owner requiring a new connection or alteration to an existing connection must make an application to
the Distribution Company using the appropriate forms and procedures published by the Company

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 Key Changes in The Electricity Wiring Regulations-2020 Edition
SN Captured Changes
1 These Regulations are now issued by DoE in accordance with Law No 11 of 2018.

2 Carried out updates of ex RSB references to DoE as appropriate.

3 Update of reference information to capture BS 7671 18th edition as appropriate.
4 Update of effective dates in relation to some provisions.
5 Allowing of installation of wall mounted Distribution Boards at residential villas as stipulated in Note 2 of Clause
7.8.15 All the changes made
6 Updated regulation 2.5 (Definitions) to include all definitions associated with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
to the 2020 Edition
(EVSE) Addendum 1 of 2016.
  are detailed in
7 EVSE Addendum is now included in the (2020) DoE edition in Part 13. Guidance Notes G11
  of the Electricity
8 Some Clauses were amended in consultation with licensees and relevant stakeholders to reflect best practices and
reduce burden
Wiring Regulations
9 As per consultations with Abu Dhabi City Municipality, replaced the Street Lighting Regulation and introduced the
Roadway Lighting
10 Reference to updated international standards e.g. BS and IEC to ensure consistency of standards.

11 Enforcement procedures (Regulation 15.2) were amended to capture the enforcement powers conferred to DoE pursuant to
Law No 11 of 2018.
 
12 Update of reference tables and definitions.
 Detailed changes in 2020 Edition

 These Regulations are now issued by DoE in accordance with Law No 11 of 2018.
 
 All references to ex RSB were changed to DoE as appropriate.

 All reference tables in appendices have been updated to capture BS 7671 18th edition as appropriate.
 
 EVSE Addendum is now included in the (2020) DoE edition in Part 13.
 
 Effective dates of some provisions were updated to capture changes as appropriate.
 
 Amended Clause 1.4.5 (of Clause 1.3.5 in 3rd edition).

 Amended relaxation Clause 1.4.8 (Clause 1.3.8 in 3rd edition) and associated note.
 
 Added new Clause 1.4.11 and Clause 1.4.12.
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 Updated regulation 2.5 (Definitions) to include all definitions associated with EVSE Addendum 1
 
 The text of Clause 3.1.4 was amended per the suggestion of QCC, this will give Discos some room to
approve alternatives.
 
 In Clause 3.2.4 added the term designer "the Owner, designer and associated Licensed Contractor..“

 The text of Clause 3.4.2 was amended, this will give Discos some room to improve processes.
 
 Clause 3.5.12 was amended to read “Inspection and testing of Electrical Installations must be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent persons with...."
 
 In Clause 4.2.5, replaced the word hindrance by obstructions.
 
 In
EWRClause 7.5.20 replaced the word Live by Phase.
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 Added note 2 to Clause 7.8.15 to allow for the usage of wall mounted MDB and SMDB below 400A at
residential villas.

 Added note to Clause 7.8.17 to specify the Ingress Protection rating of the wall mounted MDB or SMDB
below 400A at residential villas to be minimum IP65 unless otherwise specified by the distribution company.
 
 Added note (b) with respect to the periodic inspection table of Clause 8.1.5.
 
 Introduced new Regulation 9.7 “Roadway Lighting” instead of Street Lighting.
 
 Added new Clause 9.7.1 pertaining to Roadway Lighting and amended number of associated Clauses
accordingly.
 
 In Clause 9.7.2 ( Clause 9.7.1 in EWR 3rd Edition) replaced the terms “the street light column” by roadway
lighting pole.
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 In Clause 9.8.3, added in accordance with BS EN 50525 to flexible cable.

 Amended Clause 10.1.3 : The use of capacitor banks in residential villas shall be determined by the distribution
company on a case by case basis and hence permitted in accordance with the relevant regulations and shall be
installed in the main intake room.

