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1. Guideline!
(A) Project Organization Chart (Electrical) 1
(B) Minimum Qualification Requirements for Various
Positions (Electrical) 2
2. Guideline II
Site Inspection 4
3. Guidelineill
Checking ofElectrical Installation Design
4. Guideline IV
Testing ofElectrical Installation 8
5. GuidelineV
Checking of Design and Testing of
General Works
6. Guideline VI
Checking oflnstallation Design and Testing of
Electric Elevators and Others. 12
7. Guideline VII
Checking and Testing ofAC. Electric Generators 13
8, Guideline vm
Checking of External Electrical Installation
Design and Testing 15
9. Guideline IX
Electric Lighting and illumination 16
10. Guideline X
Checking and Testing ofTemporary Electrical
Installations at Construction Sites 17
11. Guideline XI
Checking and Testing ofBuilding Lightning Arrester
Installations 19
12. Guideline XII
Commissioning, Operation, Maintenance and
Repair of Completed Electrical Installation Works 21
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13. General Requirements for Design. 22

14. Recommended Symbols and Legends 23
15. Tables and Figures 26
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GUIDELINE IA

PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART (ELECTRICAL)

COMMITTEE*
( ELEC. MEMBERS ) I
I

PROJECT -
V:anous --- DIRECTOR I MANAGER
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DESIGNER
sections (ELECTRICAL)
II
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PROJECT (EXTERNAL INSPECTION)
Company ------·-·--·- -
ENGINEER GOVT. ELECT. INSP. DEPT.

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SUPERVISION ENGINEER
1
(INTERNAL INSPECTION)
(ELECTRICAL) ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (S)

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SUPERVISION TECHNICIAN (S)/ WORK - CHARGE (S)
(ELECTRICAL)

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FOREMEN
(ELECTRICAL)

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SKILLED WORKERS
LABOUR (ELECTRICAL)

* Committee for Quality Control ofHigh-rise Building Construction

Projects
-->.,..• Line of Command within the project organization.
Relationships with other groups outside the project organization and
relationships among other groups.
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GUIDELINE I B
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS (ELECTRICAL)

CATEGORY A CATEGORY B CATEGORY C

Sr. DESIGNATION OF POST
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
1 Project Director / Manager Preferrably any graduate with technical education and expenence.
2 Project Engineer ME (Civil) 8 Yrs ME (Civil) 6Yrs ME (Civil) 4 Yrs
BE (Civil) 12 Yrs BE (Civil) 9 Yrs BE (Civil) 6 Yrs
B.Tech (Civil) 12 Yrs B.Tech (Civil) 9 Yrs
AGTI (Civil) 12 Yrs
EGTI (Civil) 12 Yrs
Dip Tech (Civil) 12 Yrs
3 Engineer Incharge( Electrical ) M.E (Elect:) 6 Yrs M.E (Elect:) 4 Yrs M.E (Elect:) 3 Yrs
B.E (Elect:) 10 Yrs B.E (Elect:) 8 Yrs B.E (Elect:) 6 Yrs
B.Tech (Elect:) 10 Yrs AGTI (Elect:) 9 Yrs
G) Design Engineer M.E (Elect:) 4 Yrs M.E (Elect:) 3 Yrs M.E (Elect:) 2 Yrs
B.E (Elect:) 8 Yrs B.E (Elect:) 6 Yrs B .E (Elect:) 4 Yrs
AGTI (Elect:) 8 Yrs
[2J External Inspection Engineer ME (Elect:) 4 Yrs ME (Elect:) 3 Yrs ME(ELEC) 2 Yrs
(ELECTRICAL) BE (Elect:) 8 Yrs BE (Elect:) 6 Yrs BE (ELEC) 4 Yrs
*6 Supervision Engineer / BE (Elect:) 4 Yrs BE (ELEC) 3 Yrs BE (ELEC) 2 Yrs
Internal Inspection Engineer B.Tech 6 Yrs B.Tech 4 Yrs B.Tech 3 Yrs
(ELECTRICAL) AGTI/EGTI 6 Yrs AGTI/EGTI 4 Yrs
Dip Tech 6 Yrs Dip Tech 4 Yrs
7 Supervision Technician/ BE (Elect:) 3 Yrs BE (ELEC) 3 Yrs BE (ELEC) 2 Yrs
Work-Charge B.Tech 4 Yrs B.Tech 4 Yrs B.Tech 3 Yrs
(ELECTRICAL) AGTI/EGTI 3 Yrs AGTI/EGTI 1 Yr AGTI/EGTI -
Dip Tech 3 Yrs Dip Tech 1 Yr Dip Tech -
8 Foremen (ELECTRICAL) Education (preferably holder of Electrical Inspector's Cerficate ); Experience and Qualification
to be decided by Project ::3ngineer and Supervision Engine. r.
9 Skilled Workers Education (preferably "...1older of Electrical Inspector's C~dicate ); Experience and Qualifieation
(ELECTRIC' \L) to be decided by Pro}'ct Engineer and Supervision Entneer.
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Remarks:
0 Subject to approval by CQHP.

