UAE Earthing Appendices Electricity Wiring Regulations 5-8-200703 51 179552500

8/3/2019 UAE Earthing Appendices Electricity Wiring Regulations 5-8-200703 51 179552500

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CONSULTATION VERSION 0.1

The Electricity Wiring Regulations 2007 APPENDICES - page 1 of 40

APPENDICES

A1. Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations ................................................................... 2A2.

List of Clauses in the Regulations which do not apply to Old Installations....... 3

A3. Reference Standards......................................................................................... 4A4. Guidance Note on Supply Voltage Changes ..................................................... 5A5. Guidance Notes for the Estimation of Diversified Connected Load................... 5A6. Customer Earthed (TT) and Distribution Company Earthed Systems (TN-S) . 5A7. Guidance Note on Principles of Electric Shock Protection and Earthing.......... 5A8. Guidance Note on Earth Conductors and Equipotential Bonding...................... 5A9. Electric Shock Protection Using Residual Current Devices............................... 5A10. Performance Characteristics for MCBs complying with BS EN 60898 ............. 5A11. Sizing of Earth Conductors and Equipotential Bonding Conductors................ 5A12. Number of Earth Electrodes Required for Installations...................................... 5A13. Mandatory Connections to Earth Conductors.................................................... 5A14. Earth Leakage Protection for Equipment........................................................... 5A15. Earth Fault Loop Impedance.............................................................................. 5A16. Cable Ratings, Voltage Drop and Ambient Temperature Correction Factors ... 5A17. Colour Identification of Cables........................................................................... 5A18. Capacity of Conduits and Trunking.................................................................... 5A19. IP Coding for Ingress Protection ........................................................................ 5A20. Standard Wiring Diagram Symbols.................................................................... 5A21. Typical Layout for Supply Intake Room............................................................. 5A22. Typical Layout for Ring Circuits ......................................................................... 5A23. Approved and Prohibited Plugs and Socket Types............................................ 5A24. Minimum Recommended Number of Socket Outlets......................................... 5A25. Method for Measuring Earth Resistance............................................................ 5A26. Method for Earth Loop Impedance Test ............................................................ 5A27. Method for Continuity Tests ............................................................................... 5A28. Method for Insulation Resistance Test............................................................... 5A29. Method for Polarity Tests ................................................................................... 5A30. Installation Certificate......................................................................................... 5A31. Inspection Report............................................................................................... 5A32. Testing Report ................................................................................................... 5A33. Load Distribution Schedule................................................................................ 5


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A1. Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations

A.C alternating current

D.C. direct current

RCD residual current device

RCCB residual current circuit breaker

RCBO residual current breaker (with) overcurrent

ELCB earth leakage circuit breaker

MCB miniature circuit breaker

MCCB moulded case circuit breaker

SDB sub distribution board

MDB main distribution board

TT a three phase and locally earthed system

TN-S a three phase system, with neutral earthing a the distribution transformer, and havingseparate neutral and phase conductors in the supply cable

ESMA Emirates Standardisation & Metrology Authority

BS British Standard

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

EN European Normalisation standard document

BS-EN British Standard which has been accepted under the European Normalisation procedure


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A2. List of Clauses in the Regulations whichdo not apply to Old Installations

The Electricity Wiring Regulations are effective from 1 March 2007[proposed]. For any Installationswhich were completed before this date the following clauses of the Regulations do not apply or willapply after 1 January 2010 or, if earlier, at the time of the next inspection or re-certification.

Clause Reason / Comment Application

1.4.4 General requirement forcompliance of all equipment andmaterials to internationalstandards

Does not apply retrospectively

1.6.7, 4.4.1 and4.4.6

Requirement for overall earthleakage protection

Must apply by 1 January 2010

1.6.12, 1.6.13 Requirement for labelling of partsof the Installation


4.2.2 Prohibition of fused cut-outs Must apply by 1 January 2010

5.2.5 Requirement for maximumCustomer Earth Electrodeimpedance


5.5.1 Requirement for EquipotentialBonding Conductors



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A3. Reference Standards

The table below shows the reference standards that may be used for the main components required forElectrical Installations. Additional standards not listed may be referenced from the UK WiringRegulations (BS7671: 2001) or other international standards, with agreement of the relevant DistributionCompany providing supply.

Item BS IEC

Cables

PVC insulation (thermoplastic) - for power &lighting

6004, 6346 502

PVC insulation (thermoplastic) - forswitchgear & control wiring

6231 227

Rubber insulation (thermosetting) 5467, 6234, 7211

Mineral insulation 6207, 6081 702

Flexible cables & cords 6500, 6141, 6004, 6977 227, 245

Cable glands 6121Conduits

Steel

PVC

Flexible Steel

4568, 60423*, 50086*, 31

4607, 6053, 6099

731

432, 614

423

Degrees of Protection & Ingress 60529*

529

Distribution Assemblies for ConstructionSites 4363 364-7-704

Earthing 7430, 951 364-5-54

Electrical Accessories

General 5733

Ceiling roses 67

Cooker Control Units 4177

Plugs & Socket Outlets 546, 196, 1363, 4343

Switches 3676, 60947-3*

Emergency Lighting 5266

Hazardous Areas 5345, 5501

Household Appliances 3456, 60335*

Isolating Transformer (for shaver sockets) 3535

LV Switchgear & Assemblies

General 60439*, 60947*, 60947-1* 947, 439-1 & 3

Circuit Breakers (MCB, MCCB) 60898, 3871 898

Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers (ELCB,RCD)

4293 755

Fuses 88, 1361

Busbar trunking systems 60439-2 439-2

Neon Signs 559

Non Combustibility Test 476

Trunking, Ducting and Fittings 4678 1084

Thermal Classification of ElectricalInsulation

2757 85

* Also listed as EN (European) Standard under the same number


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A4. Guidance Note on Supply Voltage Changes

Distribution Companies in the UAE have traditionally based the design of their networks on the UK

power system. Previously, the voltage of supply was declared to be 240V single-phase or 415V three

phase, with an allowed variation in the supply of +/- 6%. However, with the harmonization of supply

voltages in Europe (line with IEC 38) the UK has adopted a supply voltage of 230V / 400V +/- 10%.