 Clause 10.2.13 Relevant international standards for capacitors have been updated in the respective table as
follows:
   
Capacitor switching IEC 60871 and IEC 60831
contactors
   
Detuning reactors IEC 60076-6 and IEC 60076

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 To ensure consistency and validity of standards, Clause 13.1.17 was updated, e.g. added installation of the In-
cable control and protection devices (IC-CPD) for mode 2 charging of electric road vehicles in accordance with
IEC 627522017 and was replaced by expansion of the scope of IEC 61851-1
 
 Removed reference to IEC-61851-22 from the EVSE respective table associated with Clause 13.1.18, since the
same has been withdrawn in Feb

 In new Clause 13.2.5 ( previously clause 1.38-Final circuit) replaced Extension cord unit with Cable extension
unit.
 
 Enforcement procedures (Regulation 15.2) are amended to capture the enforcement powers conferred to DoE
pursuant to Law No 11 of 2018.

 A5(h) Earth Fault Loop Impedance values required for MCBs (at 230 V)- change of values in table, in
accordance with BS 7671 18th edition.
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 A6.(d) Time current characteristic of Type D MCBs-chart updated in line with BS 7671 18th Edition.

 A7(b) Circuit rating and Voltage drop for PVC multi-core cables (non-armoured)- change of values in table,
in accordance with BS 7671 18th edition.

 G2 sample tables have been corrected on the estimation of Connected Load and the use of diversity
factors for Final Circuits, SMDBs and MDBs.

 For improved safety and protectivity, G2 sample table concerning water heaters has been updated to
provide radial circuit for each water heater and considered the load 1500W for each, as illustrated below.

Water Heaters: 1 WH-1 Single RAD 1.500 0.000 0.000 1.500

Bathroom & Kitchen Core

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 A1 Glossary of terms and abbreviations-captured AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) instead of
a.c. and d.c. respectively and reflected amendment throughout the document. Also added/amended
Ze External Earth Fault Loop Impedance “at Intake”.

 A3 Reference standards have been updated, e.g. BS 6207 has been replaced by BS EN 60702-3:2016, BS
6500 has been completely withdrawn and included by BS EN 50525, BS 50086 has been withdrawn and
replaced by BS EN 61386-23:2004+A11:2010, BS 31 has been withdrawn and replaced by BS EN ISO
80000-12:2013, BS 6701 was removed from General table Earthing part page 93, due to non-relevance, BS
60617 has been completely withdrawn, BS 60446 has been withdrawn and replaced by BS EN 600445:2017,
BS 61646 has been withdrawn and now included in BS EN 61215 and updated associated IEC standard,
added BS EN 61727, added BS EN 61000, BS 50521 has been replaced by BS EN 62852.

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3.4 Licensed Contractors

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 Requirements for training and examination

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 Compulsory for License renewal from 1 November 2009.

 At least one Registered Engineer for each Licensed company and for consultants.

 Registered Engineers database to be held by the ADQCC.

 Registered Engineer must sign for drawing approval and final testing certificates.

 Courses will be held every month in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi

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 Maximum 12 persons per course

 Course designed and approved by the Department of Energy

 Course delivered and administered by ADQCC in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain

 ADQCC to nominate training providers

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 Electrical engineer registration
 As of 1st January 2009, the Regulation and Supervision Bureau (former RSB) published Revision 1 of The
Electricity Wiring Regulations 2007 for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The purpose of these Regulations is to
establish standards and principles that promote the design, construction and operation of safe and
efficient systems of wiring in buildings and other premises.

 The Distribution Companies, ADDC and AADC, currently undertake assessments and licensing of
electrical contracting companies, covering electrical installation work in buildings/premises (Resolution No.
11 2002).

 The former RSB has introduced an additional requirement for a qualified electrical engineer to be
nominated as representative and signature authority for their company. Such engineers will be required to
attend the “Electricity Wiring Regulations Course E1” (5 days) and pass an examination.

 This requirement took effect on 1 November 2009 and company licenses will not be renewed after this
date without a registered engineer.
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 Engineers with expiring certificates will be required to attend the “Electricity Wiring Regulations Course E1”
(5 days) as a refresher after the two three years and to pass the examination again.

 Electrical contracting companies’ licenses will not be issued or renewed without a registered engineer holding
a valid certificate.

 The list of Registered Engineers will be maintained on the distribution companies website and is available to
the public. Please click here to consult it.

www.aadc.ae www.addc.ae
 Requests for training
In order to qualify as a Registered Engineer, enquiries for training should be addressed to Abu Dhabi Quality
and Conformity Council at: https://qcc.gov.ae/en/Pages/default.aspx

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