D Final Inspection by Government Electrical Inspector's assigned group.

* Holder of Special Grade Certificate by Department of Electrical Inspection

(1) Experience means Construction- Related experience after obtaining Degree I Diploma

(2) Category will be determined by the Committee based on number of storeys, size of the

project, foundation type, complexity of construction and other Special Considera-

tions.

(3) The qualification requirements shown in the table are subject to change as and when

required.

Note: M stands for mandatary.

R stands for strongly recommanded.

S stands for suggested.

Category Classification
Building Category A- Buildings with more than 20 storeys but not more than 100m in

height and other buildings with special considerations

Building Category B - Buildings with 13 to 20 storeys and other buildings with special
considerations
Building Category C - Buildings with 9 to 12 storeys and other buildings with special

considerations
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GUIDELINE II

SITE INSPECTION (ELECTRICAL)

1. General Requirements at Site
1.1 Project Organization Chart
1.2 Electrical and Other Drawings
1.3 Work schedules
1.4 Safety Provisions
1.5 Temporary Electrical Installation for Construction Works
2. Inspection Check List
2.1 Preliminary Survey
2.1.1 High Tension Incoming Way
2.1.2 Application for Power Requirements to MEPE
2.1.3 (a)Application for Telephone, Fax, Internet, Satellite TV
Connection etc. to Telecommunication Department
(b) Establishment ofTelecom Network
With respect to ICT infrastructure including equipment and network
installation, CCTV, CATY, WLL, frequency allocation, transmis-
sion line of sight for building height etc, the Myanmar Post &
Telecommunication Department shall be consulted(M).
Communication room (known as switch room) should be located
at the basement or suitable floor inside the building(R). 24 hours AC
power supply is necessary for a no-break communication
system(M). Underground telephone cable trenching (approaching
the building) needs to be demarcated for connection of external
network and must be adequately spaced from commercial power
supply(M).
2.2 Material and Equipment Planning
2.2.1. Materials locally available
2.2.2 Materials from foreign import
2.3 Works Supervision Personnels
2.3.1 Myanmar Local Engineer (s) and Technician (s)
2.3 .2 Foreign Engineer (s) and Technician (s)
2.4 Code of Practice and Regulation followed
2.5 Any alteration from MainDesignDrawingincarryingouttheactual
Installation
2.6 Test Certificates , List of Fittings ,Completion Drawings and Report
complete with Electrical Maintenance and Operation Program together with
Electric Energy Tariff meter reading both for Normal and Generator Supply
are to be given.
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GUIDELINE III

CHECKING OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DESIGN

1. High Tension Receiving and Transformer Circuit Connection Diagram and

Design
Drawings shall be in accordance with Rules and Regulations adopted in Myanmar.
(M)

1.1 Designed Voltage Rating of incoming overhead line or underground cable and its
capacity shall be clearly shown. (M)

1.2 Overcutrent and Ground fault protection provided in High Tension Receiving.
(a) Either built-in overcurrent and Ground Fault trip protection shall be provided
in the circuit breaker or overcurrent and Ground Fault trip relay with prot-
ection current transformer operated system shall be provided seperately. (M)
(b) Protection provided for transformer should be as·per attached detail schedule
and drawing (Table. III - 1) (R).

2. Low Tension Receiving and Distribution System, Circuit Diagrams and Design
Drawings shall be in accordance with Rules and Regulations adopted in
Myanmar (Fig. III- 3) (Fig.III - 2)(R).

2.1 For load of 100-500Amp(50-315kVA);>500-1000Amps (>315-1000

kVA); >1000- 3000Amps (> 1000-2000 kVA); > 3000 Amps(> 2000 kVA);
required overcurrent and ground fault t:t:iP and Earth leakage ratings are as 'per
detail attached schedule (Table. III - 2)(R).

2.2 Mention how much percent of total load is needed to take the emergency
load by stand-by Electric Generator in theeventofNormalpowersupplyfailure
and also explain the essential load.(R)

2.3 Typical Low Voltage interconnection between different sources of supply and stand-
by Generator Power Supply should be as per attached Drawing (Fig. III- 1)(R).

3. Any Power Factor Improvement Capacitors Installed (S)

3.1 State estimated lagging power factor equipment k VA load, that is percentage
inductive kVA load connected in the Electrical Installation and state also the
installed Power Factor Improvement static capacitor kVAR capacity.
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4. Design Electric Load Calculation(M)

4.1 Calculation divided in lighting, power, air-conditioning, water pump,
lift load, etc. is required , and apply diversity factor, load factor according to the
expected load demand in Kilowatt/kVA.

5. Proposed Transformer kVA Capacity Calculation(M)

5.1 From the load demand, select transformer kVA capacity and the quantity of
transformer required. Explain the justification of Transformer/ Transformers and
the capacity selected.

