ELECTRICAL ITEMS

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PREAMBLE
SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTION OF WIRING
1. The wiring shall be done from a distribution system through main & Sub-distribution boards.
2. The system design and location of DBs shall be carefully selected.
3. Each main and sub-distribution boards shall be controlled by an incoming circuit breaker.
4. For Non-residential buildings, as far as possible, DBs shall be separate for light and power.
5. Only MCCB / MCBs shall be used.
6. “Power” wiring shall be kept separate and distinct from light wiring from the level of circuits.
7. Conduit for light and power wiring shall be separate
8 Essential / Non-essential/ UPS distribution : Each System will have a completely independent and
separate distribution system starting from the main switch board up to final wiring point for each
system.
9 No switch board will have more than one source.
10 Each main distribution board / Sub-distribution board will have spare outgoing MCBs for future
expansion.
11 I) All switch boards shall be installed at 1.2 to 1.4 Mt height from Finished Floor level as per the
disable standards.
II) all 6A sockets, 16A / 6A sockets shall be installed at the following positions, unless other wire
specified.
a) 1. NRB – 30 cm above floor level.
2. RB – 30 cm above floor level until unless specified by Engineer –in charge.
b) Kitchen – 30 Cm above platforms and away from sink / stove.
c) Bathroom – No socket outlet is permitted for connecting a portable appliance there to.
d) Power socket may be provided above 2Mts for fixed appliance and at least 1.0 m away from the
shower.
1. Sub Main Wiring :-
Sub Main wiring shall mean the wiring from one main DB to other.
2. Circuit Wiring :
Circuit wiring shall mean the wiring from the DB to the 1 st tapping point inside the switch board,
from where point wiring starts.
3. Service Mains:-
Service Mains shall mean the wiring from the supply pole / feeder pillar of SPDCL / NPDCL to main
panel / main distribution board.
4. Point Wiring:-
A point wiring shall include necessary wiring to the following outlets from the controlling switch.
a) Ceiling rose (in case of ceiling / exhaust fan points, light fittings, and call bells)
b) Ceiling rose (in case of ceiling fan)
c) Lamp holders
5. Point wiring for socket outlet points-
a) 10A socket on common switch board i.e including required wire leads.
b) 10A – Separate Socket point i.e socket on separate board including wiring is called 6A separate
socket point.
c) 16A / 10A socket point
16A point wiring will be measured on linear basis from respective tapping point to the 16A socket.
6. Twin Control light Point:-
A Light point controlled by two numbers of two-way switches. It is used in bedrooms, staircase
points. The rates shall be 1.5 times normal light / fan point
7. Multiple controlled call bell point wiring.
In case of call bell points with a single call bell controlled from one outlet is same as light point.
In case of call point with single call bell controlled from more than one place, the point shall be
measured in parts i.e
a) from call bell outlet to one of the nearest ceiling rose meant for connection to bell push treated
as one point.
b) Other bell pushes shall be measured the linear length as run of mains.
8. Wiring System:
“ FRLS / HFFR multi strand flexible copper cable are permitted to be used”.
a) Wiring shall be done only with minimum 1.5 sq.mm flexible copper wire for light, fan, exhaust fan
, call bell, 6A socket etc.
b) Phase neutral and earth shall be same in size (i.e sq.mm).
c) In wiring, no joints in wiring will be permitted anywhere except in switch box or at point outlet
Colour Coding :
Phase / Live – Red / yellow / Blue
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Neutral – Black
Earth – Green
d) For light / bell wiring shall be two wire system.
e) For ceiling fan / exhaust fan / Separate socket wiring shall be three wire system .
Circuit main for switch boards:
Circuit main for switch board shall be 3 runs of 2.5sq.mm copper cable i.e for phase, neutral and
earth. That is from DB to switch board.
Circuit Main for 16A socket :
Circuit mains for 16A sockets shall be 3 runs 4.0sq.mm from DB to 16A socket. Phase, neutral and
earth conductor are equal in size (i.e sq.mm).
Circuit Main for AC socket:-
Circuit mains for AC socket shall be 3 Runs of 6.0sq.mm from DB to AC socket. Phase, neutral and
earth conductor are equal in size (i.e sq.mm).
Note: Power circuit rated more than 1KW, size as per calculations.
Capacity of Circuits:
I Lighting circuits shall feed light / fan / call bell points. Each circuit shall not have more than 800W
connected load or more than 10 points. In case of LED lights, where load per point may be less,
number of points may be suitably increased.
II Power circuit in NRB will have only one outlet per circuit.
III Each power circuit in residential buildings can feed following outlets.
a) Not more than 2 Nos 16A socket outlets.
b) Not more than 4 Nos 6A/ 10A socket outlets.
c) Not more than 1 No 16A & 2Nos 6A out lets.
IV. Load more than 1 KW shall be controlled by suitable rated MCB, and cable size shall be decided as
per the load calculations and length of circuit mains.
V. Load shall be distributed equally among the three phases.
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GUIDELINES FOR ELECTRICAL WORKS