Distribution Companies in the UAE have now followed the same change but as with companies in theUK they are expected to continue to operate their networks in the old operating range for a transition

period (1 or 2 years).

This can be achieved by declaring a supply voltage of 230V/400V +/- 10% but in practice operating the

LV networks in a range of 230V/400V +10% to -6%. This means that existing equipment and

appliances will not experience any significant change in the maximum supply voltage and only a small

change in the minimum supply voltage (see illustration below). However, new equipment and

appliances must be designed to operate in the wider range of 230V/400V +/- 10%. At the end of the

transition period Distribution Companies are expected to switch to the wider range which allows for a

single phase voltage level down to 207V (i.e. 230V - 10%), which allowing for a 4% volt drop within a

customers premises means that an appliance could receive a voltage as low as 198.7V and must

continue to operate satisfactorily.

Figure A4 Comparison of old and new supply voltage ranges

240 254.4225.6

210 220 230 240 250 260 200

230 253.0216.2

- 6% +10%

230 253.0207.0

- 6% +6%

- 10% +10%

Volts

IEC.38 supply voltage range as adopted in

the Supply Regulations for Abu Dhabi

Old UK supply voltage range

previously used in Abu Dhabi

IEC.38 voltage operated under a restricted

range by Distribution Companies (transition period)

240 254.4225.6

210 220 230 240 250 260 200

230 253.0216.2

- 6% +10%

230 253.0207.0

- 6% +6%

- 10% +10%

Volts

IEC.38 supply voltage range as adopted in

the Supply Regulations for Abu Dhabi

Old UK supply voltage range

previously used in Abu Dhabi

IEC.38 voltage operated under a restricted

range by Distribution Companies (transition period)


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A5. Guidance Notes for the Estimation of Diversified Connected Load

The total estimated load at a Premise must be calculated and submitted to the Distribution Company inorder to make an application for a new supply of electricity or alteration of an existing supply.

It is normal practice to calculate the Diversified Connected Load rather than simply take the sum of allequipment and appliances in the Installation. This method avoids over sizing of the Installation as wellas the Distribution Company supply.

Firstly, the design and layout of an installation should be detailed in the format of load distributionschedules as shown in appendix A33. These schedules should list all connection points and fixedAppliances in each circuit.

To arrive at the total Diversified Connected Load, assume the following:

(a) Lighting: sum of wattage of all luminariesOR assume 100W for each lighting pointand / or 1.8 x lamp wattage for fluorescent lighting

(b) 13A power points: assume 200 watts per point for general ring circuits (except kitchen)

assume 3000 watts for fixed kitchen appliances (washing machine etc)kitchen worktop points - assume 1000W

(c) other power points: kitchen cooker take rating of circuit or applianceair conditioning supply points taking rating of each a/c unitwater heater points take rating of each unitlifts and other motors take rating of each unit

Diversity factors may be applied to sub-totals of the above categories as follows, before taking thegrand total as the Diversified Connected Load:

(a) total lighting: 80%(b) total 13 general power points: 70%(c) total other power points: no diversity

For non domestic premises the above rules and diversity factors will need to be adapted to take intoaccount the particular nature of the installation. This should be done by a qualified designer orengineer. For example, the connected load of industrial machinery in continuous operation would betaken as 100% unless it was mainly in night time operation, or had very short (few minutes) load cycles.Another example could be a warehouse with automatic motion operated lighting for energy saving,which may result in a diversity factor as low as 20%. Alternatively, the average load per m

2of floor

area can be used if such data is available from other similar premises.


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A6. Customer Earthed (TT) and Distribution CompanyEarthed Systems (TN-S)

Figure A6 (a) Customer Earthed System (TT)

Figure A6 (b) Distribution Company Earthed System (TN-S)

L1

L2

L3

N

Customers

Main

Distribution

BoardCustomers

Main Earth

Terminal

E

N

L

E

Appliance Earth

Distribution Company Transformer

Transformer

Neutral Point Earth

Earth

fault

Earth fault

current

Customers

Earth

Electrode

L1

L2

L3

N

Customers

Main

Distribution

Board

Customers

Main Earth

Terminal

E

N

L

E

Appliance Earth


Earth sheath or armour ofDistribution Company CableTransformer

Neutral Point Earth

Earth

fault

Earth fault current

L1

L2

L3

N

Customers

Main

Distribution

Board

Customers

Main Earth

Terminal

E

N

L

E

Appliance Earth


Earth sheath or armour ofDistribution Company CableTransformer

Neutral Point Earth

Earth

fault

Earth fault current


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A7. Guidance Note on Principles of Electric ShockProtection and Earthing

The Regulations include requirements which are designed to protect persons against electric shock insituations of both Direct and Indirect Contact with electrical voltages. Direct Contact is defined as theinadvertent or accidental contact with a live phase conductor (or neutral conductor that is connectedthrough a load to a live conductor).