6. Selection of Wire and Cable Sizes of Electric Feeders(M)

6.1 List the different types and sizes of Wires and Cables shown in the Design
Drawing. Explain their application and location in accordance with their type
and ampere rating.

7. Earthing System(M)

7.1 System of Earthing used shall be T-T Earthing System , that is , all exposed
conductive parts of an installation are connected to an earth elecrode which is
independent of the Source Earth. Its electrode resistance to earth shall not
be more than 2 ohms (Fig. III - 4).(M)

7.2 Direct Earthing of Neutral at transformer neutral point shall not be more than
2ohms.(M)

8. Design Checlqng

8.1 Design checking of item 1.1 and 1.2 are subject to confirmation by MEPE.(M)

9. Electric Room
9.1 Enough space of Electric room for installation of switchgear, meter panel eic. Shal
be provided in every. Floor along the line ofvertical shaft preferably near the lift
sha:ft(M)

10. Rising Feeders

10.1 System ofrising feeders should cater 4 levels per feeder or as appropriate and all
the sub-meters (MEPE) should be installed at that every fourth level in the e~ectric
room.(M)

11. Socket Outlets

11.1 Minimum number of socket outlets installed should be of (ONE) per 15 square
meter(lS0 sqft)or as appropriate(S)
Socket ooutlet shall be of 3 pin type , third pin is to be connected to the earthing
system (M)
Notes : item 10.1 is subject to confirmation by MEPE.
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12. Kilowatt-hour (KWH) Electric Energy Meter Installation.

12.1 Main~meter, measuring the consumption of electric en~rgy for all units in a buildinv;
which are used by multiple consumers should be installed at either in the Transformer
H.T incoming or at L.T. out-going.(R)
Sub-meter, measuring the consumption of electric energy for a unit in a building
which are used by multiple consumers whose electric power is taken through the
Main-meter should be installed in the user duct compartment at the respective floor
level.(R)
13. Electric Energy Conservation
13.1 Electric Energy Conservation scheme should be introduced in the design where
applicable.(S)

Notes: items 10.1 and 12.1 are subjectto confirmation by MEPE.

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GUIDELINE IV

TESTING OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

1. High Tension Receiving and Transformer

1.1 H. T . switchgear assembly and associated potential and current trans-
formers, fuses, protective relays installation practice and Equipment
shall be in accordance with pertinent Standards & Specification. (M)
1.2 Transfonner should be in conformity with IEC-76 standards ( manufac-
turer's test certificate is to be submitted) especially for use in High-
Rise Buildings.(R)
1.3 Detail testing of insulation test, earth test, ratio test, dielectric strength
test, characteristic test, operational test, vector group test, etc. wil! be
carried out by Government Inspection Department for 1.1 and 1.2
above.CM)

2. Low Tension Receiving and Distribution

2.1 L.T. switchgear, fuses and protective relays shall be in accordance
with pertinent Standards and Specification.(M)
2.2 Main receiving cables and distribution feeders shall be of required
size and quality. (M)
2.3 The breaking capacities ofprotective· devices, against fault current should
be assessed for all installations. ( attached table shows the minim1~m
breaking capacities for general guidance only. ) (Table IV - 1)(R)
2.4 Type of Main Receiving and Distribution electric panels recommended
should be of self-contained cubicle, floor-standing with a full front - face
door and rear access , with cable entry preferably from the bottom.
All electric panels shall be completely grounded. (M)
High Tension panel and Low Tension panel shall be separated and
ventilation shall be provided properly.CM)
All control panel wiring and secondary control wiring in circuit
breakers, control ·gear , etc. shall be made in a neat and systematic
manner, with cable properly supported at all points to obtain free
circulation of air. Wiring should be colour coded. Indicating lamps
preferably with light emitting diode should be provided to indicate the
stages of operation system. (R)
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2.5 Quality and type of all metal conduit and trunking should comply with relevant
British Standard or equivalent. Preferably all locally manufactured conduit
and trunking should be of Unplastizied Polyvinyl Chloride conduit of
standard quality. It shall be at least practically acceptable for use in
embedding or passing through structural elements; such works shall' be
approved by the structural designer.(R)

3. The minimum of site tests to be carried out on each completed section of the
electrical installation shall be as follows:- (M)

3.1 Earthing Electrode and Earthing System Tests

3.2 Insulation Resistance Tests

3.3 Continuity Test

3.4 Polarity Tests to verify that single pole switches are installed in the phase or Live
Conductor of each circuit and not in the neutral conductor

3. 5 Insulation Resistance tests to earth and between conductors before and after fitting
of lamps or equipment

3.6 Final sub-circuit earth fault loop impedance

3.7 Check correct CT ratio and polarity and correct operation of all prokctive
gears and accuracies of all type of meters installed