(For the Real Estate Development works coming under the purview of RERA)

PREFACE

Electrical supply and installation are an important and essential part of Building
Services. Right from initial planning, design, selection of material, installation / method of
construction; to testing, commissioning and maintenance; every aspect is governed by
statutory provisions referring various Standards and Codes. All such norms are oriented to
minimize risk, provide safe use, operation, functionality, and convenience throughout
service life.
Any lapse in any of the above aspect may lead to severe effects on human life and
devastation of assets. Occasions of electrical fires are increasing with the increasing use
and electrical gadgets. Unfortunately, still it is seen that Electrical Installation is given
least importance. Qualities and safeties are compromised out of connivance or lack of
technical knowledge. Many times, electrical work gets executed through non- qualified
persons not having required knowledge and permit in that regard. Such hired persons work
on labour basis to whom non-standard material is supplied without any base of ‘Design’.
There is no person to supervise quality and safety aspects, most of which remains
‘concealed’ as the work gets completed.
In case of High-Rise buildings norms are more stringent. Fire hazard is more prominent
risk factor as evacuation in high-rise building is a challenging task. Part 3 section 7 of NEC
gives special guidelines in this regard.
The person who uses, operates electrical installation is not expected to know the real
technical aspects of design, material used, quality of work, adherence to safety,
compliance with statutory provisions. Under the circumstances it has become a need to set
base line parameters. Plug the loop holes, get the work done adhering to norms and
standards and make someone responsible so that in case of any lapse /mishap such person /
agency can be made answerable.
The following guidelines /recommendations / mandates are basically given to execute
work of Electrical Installation.

1. ARCHITECTURAL / CIVIL WORK PROVISIONS RELATED TO ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

1.1 Architectural Planning requirements
At planning stage Architect shall discuss and consider requirements of Electrical
Consultant / Contractor in respect with site and location*of construction and in respect
with drawings of building requirement of spaces, clearances, approach ways,
raceways, shafts, recommended wall thickness, required provisions for prevention from
fire hazard likely to originate from electrical installation.
*If proposed construction is within vicinity of existing over-headline, underground cable
compliance with Regulation 63 of CEA Safety Regulations shall be checked prior to
commencement of any work on site.
Architect shall incorporate following points in the drawings related to services as per
the applicable requirements.
1.1.1 Site Plan
Site plan shall show existing overhead electrical lines / underground cables if any and
proposed construction within the boundaries of the area to be developed.

1.1.2 Routes and service entry points

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Architectural drawings shall clearly mark electrical service entry points, cable routes
below ground, through the building structure, so that detailing in electrical shop
drawings will restrict the work within specified route and no conflict shall occur with
other building utility service. The drawings shall specify required horizontal and
vertical clearance to be maintained between other utility services.
1.1.3 Locations of Electrical Panels
Locations and position for main and sub electrical panels shall be marked, and
adequate space / room shall be allocated considering dimensions of panel, clearance in
front, side and back. Consideration shall be given to space required for opening of the
panel doors / racking out breakers, and approach boundaries (Refer NEC Part1 /
section 24 Electrical Safety), and accessibility. Floor mounting panels shall preferably
be located in separate Electrical Panel Rooms having outside door opening, required
fire rating (two hours if not specified) and ventilation arrangement.
NOTE – Special consideration shall be given to this point in case of igh-Rise buildings.
1.1.4 Electrical meter rooms
Meter rooms shall be separate. It shall be planned to have sufficient head room and
clear space in front of meters, control switches (at least 1m). Space on wall shall be
sufficient to accommodate required number of meters at suitable height so that
readings can be taken without aid of any tackle. Also, the switchgears shall be at least
0.5 m above floor level and within such height to have an easy access for operation.
The meter room shall be well ventilated, protected from external influences like sun,
rain, water seepages, entry of rodents. Location of meter room shall be suitably
adjacent or nearest to cable duct / shaft / vertical route of mains.
NOTE – Meter rooms shall not be located below staircases where above requirements
could not be complied with.
1.1.5 Movement of heavy / bulky electrical equipment
For installation of electrical equipment within building which is likely to be heavy /
bulky in size or removing it for maintenance, provision of adequate passages, stair
ways or any alternate provision for its shifting / movement shall be considered.
1.1.6 Shafts /ducts
There shall be provision of shafts with required fire rating (2 hours if not mentioned
specifically) for vertical electrical distribution which shall preferably be adjacent to
electrical panels. Shafts shall be separate for electrical HT cables, LT power cables /
bus-bar trunking and cable work of Extra Low Voltage systems like telephones, security
system, fire alarm, signalling, BMS or data networking etc. If independent shaft is not
possible, there shall be an arrangement for segregation in between, which shall have
required fire rating same as that of shaft. No other utility service shall run through
these shafts. Shafts shall be accessible at all levels with doors having fire rating as
that of shaft and shall not open in fire escape staircase. All shafts shall have fire
prevention provision as per National Building Code and fire safety requirements of local
statutory authorities.
NOTE - As per CEA Reg.36 provision in respect of independent electrical service shaft is
mandatory for all buildings above 15m height (High-Rise buildings).
1.1.7 Interior design and Electrical Layouts
It is recommended to prepare interior layouts so as to plan electrical points, locations
of switch boards to suite the aesthetics, functionality as well as for comfort and ease
of operation.