The term Indirect Contact refers to situations where a person is touching an Earthed Metallic Part of anAppliance, Installation, or other Extraneous Metallic Part which then becomes live (for a short time) dueto the passage of earth fault current. Such metallic parts could include the casing or cover of anAppliance such as a fridge or washing machine, the earthed parts of an Installation such as earthedmetal conduits, metallic switches or socket outlets, or other Extraneous Metallic Parts in a buildingwhich have been earthed, such as metal pipes.

(a) Direct Contact:

The risk of persons coming into contact directly with live phase conductors is mitigated against in thefollowing ways:

(i) insulation of conductors (basic insulation)(ii) double insulation of conductors (Class II Appliances)(iii) secure enclosures, barriers or covers on all un-insulated parts (e.g. connection

terminals, busbar sections etc)

(iv) reduced voltage systems (SELV)(v) isolated (unearthed) systems (e.g. BS3535 shaver socket isolating transformer)(vi) limitation of contact time and current by use of a Residual Current Device

The requirement for all occupied Premises to have overall earth leakage protection is new to theseRegulations. Previously, there was no provision for Protective Devices which could give protectionagainst Direct Contact with a live conductor.

Note: overcurrent devices such as MCBs do not give protection against electric shock.In addition, RCDs do not give protection against electric shock between phase conductors or betweenphase conductors and earth, although this would be a rare occurrence.

(b) Indirect Contact:

Indirect Contact, through Earthed metallic parts, is mitigated against by:

(i) ensuring that the voltage rise on earthed metal parts during the passage of faultcurrent is kept below a safe level (deemed to be 50V)

(ii) ensuring that persons cannot be in contact with any two metallic parts which are at adifferent potential during the passage of earth fault current

(iii) ensuring that a high resistance earth fault does not persist and is cleared by operation

of earth leakage protection

The diagram over leaf illustrates cases of Direct and Indirect Contact


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Figure A7 Cases of Direct and Indirect Contact which may lead to Electric Shock

1 Direct Contact with live conductor2 Contact with external metallic part of Appliance during earth fault3 Contact with earthed metallic part of Electrical Installation during earth fault4 Contact between extraneous metallic part and earthed metallic part

Note: Installations must be designed to keep the voltage rise on earthed metallic partsbelow 50V during the time of fault

Customers

Main

DistributionBoard

Customers

Main Earth

Terminal

Appliance

Earth fault

Earth fault

current

Customers

Earth Electrode

(for TT system)

Connection to earth

sheath of Distribution

Companys cable

(TN-S system)

L1L2L3N

RCD

N LE

11

2

33

44


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A8. Guidance Note on Earth Conductorsand Equipotential Bonding

Earth Conductors

Earth Conductors within Installations are a vital link for safety. They provide a path for current from a

faulty line touching Extraneous Metallic Parts in a premises, or touching Exposed Metallic Parts of anAppliance to flow to Earth and back to the earthed neutral of the distribution transformer.

Such earth currents can include short circuits, high resistance faults, as well as current flow due toDirect Contact with persons.

The term Earth Conductor covers all of the following:

main Earth Conductors:- conductors from Earth Electrodes to the Main Earth Terminal

- conductors from the Main Earth Terminal to Distribution Boards

circuit Earth Conductors:

- conductors from Distribution Boards to Final Circuits and Applianceconnection points (also known as circuit Earth Conductors)

appliance Earth Conductors:

- conductors from Appliance connection points (e.g. 3 pin socket outlets)to an Appliance, normally within a sheathed cable or flex

- conductors connecting Exposed Metallic Parts within an Appliance

Other terminology which is confusingly used outside these Regulations includes: circuit protectiveconductor (CPC), earth continuity conductor (ECC), or earth wire.

The main Earth Conductors in an installation are very important, since they provide the only route to theMain Earth Terminal or Earth Electrodes, and therefore must be safeguarded against damage,corrosion, accidental disconnection etc. They should be subject to regular inspection and testing.Connections to the Main Earth Terminal and Earth Electrodes should have a standard warning label asshown below:

Figure A8(a) Standard Safety Label for main Earth connections

Equipotential Bonding Conductors

The purpose of Equipotential Bonding Conductors is to prevent the rise of dangerous voltage onextraneous metallic parts in a premises which may be touched by persons during the instant of a faultoccurring. In addition, Equipotential Bonding is a safeguard in the unlikely event of loss of the mainearth connection (either Customer Earth or Distribution Company Earth) whereby all metallic parts in apremises are kept at the same voltage, even if there is a rise of voltage above zero (assuming that anypersons inside a building cannot touch the physical Earth outside the premises).

Main Equipotential Bonding Conductors are used to connect major metallic parts such as water pipesand other underground services that enter a building, see figure A8 (e) over leaf.

Supplementary Equipotential Bonding Conductors are used to connect metal items in a premises thatare in high risk areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, semi-outdoor locations (e.g. garage). Theselocations are similar in that persons may be in contact with water or moisture when touching an earthedextraneous metallic part such as a water tap or pipe. Supplementary Equipotential Bonding

conductors are connected to the nearest circuit Earth Conductor or main Earth Conductor rather thanback to the Main Earth Terminal, see figure A8 (d) over leaf. Supplementary Bonding conductors arenot required for standalone items which are not near to any electrical wiring, such as metal doors(unless part of the Electrical Installation), windows, small parts such as handles, brackets etc. As a

SSAAFFEETTYY EEAARRTTHH CCOONNNNEECCTTIIOONN

-- DDOO NNOOTT RREEMMOOVVEE


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main Earth Conductor

customers Earth Electrode

label at connection clamp

letters at least

5mm height SAFETY EARTH CONNECTION

- DO NOT REMOVE

inspection pit

general rule, metal parts which are not near to electrical wiring and which have a resistance to earth of50 k ohms or greater, need not be connected to Equipotential Bonding.

