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FOR
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
IN
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
OF
2022 EDITION
This Testing and Commissioning (T&C) Procedure aims to lay down the minimum testing and
commissioning requirements to be carried out on Electrical Installation in Government Buildings of
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Such requirements are applicable to both
new installations upon completion and existing ones after major alteration.
The present edition was developed from the General Specification for Building Services
Installation in Government Buildings of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 2022 Edition
that was established by the Architectural Services Department (ArchSD).
Electronic version of this T&C Procedure is to be viewed on and free for download from the
ArchSD Internet homepage. As part of the Government’s efforts to limit paper consumption, hard
copies will not be put up for sale.
The ArchSD welcomes comments on this T&C Procedure at any time since the updating of this
T&C Procedure is a continuous process to tie in with technological advances.
DISCLAIMER
This T&C Procedure is solely compiled for Electrical Installation carried out for or on behalf
of the ArchSD in Government premises of the HKSAR.
There are no representations, either expressed or implied, as to the suitability of this T&C
Procedure for purposes other than that stated above. Users who choose to adopt this T&C Procedure
for their works are responsible for making their own assessments and judgement of all information
contained here. The ArchSD does not accept any liability and responsibility for any special, indirect or
consequential loss or damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use of this T&C
Procedure or reliance placed on it.
The materials contained in this document may not be pertinent or fully cover the extent of the
installation in non-government buildings and there is no intimated or implied endorsement of the sales,
supply and installation of the materials and equipment specified in this T&C Procedure within the
territory of the HKSAR.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. Introduction 1
Annex
Annex III Testing and Commissioning Certificate for Low Voltage Cubicle
Switchboard Installation / Motor Control Switchboard of other BS
Installation
Annex IV Testing and Commissioning progress chart for Low Voltage Cubicle
Switchboard Installation / Motor Control Switchboard of other BS
Installation
1. Introduction
The procedures stated in this Testing and Commissioning (T&C) Procedure cover the
activities in preliminary tests and inspections, functional performance tests and the
commissioning of newly completed Installations and existing ones after major alteration.
They are so compiled to facilitate the work of Project Building Services Engineer (PBSE)
and Project Building Services Inspector (PBSI) / Project Electrical and Mechanical
Inspector (PEMI), who are appointed as the Supervising Officer’s Representatives, in the
following aspects with respect to testing and commissioning :
(a) to vet and approve the T&C procedures proposed and submitted by the contractor
for the Electrical Installation (Contractor);
The Contractor shall carry out the T&C works as detailed in this T&C Procedure.
Supplementary T&C plans may be proposed by the Contractor as appropriate and agreed by
PBSE, e.g. for special equipment supplied and/or installed by the Contractor.
The administrative requirements for T&C works are in general as specified in the General
Specification for Building Services Installation in Government Buildings of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region 2022 Edition and all current corrigenda/amendments thereto
published before the date of first tender invitation for the Contract issued by the ArchSD
(the General Specification).
All words and expressions shall have the meaning as assigned to them under the General
Specification unless otherwise specified herein.
This T&C Procedure is also intended to lay down the minimum testing and commissioning
requirements to be carried out by the Contractor on new Low Voltage Cubicle Switchboard
Installation (LVSB) upon completion or on an existing LVSB Installation after a major
alteration involving modification of the main busbar.
This T&C Procedure also covers the verification of the electrical installation and lighting
installation to demonstrate the compliance with the Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency
of Building Services Installation (hereinafter named as BEC) issued under the Buildings
Energy Efficiency Ordinance (Cap. 610). The Contractor is required to check, measure and
submit the required information to PBSE for his/her consolidation to verify the design in
compliance with the BEC.
(b) to verify that the performance of the installed equipment/systems meet with the
specified design intent and statutory requirements, if any, through a series of tests
and adjustments; and
(c) to capture and record performance data of the whole Installation as the baseline for
future operation and maintenance.
For the avoidance of doubt, depending on the specific demands of individual installation,
the PBSE may require additional or substitute T&C works in regard to any elements in the
Installation other than those indicated in this T&C Procedure.
The purpose of these tests is to ensure that all components and systems are in a satisfactory
and safe condition before start up. Preliminary adjustment and setting of equipment at this
stage shall also be carried out at the same time to pave way for the coming functional
performance tests.
Before carrying out any test, the Contractor shall ensure that the Installations comply with
all relevant statutory requirements and regulations. The T&C works shall also comply with
all site safety regulatory requirements currently in force. In particular, the Contractor shall
note the statutory requirements listed in the General Specification in carrying out the works.
Commissioning is the advancement of the Installations from the stage of static completion to
full working conditions and to meet the performance requirements as specified in the Contract.
This will include setting into operation and regulation of the Installations. Fine-tuning of the
commissioned system shall be done by the Contractor to match system performance to the
actual needs of the building occupier more closely.
The Contractor shall carry out tests for the Installations to meet statutory requirements as
specified in the Contract. After the proper testing and commissioning of the Installations,
the Contractor shall notify the appropriate authority as specified in the Contract, through
the PBSE of the completion of the Installations and its readiness for inspection and testing.
The Contractor shall arrange for the necessary inspections and tests as required by the
Authority.
The Contractor may have to make temporary modifications as the tests proceed. The
specific tests required and the order of tests will vary depending on the type and size of
systems, number of systems, sequence of construction, interface with other installations,
relationship with the building elements and other specific requirements as indicated in the
Contract. The testing of systems may have to be carried out in stages depending on the
progress of work or as proposed by the Contractor.
Part of the tests may be required to be carried out in suppliers’ premises in accordance with
the provisions as specified in the Contract.
Any performance deficiencies revealed during the functional performance tests must be
evaluated to determine the cause. After completion of the necessary corrective measures,
the Contractor shall repeat the tests.
If any test cannot be completed because of circumstances that are beyond the control of the
Contractor, it shall be properly documented and reported to the PBSE, who shall then liaise
with the relevant parties to resolve the situation. The Contractor shall resume his testing
work immediately upon the attainment of a suitable testing environment.
The Contractor shall submit his proposed T&C procedures together with the Testing and
Commissioning Progress Chart shown in Annex II and Annex IV, where applicable, to
PBSE for approval.
All inspection and T&C results shall be recorded by the Contractor in the appropriate test
record forms. A complete set of these forms can be found in Annex I and Annex III.
Data recorded in other formats may also be acceptable subject to prior approval of the
PBSE. Upon completion of all the required T&C works, the Contractor shall complete and
sign the testing and commissioning certificate as shown in Part 1 and 2 of Annex I and/or
Annex III to the effect that the agreed T&C works have been duly carried out.
Functional test reports covering all measured data, data sheets, and a comprehensive
summary describing the operation of the system at the time of the functional tests shall be
prepared and submitted to the PBSE. Deviations in performance as specified in the
Contract or the design intent should be recorded, with a description and analysis included.
Where required in the Contract, the Contractor shall conduct a final evaluation of the
performance of the Installations, the results of which shall be included in the
commissioning report.
The Contractor shall sign work completion certificate(s) and issue to the PBSE after
completion of the Installations or any work subsequent to repair, alteration or addition to an
existing installation. This should be done before the installations are energised.
Before carrying out T&C, the Contractor shall take the following steps:-
(a) Submit draft T&C procedures to the PBSE for approval. The draft T&C
procedures shall include essential procedures mentioned in this T&C Procedure
plus additional T&C procedures required for specific installations as well as
manufacturer’s recommendation;
(b) Obtain design drawings and specifications and to be thoroughly acquainted with
the design intent;
(f) Physically inspect the installation and equipment to determine variations from
designs and/or specifications;
(g) Check individual components, e.g. key switches, control equipment, circuit
breaker status, etc. for proper position and settings for completeness of installation;
and
(h) Check inclusion of manufacturer’s typical equipment testing data or factors before
T&C of particular equipment.