3.8 Tests to prove correct operation of interlocks , tripping and closing circuits ,
indications, etc. including operation in conjuction with the stand-by generator,
fire alarm circuits and lifts where applicable

3.9 Phasing tests

3.10 Battery tests on specific gravity, correct output voltage and charging equipment

3.11 Rotational tests on all motors

4. Testing of others as required

* Checking System and Testing of items 1.1 and 1.2 are subject to
confirmation by :MEPE.
* Test Run of Electrical Installation is to be conducted by Electrical Contractor.
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GUIDELINE V

CHECKING OF DESIGN AND TESTING FOR GENERAL WORKS

1. Electrical Motor Driven Water Pump, Motor Wiring, Water Level Control and
Others
1.1 Proper 3 phase motor starter which can protect from overload , undervoltage
and single phasing should be installed. The starter operating voltage shall be within
the normal supply rating. (M)
1.2 A three phase or single phase motor wiring should be installed with the wire si:ie
based on starting condition.(R)
1.3 Automatic water pump operation by installing water tank level control switches
can be installed, but overriding switch for manual control should also be
provided. Insulation rating of level control switches and contacts should be of
400 Volt rating.(R)

2. Obstruction Light at Roof Level

2.1 Obstruction light or air traffic warning light installed at roof top level should be
of weather proof and red coloured twin light fitting type which should be
designed and manufactured particularly for this purpose only.(R)

3. Fire Protection System

3.1 Design Checking and Testing is to be done by Fire Department. Source of
electric power supply is to be given by electrical contractor. Installation work
is to be done by others.(M)
3.2 Fire protection, detection and fire alarm systems such as
(a) Automatic Fire Alarm ( Smoke; Heat; Radiation; Detector)
(b) Manually operated Fire Alarms (Rotary ; Hand Strikers ; Bell ; Whistles) are to be
instralled. Details of requirements according to category of Building clasification
shall be the decision of the Fire Department.(R)
3.3 Fire extinguishing system shall be as mentioned in the Sanitary Guideline(CQHr)(R).

4. Related Technical Aspects (Telephone, Fax, Internet, Satellite T.V, Master Antena
and CCTV System etc.)
4.1 (a)Design checking and perfonnance test for the telecommunication instrwnents and other
electronic devices are to be undertaken by corresponding government technical depart-
ment.Installation work is to be done by others.(R)
(b)Source of electric power supply is to be given by electrical contractor.

5. Public Address System (P.A)

5.1 Design checking and testing is to be done by respective technician. Source of
electric power supply is to be given by electrical contractor. Installation v ork1

is to be done by others.(R.)
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6. Security Door Lock System(R)

6.1 Design checking and testing is to be done by respective technician . Source of
electric power supply is to be given by electrical contractor. Installation work
is to be done by others.
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GUIDELINE VI
CHECKING OF INSTALLATION DESIGN AND TESTING OF:-
ELECTRIC ELEVATORS AND OTHERS
1. Electric Elevator(M)
1.1 Location , type of building , purpose , shall be applied to Electrical
Inspection Deparment and prior information to be given to CQHP. (Mj
1.2 Type, speed, capacity (weight & person), overall weight and counterweight,
size and weight of beam , plough steel rope , size and number and its test
certificate , emergency governor , pit depth and overhead heights shall be
given. (M)
1.3 The contractor shall construct the elevators approved by the CQHP and any
alteration shall be informed promptly. The elevators shall be erected in
accordance with any recommended practice. The final inspection will be
done by the Department of Electrical Inspection. (M)
2. Escalator(M)
2.1 As per clause 1.1. (M)
2.2 Type, speed. inclinations, travel distance, width between balustrades, size of
steps, earring capacity (persons /hour), gear or chain type, emergency stop
buttons at both ends , power source , automatic stopping device in case of
chain breakage or oversag shall be provided. (M)
2.3 Alteration of proposed escalators and the final inspections shall be as per
clause 1.3.(M)
3. Dumb Waiter
3.1 As per clause 1.1. (M)
3.2 Type , speed , size of cage , its stoppages and protective devices and
positions shall be shown . (M)
3.3 Alteration of proposed dumb waiter and the final inspections shall be as per
clause 1.3 . (M)
4. Service Lift and Goods Lift
4.1 As per clause 1.1. (M)
4.2 As per clause 1.2. (M)
4.3 As per clause 1.3. (M)
Note: Provision of Fireman Lift is to be in accordance with the requirement of lithe
Fire Department. (M), with and without attendant operation is recommanded (R).
: Automatic and manual landing Door Device (ALD) shall be fitted to all lifts
(passenger) installed.(M)
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GUIDELINE VII

CHECKING AND TESTING OF A.C. ELECTRIC GENERATOR

1. A.C. Electric Generator. Specifications and Manufacturer's Factory

Test Data (M).
1.1 Test Data shall be given full details of;
(a) Engine Performance(M)
(b) Plant Protection such as failure to start , overload , high engine temperature ,
low oil pressure, overspeed, emergency shutdown etc.(M)
1.2 For automatic start and stop operation, system of Automatic Mains Failure
(AMF) and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) operation shall be tested
preferably with the disigned load. (M)
1.3 In the course of test run of the generator, electromagnetic interference
telephone influence factor, noise level , vibration, efficiency of exhaust system,
temperature rise of engine and alternator should be observed and they should
be within the limit.CM)

2. Actual Gen-Set Output Capacity and Designed Load Capacity (R)

2.1 Estimated design load capacity and actual carrying load of the gen-set should
be compared to see that it can supply electric power efficiently.