1.1.8 Aesthetics and Electrical Safety

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To avoid conflicts between Architect from perspective of aesthetic and person

executing electrical installation work from the point of view of safety requirements of
electrical work, convenience and ease of installation and further maintenance
depending on type of wiring (concealed / surface / hybrid), location of distribution
boxes, requirement of under-floor trunking / false flooring / false ceiling, wall
partitions and openings to enter into / work within as per the need. These points shall
be decided at planning stage.
1.1.9 Illumination
Within interior work number, type, size, and location of luminaries shall be decided
and agreed upon mutually between Architect and Electrical Agency, considering
technical parameters of lux level, CCT, heat dissipation, accessibility and
maintainability.
1.1.10 Ceiling Fans
Location of ceiling fans shall suite recommended minimum clearance between ceiling /
false ceiling and fan blade (225mm), floor level and fan blade(2400mm).Sweep of fan
blades shall not obstruct light source. Location and size of fan shall also suite utility
from the point of view of users and aesthetically match with false ceiling design.
NOTE: Sometimes due to afterthought provision of false ceiling, it creates problems
affecting required clearances. Under some cases, replacement of down rod with
suitable length may solve problem but in case of limited ceiling height It is not
possible.
1.1.11 Exhaust fans
Wherever provision of exhaust fans is there, cross ventilation shall be considered to
allow sufficient fresh air to enter into particular envelop, e.g. for toilets where
exhaust fans are proposed, door under cuts or louvers preferably at lower level for
cross ventilation shall be provided.
NOTE: Non provision of entry for fresh air creates negative pressure within the
envelope increasing load on exhaust fan resulting into heating and subsequent failure.
1.1.12 Earthing
Location of earthing pits shall be shown on drawings so that those shall always remain
open and accessible for testing and maintenance throughout the service period.
1.1.13 Restricted Access
Areas requiring restricted access to designated person, authorized to carry out
electrical work therein shall be provided with necessary arrangements.
1.1.14 Sub stations / Generators / Battery rooms
Location of required civil structure shall be considered in advance with required height
of room, door openings, firefighting system, ventilation etc.

1.2 Civil Planning and Constructional Requirements

It is important to plan activities of civil construction and electrical works in detail on
bar chart or similar tools available in project planning. The bar chart shall be updated
and coordination be monitored to avoid conflicts, breakages and reworking . Following
points give general guidelines.
1.2.1 Fire rating
The electrical panel rooms, doors, segregation arrangement within shaft shall have fire
rating of 2 hours or as per requirements mentioned under NBC, Central Electricity
Authority (measures related to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010 and
further amendments.
1.2.2 Shafts / Ducts /Chambers
Design and location of cable ducts, shafts, chambers, their covers, and entry points,
shall be as per shop drawings provided by electrical agency and shall be in consultation
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with, considering further aspects of maintenance / repairs / replacement . Size of