The standard sizing of Earth Conductors and Equipotential Bonding Conductors is given in appendixA11.

Figure A8 (b) Types of Earth Conductors

Figure A8 (c) Connection of Main Earth Conductor to Earth Electrode

circuit Earth Conductor

in Appliance flexible cord

circuit Earth Conductor

in Ring Circuit

circuit Earth Conductors to

accessories (even if plastic)

circuit Earth Conductors

alongside phase and neutral

conductors

Fixed appliances

main Earth Conductor

Main Earth

Terminal

Earth

Bar


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Figure A8 (d) Connection of supplementary Equipotential Bonding Conductors

Figure A8 (e) Connection of main Equipotential Bonding Conductors

supplementary Equipotential

Bonding Conductor

SAFETY EARTH CONNECTION

- DO NOT REMOVE

label

circuit Earth Conductors

customers Main

Earth Terminal

incoming electricity supply

(TN-S Earth System)

main Earth

Conductors

SAFETY EARTH CONNECTION

- DO NOT REMOVE

label

if lower section of pipe is insulated connect

main Bonding Conductor at B rather than A


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A9. Electric Shock Protection Using Residual Current Devices

The Regulations include a compulsory requirement for the provision of overall earth leakage protection,normally using an RCD, for any occupied Premises. Such devices must conform to the performancecharacteristics specified in BS4293, which requires that a device must operate within 40 milliseconds at5 times the nominal operating current, and should not operate at less than 50% of its nominal operatingcurrent.

The performance characteristic of RCD devices is designed so as to reduce the risk of harmful electricshock to persons, either due to Direct Contact with a live conductor or due to Indirect Contact throughthe earthing of an Installation, Appliance, or Extraneous metallic part in a Premises. The risk to thehuman body depends on the time and magnitude of current that may pass at the time of an electricshock incident. The low risk and high risk range of current against time is illustrated below, along withthe operating times of typical RCD devices (from IEC60479).

Figure A9(a) Time/current response of human body to Electric Shock, vs. RCD characteristics

Response of human body:

Zone 1: usually no reactionZone 2: shock sensation, but usually no harmful effectsZone 3: likelihood of muscular contraction, and temporary cardiac arrest without ventricular

fibrillationZone 4: in addition to the effects of zone 3, the probability of ventricular fibrillation is increased by

5% for curve C2 and 50% for curve C3; harmful effects such as cardiac arrest, breathingarrest and burns are likely to occur


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Figure A9(b) Illustration of operation of RCD devices (3 phase and 1 phase)

Figure A9(c) DC sensing RCDsDue to the use of semiconductors devices in an Installation there may be situations when an earthfault current is not purely sinusoidal but contains a dc or chopped waveform. This may de-sensitiseor disable standard AC operated RCDs. Special devices are available which are designed tocontinue to function even for non-sinusoidal supply waveforms (complying with IEC1008, IEC1009).The following symbols are shown on RCDs along with the nominal trip current rating.


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A10. Performance Characteristics for MCBscomplying with BS EN 60898

Figure A10(a) Current limiting performance data


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Figure A10(b) Time/current characteristic (type B, C and D circuit breakers)

Figure A10(c) Internal Construction of MCB


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A11. Sizing of Earth Conductors and EquipotentialBonding Conductors

Cross Sectional Area ofPhase and Neutral

conductors (S)

Minimum CrossSectional Area ofEarth Conductors

Minimum Cross SectionalArea of EquipotentialBonding Conductors

S


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A12. Number of Earth Electrodes Required for Installations

The number of Earth Electrodes required at a Premises will be determined primarily by the value ofEarth Resistance that can be achieved from each. However, the minimum number in any case shall beas shown below:

Main Incoming CircuitBreaker Rating (Amps)

Minimum Number ofEarth Electrodes

Minimum size ofEarth Conductors

60/100 1 16

200 1 50

300 1 50

400 1 70

500 2 70

600 2 70800 2 70

1000 2 70

1600 2 70

2000 2 150

2500 2 150


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A13. Mandatory Connections to Earth Conductors

The following items must be connected to the circuit Earth Conductor, which should be providedseparately for each Final Circuit, insulated with green/yellow PVC sheath, be of the appropriate size(appendix A11) and be installed in the same conduits or routes as the phase and neutral conductors.

Items where connections must be made to thecircuit Earth Conductor

Distribution Boards - frame and external metallic parts,including door

Metal conduits, trunking etc - at start and end of runs, atpulling points and inspection boxes

Switchgear - frame and external metallic parts, doors etc

Luminaires - external metallic parts2

Switches - metallic parts, mounting boxes, cover plates1

Socket outlets - metallic parts, mounting boxes, cover

plates

1

Fixed appliances and machinery - external metallic parts(e.g. metal casing)

Note 1: the earthing of cover plates should not rely solely on the connection offixing screws to an earthed mounting box (due to the possibili ty of poorconnections, corrosion etc); a short flexible earth conductor should be connectedbetween the mounting box and the plate

Note 2: the circuit Earth Conductor should be terminated in the connection box fora Luminare even if it is plastic (in order to provide for future use)

Figure A13 Circuit Earth Conductor connection to socket outlet and back box


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A14. Earth Leakage Protection for Equipment

The table below shows the required nominal operating current values for RCDs and similar devices.These are intended to provide for electric shock protection, particularly in high risk areas, as well asprotection against high resistance earth faults which may not operate overcurrent devices and pose arisk of overheating or fire.