For those tests to be carried out on different systems of the Installations during construction
to ensure their suitability for operating at the design conditions, certificates of such
completed tests shall be issued.
The tests and inspection shall include, but not limited to, the followings:-
Details of these tests shall be in accordance with relevant sections of this T&C Procedure.
A visual inspection shall be made to verify that the Installations as installed is correctly
(d) Adequacy of the sizes of conductor in relation to current carrying capacity and
voltage drop;
(e) Correct connections of all equipment with special attention to socket outlets,
lampholders, isolators, switches, residual current devices, miniature circuit
breakers, and protective conductors;
(g) Methods of basic protection with live parts (including measurement of distances
where appropriate), i.e. protection by insulation of live parts, or protection by
barriers or enclosures;
(j) Labelling of circuits, fuses, protective devices, switches, isolators and terminals;
(n) Connection of single pole devices for protection or switching in phase conductors
only;
(d) Polarity;
In the event of any test indicating failure to comply, that test and those preceding, the
results of which may have been influenced by the fault indicated, shall be repeated after the
fault has been rectified.
The test shall be carried out in accordance with COP Code 21B(3).
The test shall be carried out in accordance with COP Code 21B(4).
The ring circuit should be tested from the distribution board. The ends of the two
cables forming the phase conductor should be separated, and a continuity test
should show a reading near zero between the two; the same tests to be made
between the two cables that form the neutral conductor, and between the two
cables that form the protective conductor.
The testing method in above paragraph is only applicable when the ring circuit has
been inspected throughout, prior to the test, to ascertain that no interconnection
(multi-loops) exists on the ring circuit. Otherwise, the testing methods stipulated in
Part 3 of the Guidance Note 3 to BS7671, should be adopted instead.
The test shall be carried out in accordance with COP Code 21B(5).
A suitable direct current (D.C.) insulation resistance tester should be used to measure
insulation resistance. Care should be taken to ensure that the insulation of the equipment
under test could withstand the test voltage without damage.
The main switchboard and each distribution circuit should be tested separately. To carry
out this test, it is acceptable to divide large installation into sections with groups of outlets.
The term ‘outlet’ in this case includes every point and every switch. A socket outlet or
appliance or luminaire incorporating a switch is regarded as one outlet.
When measured with all fuse links in place, all switches and circuit breakers (including, if
practicable, the main switch) closed and all poles or phases of the wiring electrically
connected together, the insulation resistance to earth should not be less than the appropriate
values given in Table 21(1) of COP. For best practice, the insulation resistance shall not be
lower than 1.0 mega ohm for low voltage (L.V.) installation under a test voltage of D.C.
500V.
When measured between all conductors connected to any one phase or pole of the supply
and, in turn, all conductors connected to each other phase or pole, the insulation resistance
should not be less than the appropriate values in Table 21(1) of COP. For best practice, the
insulation resistance shall not be lower than 1.0 mega ohm for L.V. installation under a test
voltage of D.C. 500V.
For the sake of enhanced safety, when the value of insulation resistance measured is near
the minimum values as required in this T&C Procedure, or at relatively low value where
considered abnormal to trade’s practice, the concerned circuit /installation shall be re-
checked to improve and re-test shall be conducted afterward.
(a) wherever practicable, all lamps should be removed and all current using equipment
should be disconnected and all local switches controlling lamps or other equipment
should be closed;
(b) where the removal of lamps and/or the disconnection of current using equipment is
impracticable, the local switches controlling such lamps and/or equipment should
be open;
(c) electronic devices connected in the installation should be isolated or short circuited
where appropriate so that they are not damaged by the test voltage; and
(d) where the circuits contain voltage sensitive devices, the test should measure the
insulation resistance to earth with all live conductors (including the neutral)
connected together.
(a) Main switch/switchboard and outgoing circuits with sub-main switches being
(b) Sub-main switches/switchboards and outgoing circuits with final circuits boards
being isolated; and
Where equipment is disconnected for the test and the equipment has exposed conductive
parts require to be connected to protective conductors, the insulation resistance between the
exposed conductive parts and all live parts of the equipment should be measured separately
and should have a minimum insulation resistance not less than 1 mega ohm.
For Site Built Assemblies, the insulation applied to the live parts of the assemblies for basic
protection shall be tested with an applied voltage equivalent to that specified in the
appropriate Regulation and/or COP for similar factory-built equipment. The supplementary
insulation of Site Built Assemblies for fault protection shall be tested for degree of
protection not less than IP 2X, and the insulation enclosure shall be tested with an applied
voltage equivalent to that specified in the appropriate Regulation and/or COP for similar
factory-built equipment.
4.3.5 Polarity
The test shall be carried out in accordance with COP Code 21B(6).
(a) every fuse and single-pole control and protective device is connected in the phase
conductor only;
(c) wiring has been correctly connected to socket outlets and similar accessories.
A proper earth electrode resistance tester should be used to measure earth electrode
resistance. An alternating current at 50 Hz of a steady value is passed between the earth
electrode T and an auxiliary earth electrode T1 placed at a separation distance
recommended by the manufacturer of the tester but in any case should not be less than 20
metres away. A second auxiliary earth electrode T2, which may be a metal spike driven
into the ground, is then inserted half-way between T and T1, and the voltage drop between
T and T2, divided by the current flowing between T and T1, gives a measured earth
electrode resistance of earth electrode T.
For an electrical installation having four or more earth electrodes which are installed more
or less in line, following a general direction not exceeding 15° deviation and with
separation between adjacent electrodes not less than the recommended distance by the
The following alternative method for measuring the earth electrode resistance may be used
if the electricity supply is connected. A loop impedance tester should be connected
between the phase conductor at the origin of the installation and the earth electrode with the
test link open, and a test performed. This impedance reading could be treated as the
electrode resistance.
The test shall be carried out in accordance with COP Code 21B(8).
The earth fault loop impedance should be measured by a phase-earth loop tester with a
scale calibrated in ohms.
The earth fault loop impedance should not exceed the requirements of COP Code 11.
Before the test begins, it is essential to establish, by inspection, that the earthing conductor
and all relevant earth connections are in place, and that the bonding connection to
electricity supplier’s earthing facilities is disconnected. Measures should be taken, during
the impedance tests especially when the earth leakage protective devices are effectively
removed for the duration of the tests, to ensure that the installation is not being used other
than by person(s) carrying out the tests.
The test shall be carried out in accordance with COP Code 21B(9).
(b) The test should be made on the load side of the RCD between the phase conductor
of the protected circuit and the associated circuit protective conductor. The load
should be disconnected during the test.
(c) For general purpose RCDs to IEC 61008 or RCBOs to IEC 61009, with a leakage
current flowing equivalent to 50% of the rated tripping current of the RCD, the
device should not open. When a leakage current is flowing equivalent to 100% of
the rated tripping current of the RCD, the device should open in less than 300 ms
unless it is of ‘Type S’ (or selective) which incorporates an intentional time delay,
when it should trip within the time range from 130 ms to 500 ms.
Function of all items of equipment such as isolators, switches and indicative devices should
be checked by hand operation.
(a) The overload and fault current protection characteristics of protection relays
should be verified with secondary injection test.
(b) The test should be carried out by injecting alternating current A.C. of different
magnitudes into the relay terminals and measuring the relay operating time. The
operating time should be checked against the manufacturer’s data sheet. The
waveform and accuracy of the A.C. injected shall be in accordance with the
requirements specified by the manufacturer.
(c) Safety precautions for works on L.V. specified under Code 4G should be observed.