3. Ability to take Maximum Load from No-load Starting(M)

3.1 At the instant of normal power supply failure how much percent of electric
load (block load) can the generator take in one step should be guaranteed
and should be duly tested at site.(M)

4. Ability to take maximum percentage unbalance load (R)

4.1 For a 3 phase 4 wire 400/230 volt 50 Hz Gen-set, out of unbalance load
in 3 lines in percent shall be stated by Gen-set manufacturers and it should
be within the limit. It shuold also be tested at site.(R)

5. Electromagnetic Interferences(R)
5.1 Requirement for this is as stated in 1-3 above.

6. Telephone Influence Factor(R)

6.1 Requirement for this is as stated in 1-3 above.
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7. Noise level (R)

7.1 Requirement for this is as stated in 1-3 above.

8. Generator Location (M)

8.1 In case the Gen-set has to be installed at the roof - top or inbetween the
floors of a high - rise building, explain the justification of the installation
together with special features andnecessary protections provided for it
and structural engineer's approval will be needed. (M)
Note : Provision of diesel driven A.C. electric generator and fire pumps are to be
in accordance with the requirement of the Fire Department.
: Generator shall be able to take over the designed load which shall be inclusive of•
emergency load(M); and in addition either maintained or non maintained emengency
light together with portable type emer_gency light should also be installed as
necessary(R).
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GUIDELINE VIII

CHECKING OF EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

DESIGN AND TESTING

l. Previous items of checking and testing from Guideline IV which are applicable
for external electrical installation

1.1 Design shall be checked and installation shall be tested, such as overhead line
or underground cable way. (M)

2. Any other items of checking and testing for the external electrical installation

2.1 Design shall be checked and installation shall be tested, such as swimming
pool, tennis court lighting. etc. (M)
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GUIDELINE IX

ELECTRIC LIGHTING AND ILLUMINATION

1. Internal Electric Lighting of Building (R)

1.1 Design of internal electric lighting of building should be within the illumination
level required and care should be taken not to overdesign the illumination to
the area to be illuminated. Standard service illuminance in lux or lumen per
sq. ft. should be given in the design according to the recommendation given
in the Code of the _Illuminating Engineering Society or any other relevant
applicable standard.(R)

2. External Electric Lighting of Building (R)

2.1 External electric lighing of building such as road way, compound , fencing ,
entrance, gate, security lighting etc should be of water proof type and all
lightfittings and metal posts have to be grounded wherever applicable. External
lighting feeder cable should be protected either by fuses or circuit breakers
and in addition every light fitting may be protected individually. Point by
point method of design illumination calculation should be provided as neces-
sary.(R)

3. Design of Internal Building Illumination Level (R)

3.1 Calculation of illumination level designed by Average Illuminance Calculation
Method should be applied to those important rooms, halls, shopping
area, etc.(R)

4. Measured Illumination Level (R)

4.1 Lighting level in lux or lumen per sq. ft. of the installed light fitting should
be measured by light meter preferably at night time or at actual lighting
time intended and should be compared with the designed illumination lev·el.(R)
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GUIDELINE X

CHECKING AND TESTING OF TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

AT CONSTRUCTION SITES

I. Items of checking and testing from GUIDELINE IV which are applicable for
temporary electrical installations shall be conducted in every 3 months or as
required. (M)

2. All main, secondary and final sub-circuit switch board shall be fitted with
500 mA, 300 mA, 100 mA earth leakage sensitivity circuit breaker respec-
tively to protect the personnel from electric shock and electric fire. (M)

3. Assign competent person to check that every protective device is operating

normally every day before commencement ofthe work. (M)

4. Indicate clearly the location of switches and alarms which are to be opened
or closed in case of emergency (e.g electric shock to personnel or
electric fire). (M)
5. Person assigned for the safety of the !emporary electrical installations shall
maintain the wiring , switches, equipment, etc., so that there is no insulation
failure of cables, equipment, faulty switches, etc., through use of construction
equipment. Daily report shall be submitted to the Project Engineer. (M)

6. Safety hat, hand gloves , belt, boots , safety glasses , etc., complete with
essential hand tools for electrical workers shall be provided at site. (M)

7. Safety sign board , (danger board) and resuscitation diagram together with
first aid box shall be kept in a place distinctly known and easily accessable
to every worker (Fig. X - 1) (M)