chambers shall be in consideration with bending radii of cables. At every flooring
level, there shall be a provision to seal these shafts, so that in case of fire, it shall not
spread, or smoke shall not pass from one floor to other.
1.2.3 Openings and covers
Manholes / opening of chambers shall not be less than 650mm x 550mm or 650mm
India., where opening is intended for entry of person. C overs of manholes, chambers
shall bear sufficient strength to with stand loads likely to be imposed on the structure.
Covers shall be marked with the name of the service.
Openings / covers of Junction boxes / draw-in boxes / accessories in conduit systems
with inspection openings shall always be accessible.
1.2.4 Enclosures for underground cables
Pipes to be used for cable as enclosures shall be of required diameter so that cable
can pass through or removed from easily and have sufficient mechanical strength and
shall be erected at required depth to suite requirements of IS 1255.
1.2.5 Wall thickness
Walls shall be of sufficient thickness to accommodate concealed boxes / switchboards
/ distribution boxes. So that installation of boxes will not affect strength of wall.
Additional strengthening shall be considered if necessary.
NOTE : Depth of box may be 60 mm or vary depending on manufacturer’s design.
Under circumstances in 4”/100 mm wall it is not possible to accommodate these boxes
back-to-back. Staggering may solve problem to certain extent.
1.2.6 Structural strength
In Wiring Installation where Cable Ladder, Tray system is used for cable management,
its structure along with the load of cables which it is going to support, is likely to
impose load on the primary structure of building. This situation occurs when supports
of this system are fixed on building structure. For this building structure shall have
capacity to bare the load.
At some locations there are chances of conduits getting crowded endangering
structural strength due to number of circuits entering / passing out from the particular
DB / panel. This situation may occur in beam, slab, and wall. If such situation is
unavoidable necessary measures may be required to be taken to retain structural
strength.
1.2.7 Sleeves / core cutting
As far as possible sleeves shall be got erected for entry of wires / cables through wall,
flooring, RCC structure during construction to avoid core cutting, damages and
reworking at finishing stage. Sometimes core cuttings may be required which shall be
done with the consent of structural engineer and under supervision of civil engineer.
1.2.8 Water leakages / seepages
Design shall take into consideration possible seepages, leakages, accumulation, and
ground in-surge of water, which is hazardous to electrical installation. Required
provisions shall be made at such locations to prevent and work shall be executed with
due care.
1.2.9 Bathrooms /washrooms
Within bathrooms / washrooms, location of showers, faucets shall be such that during
use, water shall not splash on switch boards / electrical outlets / fittings.

1.2.10 Tandems in Flat Slab post tension structures

For flat slab post tension structure’s locations of tandems marking shall be made to
avoid puncture of / damage to tandems during electrical construction activity.
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1.2.11 Earthing
Any construction work, including excavation, subsequent to construction of earthing
electrode/s ; it shall not disturb / damage any part of earthing system. Any civil work
on construction site shall not cause cover-up / concealing of any portion of electrical
earthing system without notice and consent of person In- Charge of electrical work.
1.2.12 Sub stations / Generators / Batteries
Trenches, ventilation, approach roads shall be provided as per necessity.

2. ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS
2.1 Statutory Obligations – Appointment of Licensed Electrical Contractor
Reg .29(1) shall be strictly followed by the Developer and work shall be got done
through Licensed Electrical Contractor who shall submit Test Report of the work
carried-out by him.
Developer may take undertaking from the Licensed Electrical Contractor, who shall be
responsible to do the work through the qualified workmen having required permit in
that regard. He shall also see that the material to be used, work and workmanship
shall conform to respective norms, standards, and Regulations.
NOTE–All hidden work shall be checked for conformity with the standards prior to get
it concealed, shall be certified by the contractor.
2.2 Statutory Obligations–Approvals /Permissions / Licenses
Required approvals shall be taken as per related Rules and Regulations mentioned
below prior to the commissioning and handing over the installation for beneficial use.
 Central Electricity Authority (measures related to safety and electric supply)
Regulations 2010 and amendments 2015, 2018
 Reg. 32 – Generator Inspection and approval for commissioning.
 Reg. 36 – Multi-storied building (height above 15m): inspection and NOC for
commencement of supply
 Reg. 43 –Transformer sub-station or any installation above 660V : inspection and
approval before commencement of supply
See Annexure C of above regulations for extract of Regulations.
2.3 Material
Material used for Electrical Installation shall conform to the respective Indian standards
or International standards where relevant Indian Standards are not available.
Technical Specification of material shall strictly adhere to the design, based on load,
use, external influences and safety.
2.4 Wiring Installation
Electrical Installation shall conform to provisions from related sections of National
Electrical Code (NEC) and National Building Code (NBC). See Annexure A for minimum
/ basic requirements from the point of view of Safety and functionality.
2.5 Transformer sub-station
Transformer sub-station providing supply to the building if located within building shall
either use dry type transformer or a transformer filled with Synthetic Ester.
Transformer filled with Natural ester shall be used only if transformer is sealed
(without breather). For Transformer installed in separate room detached from building
structure 7.5m away Mineral oil may be allowed.
2.6 Generator standby supply
For every high-rise building there must be a provision of generator supply as a standby
arrangement which shall be of adequate capacity to cater load of all emergency
systems for required time. Location and system of supply shall be such that
functioning, and purpose of Generator will not be affected due to emergency like fire
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in building. If fire authority requires standby supply arrangement for fire-fighting