The values may be varied in special circumstances with prior approval from the Distribution Company.However, an overall earth leakage protection device of nominal operating current 100mA is required inall occupied Premises (see Regulation 4.4.10 for exceptions).

Equipment Nominal OperatingCurrent (mA)

13A switched socket outlets 30

Water heaters 30

Kitchen fixed appliances (e.g. washing machine) 30

Domestic water pumps 30

Swimming pool pumps, or Jacuzzi 10

Under water lighting 10

General fixed lighting 100

Flood lighting 100 - 300

Window / split type air conditioning 100

Air handling, a/c fan coils etc 100

Central / package a/c units 100 - 300

Chiller unit 100 - 500

Irrigation pump 100

Electric Cooker (not supplied by 13A socket outlet) 100

Industrial machines etc 100 - 300

Elevators, escalators, lifts 300 - 500

Neon signs 300

Note: where 2 values are indicated the higher value is allowed only where theequipment is not normally accessible to persons.


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A15. Earth Fault Loop Impedance

Table A15(a) Maximum Earth Fault Loop Impedance for circuits connected by MCBs to give adisconnection time within 0.4 seconds

- Maximum earth-fault loop impedance (Ohms)

Devicerating

(A)

MCBtype 1

MCBtype 2

MCBtype 3

and type C

MCBtype B

MCBtype D

5 12.00 6.86 4.80 - 2.40

6 10.00 5.71 4.00 8.00 2.00

10 6.00 3.43 2.40 4.80 1.20

15 4.00 2.29 1.60 - 0.80

16 3.75 2.14 1.50 3.00 0.75

20 3.00 1.71 1.20 2.40 0.60

25 2.40 1.37 0.96 1.92 0.48

30 2.00 1.14 0.80 - 0.40

32 1.88 1.07 0.75 1.50 0.38

40 1.5 0.86 0.60 1.20 0.30

Table A15(b) Resistance per metre of copper conductors for calculation of R1 + R2

Conductor cross-sectional area(mm)

Resistance per metre run(m ohms / m)

1.0 18.1

1.5 12.10

2.5 7.41

4.0 4.61

6.0 3.08

10.0 1.83

16.0 1.15

25.0 0.727

Note: to allow for the increase in resistance with increased temperature under faultconditions these values must be multiplied by 1.2 for p.v.c. insulated cables


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Figure A15(a) Formula for Earth Fault loop Impedance

Zs = Ze + ZR1 + R2

Where:

Zs = total Earth Fault Loop Impedance

Ze = Distribution Company supply impedance

ZR1 + R2 = impedance of the longest circuit in the Installation, taken by measuring a circuit phaseconductor impedance R1, and the same circuits Earthing Conductor impedance R2.

Figure A15(b) Illustration of Component Parts of Earth Fault loop Impedance

l. - the phase conductor from the transformer to the installation

2 -the protective device(s) in the installation3 -the installation phase conductors from the intake position to the fault4. - the fault itself (usually assumed to have zero impedance)5. - the circuit earth conductors6. - the main earthing terminal7. - the main earthing conductor8. - the installation earth electrode9. - the general mass of earth10. - the Distribution Company's transformer earth electrode11. - the Distribution Company's main earthing conductor12. -the secondary winding of the Distribution Company's transformer


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A16. Cable Ratings, Voltage Drop and Ambient TemperatureCorrection Factors

Table A16(a) Standard cable ratings and Voltage drop for single core, PVC (thermoplastic), non-armoured, stranded copper conductor (BS6004 and BS6346), with or without sheath,installed in concealed or surface conduit.

Crosssectional

area

In conduit inthermal

insulation

In conduitin thermalinsulation

Inconduiton wall

Inconduiton wall

Voltdrop

Voltdrop

(mm) (A) (A) (A) (A) (mV/A/m) (mV/A/m)

- 2 cables 3 or 4cables

2cables

3 or 4cables

2 cables 3 or 4cables

1.0 11.0 10.5 13.5 12.0 44.0 38.0

1.5 14.5 13.5 17.5 15.5 29.0 25.0

2.5 19.5 18.0 24.0 21.0 18..0 15.04.0 26.0 24.0 32.0 28.0 11.0 9.5

6.0 34.0 31.0 41.0 36.0 7.3 6.4

10.0 46.0 42.0 57.0 50.0 4.4 3.8

16.0 61.0 56.0 76.0 68.0 2.8 2.4

At 30oC ambient

Table A16(b) Standard cable ratings and Voltage drop for multi-core core, PVC (thermoplastic)cables (BS6346)

Crosssectional

area



Inconduiton wall

Inconduiton wall

Clippeddirect

Clippeddirect

Volt drop Volt drop

(mm) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (mV/A/m) (mV/A/m)

- 2 core 3 or 4 core 2 core 3 or 4core

2 core 3 or 4core

2 core 3 or 4core

1.0 11.0 10.0 13.0 11.5 15.0 13.5 44.0 38.0

1.5 14.0 13.0 16.5 15.0 19.5 17.5 29.0 25.0

2.5 18.5 17.5 23.0 20.0 27.0 24.0 18.0 15.0

4.0 25.0 23.0 30.0 27.0 36.0 32.0 11.0 9.5

6.0 32.0 29.0 38.0 34.0 46.0 41.0 7.3 6.4

10.0 43.0 39.0 52.0 46.0 63.0 57.0 4.4 3.8

16.0 57.0 52.0 69.0 62.0 85.0 76.0 2.8 2.4

At 30oC ambient


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Table A16(c) Standard cable ratings and Voltage drop for mineral insulated cables