8. In case of any kind of emergency , the contact telephone numbers and

addresses, e.g. Fire Dept, nearest MEPE Dept , Hospital , Police Station,
Authorised Person , etc., shall be shown. (M)
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9. Emergency drill , fire drill shall be exercised periodically as necessary. (1~•1)

10. In Construction of High - Rise Building Category A and B , personnel from

Fire Dept., Electrical Inspector's Office and MEPE Township Dept
( applies only when temporary power has been used from MEPE power
supply) shall be invited to the site during the construction period for necessary
advice . (M)
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GUIDELINE XI

CHECKING AND TESTING OF BUILDING LIGHTNING

ARRESTER INSTALLATIONS

1. Lightning Arrester Finial(R)

1.1 Lightning arrester finial or air termination should be connected to the selected
reinforcing bars in the number of positions on the roof as required . Typical
drawing is shown in Fig. XI - l .(R)

2. Downtake Conductor and Roof Level Earth Bonding (R)

2.1 Through the selected reinforcing bars , the downtake conductor should be
welded at every end of the standard length, probably inside concrete colua::n,
and should finally be connected to the test terminal at basement level.(R)

3. Test Terminal (R)

3.1 One end of insulated copper earthing lead wire is to be connected at test
terminal.

4. Earthing Lead (R)

4.1 The other end of the earthing lead wire shall be connected to earth electrode
which is embedded underground.

5. Earth Electrode Rod/ Plate (R)

5.1 Earth electrode rod/ plate shall be of copper rod or copper plate of standard sizes
and approved type.(M)

6. Downtake copper conductor (R)

6.1 Separate downtake copper conductor may be used up to 12 Floors.

7. Lightning Arrester(R)
7.1 Building lightning arrester installation should be in accordance with British
Standard Code of Practice for protection of structures against lightning.
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8. Aerial earthing (R)

8.1 The masts of television or broadcasting aerial and satellite dishes installed on
the roof should be earthed. (R)

9. Other methods (R)

9.1 The use of other methods for the installation of lightning arrester is subjected to
the approval of the committee.(R)

10. Earth electrode resistance(M)

I 0.1 All earthing electrodes shall be tested for its resistance to earth. Test result as
a whole shall not be more than 10 ohms. (M)

11. Regular testing of earthing electrodes (M)

11.1 All earthing electrodes shall be tested and the result recorded at least
yearly before the rainfall. Continuity of lightning arrester path from
finials at roof top to earth electrode buried underground shall be checked
for possible break, disconnection and poor joints.(M)

12. Earthing for communication services.

Communication earthing must be separated from electrical power supply(M).Rating of
earth resistance shall be less than 2 ohm(M).Building lightening arrester system shall be
installed to the required safety standard for internal network(M).
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COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY CONTROL OF HIGH-RISE BUILDING

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

(GUIDELINE FOR ELECTRICAL WORKS)

GUIDELINE XII
COMMISSIONING , OPERATION , MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF
COMPLETED ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WORKS

1. High Tension Receiving and To be handed over to MEPE. Operation

Transformer and maintenance should be done by MEPE.

2. Low Tension Receiving and Operation and maintenance should he

Distribution System. done by consumer.

3. Water Pump motor and others - do -

4. Obstruction Light at Roof Level - do -

5. Fire Protection System Operation an~ maintenance in general

shall be done by consumer ; repairs should
be done by others.

6. Operation and Maintenance(Telephone,

Fax, Internet, Satellite, Operation should be conducted by
CCTV,CATV, etc) consumer(M).Maintenanceandrepairs
should be undertaken by authorized licensee
from Post and Telecommunication
Department(M).

7. Elevator , Escalator, Dumb Waiter, Operation should be done by consumers;

maintenance and repairs by others.
Service Lift, Goods Lift.

8. A.C. Electric Generator - do -

9. PubJ:ic A ddress S ystan (PA ) -do-

10. Building Lightning Arrester Operation and maintenance should be done

by consumer.

11. Security Door Lock System - do -

12. Commissioning of the above is to be· done by authorised person together with
installation contractor and the client. (M)
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN

1. Rules and regulations adopted for design, installation and operation shall be
in accordance with I.E.E. Rules and Regulations, British Standard and Local
Rule andRegulations.(M)

2. Equipment and material used in the electrical installation should be tropicalized

and provided with manufacturer's information and catalogue, etc.
prior to the installation.(R) ·

3. English language shall be used in the design. (M)

4. Preferrably International System of Units, SI, should be used in the

design.(R)

5. Design drawing size shall not be smaller than A3 size.(M)

6. Abbreviations , legend, symbols are recommended to be used in the

drawing. (R)