The following additional check, where appropriate, shall be carried out for installations in
hazardous environment in accordance with COP Code 21B(10):-
(a) Where appropriate, the area involved should be checked to ensure ‘gas free’
condition before insulation and earth fault loop impedance test are carried out.
(b) All equipment should be suitably protected according to the types of protection
under COP Code 15. The integrity of the type of protection provided for the
equipment should not be jeopardised by the method of installation. No alteration
that may invalidate the conditions of protection can be used.
(c) Equipment should be kept clean and free from accumulation of dust, foreign
particles and deleterious substances. Equipment is kept free from condensation.
(d) All lamps, fuses and replaceable parts should be checked so that correct rating and
types are being used.
(e) The surface temperature of all equipment should be appropriate to the type of
protection being provided.
The inspection shall be carried out in accordance with COP Code 21C.
Inspection of high voltage (H.V.) installations should follow those for L.V. installations
listed in section 4.2 of this T&C Procedure with additional checks on the following items
4.4.2 Safety
Precautionary measures, including those applicable ones stated in Code 4G and 4H, should
be taken and the methods of tests should be such that no danger to persons or property can
occur even if the circuit being tested is defective.
H.V. test area should be screened or fitted with barrier with appropriate label / sign attached
to avoid unauthorised access. Responsible person should be present throughout the duration
of the tests, and the area should be continually watched while testing is in progress
Before carrying out the T&C for H.V. installations, the Contractor shall submit risk
assessment, safety plan and implementation procedure to PBSE for approval.
Where the procedures involve the removal of circuit main earths, that is, testing under a
sanction-for-test, the earths (except those without lock, for example, portable earth) should
be secured with working locks. The keys to these locks should be retained by person in-
charge, who will remove and replace the earths as requested.
Live voltage and phase checking on H.V. equipment may only be undertaken by person in-
charge, with assistance if necessary from a person who has been specifically trained for live
voltage and phase checking acting on verbal instructions from person in-charge.
Where H.V. tests are to be undertaken, a sanction-for-test should be issued to person in-
charge who is to be present throughout the duration of the tests.
The Contractor shall responsible to submit a full T&C plan with inspection and test details
to PBSE for approval.
The whole lightning protection system shall be tested for continuity between air
terminations and earthing terminations and the resistance shall be recorded.
The earth termination resistance shall be tested and recorded. Each earth termination shall
Where the steel work of the structure is used as down conductor, the continuity of the steel
work shall be tested and recorded. The electrical resistance of down conductor between the
air termination joint on roof and the test joint on ground or the lowest level of basement
shall not be more than 0.2 ohms.
Locations of all earth electrodes and down tape routing shall be checked to be clear of any
dangerous goods store, diesel tanks and inflammable stores, etc.
All connections at terminations, tee off points and earth electrodes shall be checked for
tightness.
All circuits shall be verified through switching operation to ensure that the circuits are
installed in accordance with the designated circuit. The tests shall include but not be limited
to the following:-
(a) on/off switching of the lighting circuit to ensure that the lighting circuit is installed
corresponding to the lighting switch, protective device and labelling;
(b) switching of the general power circuit to ensure that the circuit corresponds to the
protective device such as RCD, RCBO and MCB, and that the protective device
performs in accordance with the designated duty;
(d) switching of all sub-main and main distribution circuits, e.g. busducts, cable
feeders, underground cables, etc. to ensure the correct isolation of the connected
circuit;
(e) switching of all changeover switches to ensure the changing over sequence
corresponds to the design criteria; and
(f) ensuring all the protective devices perform properly against the designated circuit.
The following inspections and tests shall be carried out after completion of the installation
of the respective system and the connection of the permanent supply cable:-
(a) inspection of the charger for correct connection to the mains supply through a
suitable rated fuse;
(d) for initial set-up, the batteries shall be charged at the manual highest rate until the
charging current remains constant. The starting and finishing time are recorded.
The capacity of charger is checked for capability of recharging the batteries from
fully discharged to fully charged within the specified duration;
(e) the charger output on load with batteries disconnected shall be measured. This
should be between 110% and 115% of the normal batteries voltage and within the
operating voltage limits of all connected devices;
(f) the charger current on load with battery disconnected shall be measured. This
should be less than the maximum recommended continuous charge current for the
batteries;
(g) on interruption of mains input to the charger, the proper operation of connected
devices on standby batteries shall be checked. In the case of switch tripping in
Switchboard, mains input shall be interrupted to check whether the capacity of the
batteries is adequate to trip the associated air circuit breaker consecutively at least
20 times or up to twenty air circuit breakers simultaneously, whichever the greater;
and
Lighting installation shall be tested in terms of its light quality and control as following:-
(a) Before carrying out the lighting measurement and test, all luminaries shall be
checked against the specified colour temperature, beaming angle of spot lamp and
aiming angle for exterior floodlights.
(b) The aiming angle of external lighting or planter lighting shall be commissioned so
as not to create glare or any obstructive light to external environment and
neighbourhood building users.
(c) Before commissioning and/or setting of lighting control devices which including
but not limited to timer switch, occupancy sensor and photocell sensor, the
Contractor shall submit commissioning/setting proposal to PBSE for approval.
(f) All grouping of luminaries shall be tested by hand operation of the corresponding
switches or timers.
(h) For luminaries controlled by occupancy sensor, the ‘on’ and ‘off’ of luminaries
shall be tested to demonstrate the function and sensitivity coverage of occupancy
sensors.
The digital multifunction power meter shall be tested to verify the measurement, recording
and interfacing functions as required in the General Specification.
Prior to the test for every digital multifunction power meter, the Contractor shall provide
manufacturer’s calibration certificate for each meter for checking on the accuracy.
The Contractor shall provide testing kit to verify the reading accuracy of the digital
multifunction power meter.
For installation of digital multifunction power meter with connection to PQM, BEM, BMS
or CCMS or similar central computer monitoring system, the Contractor shall co-ordinate
with other contractor responsible for such computer monitoring system, if required, to
demonstrate proper functioning and interfacing of the meter.
For installation of digital multifunction power meter without external connection to PQM,
BEM, BMS or CCMS, the interface functions including digital and analogue output shall
be tested by means of plugging in communication module provided by the Contractor.
The replacement mechanism of the meter shall be tested. The test shall demonstrate that
the replacement of the meter does not require the switching off of the respective switchgear.
Current transformers (C.T.) shorting block to prevent open circuiting the C.T. shall also be
tested.
The testing requirement for digital power analyser shall be in accordance to section 4.5.5.
In addition to test requirement as stipulated in section 4.5.5, the event alarm function and
waveform capture function of the digital power analyser shall also be tested. The
Contractor shall propose simulated test method for PBSE’s approval.
Short-circuit test on the phase and neutral busbars shall be carried out in accordance with
IEC 61439-6:2012 to the value of short-circuit current specified in the General
Specification.
The busbar insulation shall be tested in accordance with IEC 61439-6:2012. All test
certificates shall be presented during inspection and testing.
The busbar trunking system shall also be tested to verify its continuity, insulation
resistance, polarity, earth fault loop impedance and other parameters as appropriate after
installation.
For installation of busbar trunking with long run, phase transposition of busbar in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation shall be checked.
Plug-in tap-off unit of busbar trunking system shall be tested to verify proper and safe
operation. Mechanical interlock, quick fastening and quick releasing mechanism of the tap-
off unit shall be tested. Positive earth connection of tap-off unit shall be checked.
After power energisation of the busbar trunking system, infrared scanning at connecting
joints shall be carried out to check for abnormal rise in temperature at joints. The
Contractor shall submit proposal of the test methodology and propose testing points for
PBSE approval prior to the test.
Testing on electrical equipment and appliances supplied within the electrical installation,
e.g. meters, fans, etc. shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant sections of other
Building Services Branch Testing and Commissioning Procedures for other building
services installations and manufacturer’s recommended testing procedures.