Cross-sectional

area

p.v.c.sheath

2 x singleor twin

p.v.c.Sheath

3 core

p.v.c.Sheath 3 x

single ortwin

Baresheath 2

x single

Baresheath

3 xsingle

(mm) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A)

1.0 18.5 16.5 16.5 22.0 21.0

1.5 24.0 21.0 21.0 28.0 27.0

2.5 31.0 28.0 28.0 38.0 36.0

4.0 42.0 37.0 37.0 51.0 47.0

1.0 20.0 17.5 17.5 24.0 24.0

1.5 25.0 22.0 22.0 31.0 30.0

2.5 34.0 30.0 30.0 42.0 41.0

4.0 45.0 40.0 40.0 55.0 53.0

6.0 57.0 51.0 51.0 70.0 67.0

10.0 78.0 69.0 69.0 96.0 91.0

16.0 104.0 92.0 92.0 127.0 119.0

At 30oC ambient

Table A16(d) Ambient temperature correction factors (relative to 30

o

C) for cable ratings[from tables 4C1 of BS7671:2001]

Ambienttemperature

Type of cable insulation

(C) 70C PVC 85C rubber 70C mineralinsulated

105C mineralinsulated

25 1.03 1.02 1.03 1.02

30 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00

35 0.94 0.95 0.93 0.96

40 0.87 0.90 0.85 0.92

45 0.79 0.85 0.77 0.8850 0.71 0.80 0.67 0.84

55 0.61 0.74 0.57 0.80


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A17. Colour Identification of Cables

Note: the European harmonised cable colours [BS EN 60446effective from Jan 2006] of Brown, Grey and Black for Phase 1,Phase 2, and Phase 3 have not been adopted for the Emirate ofAbu Dhabi

A18. Capacity of Conduits and Trunking

Note: for cable trays and trunking the space factor (total crosssectional area of cables vs. the interior cross section of trunking)shall not exceed 50%.

Conductor Colour

Non-flexible / fixed wiring and all 3 phase cables:

Earth Conductors Green / yellow

Phase 1 Red

Phase 2 Yellow

Phase 3 Blue

Neutral Black

Flexible cables for single phase Appliances:

Earth Conductors Green / yellow

Phase 1 Brown

Neutral Blue

Conductor (mm) Size of Conduit (mm)

20 25 32

Maximum number of conductors

1.5 7 12 -

2.5 5 9 12

4.0 3 6 9

6.0 - 5 8

10.0 - 3 6

16.0 - - 4

25.0 - - 3


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A19. IP Coding for Ingress Protection

The IP (Ingress Protection) system of coding provides a standardised interpretation of the level ofphysical protection that equipment or enclosures maybe designed for. The coding system is specifiedin BS EN 60529: 1992 (adopted from IEC 529: 1989).

The first digit of the code specifies protection against ingress of foreign objects of varying size, rangingfrom hands / fingers to fine dust particles. The second digit specifies protection against ingress ofmoisture, ranging from free falling water, to immersion in water.

BS EN 60529 does not specify protection against the risk of explosion, humidity and corrosive gases.

If enclosures or equipment is drilled or knockouts removed, suitable measures should be taken torestore the equipment to the original IP rating.

Typical Examples:

(a) Domestic 13A socket outlet: IP 53(b) Outdoor extension lead & socket: IP 64(c) Outdoor weather-proof light switch: IP 66

Ingress Protection - IP Codes

First Digit -Protection against ingress by solid

objects

Second Digit -Protection against ingress by

liquids

X Not tested or not applicable X Not tested or not applicable

0 No protection 0 No protection

1 Human hand or objects > 50mm 1 Vertically dripping water

2 Human finger or objects > 12mm 2 Sprays of water < 15o

from

vertical

3 Objects > 2.5mm

(e.g. tools or wires)

3 Sprays of water < 60o

from

vertical

4 Objects > 1.0mm

(e.g. small wires)

4 Splashes of water (from anydirection)

5 Limited protection against dust(to the extent that does not harmthe equipment)

5 Low pressure jets of water(from any direction)

6 Totally protected against dust6 Strong jets of water (from any

direction)

7 Temporary immersion

8 Total immersion


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A20. Standard Wiring Diagram Symbols

Note: additional wiring symbols may be taken from BS EN 60617

Symbol Description

Main Distribution Board (MDB)

Sub Main Distribution Board (SMDB)

Distribution Board (DB)

Air Circuit Breaker (ACB)

Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)

Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)

Earth Leakage Circuit Beaker (ELCB)

Fuse

Link

kWh meter (direct reading)

kWh meter (ct operated)

Switched line (e.g. connecting all outletscontrolled by one switch)

Circuit line (e.g. connecting all outlets on thesame circuit)

13A switched socket outlet

15A switched socket outlet

20A double pole switch with neon indicator

30A double pole switch

Shaver socket to BS 3052

Cooker control unit

M

M

CCU


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WW

Appendix A20 continued

Note: additional wiring symbols may be taken from BS EN 60617

Symbol Description

Tungsten light fitting - ceiling mounted

Tungsten light fitting - wall mounted

Fluorescent light fitting - ceiling mounted

Fluorescent light fitting - wall mounted

Light switch - 1 way

Light switch - 2 way

Light switch - intermediate way

Light switch - pull cord operated

Light switch - key operated

Light switch - weather proof type

Exhaust fan

Ceiling mounted fan

Low level cooker outlet connection

Earth connection


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Main

Distribution

Board

Main cable

Earth

Conductor

Main cable

pulling pit

600 x 600

Earth cable pit

300 x 300

13A socket

outlet

Meters

Capacitor

bank

Louvered door (for

non-air conditioned room

A21. Typical Layout for Supply Intake Room

Standard Size of Supply Intake Rooms

Main Circuit Breaker Rating Intake Room Dimension(metres)