7. Nominal low voltage supply system is 400/230 Volt 3 Phase, 4 Wire,

SO Hz. (M)
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RECOMMENDED SYMBOLS(R)
Conductors
PEN Protective Earthed Neutral.
cpc Circuit Protective Conductor.
s Cross-sectional area of live conductor.
Sp Cross-sectional area of protective, conductor.
Current
Current causing automatic operation of a protective device in a specified time.
Design or load current.
Nominal rating or setting of protective device.
Iz Current-carrying capacity of the circuit conductor.
Current causing the effective operation of an overload device(with overload cu:.-rent).
Earth fault current= Uo + Zs.
Prospective short circuit current . Also used to indicate a 3 phase symmetrical
short circuit current.
I pp Prospective short circuit current between two phases.
I pn Prospective short circuit current between a phase and neutral conductor.
I delta(a) Earth leakage current.
J delta(n) Rated residual operating current of an RCD.
It The tabulated current required for a conductor.
Jtab The actual tabulated current for a conductor given m the tables.
mA Milliamp ( 0.001 A)
Voltage
VL Line voltage.
Vph phase voltage.
uo Nominal voltage to earth.
mV millivolts ( 0.001 V)
Devices
FBA Factory_built assembly.
gG General purpose fuse having the full range breaking capacity also suitabl.: for
motor protection.
gM A full range breaking capacity fuse suitable only for motor protection .
mcb Miniature circuit breaker.
mccb Moulded case circuit breaker.
RCD Residual current device.
rccb Residual current circuit breaker.
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Impedance and Resistance

R
1
(Z) Resistance (impedance) of phase conductor from the origin to the end of final
circuit.
Resistance (impedance) of the protective conductor from the origin to the end of
final circuit.
Ra The sum of resistances of earth electrodes.
The resistance of the earth electrode for an exposed conductive part.
The sum of the resistance of the earth electrode and of the protective
conductors connecting it to exposed conductive parts.
Impedance of the phase/ earth loop external to the installation or of system up to
the point under considertion.
Phase earth loop impedance in the installation (i.e excluding external earth loop
impeeance).
zs Phase earth loop impedance from the source of energy to the end of a final
circuit. Called the system impedance and is equal to UO + Ir or z. = ~ + Zinst
or z. = ZE + Rl+R2 or z. = ZE + zl + z2
zp Impedance (or resistance) of one phase.
z pn
Impedance (or resistance) of phase and neutral
z pp Impedance (or resistance) of two phases.

Systems
T Source of energy directly connected with earth, or installation directly connected
with earth.
N Installation's exposed conductive parts connected to the source earth.
C Protective conductor connecting the installation's exposed conductive parts to the
source earth, the protective conductor being combined with the neutral.
s Protective conductor connecting the installation's exposed conductive parts to the
source earth by a separate conductor.
I The source of energy is either not connected with earth, or 1s connected to
earth through a high impedance.
TN-C Combined neutral and protective conductor system.
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TN-S Separate neutral and protective conductor system.
TN-C-S Neutral and protective conductor combined from the source to the origin of
the in_stallation , and separate within the installation.
IT System earthed at source , but installation is earthed locally, ( i.e no protective
conductor from source to origin ).
IT Source isolated from earth or through an impedance , installation earthed locally.
LEGEND

11 kV/ 380 V transformer

Service cutout

Circuit breaker

Isolator/ Switch

Metering C. T

Metering C.T. cum link box/ chamber complete with (;Ts

kWh meter

Two-on, one-off mechanical and electrical interlock

4-pole change over

--0 0-- Contactor

Generator

3-phase 4-wire

H Live & neutral

lZI Distribution board

O><O Fuse

Link

"
--0 0 - Miniature circuit breaker

13 A socket outlet
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Detail of Guideline Ill item No.1 (R).
Table Ill - 1 Detail Data of H.T. Receiving for the Transformer and Required Accessories.
Installation should be as follows:
Transf. H.T
Transf.
Transf. Receiving
Cooling Transf. LT. standard
capacity control switch Location of
system of Main accessories Remarks
KVA range. gear Transf.
Transf. switch. with the
11/6.6/0.4 kV. type + rating
following
11/6.6 kV

Disconecting
Pressure
switch, Basement
M.C.C.B. Relief Device;
ONAN Fuse.Lightning or
( Moulded Oil conservator.
50 - 315 kVA ( Oil Natural, Arrester Ground
Case Circuit Dehydrating
Air Natural ) preferrably Floor.
Breaker) breather with
with Earth
silicagel
Fault Trip

Press. Relief
Circuit Breaker
Basement Device, Oil
OR
A.C.B or conservator.
> 315 -1000 ONAN OIL FUSED
( Air Circuit Ground Dehydrating
kVA LOAD BREAK
Breaker) Floor. breather with
SWITCH.
silicagel
Buchholz Relay

Circuit Breaker Press. Relief

of approved Basement Device, Oil
type. or conservator.
> 1000-2000 A.C.B
ONAN Over current Ground Dehydrating
kVA
and Ground Floor. breather with
Fault protection sillcagel
Buchholz Relay

Cast-Resin
Non
flammable In between
- Halo cool - - the Floors
-
Hermetically
sealed.