For equipment installed with voltage dip ride-through device, the Contractor shall submit
for PBSE’s approval testing methodology and testing instrument demonstrating the
satisfactorily operation of device be in compliance with the voltage dip ride through
requirements stipulated in the Contract.
For circuits installed with harmonic correction device, the Contractor shall submit test
methodology and measuring instrument to PBSE for approval to demonstrate the device
can comply with the requirements on elimination of harmonic currents in the Contract to
meet the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) requirements in the BEC.
The measuring points shall be selected as close as possible to the harmonic generating
equipment, e.g. the distribution board or isolator feeding the harmonic generating
equipment. For three phase harmonic generating equipment, the THD current of each
phase shall be measured and recorded concurrently. Under some circumstances, the THD
of the circuits feeding the harmonic generating equipment should be measured for a
sufficient long period of time in order to provide an accurate and representative of the
maximum THD value. The period of measurement shall be agreed with PBSE.
4.5.11 Any Other Tests that are Considered Necessary to Meet the Design Intent
For any other system /equipment that are not covered by this T&C Procedure, the
Contractor shall submit full details of testing requirements as recommended by the relevant
manufacturer to PBSE for approval.
Before carrying out the T&C, the Contractor shall conduct assessment for any
characteristics of equipment likely to have harmful effects upon other electrical equipment
or other services, or impair the supply. Those characteristics include the following:-
(a) Overvoltages;
(b) Undervoltages;
The Contractor shall, after conduct the assessment, submit an assessment report to PBSE
for consideration.
The following sections stipulate the additional inspection and testing requirements for
LVSB installation. For comprehensive testing and commissioning, the Contractor shall
also refer to relevant sections of this T&C Procedure and carry out inspection /test
accordingly.
Visual inspection shall be carried out for the proper installation of the LVSB Installation in
accordance with the Contract. The following components shall be included:-
The following tests shall be carried out on the Site after completion of installation of the
LVSB and before the connection of the incoming supply cable:-
Dielectric test shall be carried out to verify the dielectric properties of the LVSB.
The test requirements shall be in accordance with IEC 61439-2:2011.
This shall be carried out using A.C. and shall check (approximately) that
protection relays or devices function in accordance with their performance curves
by a test at the lowest setting and two further tests of current and timing.
This shall be carried out to prove the correct operation of protective devices or
system when set at the agreed setting.
This shall be carried out to ensure that all C.T. are correctly connected.
This shall be carried out to ensure that all devices can operate properly as
intended.
The equipment to be tested shall include, but not limited to, all circuit breakers,
isolating switches, changeover switches, contactors, interlocking facilities,
protective relays, earth leakage tripping devices, metering facilities and
instruments.
With the prior approval by the PBSE, the primary injection test and temperature rise limits
test can be carried out in factory due to site constraints.
The following tests shall be carried out after the incoming supply cables are connected and
the LVSB successfully commissioned on no load:-
After the proper testing and commissioning of the electrical installation, the Contractor
shall notify the appropriate Authority, through the PBSE, on the completion of the
installation and its readiness for inspection and testing.
(a) busbar chambers, main and sub-main switch connections, i.e. bolts and nuts
tightness;
(c) clearance of live parts from direct contact with or any likelihood of contact with
tools, spurious bare conductors remaining in switches, ACB and switch cubicles;
(d) polarity, phase sequence of all switches and relevant fuse ratings;
(e) stand-by battery supply and the operation of shunt trip mechanism;
(i) certified Work Completion Certificate in accordance with the requirement of COP
Code 19.
Whenever there is any break of time, e.g. the next day, in carrying out the switch on
process, re-test of insulation resistance is required. For the sake of enhanced safety, in case
the value of insulation resistance measured is found near the minimum values as required in
this T&C procedure or substantially lower than the previously measured result, the
concerned circuit shall be re-checked, especially busbar trunking distribution system. The
following procedures shall be followed in the switch on process:-
(a) switch on the main switch/ACB with all other sub-main switches off;
(b) if normal, switch on other sub-main switches one by one with all other outgoing
switches off;
(c) if normal, then switch on all other out-going switches one by one;
(e) keep vigilance for about 30 minutes to see if any smell or abnormal noise being
generated.
After notification of completion of the Installations, the Contractor shall verify and record
the electrical and lighting installation on the Site with PBSI and then submit the records to
PBSE for his/her consolidation to demonstrate compliance of the electrical and lighting
installation with the BEC. The requirements are:-
The cabling route and cable size of the following circuits shall be verified with PBSI on the
Site. Base on the verified cable route, the Contractor shall submit the cable length and size
to PBSE:-
(a) Main circuit connecting the distribution transformer and the main incoming circuit
breaker of the LVSB if the transformer room and the main switch room is not
adjacent to each other;
(d) Final circuits with rating of circuit protective device over 32A.
The relevant BS Contractors responsible for installing the motors shall submit the following
information of every installed motor to PBSE if such motor does not form an integral part
of an equipment or installation fulfilling electrical power or equipment efficiency
requirement under relevant clauses of the BEC:-
(a) Application & designation number (e.g. motor for chilled water pump);
If power factor correction device is not provided to circuit connecting to the meter of the
electricity supplier or circuit at 400A or above, single or three phase, (based on circuit
protective device rating and not applicable to circuit of lift & escalator installation), the
Contractor shall verify a spare way of appropriate rating has been reserved at the local
distribution board or source motor control centre for the future installation of power factor
correction device
If harmonic correction device is not provided to circuit connecting to the meter of the
electricity supplier or circuit at 400A or above, single or three phase, (based on circuit
protective device rating and not applicable to circuit of lift & escalator installation), the
Contractor shall verify a spare way of appropriate rating has been reserved at the local
distribution board or source motor control centre for the future installation of harmonic
correction device.
The Contractor shall measure the harmonic current to demonstrate maximum 5th harmonic
current distortion is less than 35% at the VSD input terminals during normal operation
within the variable speed range if group compensation at the motor control centre or local
distribution board is provided.
The installed metering and monitoring facilities shall be verified to demonstrate the
compliance with the minimum requirements in BEC:-
(a) Main circuit, feeder and submain circuit at or above 400A – metering device is
installed to measure ‘voltage’, ‘current’, ‘total power factor’, ‘total energy
consumption’, ‘maximum demand’ and ‘total harmonic distortion’;
(b) Feeder and submain circuit exceeding 200A and below 400A – metering device is
installed to measure ‘current’ and ‘total energy consumption’;
(c) Circuits for central building services installation including entire chilled water
plant, entire heated water plant, and all lifts, escalators and passenger conveyors -
metering device is installed to measure‘current’ and ‘total energy consumption’
for a circuit not exceeding 400A and to measure ‘voltage’, ‘current’, ‘total power
factor’, ‘total energy consumption’, ‘maximum demand’ and ‘total harmonic
distortion for a circuit at or above 400A;
(d) The metering device of ‘total harmonic distortion’ shall be capable of measuring at
least up to the 31st harmonic order; and
(e) The measurement parameters of main and central building services installation
circuits shall be trended hourly, daily, monthly and annually up to minimum 36
months at 15-minute intervals.
(a) The Contractor shall demonstrate and verify with PBSI on site the location of
installed lighting control point and its satisfactory operation with their
corresponding lighting control zones.
(b) Where office space with actual lighting power density value lower than the
corresponding value in BEC, the Contractor shall demonstrate and verify on site
that percentage reduction of lighting control points is not more than the ratio given
by the difference between allowable LPD and actual LPD to the allowable LPD.
(c) Where multi-functional space is provided, the Contractor shall demonstrate and
verify with PBSI on site that separate lighting control points have been provided to
operate the luminaires for that activity, such that the operation of these luminaires
is to be independent of the operation of the luminaires not for the activity.
