UPGRADING OF ELECTRICAL

SYSTEM - DENR (PROVISION)

UPDATED

(GROUP 2)
TOPICS COVERED:
What is Electrical System
Advantages of Upgrading the
Electrical System
Benefits of Upgrading the Electrical
System
Electrical Terms
 Electrical Terms
Ampere
how much current moves through a wire in 1 second and
measured in amperes.

Circuit
two or more wires providing a path for electrical current
to flow.

Conductor
anything that allows electricity to flow through.
Electrical Terms
Current
movement of flow of electrons through a conductor.

Volt
the electricity that moves through a wire when a switch
is turned on.

Watt
the amount of electricity consumed per second.
What is an
Electrical System?
Electrical System
Also called "circuits or networks"

A network of conductors and machinery intended to

securely transport, distribute, and convert electrical
power from the source of
delivery or generation to the
various loads within the building that consume the
electrical energy.

Electrical systems and components run in the

background, keeping your plant energized, but without
maintenance and attention, things can go wrong.
How does an
Electrical System
work?
A home’s electrical system includes
incoming power lines, an electric meter, a
service panel, subpanels, household
wiring, electrical boxes, receptacles
(outlets), switches, and, of course, the
appliances, lights, and equipment that
put the power to work.

Electricity travels from the service panel

to home appliances through the hot
conductor, and returns the current to the
main service panel through the neutral
conductor. A third or “grounding” wire is
also connected to all outlets and metal
boxes in your home.
Small Buildings Electrical System
Small commercial or residential buildings have a very
simple power distribution system. The utility will own the
transformer, which will sit on a pad outside the building or
will be attached to a utility
pole. The transformer reduces
the voltage and then passes the electricity to a meter, which
is owned by the utility and keeps a record of power
consumption.
Large Buildings Electrical System
Large buildings have a much higher electrical load than
small buildings; therefore, the electrical equipment must be
larger and more robust. Large building owners will also
purchase electricity at high
voltages because it comes at a
cheaper rate. In this case, the owner will provide and
maintain their own step-down transformer, which lowers
the voltage to a more usable level. This transformer can be
mounted on a pad outside the building or in a transformer
room inside the building.
 Scope of Works
1 CLEARANCES 6 DAMAGE PREVENTION

2 MOBILIZATION AND 7 ELECTRICAL WORKS

DEMOBILIZATION
8 MASONRY WORKS
3 TEMPORARY FACILITIES
9 PAINTING WORKS
4 STORAGE
10 CLEANING
5 DEMOLITION AND
REMOVAL WORKS
1. CLEARANCES
Secure the following:
Notice to Proceed (NTP)
Work Permit
Wall layout clearance
Final coat clearance

2. Mobilization and Demobilization

Mobilize and transport equipment, materials and
employees to the site.
Demobilize or remove the same after completion of
the project.

3. Temporary Facilities
Construct a temporary office at the location
designated
Erect a temporary warehouse where materials and
supplies shall be stored at the location designated
4. Storage

Deliver all supplies and materials at the location

designated
Ensure that all supplies and materials are properly
turned over and delivered on the designated
location

5. Demolition and Removal Works

Incorporate an itemized list of the necessary demolition
works into the schedule of construction operations required.
Perform demolition of all stated existing areas and kind of
obstructions within the limit of the project.
Remove debris from the area of work as often as necessary.

6. Damage Prevention
Secure the site to prevent illegal entry or work damage
during the duration of the contract
Observe and undertake any necessary precautionary
measures against fire and adopt safety measures
Undertake all necessary precautions to prevent damages to

all existing structures.

7. Electrical Works
Perform all electrical works in accordance with the
approved specifications, plans, and governing
codes and regulations.
Ensure that all electrical works are directed and
supervised by a Professional Electrical Engineer

Ensure that all electrical devices, equipment, and

distribution boards shall be tested.

8. Masonry Works
Repair and restore existing masonry works that will
be affected by the electrical

works.
9. Painting Works
Conduct proper surface preparation
Clean works of foreign materials prior to painting
and after inspection and approval
Use sample and desired color

10. Cleaning
Remove and dispose of all dirt and debris and keep
project site clean, neat and orderly at all times.
Collect and remove all debris from the sites daily.