At the
> 2000 KVA - - - - - Discretion
ofMEPE

Above Data need final confirmation by MEPE

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Detail of Guideline Ill item No.2.(R)
Table Ill - 2 Detail Data of LT. Main Receiving and Final Sub-Circuit Rating and Protection
Schedule should be as follows:

Individual Room
LT Main or Final sub-
L.T. Main Receiving Switch circuit Main switch D.B.
Receiving Switch Protection with Earth (Distribution Remarks.
Ampere Range with Earth Leakage Board) location
Leakage Protection
Type

In and no. of out-

Single Phase 100
100 - 500 A going capacity
100-500 Amp mA OR
MCCB. and rating to be
(50-315kVA) 3 Phase 4 wire
4P 500 mA. within practical
100 mA.
limit, etc.

.,

>500-1600 A Single Phase 100 In and no. of out-

> 500 - 1600 Amp ACB mA going capacity
{> 315 -1000 4P adjustable over OR and rating to be
kVA) current and 3 Phase 4 wire within practical
Ground Fault Trip 100 - 500 mA. limit, etc.

>1600 - 3000
>1600 A-3000A
Single Phase 100
In and no. of out- .
4P adjustable going capacity
Amp mA OR
over current _and and rating to be
{>1000-2000 3 Phase 4 wire
Ground within practical
kVA) 100 - 500 mA.
Fault Trip limit, etc.

Specific
Discussion
will be made
> 3000 A
{> 2000 kVA)
- - - - - for this.
3et;
design(,, a~d
CQHP
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Table. IV -1 Minimum Breaking Capacities of Overcurrent Protective Devices ( R)

Types of supply to which the protective Current rating of back-up Minimum three phase breaking
devices are connected fuses ( if provided ) to BS 88 capacities of the protective
or equivalent devices

(i) Supply directly taken from the no back-up fuse fitted 40 kA

transformer within the premises in
which the installation is situated. not exceeding 160 A 4.5 kA (with back-up fuses)

exceeding 160 A but not 23 kA (with back-up fuses)

exceeding 400 A

(ii) Supply tapped from busbar rising mains not exceeding 160 A 4.5 kA (with back-up fuses)
( for cable rising mains, the breaking
capacities may be smaller in value exceeding 160 A but not 23 kA (with back-up fuses)
depending on the design )
exceeding 400 A

no back-up fuse fitted not less than the prospective

fault current
(iii) Supply taken from electricity not exceeding 160 A 4.5 kA (with back-up fuses)
supplier's service box or overhead line
exceeding 160 A but not 18 kA (with back-up fuses)

exceeding 400 A

Note: The single phase breaking capacity should be assessed by registered electrical engineers of

the appropriate grade.

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OTHER COMMUNAL
CUSTOMER INSTALLATION

ESSENTIAL
SERVICES

CUSTOMER
MAIN
S/v/
I ,----7
BUILDING
MAIN METER FDR
S/v/ COMMUNAL 8c
ESSENTIAL
SERVICES
CUSTOMER
Sv/ITCH ROOM

H.T RECEIVING
AND TRANS. ROOM
( MEPE SIDE ) GEN-SET

Flg,III-1 <R)
METERING ARRANGEMENT FOR
BUILDING PO'v/ER SUPPLY
(ESSENTIAL SERVICES FROM
STAND-BY GENERATOR ,)
TYPICAL DRA'v/ING
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TENANT
a!SER

METERS FOR
DOMESTIC UNITS

FUSE

METER1NG FOR
lNDJVIDUAL
COMMUNAL
COMMBRCIAIJSHOPS
lNSTALLATION

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WHOLE CURRENT/CT MBTBR.

COMMUNAL COMMON
MA1N
Sf\V

L.TMJS
CONSUMER SIDE

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RBCEIVlNCJ AND
TRANS.ROOM
(MEPBSIDE)

GENERAL MBTERING ARRANGEMENT

FOR MULTI-CUSTOMER PREMISES,
TYPICAL DRAWING
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All exposed-conductive-parts of an installation are connected to an earth electrode which is electrically independent of the source earth.

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Air termination on roof

Air termination bonded

to steel reinforcing or
steel frame of building

Down conductors
(in these cases
st.eel reinforcing
or steel frame
of building)
.
cJ
~
§1§~§
Earth termination
ring conductor
below grolllld Bonds to lift shaft at
level to improve ........._ · " TEST vertical intervals: not
earthing ~(
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exceeding 20 m
- .... , , , .... <
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I•~Earth electrode

Note, Air termination mesh should be not greater than 10mx20m.

Down conductor should be not more chan 10m apart

Lighting protection system for tall buildings (over 20m high) showing air terminations, down conductors,
bonds to projections above roof (including bonds to lift motor room and lift shaft)

(Typical drawing)
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