(a) The Contractor shall demonstrate and verify on site that automatic lighting control,
including time scheduling, occupancy detection and daylight responsive, is
provided for spaces as stipulated in the Contract and BEC.
(b) The Contractor shall demonstrate and verify with PBSI on site that the installed
automatic lighting control is able to shut off or reduce the general lighting power
of the space by at least 50% automatically of the lighting zone being controlled.
(c) The Contractor shall demonstrate and verify with PBSI on site that where
automatic lighting control is provided, the daylight responsive control is provided
for the space with fenestrations on exterior wall or overhead skylight.
(d) The Contractor shall demonstrate satisfactory operation on site that the provided
automatic lighting control devices are able to perform independent control for (i)
controlling lighting for area of no more than 2000m2; (ii) controlling lighting no
more than one floor (except for spaces at multiple floors with similar
configurations, lighting layouts and the lighting installations are under the same
ownership); and (iii) catering weekend and holidays operation pattern (except the
lighting installation designed for such a space of requiring operation of 24 hours a
day and 7 days a week).
(f) Where the space is provided with occupancy sensor, the Contractor shall
demonstrate and verify with PBSI on site that the switching off or dimming down
of lighting to reduce lighting power is automatically activated within 15 minutes of
all occupants leaving the space.
(g) Where daylight responsive control is provided for daylight through fenestrations
on exterior wall as stipulated in the Contract and BEC, the Contractor shall
demonstrate and verify with PBSI on site that lighting control zone has been
configured under separate independent control device, e.g. photocell senor,
whereby the power consumption of the corresponding lighting zone is able be
automatically reduced to 50% or less of the lighting zone being controlled in
response to available daylight.
(h) Where daylight responsive control is provided for daylight through overhead
skylight as stipulated in the Contract and BEC, the Contractor shall demonstrate
and verify with PBSI on site that lighting control zone has been configured under
control of a separate independent control device, e.g. photocell senor, whereby the
power consumption of the corresponding lighting zone is able be automatically
reduced to 50% or less of the lighting zone being controlled in response to
available daylight.
A list of equipment proposed by the Contractor to be used for T&C must be agreed with the
PBSE prior to T&C. The equipment shall be calibrated by organisations accredited by the
Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS) or by the Hong Kong
Accreditation Service (HKAS), or organisations accredited by an accreditation scheme
mutually recognised by HOKLAS or HKAS.
Contract Number :
Contract Title :
Part 2 Declaration
2.2 I also certify that site tests have been performed in accordance with the requirements
set in this T&C Procedure and that the results are satisfactory. A record of the tests
has been prepared and submitted to the *PBSE.
3.1 Statutory Inspection and Test for Low Voltage (L.V.) Installation
3.1.1 Visual Inspection (COP Code 21A and COP Appendix 13)
(a) Adequacy working space and safe access provided for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
switch room and /or electrical facilities.
(b) Entrance /exit to switch room and/or electrical facilities *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
are free of obstruction.
(c) Suitable locking facilities provided for switch room and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
/or electrical facilities.
(d) Suitable lighting provision provided for switch room and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
/or electrical facilities.
(e) Suitable ventilation provision provided for switch room *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and /or electrical facilities.
(f) Suitable tools for withdrawal of fuses at fuse board *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided.
(h) Fire barriers and other measures for protection against *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
thermal effects are properly installed.
(k) Warning notices for earthing and main bonding *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
connections provided in compliance with Code 17.
(b) Circuits, fuses, switches, terminals, etc. are provided *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with a legible and durable identification label.
(f) All accessible live parts screened with insulating plate or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
earthed metal.
(j) All protective devices are functioned properly and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
correctly set.
(n) Protective relays have been correctly set and overcurrent *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
protective devices suitably set for all circuits.
(o) Protective type current transformers are used for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
protective relays.
(s) No undersized conductor used between the main busbar *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and fuse/MCB/MCCB.
(b) A notice of periodic testing provided at or near the main *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
distribution board incorporating a residual current
device.
(g) Suitable tools for withdrawal of fuses at a fuse board *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided, where necessary.
(c) All cables, flexible cords, switches, plugs and socket *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
outlets, accessories and equipment are found to be in
good working conditions.
(d) All conductors are correctly and securely connected and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
identified.
(h) Cables and cable containments, such as tray, ladder, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ducting, trunking, conduit, etc., adequately supported.
(i) Suitable cable lugs used for terminating cables, including *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
termination at distribution board or busbar
(l) All exposed metal parts including the armour effectively *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
earthed.
(a) The rising mains, lateral mains and meter boards *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
positioned at places accessible from public area.
(b) Fire barriers provided where the busbar trunking system *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
passes through floor slabs or walls designated as fire
barriers.
(c) Busbar trunking passing through smoke lobby protected *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
by enclosures of adequate fire rating.
(e) The bolts, nuts, screws, etc. for busbar supports, busbar *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
joints/connections have been checked for correct
tightness in accordance with manufacturers’
recommendations.
(f) The busbar trunking system is properly and correctly *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installed and aligned.
(g) No dust, foreign particles and deleterious substances are *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
accumulated on the busbar trunking system.
(h) The busbar trunking system is free from condensation. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(j) Cutout fuses for tapping off supply fitted with insulated *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
carriers.
(a) All fuses and single/double pole switches connected to *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the phase conductors only with correct polarity.
(b) Wiring for emergency lightings and fire services *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installation segregated from other wirings.
(c) Low voltage circuits segregated from extra low voltage *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
circuits.
(d) Cables of all phases and neutral of the circuit bunched *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and contained in the same conduit.
(g) Socket outlets being shuttered type complying with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
prescribed requirements.
(h) No socket outlet installed close to water tap, gas tap or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
cooker so as to avoid danger.
(i) Floor socket outlets protected with suitable cover. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(k) Radial final circuits using 5A/15A socket outlets in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
compliance with Code 6D.
(l) Final circuits using 13A socket outlets in compliance *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with Code 6E.
(m) Radial final circuits using Universal Serial Bus (USB) *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
outlets in compliance with Code 6F.
(o) Radical final circuit for Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
facility in compliance with Code 26S.
(q) Where circuit protective conductor is not formed by the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
metallic cable containment enclosure, a separate
protective conductor to the earthing terminal of socket
outlet being provided.
(r) Residual current device having a rated residual operating *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
current not exceeding 30mA provided for all socket
outlets.
(t) Means of isolation provided for every fixed appliance. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(u) All chokes, starters and capacitors of discharge lamps *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
enclosed in earthed metal box(es) and suitably
ventilated.
(v) Phase conductors connected to the centre contact of the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Edison-type screw lamp holders.
(w) No switches other than a switch fed from a safety source *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
or operated by an insulation cord or rod or a push-button
type of switch having an insulated button of a large
surface area provided in bathrooms.
(x) Shaver supply unit complying with IEC 61558-1 or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
equivalent.
(y) Socket outlet in bathroom installed out of zone 2 (i.e. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
0.6m away from shower basin or bathtub) protected by
an RCD with a residual operating current not exceeding
30mA or protected by an isolating transformer to IEC
61558-2-5.
(ac) Luminaires, switches, sockets and plugs, cable couplers *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installed outdoor, being splashproof type.
(ae) Site lighting protected by RCD having a rated residual *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
operating current not exceeding 30mA.
(a) Earth rod electrode(s) having a minimum diameter 12.5 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
mm copper or 16 mm galvanised or stainless steel used.
(b) Copper tape earth electrode having a cross section of not *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
less than 25 mm x 3 mm.
(c) Copper plate earth electrode not less than 3mm in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
thickness and having a maximum dimension of 1200mm
x 1200mm.