system also, provision of generators shall be made accordingly.
2.7 Handing over Documents
It shall be a part of obligation on the developer to handover the documents belonging
to the prospective owner for his information and which he will need him for reference
and maintain as a record.
2.8 MCBs
For lighting circuit 6A MCB and for power circuit of power point 16A MCB shall be used.
For lighting circuits MCBs of B series may be used. For independent circuit of plug
points C series MCB shall be provided. Circuits providing supply for appliances like Air-
Conditioner / water-pump shall be provided MCBs of ‘C ’series. AC above 1.5 TR maybe
provided with MCB of 20 /25 A rating.
2.9 RCDs
Complete electrical installation must be protected against electrical shock by provision
of Residual Current Device (also referred as ELCB/RCCB) having sensitivity of 30mA.
RCDs may be provided more than one at suitable locations, to retain supply redundancy.
In three phase DBs per phase protection maybe provided. For installation having load
10kw and above, it is also recommended to provide RCD of 300mA sensitivity at the
source / point of supply to provide protection against Fire due to leakage currents.

2.10 Main switchgears

Depending on load provision of MCCBs, Circuit breakers shall be made with precise
rating of overload, short-circuit etc.

3. Provision in respect of High-Rise building

3.1 Supply isolation during Emergency
Sub Regulation (3) of CEA Regulation No.36 provides for arrangement to completely
isolate the supply at the time of emergency. It shall be interpreted as below:
3.2 The provision of a device to isolate complete supply, also called Fireman’s Switch, is
aimed at restricting further danger of short circuits due to fire and spread of fire and
shock hazard, restriction on use of Lifts and any other activity running on electrical
supply which may aggravate the situation. However, supply to emergency services like
rescue operation, Fire- Fighting shall not get affected with the operation of this control.
3.3 Suitable arrangement shall be done at the point of supply to separate supply of
emergency services make arrangements to identify and mark with instructions
CEA (Measures related to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations 2010 made under
section 53 read with section 177 of Electrical Act2003 Regulation29(1):
No electrical installation work, including additions, alterations, repairs and
adjustments to existing installations, except such replacement of lamps fans, fuses,
switches, domestic appliances of voltage not exceeding 250V and fittings as in no way
alters its capacity or character, shall be carried out upon the premises of or on behalf
of any consumer, supplier, owner or occupier for the purpose of supply to such
consumer, supplier, owner or occupier except by an Electrical Contractor licensed in
this behalf by the State Government and under the direct supervision of a person
holding a certificate of competency and by a person holding a permit issued or
recognised by the State Government.
3.4 Regulation12(1):
All electric supply lines and apparatus shall be of sufficient rating for power, insulation
and estimated fault current and of sufficient mechanical strength, for the duty cycle
which they may be required to perform under the environmental conditions of
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installation, and shall be constructed, installed, protected, worked, and maintained in

such a manner as to ensure safety of human beings, animals and property.

