EEE BUILDING SERVICES
PREPARED BY
[Link], ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, EEE, AIUB
Course Objectives
To gain the knowledge of acts and rules used for regulating the electrical supply in our
country.
To impart sound knowledge in the design and estimation of low voltage and medium
voltage
electrical installations.
To gain the knowledge of selection of distribution transformers and their installations.
To gain the knowledge of Earthing designs in different installations and the standard
dimensions of
earthing systems
Importance of this subject
Create own business
Will be able to work in Real Estate and Housing sector
Government work as well
Text Book:
1. J. B. Gupta, A Course in Electrical Installation Estimating and Costing, S.K. Kataria &
Sons; Reprint 2013 edition (2013).
2. K. B. Raina, S. K. Bhattacharya, Electrical Design Estimating Costing, NEW AGE;
Reprint edition (2010).
3. [Link], Electrical Systems Design, , M/s I K International Publishers, New
Delhi, 2nd edition, 2016
Selected topics
Basic power system & Standards, codes, safety
Planning electrical installation
Measuring electricity
Wire selection
Circuit protection and planning
Ground for safety
Outlet and switch boxes
Basic wiring procedures
Tubular raceways
Special wiring situations and project
Troubleshooting and repairs.
Codes, Permits & licenses
The National Electrical Code (NEC), or NFPA 70, is a regionally adoptable standard for
the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States. It is part of the
National Fire Codes series published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a
private trade association.
The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) or ANSI Standard C2 is a United States
standard of the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of electric power and
communication utility systems including power substations, power and communication
overhead lines, and power and communication underground lines. It is published by the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). "National Electrical Safety Code"
and "NESC" are registered trademarks of the IEEE
The NESC should not be confused with the National Electrical Code (NEC) published by
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The NEC is used for residential,
commercial, and industrial building wiring.
Code in Bangladesh
National Competency Standards for Electrical Installation & Maintenance
BNBC- Bangladesh National Building code(Where electrical code is covered in two
chapter). But the most followed and practiced code is NFPA-70 Electric code.
The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh (the Accord) was signed on 15
May 2013. It is a five-year independent, legally binding agreement between global brands
and retailers and trade unions designed to build a safe and healthy Bangladeshi Ready Made
Garment (RMG) Industry. The agreement was created in the immediate aftermath of the
Rana Plaza building collapse that led to the death of more than 1100 people and injured
more than 2000. In June 2013, an implementation plan was agreed leading to the
incorporation of the Bangladesh Accord Foundation in the Netherlands in October 2013
Hazard #1: Overhead Power Lines
7 of the most Hazard #2: Damaged Tools and Equipment
Hazard #3: Inadequate Wiring and Overloaded Circuits
common Hazard #4: Exposed Electrical Parts
electrical Hazard #5: Improper Grounding
hazards Hazard #6: Damaged Insulation
Hazard #7: Wet Conditions
Protect your eyes
Beware of electrical fire hazards
Use hazard warning detectors
Smoke detectors
Carbon monoxide detectors
Safety Prevent electric shock
practices Disconnect live circuit before leaving
Wear gloves
Read electrical safety manual thoroughly
Planning your electrical installation
Step 1 : Consider present and future needs
Step 2 : Install large service entrance
Step 3: Benefit from larger circuit wires
For house wiring minimum circuit wiring permitted by NEC is 14 AWG
Protected by 15A fuse or circuit breaker
Recent trend is using 12 AWG with 20A circuit breaker
Which provide better service and good investment
Large wire means --- bright light, less power wastage as heat, less frequent blowing of fuses, less
tripping of circuit breakers.
** AWG = American Wire Gauge
Step 4 : Location of lighting, switches, outlet receptacles
Height from floor for switches and receptacles : 48 – 52 inch for switches
12-18 inch for receptacles.
NEC requirements for lighting and switches : NEC 210.70 (A)
Toggle switch
NEC requirements for receptacles:
Step 5 : Fixtures and receptacles
room by room :
Step 6: choosing lighting fixtures