(h) Bonding conductors of not less than 150mm2 copper *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
equivalent used for connection to the earthing terminal
of the electricity supplier’s transformer(s) or
underground cable(s).
(j) Separate protective conductors provided for all flexible *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
conduits.
(b) All conductors and joints for lightning protection system *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
are electrically and mechanically sound and correctly
connected.
(c) Connection link to the main earthing terminal provided. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Test joint provided.
(e) Copper tape electrode having a cross section of not less *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
than 25 mm x 3 mm.
(f) Copper plate electrode not less than 3 mm in thickness *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and having a maximum dimension of 1200mm x
1200mm.
(d) Flexible conduits terminated with suitable brass bushes. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(e) Separate supply to motor heaters having its terminals *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
screened, with warning notice provided.
(f) All accessible live parts screened with insulating plate or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
earthed metal.
3.1.2.1 All protective conductors used for equipotential bonding have *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
been tested for continuity.
3.1.2.2 All final ring circuit conductors including the protective *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
conductors have been tested for continuity.
3.1.2.3 Conductor continuity test results recorded in Annex I, Part 4. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.3.1 The insulation resistance to earth is NOT less than 1 mega ohm. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.3.2 The insulation resistance between phases/poles is NOT less than *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
1 mega ohm.
3.1.3.3 The insulation resistance of equipment between the exposed *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
conductive parts and all live parts is NOT less than 1 mega ohm
when tested individually and separately (COP Code 21B(5)(f)).
3.1.3.4 The insulation resistance for extra-low voltage circuit is NOT less *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
than 0.5 mega ohm when the circuit is supplied from a safety
isolating transformer/SELV. The test voltage shall be 250V D.C.
3.1.3.5 Insulation resistance test results recorded in Annex I, Part 4. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.4.1 All fuses and single-poles devices are connected in the phase *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
conductors only.
3.1.4.2 All wiring has been correctly connected to socket outlets and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
lampholders, etc.
3.1.4.3 The outer or screwed contacts of centre-contact bayonet and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.5.1 The resistance to earth has been measured at the position of every *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
earth electrode and of the main earth terminal. The results are
satisfactory.
3.1.5.2 Details of earth electrode and resistance test results recorded in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Annex I, Part 4.
3.1.6.1 The earth fault loop impedance of all circuits has been tested *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
satisfactory for operation of the protective devices for earth fault
protection.
3.1.6.2 Earth fault loop impedance measurement results recorded on *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Annex I, Part 4.
3.1.7.1 Simulation tests on the operation of devices for earth fault *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
protection are satisfactory.
3.1.7.2 50% of the rated tripping current shall not cause the residual *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
current circuit breaker to open.
3.1.7.3 100% of the rated tripping current shall cause the residual current *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
circuit breaker to open within 300ms or at any delay time
declared by the manufacturer of the device.
3.1.7.4 Where the residual current circuit breaker has a rated tripping *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
current not exceeding 30mA and has been installed to reduce the
risk associated with direct contact, a residual current of 150mA
should cause the circuit breaker to open within 40ms.
3.1.7.5 In no event should the test current be applied for a period *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
exceeding one second.
3.1.7.6 Hand operation on protective devices such as miniature circuit *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.7.7 Hand operation on all items of equipment such as isolators, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
switches and indicative devices are satisfactory.
3.1.7.8 Secondary Injection Test conducted to verify the overload and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
fault current protection characteristics of protection relay.
3.1.7.9 Functional test of all devices including protective devices had *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
been recorded on Annex I, Part 4.
3.1.8.1 The equipment is suitably protected according to the types of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
protection under COP Code 15. The integrity of the protection
provided for the equipment is not jeopardised by the method of
installation. No alteration that may invalidate the conditions of
protection has been used.
3.1.8.2 No dust, foreign particles and deleterious substances are *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
accumulated on the equipment. The equipment is free from
condensation.
3.1.8.3 Lamps, fuses and replaceable parts of correct rating and types are *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
used.
3.1.8.4 The surface temperature of all equipment is appropriate to the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
type of protection provided.
3.2 Statutory Inspection and Test for High Voltage (H.V.) Installation
3.2.1 Visual Inspection (COP Code 21C and COP Appendix 13)
(a) Adequacy working space and safe access provided for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
H.V. switch room and /or electrical facilities.
(b) Entrance /exit to H.V. switch room and/or electrical *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
facilities are free of obstruction.
(c) Provision of suitable locking facilities for every entry to *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
an H.V. switch room /substation.
(e) Suitable ventilation provision provided for H.V. switch *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
room and /or electrical facilities.
(h) Fire barriers and other measures for protection against *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
thermal effects are properly installed.
(j) Warning notices for substations and H.V. switch rooms *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided in compliance with Code 17.
(k) Warning notices for earthing and main bonding *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
connections provided in compliance with Code 17.
(n) Provision of padlock facilities for shutters, key boxes *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
etc. provided.
(o) Logbook provided and work done properly recorded. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(e) All accessible live parts screened with insulating plate or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
earthed metal.
(i) All protective devices are functioned properly and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
correctly set.
(j) Initial /maintenance test carried out according to relevant *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
recognised standards and manufacturers’
recommendation, where appropriate, with test reports
(insulation resistance test, pressure test etc.).
(b) All live conductors and their methods of insulation, in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
relation to design currents of circuits and to the operating
currents of the protective devices, are properly selected
and erected.
(c) All cables, flexible cords, switches, plugs and socket *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
outlets, accessories and equipment are found to be in
good working conditions.
(d) All conductors are correctly and securely connected and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
identified.
(h) Cables and cable containments, such as tray, ladder, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ducting, trunking, conduit, etc., adequately supported.
(i) Suitable cable lugs used for terminating cables, including *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
termination at distribution board or busbar
(l) All exposed metal parts including the armour effectively *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
earthed.
(m) Initial /maintenance test carried out according to relevant *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
recognised standards and manufacturers’
recommendation, where appropriate, with test reports
(insulation resistance test, pressure test etc.).
(b) All accessible live parts screened with insulating plate or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
earthed metal.
(d) Initial /maintenance test carried out according to relevant *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
recognised standards and manufacturers’
recommendation, where appropriate, with test reports
(insulation resistance test, pressure test etc.).
(a) Proper operation tools and equipment provided for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
switching and isolation use.
(b) Suitable self-test high voltage tester provided for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
verifying equipment dead.
(a) Safety requirements for testing of H.V. installations are *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
recommended from manufacturers of related equipment
and executed.
3.2.2.2 Testing
(a) Testing requirements and detailed test procedures for of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
H.V. installations are recommended from manufacturers
of related equipment and approved.
(b) All tests for H.V. installations are recorded in separate *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
forms and properly endorsed.
3.3.1.1 The continuity between air terminations and earthing terminations *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
is tested.
3.3.1.2 Measured earth termination network resistance to earth not more *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
than 10 ohm when the connection to main earthing terminal
disconnected.
3.3.2.1 All circuits including lighting and power circuits have been *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
verified through switching operation that they are installed in
accordance with the designated circuits.
3.3.3.1 The original factory test certificates of the charger and battery *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
have been checked and found satisfactory.
3.3.3.2 The charger is connected to the mains supply through a suitable *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
rated fuse.
3.3.3.4 Instruments, indicating lamps, fuses, relays and labels on battery *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
charger are provided and installed properly.
3.3.3.6 The charger output on load with batteries disconnected is *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
satisfactory.
3.3.3.7 The charger current on load with batteries disconnected is *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
satisfactory.
3.3.3.8 The capacity of batteries has been checked and tested by *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
interrupting the mains input to the charger and actuation /
operation of the connected devices and the results are
satisfactory.