3.5 Regulation12(2):
Save as otherwise provided in these regulations, the relevant code of practice of The
Bureau of Indian Standards or National Electrical Code, if any, may be followed to carry
out the purposes of this regulation and in the event of any inconsistency, the provisions
of these regulations shall prevail.
3.6 Regulation12(3):
The material and apparatus used shall conform to the relevant specifications of the
Bureau of Indian Standards or International Electro-Technical Commission where such
specifications have already been laid down.
3.7 Regulation12(4):
All electrical equipment shall be installed above the Mean Sea level (MSL) as declared
by local Municipal Authorities and where such equipment is to be installed in the
basement, consumer shall ensure that the design of the basement should be such that
there is no seepage or leakage or logging of water in the basement.
3.8 Regulation 36 Provisions for supply and use of electricity in multistoried building
more than15 meters in height: Regulation36 (3)
The supplier or owner of the installation shall provide at the point of commencement
of supply a suitable isolating device with cut-out or breaker to operate on all phases
except neutral in the 3-phase,4-wire circuit and fixed in a conspicuous position at not
more than1.70meters above the ground so as to completely isolate the supply to the
building in case of emergency.
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1. The wiring shall be done from a distribution system through main & Sub-distribution boards.
2. The system design and location of DBs will be properly selected.
3. Each main and sub-distribution boards shall be controlled by an incoming circuit breaker.
4. For Non-residential buildings, as far as possible, DBs shall be separate for light and power.
5. Only MCCB / MCBs shall be used.
6. “Power” wiring shall be kept separate and distinct from light wiring from the level of
circuits.
7. Conduit for light and power wiring shall be separate
8 Essential / Non-essential/ UPS distribution : Each System will have a completely
independent and separate distribution system starting from the main switch board up to
final wiring point for each system.
9 No switch board will have more than one source.
10 Each main distribution board / Sub-distribution board will have spare outgoing MCBs for
future expansion.
11 I) All switch boards shall be installed at 1.2 to 1.4 Mt height from Finished Floor level as per
the disable standards.
II) all 6A sockets, 16A / 6A sockets shall be installed at the following positions, unless other
wire specified.
a) 1. NRB – 30 cm above floor level.
2. RB – 30 cm above floor level until unless specified by Engineer –in charge.
b) Kitchen – 30 Cm above platforms and away from sink / stove.
c) Bath room – No socket outlet is permitted for connecting a portable appliance there
d) Power socket may be provided above 2Mts for fixed appliance and at least 1.0 m away
from the shower.
1. Sub Main Wiring:
Sub Main wiring shall mean the wiring from one main DB to other.
2. Circuit Wiring:
Circuit wiring shall mean the wiring from the DB to the 1st tapping point inside the switch
board, from where point wiring starts.
3. Service Mains:
Service Mains shall mean the wiring from the supply pole / feeder pillar of SPDCL / NPDCL
to main panel / main distribution board.
4. Point Wiring:
A point wiring shall include shall include necessary wiring to the following outlets from the
controlling switch.
a) Ceiling rose (in case of ceiling / exhaust fan points, light fittings and call bells)
b) Ceiling rose (in case of ceiling fan)
c) Lamp holders
5. Point wiring for socket outlet points:
a) 10A socket on common switch board i.e including required wire leads.
b) 10A – Separate Socket point i.e socket on separate board including wiring is called 6A
separate socket point.
c) 16A / 10A socket point
16A point wiring will be measured on linear basis from respective tapping point to the 16A
socket.
6. Twin Control Light Point:
A Light point controlled by two numbers of two way switches. It is used in bed rooms, stair
case points. The rates shall be 1.5 times normal light / fan point
7. Multiple controlled call bell point wiring.
In case of call bell points with a single call bell controlled from one outlet is same as light
point.
In case of call point with single call bell controlled from more than one place, the point
shall be measured in parts i.e
a) from call bell outlet to one of the nearest ceiling rose meant for connection to bell push
treated as one point.
b) Other bell pushes shall be measured the linear length as run of mains.
8. Wiring System:
“FRLSH / HFFR multi strand flexible copper cable are permitted to be used”.
a) Wiring shall be done only with minimum 1.5 sq mm flexible copper wire for light, fan,
exhaust fan , call bell, 6A socket etc.
b) Phase neutral and earth shall be same in size (i.e sqmm).
c) In wiring, no joints in wiring will be permitted anywhere except in switch box or at point
out let
Colour Coding:
Phase / Live – Red / yellow / Blue
Neutral – Black
Earth – Green
d) For light / bell wiring shall be two wire system.
e) For ceiling fan / exhaust fan / Separate socket wiring shall be three wire system.
Circuit main for switch boards:
Circuit main for switch board shall be 3 runs of 2.5sqmm copper cable i.e for phase, neutral
and earth. That is from DB to switch board.
Circuit Main for 16A socket:
Circuit mains for 16A sockets shall be 3 runs 4.0sqmm from DB to 16A socket. Phase, neutral
and earth conductor are equal in size (i.e sqmm).
Circuit Main for AC socket: -
Circuit mains for AC socket shall be 3 Runs of 6.0sqmm from DB to AC socket. Phase, neutral
and earth conductor are equal in size (i.e sqmm).
Note: Power circuit rated more than 1KW, size as per calculations.

Capacity of Circuits:
I Lighting circuits shall feed light / fan / call bell points. Each circuit shall not have more
than 800W connected load or more than 10 points. In case of LED lights, where load per
point may be less, number of points may be suitably increased.
II Power circuit in NRB will have only one outlet per circuit.
III Each power circuit in residential buildings can feed following outlets.
a) Not more than 2 Nos 16A socket outlets.
b) Not more than 4 Nos 6A/ 10A socket outlets.
c) Not more than 1 No 16A & 2Nos 6A out lets.
IV. Load more than 1 KW shall be controlled by suitable rated MCB and cable size shall be
decided as per the load calculations and length of circuit mains.
V. Load shall be distributed equally among the three phases.