600A - 1000A 2.5 x 2.5

350A - 600A 2.5 x 2.0

100A - 300A 2.0 x 2.0


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Fused spur to

fixed appliance

Spur socket outlet

To Final DB

Spur socket

outlets

Fused spur to

fixed appliance

Spur socket outlet

To Final DB

Spur socket

outlets

A22. Typical Layout for Ring Circuits


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A23. Approved and Prohibited Plugs and Socket Types

A23(a) Approved BS1363 plug and socket

A23(b) Approved BS546 plug and socket (for non-domestic only)

A23(c) Prohibited CEE7/7 shuko plug and socket

A23(d) Type CEE7/14 europlug permitted only with a correct adapter


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A24. Minimum Recommended Number of Socket Outlets

Room Minimum number of outlets

Kitchen:

13A switched socket outlets

20A spur connection points(for washing machine, dryer etc)

45A cooker control unit

4

4

1

Bedrooms 4

Lounge / dining 4

Hall / corridor 1

Bathrooms Only BS3535 shaversocket


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A25. Method for Measuring Earth Resistance

(i) a proprietary earth electrode test device should be used

(ii) auxiliary earth spikes should be applied at least 5m apart and 5m distant from theelectrode under test

(iii) a earth resistance value of less than 5 ohms is required for a Customer EarthedSystem

(iv) an additional number of electrodes may be required (or deeper electrodes) toachieve the required earth resistance value

(v) due consideration should be given to future changes in soil condition (e.g. dryingout)

(vi) sufficient time should be allowed if special chemicals or salts are added to theground to improve the earth resistance values

A26. Method for Earth Loop Impedance Test

(i) Earth Fault Loop Impedance may be measured directly at the Supply Intake by

specialist instruments(ii) alternatively, if the external loop impedance is known, this may be added to the

R1 + R2 test, to determine the total Earth Fault Loop Impedance

(iii) the main circuit breaker should be open and the test link at the Main EarthTerminal should be opened for these tests


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A27. Method for Continuity Tests

(i) All Earth Conductors, phase conductors and neutral conductors should bechecked

(ii) A low reading ohmmeter is required capable of reading down to 0.01 ohms, andproducing a test current of 200mA, and having an open circuit voltage of 4 to 24volts

(iii) Measurement of R1+R2 (phase conductor resistance + earth conductorresistance) can be made for each circuit by bridging phase and earth terminals atthe relevant Distribution Board and measuring the resistance between phase andearth terminals at the most remote connection point or socket outlet

(iv) separate values of R1 and R2 can be made using a long test lead so thatmeasurement is directly from one end of each conductor to the other (note: theresistance of the test leads should be subtracted from the result)

(v) testing of Earth Bonding Conductors should be made using the long lead method

A28. Method for Insulation Resistance Test

(i) Insulation resistance should be checked between all live conductors, and betweenlive conductors and Earth

(ii) the test instrument should be capable of producing a d.c. test voltage of 500Vwhen loaded to 1mA and be capable of measurement of up to 200Mohm

(iii) the minimum acceptable value of insulation resistance for any test is 0.5Mohm

(iv) the supply should be disconnected and all current using equipment switched off(including neon indicator lamps, and voltmeters mounted on Distribution Boardsetc)

(v) insulation measurements should be taken from each Distribution Board betweeneach pair of phases in turn, between each phase and neutral, and between eachphase and Earth

(vi) a final test should be made between the neutral bar and earth; if a reading of lessthan 2Mohm is observed, then each neutral conductor should be tested separatelyto Earth.

A29. Method for Polarity Tests

(i) the polarity test is required to confirm that all single pole devices, and lampholders with an outer neutral contact (i.e. ES screw type) are correctly connected

(ii) single pole devices must only be connected in the live conductor and the neutralconductor of all circuits must be continuous

(iii) the test method used is the same as for the continuity test (appendix A27).


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A30. Installation Certificate

Project / Building Name: .............................................................................................. Document No. / Ref. .............

Address / Location: ...............................................................................................

Details of Client / Customer:..

..

Account No. etc ..

Contact Details: ..

New or modified installation: New: Modification: Existing:

If modification or extension, quote original Installation Certificate number: .

Brief description of modification or extension work: ..

....

Details of Designer: ..

Contact Details: ..

We hereby declare that the work completed by us in relation to the above named installation, and detailed in thereference drawings and documents listed below, has been carried out with due skill and care, and in accordance with theElectricity Wiring Regulations 2007 published by the Regulation & Supervision Bureau for the Water and Electricity Sectorin Abu Dhabi:

Authorized Signatory & name: Date: ...

Reference drawings and schedules:

Company Stamp: ..

Supply Characteristics:Earthing System: (Local or Company Earth)........ Earth Electrode(s) Resistance: ..

Incoming Cable Size & Type: ... Earth Electrode(s) Location: .

Main CB type & rating: ... Main Earth Conductor Size: ...

Main Earth Protection Device, rating: ... Earth Loop Impedance: ......

Main Distribution Board type & rating: Max Prospective Fault Current: .

Sub & final DBs ref, nos: ................... Total Connected Load:

Load Distribution Schedules attached: ...

Meter ref. nos and type: ...................................................................................................................................

Details of Installer: ..