3.3.3.9 The functions and indications of charger fail / main fail / battery *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
disconnected / boost charge / trickle charge, mains and battery
have been checked and tested and the results are satisfactory.
(a) Colour temperature of light fittings was checked and as *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
specified.
(b) All lamps are the correct wattage and voltage ratings. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(a) Groups of luminaries are assigned to the correct position *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
in grid switch or grid single circuit dimmer and tested by
hand operation.
(b) Lighting control system (e.g. timer switch, occupancy *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
sensor and photocell, etc.) are correctly commissioned
and set.
(c) Timer switch operated lighting control system can *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
properly operate as commissioned.
(d) Photocell operated lighting control system can properly *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
operate as commissioned.
(e) Occupancy sensor operated lighting control system can *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
properly operated as commissioned.
3.3.5.1 Manufacturer’s calibration certificate for each meter is provided. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.5.2 The readings of electrical parameters by the meter and by test kit *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
are recorded in Annex I, Part 4.
3.3.5.3 Remote monitoring functions by PQM, BMS, CCMS or BMS are *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
tested and found satisfactory.
3.3.5.4 Interfacing functions for self-contained meter are tested by using *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
plug-in communication module and found satisfactory.
3.3.5.5 Replacement mechanism of meter is tested and found satisfactory. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.5.6 Current transformer (C.T.) shorting block to prevent open *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
circuiting the C.T. is provided and tested.
3.3.6.1 Manufacturer’s calibration certificate for each power analyzer is *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided.
3.3.6.2 The readings of electrical parameters by the digital power *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
analyzer and by test kit are recorded in Annex I, Part 4.
3.3.6.3 Remote monitoring functions by PQM, BMS, CCMS or BMS are *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
tested and found satisfactory.
3.3.6.4 Interfacing functions for self-contained digital power analyzer are *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
tested by using plug-in communication module and found
satisfactory.
3.3.6.5 Replacement mechanism of meter is tested and found satisfactory. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.6.6 Current transformer (C.T.) shorting block to prevent open *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
circuiting the C.T. is provided and tested.
3.3.6.7 Event alarm and waveform capture functions of digital power *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
analyser is tested and found satisfactory.
3.3.7.1 Type test certificate issued by testing laboratories or organisations *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
as stated in COP is provided.
3.3.7.2 Continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, earth fault loop *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
impedance and other required test are carried out, recorded and
found satisfactory.
3.3.7.3 Phase transposition of busbar trunking with long run in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation is provided.
3.3.7.4 Operation of plug-in / tap-off unit is tested and found satisfactory. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.7.5 Mechanical interlock, quick fastening and quick releasing *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
mechanism of plug-in / tap-off unit are tested and found
satisfactory.
3.3.7.6 Infrared scanning at selective connection joints to check for hot *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
temperature spot is carried out.
3.3.8.1 Equipment with voltage dip ride-through device operated *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
satisfactorily under simulated voltage dip condition.
3.3.9.1 Equipment and appliances are tested in accordance with relevant *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
sections of other ArchSD T&C Procedures and /or
manufacturer’s recommended testing procedures.
3.3.10 Any Other Tests that are Considered Necessary to Meet the
Design Intent
3.3.10.1 Details of other tests are enclosed in separate testing checklist *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and/or form approved by PBSE.
Test record
attached
4.1 Test for Low Voltage (L.V.) Installations
4.2.1 Test forms for H.V. installations as recommended by manufacturers of related *Yes/No/N.A.
H.V. equipment /systems
4.3.1 Earth Electrode Resistance Measurement for Lightning Protection System *Yes/No/N.A.
Notes: The test method for ring final circuit is only applicable when the circuit has been inspected
throughout, prior to the test, to ascertain that no interconnection (multi-loops) exists on the ring
circuit. Otherwise, the testing methods stipulated in Part 3 of the Guidance Note 3 to BS7671,
should be adopted instead.
(a) Main switch/switchboard and outgoing circuits with sub-main switches being isolated;
(b) Sub-main switches/switchboards and outgoing circuits with final circuits boards being
isolated; and
(c) Final circuit boards and final circuits.
Separation of Earth Electrodes (for installation having multiple rod electrodes): _________________ (m)
Test Results
Opening time
Circuit No. /Designation of Built-in test 50% rated
under 100% Remarks
Protective Devices button tripping current
rated tripping Hand operation
(tripped /not (tripped /not
current
tripped) tripped)
(ms)
Functional check for other protective devices, e.g. MCB, MCCB, ACB, fused switches, switch-fuses and
protective relays, etc.
Functional check of all items of equipment such as isolators, switches and indicative devices
Floor Room No. / Circuit Number of Circuit Measuring Total Max. THD Circuit Compliance with COP
Equipment No. Equipment Current Location Circuit of Current Power for Energy Efficiency
No. (A) Current (%) (kW) of Electrical
(A) Installation
(a) Lighting Installation (Electronic Ballast)
*Yes/No
Current (I) at Rated Maximum THD
Load Condition of Current (%)
I < 40A 20.0
40A < I < 400A 15.0
400A < I < 800A 12.0
800A < I < 2000A 8.0
I > 2000A 5.0
(f) Lift / Escalator [Maximum Allowable THD: I < 80A: 35.0%; 80A < I < 400A: 22.5%; 400A < I < 800A: 15.0%]
*Yes/No
*Yes/No
*Yes/No
*Yes/No
*Yes/No
Note: Schematic drawing showing the points of connection of the harmonic measuring instrument to be attached
Resistance to Earth at
Earth
Types, Materials and Size/Dimension of Position of Each Electrode
Electrode Remarks
Earth Electrode
Designation
(ohm)
A. Equipment Details
Frequency
Power Factor
L1
L2
L3
THD (%)
Voltage
Current
Testing and Commissioning Progress Chart for Electrical Installation ( Rev. ) (1)
Dates Remark
(Note 2)
Reference to
Activities T&C Procedure S A S A S A S A S A S A S A S A
Annex I
1. Statutory inspection and test
for L.V. installation
Testing and Commissioning Progress Chart for Electrical Installation ( Rev. ) (1)
Dates Remark
(Note 2)
Reference to
Activities T&C Procedure S A S A S A S A S A S A S A S A
Annex I
Testing and Commissioning Progress Chart for Electrical Installation ( Rev. ) (1)
Dates Remark
(Note 2)
Reference to
Activities T&C Procedure S A S A S A S A S A S A S A S A
Annex I
Testing and Commissioning Progress Chart for Electrical Installation ( Rev. ) (1)
Dates Remark
(Note 2)
Reference to
Activities T&C Procedure S A S A S A S A S A S A S A S A
Annex I
4. Submission of T&C
Certificate
Notes
* Delete as appropriate
(1) Insert revision no.
(2) Insert additional columns as necessary
S - schedule % completion
A - actual % completion
Part 2 Declaration
2.1 I certify that the *Low Voltage Cubicle Switchboard Installation / Motor Control
Switchboard of (state type of installation) as specified in the Contract/Sub-contract/Quotation
at the above location has been inspected, tested and commissioned in accordance with this
Testing and Commissioning (T&C) Procedure and/or any other procedures as agreed
between the *PBSE and the Contractor. The results are satisfactory in the aspects as
mentioned in Part 3 and/or as recorded in Part 4 of this Certificate, except that indicated in
the COMMENTS items.
2.2 I also certify that site tests have been performed in accordance with the requirements set in
this T&C Procedure and that the results are satisfactory. A record of the tests has been
prepared and submitted to the *PBSE.
3.1.1.1 General construction and standard of finishing of TTA are *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
satisfactory.
3.1.1.4 Labels have been properly provided and installed. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.1.6 The layout of the TTA is in conformity with the approved *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
drawings.
3.1.1.7 The physical dimension of the TTA is in conformity with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approved drawings.