Mounting Height of light fixture / ceiling fans:

I Fittings shall be installed such that the lamp is at a height of 2.4 Mtr above floor level,
unless otherwise directed by the Engineer-in charge.
II Unless otherwise specified, all ceiling fans shall be hung 2.75 Mt above the floor.
III All DBs shall be installed 5 Ft above the FFL.
Non- Metallic Conduit System:-
I Recessed conduit work is generally suitable for all applications.
II Surface conduit work may be adopted in places like workshops etc where recessed work may
not be possible to be done.
III Flexible Non-Metallic conduits shall be used only at terminations, wherever specified.
Note: Non-Metallic conduit shall not be used for the following applications.
1. In concealed / in accessible places of combustible constructions where ambient
temperature exceeds 60°C.
2. In places where ambient temperature less than 5°.
3. For suspension of fixtures.
4. In areas exposed to sunlight.
5. Radius of conduit pipe shall not be less than 7.5 Cm.
6. No length of conduit shall have more than the equivalent of 4 quarter bends from outlet
to outlet.
7. Conduit pipes shall be fixed by staples, base saddles, placed at not more than 50 cm
apart
8. Saddles / Stapler shall be fixed at a distance of 15 cm from either side of the bends / JB/
Joints.
Trunking cable Management System: -
i. This system using PVC trunking shall be adopted in residential buildings or office buildings
where there is a need of tidy wiring system.
ii PVC trunking for distribution of voice, Data and power should be used for cable
management and should be compatible for adopting RJ45 Data socket and power socket or
other wiring accessories like switches, indicators etc.
iii Trunking shall have insulation rating of 5 Mega ohms.
Trunking shall have the following fire resistances characteristics
a. Operating temperature between - 40°C to 60°C
b. Glow wire test - 960°C
c. Oxygen index – 50 ± 5
d. UL 94 – VO
iv PVC trunking shall be of good quality PVC, free from defects like deformation, unevenness,
blisters, cavities etc.
v. The thickness of the mini trunking and adoptable trunking shall be 1mm minimum.
vi. Joints in casing and capping shall be rear fed or cut diagonally in longitudinal section, and
shall be smoothed down by filling to make the joints a very close fit as far as possible and
without burrs. They shall be screwed at joints with two or more screws as wood be
necessary.
vii Joints arising out of bends or diversion shall be done using standard accessories like
internal angle, external angle, flat angle, flat junctions (T) and end caps.
viii In no case the radius of curvature of the cable inside a bend shall be less than 6 times their
overall diameter
ix No Screws or nails shall be used for fixing PVC cover to the body.
x Mini trunking shall be of such a design that it holds the wires inside the trunking body
(casing) at suitable intervals, so that at the time of opening of the trunking cover
(capping), the wires may remain in position in the trunking body (casing) and do not fall
out.
Current Density:
Bus bars shall be of sufficient Cross section area so that a current density of 0.8A / sqmm
(80A/Sqcm) is not exceeding at a nominal current rating for align bus bars.
1.2A / sqmm (120A / Sqm cm) for copper bus bars
Cross section of Bus bars:
Cross section of neutral bus bar shall be same as that of the phase bus bar.