Contact Details: ..

We hereby declare that the work completed by us in relation to the above named installation, and detailed in thereference drawings and documents listed below, has been carried out with due skill and care, and in accordance with theElectricity Wiring Regulations 2007 published by the Regulation & Supervision Bureau for the Water and Electricity Sectorin Abu Dhabi:



Company Stamp: ..


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A31. Inspection Report

Project / Building Name: .............................................................................................. Document No. / Ref. .............

Address / Location: ..........................................................................................................

Customer/owner: ..

Contact Details: ..

New or modified or existing installation: New: Modification: Existing:

Original Installation Certificate number: .

Brief description of modification or extension work: ..

....

Inspected & tested by: ..

Contact Details: ..

We hereby declare that the inspection and testing completed by us in relation to the above named installation, anddetailed in the reference documents listed below, has been carried out with due skill and care, and in accordance with theElectricity Wiring Regulations 2007 published by the Regulation & Supervision Bureau for the Water and Electricity Sectorin Abu Dhabi:



Company Stamp: ..

Supply Characteristics:

Earthing System: (Local or Company Earth)........ Earth Electrode(s) Resistance: ..

Incoming Cable Size & Type: ... Earth Electrode(s) Location: .

Main CB type & rating: ... Main Earth Conductor Size: ...

Main Earth Protection Device, rating: ... Earth Loop Impedance: ......

Main Distribution Board type & rating: Max Prospective Fault Current: .

Sub & final DBs ref, nos: ................... Total Connected Load:

Load Distribution Schedules attached: ...

Meter ref. nos and type: ...................................................................................................................................

General Details of Inspection & Testing

Date of last inspection & test: ...................................................................

Any modifications noted: ...................................................................

Have modifications been recorded: Yes / No details: ..................................

Age of installation & estimated age of modifications: ..................................

Date of next inspection: .............................................................................................

Any dangerous conditions or urgent work required (give details over leaf): Yes / No

Any work or improvements recommended (give details over leaf): Yes / No

Extent of inspection All: Part:

Areas not tested / inspected: ...................................................................................

Criteria of Inspections:

For each of the items listed over leaf the following visual checks have been completed:

(a) Protection against direct contact (insulation of live parts, adequate barriers and enclosures)

(b) Protection against indirect contact (presence of earthing conductors, equi-potential bondingconductors, presence of earth leakage devices ELCB or RCD)

(c) Correct positioning of apparatus for safe access and security (including proximity of other servicessuch as alarm systems, water, telephone, gas etc)

(d) Correct signs, warnings and identification labels on all equipment and circuits

(e) Overall condition of apparatus (signs of aging or deterioration to be noted)

(f) Integrity of all connections, no signs of overheating or overloading

[quote non compliance with Regulations, para. no. where required]


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Inspection Report (continued)

Equipment Inspected: satisfactory not satisfactory (give details / comments)

not applicable urgent work required

Main intake room condition: .....................................................................

Metering Equipment: .....................................................................

Main Distribution Board: .....................................................................

Main Isolation Device (CB): .....................................................................

Main LV switchboard (if any): .....................................................................

Incoming supply cable(s): .....................................................................

Main earth conductor and earth pits: .....................................................................

Sub Distribution Boards (give ref. nos): .....................................................................

.....................................................................

.....................................................................Final Distribution Boards: .....................................................................

.....................................................................

.....................................................................

Distribution Cables (between DBs): .....................................................................

.....................................................................

Main Earth Leakage Device: .....................................................................

Circuit cables (where visible): .....................................................................

Power factor correction equipment: .....................................................................

Standby generation equipment: .....................................................................

.....................................................................

Power points & socket outlets: .....................................................................

Plugs & flexible cords: .....................................................................

Any Appliances inspected: .....................................................................

Internal Inspection of sample points (10% sample recommended):

List circuit connections inspected: .....................................................................

.....................................................................

List lighting points inspected: .....................................................................

.....................................................................Power points & socket outlets inspected: .....................................................

.....................................................

.....................................................

Deviation from Wiring Regulations & Special Notes:


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A32. Testing Report

Project / Building Name: .......................................................................................................... Document No. / Ref. .................... Te

Address / Location: .......................................................................................................... Tested by .................................. Lo

Distribution Board No. / Ref. .......................................................................................................... Date: ...................... Co

Fed from: .......................................................................................................... Date: ...................... Ins

Continuity Test (ohms) Insulation Resistance(M-ohms)

CCTIdentity

No.

CCTref.No.

MCBrating

(A)

Wiresize(cct.)mm

2

Wiresize

(ecc.)mm

2

Circuit name

R1 + R2 R2 Ring L-L Live-EarthPolarity

Deviation from Wiring Regulations & Special Notes:


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A33. Load Distribution Schedule

Project / Building Name: ..........................................................................................................

Address / Location: ..........................................................................................................

Distribution Board No. / Ref. ........................................ Incoming Cable size / type and ECC: ..........................................................

Fed from: ........................................ Main breaker type & rating: ....................................................................................

CCTIdentity

No.

CCTref.No.

MCBrating

(Amps)

Phase &Neutral

Sizemm

2

EarthConductorsize mm

2

Circuit name/ Point reference

No. ofpoints

Wattsper

point

R1

Y1

B1

R2

Y2

B2

R3

Y3

B3

TOTAL CONNECTED LOAD _ _ _ _ _ kW Re

TOTAL LOAD AFTER DIVERSITY _ _ _ _ _ kW Re


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Documents

UAE Earthing Appendices Electricity Wiring Regulations 5-8-200703 51 179552500