 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11361

AN ACT ENSURING THE CONTINUOUS AND
UNINTERRUPTED TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF
ELECTRICITY AND THE PROTECTION OF THE INTEGRITY
AND RELIABILITY OF POWER LINES, AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF
 Why should you be
upgrading electrical
systems in your home?

 Power
Lines Service
Switches Panel

HOME'S
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS
Subpanels
Electric Meters

Household Electrical
Wirings Boxes

Receptacles/Outlets
Reasons You Need to Upgrade

Your Electrical System (Home)

1. To Bring Your Home Electrical System up

to Code
Building codes may vary from one year to the next, and new
safety standards may have been

implemented since your
home electrical system was installed or updated last.

Performing an electrical upgrade can help bring your

home’s wiring back in line with current building codes.

2. To Prevent Fire Hazards

When electric system maintenance falls behind, there is a risk that
frayed wires and other issues can create fire hazards.

So, one reason to upgrade your home electrical system is to

minimize fire risks.

Qualified electrician services can inspect your electrical system

to identify common electrical issues that could lead to a fire and fix
them. This can easily be part of a larger home renovation project.

3. To Meet the Power Needs of New Appliances

In fact, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information

Administration (EIA), “In 2017, the average annual electricity consumption
for a U.S. residential utility customer was 10,399 kilowatt hours (kWh), an
average 867 kWh per month.”

Upgrading electrical systems to be able to take the load can be

important—especially in an older home that wasn’t designed with
modern power demands in mind.
4. To Add New Outlets for Added Convenience

Upgrading electrical systems to add new outlets or circuits can help

increase convenience for your home
by letting you rearrange your
appliances more freely. This can save a lot of time and headaches
later when you’re trying to move furniture or change a bedroom
into a “man cave” or other entertainment room.

5. To Take Advantage of a Home Remodel/Renovation

Electrical upgrades are a common part of a home renovation or remodel.

This is because it’s often easier to carry out electrical system upgrades
when walls and other parts of the building are already being taken apart

for other updates or as part of a new layout.

If the electrician services you hire aren’t having to take the building apart
themselves just to access wiring, it can save you some time and labor on
upgrading electrical systems in your home.

 Updating Your Electrical

System – How, When and Why

The first step is to upgrade your panel by bringing more power

from the utility to your home.

The second step includes adding extra circuits that can distribute
the power to your rooms and appliances.

Updating the system may also include adding new electrical

outlets and replacing the used cable, old cable wires and
receptacles.

How to Update your Electrical System?

Signs that you Need to Update your Electrical Panel

1. Breakers tripping frequently

2. Fuses blowing repeatedly
3. Constant flickering or dimming of lights
4. A tingling sensation whenever you touch any electric appliance
5. Warm, discolored or sparking outlets

6. A persistent burning smell from a room or appliance

7. Two-prong ungrounded outlets throughout the house
8. No Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets in various rooms and
areas exposed to moisture e.g. kitchens and baths.

When to Update your Electrical System?

An old electrical system creates a fire
hazard, putting you and your family at
risk.

The risk of electrocution increases.

The lifespan of your electrical appliances will be cut down significantly

as the faulty wiring won’t be able to manage the power in a safe
manner, as it once did, and it may short your appliances.

Why electrical systems need to upgrade?

BENEFITS OF UPGRADING THE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1. SAFER HOME ENVIRONMENT

– To prevent electrical fire

hazards.
2. UPDATES MATCHING LEGAL
CODES

– To ensure that you are legally

right.
3. POWER NEEDS OF NEW
APPLIANCES

– To use heavy electrical

appliances without any
danger.
4. INCREASED CONVENIENCE

– To let the electrical appliances

function with more efficiency.
5. CAPITALIZE ON A HOME
REMODEL

–To increase your home’s value.

6. SAVE MONEY
– An updated system can run
more efficiently and help you
save money on electrical bills.
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