Bus bar Clearances: -

1. The Minimum clearance to be maintained for enclosed indoor air insulated bus bars for
medium voltage application shall be as follows.
Between Minimum Clearance
Phase to earth 26 mm
Phase to Phase 32 mm
2. All bus bars in a panel board shall be copper up to 500A, and aluminium for bus bars above
500A
Note 1: For strip connection from bus bars to switch gear, the above clearance don’t apply.
Note 2: The overlap of the bus bars at the joints shall be not less than area of cross section of
bus bars.
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SECTION - 1
1.1 M.S.CONDUIT PIPES
1.2 PVC CONDUIT PIPES
1.3 HOT DIP GALVANISED METAL BOXES
1.4 T.W. BOARDS
1.5 COPPER FLEXIBLE CABLES
1.6 SERVICE MAINS AND FLAT CABLES OF ISI FOR SUBMERSIBLE MOTORS.
1.7 FLUSH TYPE SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES
1.8 MINI MODULAR SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES
1.9 MODULAR SWITCHES AND ACCESSORIES
SECTION - 2
2.1 PANEL MOUNTING SWITCH DISCONNECTOR FUSE UNITS
2.2 ON LOAD CHANGE OVER SWITCHES. (OPEN EXECUTION)
2.3 OFF LOAD CHANGE OVER SWITCHES IN SS ENCLOUSURE
2.4 REWIRABLE / DOUBLE BREAK SWITCHES IN SS ENCLOSURE
2.5 HRC FUSE LINKS (BOLTED TYPE)
2.6 PORCELAIN REWIRABLE FUSE UNITS.
2.7 VOLTAGE SURGE PROTECTORS
2.8 PANEL MOUNTING MCCBs
2.9 RCCBs
2.10 RCBOs
2.11 ACBs
2.12 RAISING MAINS
2.13 SANDWITCH BUSDUCT
2.14 MCBs
2.15 ISOLATORS
2.16 SPN DBs
2.17 TPN DBs
SECTION - 3
3.1 STREET LIGHT LUMINAIRES
3.2 POST TOP LANTERN LUMINAIRES
3.3 ACCESSORIES FOR MV / SV / MH LUMINAIRES
3.4 LAMPS
3.5 AUTOMATIC STREET LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS
3.6 INTERNAL LUMINAIRES
3.7 ACCESSORIES
3.8 FLOURSCENT TUBES / CFL LAMPS
3.9 LED LUMINAIRES INDOOR
3.10 LED INDOOR LAMPS
3.11 LED STREET LIGHTS
3.12 LED DRIVERS
SECTION - 4
4.1 U.G. CABLES,11 KV H. T. XLPE CABLES
4.2 11 KV H.T. XLPE CABLES
4.3 CABLE GLANDS
4.4 LUGS
4.5 HEAT SHRINKABLE LT CABLE JOINTS
4.6 11 KV 3 CORE HT CABLE STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINTS
4.7 HT END TERMINATION KITS
4.8 CABLE FAULT DETECTION
4.9 DOUBLE WALLED CORRUGATED HDPE PIPE
4.10 CABLE TRAYS
SECTION - 5
5.1 CEILING AND EXHAUST FANS
5.2 WATER HEATERS
5.3 ACCESSORIES FOR WATER HEATERS
5.4 STARTERS FOR MOTORS
5.5 SINGLE PHASE SUBMERSIBLE MOTOR PUMP SETS
5.6 THREE PHASE SUBMERSIBLE MOTOR PUMP SETS.
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5.7 SINGLE PHASE OPEN WELL SUBMERSIBLE MOTOR PUMP SETS.
5.8 THREE PHASE OPEN WELL SUBMERSIBLE PUMP SETS.
5.9 SINGLE PHASE MONO BLOCK MOTOR PUMP SETS.
5.10 CONTROL PANEL BOARD FOR MOTORS
5.11 UPVC PIPES AND FITTINGS
5.12 REPAIRS TO MOTORS AND REWINDING, BEARINGS
5.13 ACCESSORIES OF MOTORS
SECTION - 6
6.1 AIR CONDITIONERS
6.2 INVERTER SPLIT AC UNITS (COOLING ONLY)
6.3 INVERTER CASSETTE TYPE AC UNITS
6.4 TOWER MODEL TYPE AC UNITS
6.5 REPAIRS TO AIR CONDITIONERS
6.6 EVAPORATIVE AIR COOLING SYSTEM, THERMAL INSULATION
6.7 STABILIZERS
SECTION - 7
7.1 SWAGED POLES
7.2 GARDEN POSTS
7.3 OCTOGONAL POLES
7.4 BRACKETS
7.5 HIGH MAST POLES
7.6 FEEDER PILLER BOX
7.7 ERRECTION OF HIGH MAST POLES
7.8 CONICAL POLES
7.9 DECORATIVE DRAGON TYPE BRACKET WITH POLE
7.10 THERMO PLASTIC POLE BOXES
7.11 FOUNDATION AND ERRECTION CHARGES OF POLES
7.12 G R P POLES
7.13 CONTROL PANEL BOARD
7.14 METERING EQUIPMENT
7.15 SUB STATION EQUIPMENT
7.16 TRANSFORMERS
7.17 L.T. LINE MATERIALS AND LIGHTENING PROTECTIVE SYSTEM
SECTION - 8
8.1 NET WORKING
8.2 RACEWAYS AND JUNCTION BOXES
8.3 EPABX SYSTEM
SECTION - 9
9.1 MISCELLANIOUS ITEMS
9.2 LEGEND PLATES
9.3 COPPER / ALLUMINIUM / G.I. ITEMS (PER KG)
9.4 SMC TYPE SUPPORTS FOR THE BUSBARS
SECTION - 10
10.1 WIRELESS FIRE ALARAM SYSTEM
10.2 ADDRESSABLE - FIRE ALARAM SYSTEM
10.3 CONVENTIONAL - FIRE ALARAM SYSTEM
10.4 POWDER BASED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
10.5 CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
10.6 WATER MIST FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
10.7 FIRE HYDRANT AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM
SECTION - 11
11.1 GENERATORS
SECTION - 12
12.1 U P S SYSTEMS
12.2 UPS BATTERY RACKS AND WIRE LEADS
SECTION - 13
13.1 PUBLIC ADDRESSING SYSTEM
SECTION - 14
14.1 OLD MATERIAL RATES