3.1.1.8 Danger notices and operation instructions have been adequately *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided.
3.1.1.9 Earthing bar and earthing connections have been provided. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.1.10 Earth wire has been installed for hinged front panels carrying *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
L.V. equipment.
3.1.1.11 The bolts, nuts, washers and screws are of non-ferrous material. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.1.13 The compartmentation of the TTA conforms with the specified *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
requirements.
3.1.2.1 The busbar arrangements, including spacing and means of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
support, conform with the type-tested drawings.
3.1.2.2 Segregation between the busbar and the cubicle is in accordance *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with the specified ‘Form’.
3.1.2.3 The dimensions of the busbars are adequate for the design *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
loading.
Tested / Checked by : Signature - Post :
Tel. No. :
(Name of Authorised Contractor’s Representative)
( ) Date :
Witnessed by : Signature - Post :
Tel. No. :
(Name(s) of *PBSE/PBSI)
( ) Date :
3.1.2.5 Busbar links have been provided for installation of C.T.s. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.2.6 Phase identifications have been provided for the busbars. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.2.7 The bolts, nuts, screws etc. for busbar supports, busbar *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
connections have been checked for correct tightness.
3.1.3.1 The ACB ratings are in accordance with the approved working *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
drawings.
3.1.3.3 Shutters have been provided at the junction of busbar/ACB *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
connection.
3.1.3.4 The number and rating of ACB/fuse switches are in conformity *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with the approved working drawings.
3.1.3.5 The fuse ratings are in conformity with the approved working *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
drawings.
3.1.3.7 The contact surfaces of the ACB/fuse switches have been kept *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
clean.
3.1.4.1 The Power Co.’s meter control fuses, meter board, cabling, etc. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
have been properly installed.
3.1.4.2 The type and range of the measuring instruments including digital *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
multifunction meters and digital power analyzers are in
accordance with those approved.
3.1.4.3 Type and range of protection relays including digital protection *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
relays are in accordance with those approved.
3.1.4.4 The operating voltage of the shunt trip coil complies with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
specification.
3.1.4.5 The battery charger and associated control/instrument comply *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with the specification.
3.1.4.7 The capacity of the battery has been tested by tripping the ACB *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and results are satisfactory.
3.1.4.8 The capacity of the battery for digital multifunction meters/ *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
digital power analyzers/ digital protection relays has been tested
and results are satisfactory.
3.1.4.9 The re-charging time of the battery complies with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
specification.
3.1.4.10 The control cables have been properly identified and connected. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.4.11 Rubber grommets have been provided for holes through which *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
control cables pass.
3.1.4.12 Temperature monitoring equipment has been tested and results *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
are satisfactory.
3.1.5.1 Proper facilities have been provided for fixing of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
incoming/outgoing cables.
3.1.5.2 Adequate space has been allowed for fixing of incoming/outgoing *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
cables.
3.1.5.3 The cables for termination have been soldered or properly fitted *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with sockets.
3.1.5.4 Proper tightness of busbar/cable connection has been checked. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.5.5 Phase identification has been provided by approved means. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.5.6 Proper identification has been provided for each cable. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.6 Miscellaneous
3.1.6.1 Portable earthing equipment as approved has been provided. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.6.2 Operating handles and keys c/w mounting board have been *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided.
3.1.6.3 Spare fuses as agreed c/w mounting board have been provided. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.6.6 Schematic diagram has been framed and installed. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.6.7 Operation sequence instructions have been provided for interlock *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
facilities.
3.2.2.3 Functional test for digital multifunction power meter /digital *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
power analyzer
3.2.3 The above test results have been recorded in the “Test Records” *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
as shown in Annex III Part 4 of this T&C Procedure.
3.4 Comments
Test record
attached
4.1 Test before Connection of Incoming Supply
4.2.3 MCCB c/w Overccurent and /or Earth Leakage Tripping Devices *Yes/No/N.A.
L1 E
L2 E
L3 E
L1 L2
L2 L3
L3 L1
E N
L1 N
L2 N
L3 N
4.1.2.1 The test shall be carried out with all switching devices closed
Earth L1 + L2 + L3 + N
N L1 + L2 + L3 + E
L1 L2 + L3 + N + E
L2 L3 + L1 + N + E
L3 L1 + L2 + N + E
4.1.2.2 After test at 4.1.2.1 another insulation test using 1000V D.C. meggar shall be carried out with all
switching devices closed.
L1 E
L2 E
L3 E
L1 L2
L2 L3
L3 L1
E N
L1 N
L2 N
L3 N
Satisfactory ( )
Unsatisfactory (X)
Remarks
NOT completed (NC)
NOT applicable (NA)
L1
Measurement C.T. L2
L3
L1
Protection C.T. L2
L3
L1 50 1 5
L1 50 1 10
L1 100 0.5 10
L2 50 1 5
L2 50 1 10
L2 100 0.5 10
L3 50 1 5
L3 50 1 10
L3 100 0.5 10
N 10 1 2.5
N 10 1 5
N 20 0.5 2
4.1.5.1 For overcurrent relays and earth fault relays set at specified settings
L1-L2
L2-L3
L3-L1
L1-N
L2-N
L3-N
Position of Test
Measured Resistance
(It shall include all joints and connections. The followings
(milli ohm)
are for reference only.)
Joints on main busbars
Temperature Rise
Position
At steady state (oC)
No.
(Positions of test should include all joints and connections. The Test Limit
followings are for reference only.)
1. Supply connection L1 phase
Satisfactory ( )
Unsatisfactory (X)
Item Check (where applicable) Remarks
NOT completed (NC)
NOT applicable (NA)
Satisfactory ( )
Unsatisfactory (X)
Item Check (where applicable) Remarks
NOT completed (NC)
NOT applicable (NA)
4.2.3 Functional Test for MCCB c/w Overcurrent and /or Earth Leakage Tripping Devices
Satisfactory ( )
Unsatisfactory (X)
Item Check (where applicable) Remarks
NOT completed (NC)
NOT applicable (NA)
Satisfactory ( )
Unsatisfactory (X)
Item Check the following functions (where applicable) Remarks
NOT completed (NC)
NOT applicable (NA)
5. Communication facilities
Voltage (V)
L1-E
L2-E
L3-E
L1-L2
L2-L3
L3-L1
E-N
L1-N
L2-N
L3-N
4.3.3 Functional Test for Digital Multifunction Power Meter /Digital Power Analyzer
A. Equipment Details
Frequency
Power Factor
L1
L2
L3
THD (%)
Voltage
Current
Serial No. of
Type Model Date of Calibration
Instrument
Contract Number :
Contract Title :
Name of Sub-contractor :
Name of Main Contractor :
Contract Period: __/__/20__ to __/__/20__ *Revised /Actual Completion Date: __/__/20__
dd/mm/yyyy dd/mm/yyyy
Testing and Commissioning Progress Chart for *Low Voltage Cubicle Switchboard Installation / Motor
Control Switchboard of (Note 1) Installation ( Rev. ) (Note 2)
Dates Remark
(Note 3)
Reference to
Activities T&C Procedure S A S A S A S A S A S A S A S A
Annex III
1. Visual inspection Section 3.1
Submission of Record of Test
Testing and Commissioning Progress Chart for *Low Voltage Cubicle Switchboard Installation / Motor
Control Switchboard of (Note 1) Installation ( Rev. ) (Note 2)
Dates Remark
(Note 3)
Reference to
Activities T&C Procedure S A S A S A S A S A S A S A S A
Annex III
4. Submission of T&C
Certificate
Notes
* Delete as appropriate
(1) State the type of Building Services Installation for the electrical works
(2) Insert revision no.
(3) Insert additional columns as necessary
S - schedule % completion
A - actual % completion