The Electric Act 2003 Indian electricity rules The Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 was made under section 37 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 Now redefined after enactment of The Electricity Act, 2003 The Indian Electricity Act, 1910 deals with the provisions relating to supply and use of electrical energy and the rights and obligations of persons licensed under part II of that act to supply energy. IE Rules have been framed to Safe guard consumers of electrical energy from electrical shock Minimize fire risk Ensure as far as possible satisfactory operation of equipment and apparatus used Contains 11 Chapters and 143 Rules Scope Of Rules Chapter 1: Contains the definitions of technical terms used and compliments the definitions contained in IE Act 1910. Chapter 2: Covers qualifications and appointment of Electrical Inspectors and officers to assist them. Indian electricity rules Scope Of Rules Chapter 3: It deals with granting of licence for supply of electricity. Chapter 4 & 5: Covers safety requirement Chapter 6: Specific safety provisions for LV and MV equipments. Chapter 7: Specific safety provisions for HV and EHV. Chapter 8: Provisions for overhead lines, UG cables and generating stations. Chapter 9: Specific safety provisions for electric traction. Chapter 10: Safety provisions for mines and oil fields. Chapter 11: Miscellaneous The Electric Act 2003 This act provides the statutory basis for the functioning of State Electricity Boards and lays down the basic framework for the constitution, functions, financial performance and accounts of State Electricity Boards. Key Features of the act are as follows: Generation has been delicensed and captive generation freely permitted. i.e. Any generating company may establish, operate and maintain a generating station without obtaining a licence under this Act with only exception that it should comply with the technical standards relating to connectivity with the grid. Hydro-projects would however need concurrence from Central Electricity Authority No person shall (a)transmit electricity; or (b)distribute electricity; or (c)undertake trading in electricity, unless he is authorised to do so by a licence issued, exceptions informed by authorised commissions through notifications The Electric Act 2003 Key Features of the act are as follows: Central Government may, make region- wise demarcation of the country, and, from time to time, make such modifications therein as it may consider necessary for the efficient, economical and integrated transmission and supply of electricity. Transmission utility at the central and state level to be a government company-with responsibility of planned and coordinated development of transmission network Open access to the transmission lines to be provided to distribution licensees, generating companies. Metering of electricity supplied made mandatory Provisions related to thefts of electricity made more stringent Trading as, a distinct activity is permitted with licensing For rural and remote areas stand alone license free system for generation and distribution permitted Thrust to complete rural electrification and provide for management of rural distribution by panchayat, cooperative societies, NGOs, franchises etc. Central government to prepare National Electricity Policy and tariff Policy The Electric Act 2003 Key Features of the act are as follows: Central electricity authority to prepare National electricity plan in consultation with state governments An appellate tribunal to hear appeals against the decision of Central Electricity Regulatory Councils and State Electricity Regulatory Councils Safety Standards & IS Code Need for Codes and Standards Codes and standards gives the benchmark for safe electric design , installation and inspection to protect people and property from electric hazards National Electric Code Indian Electricity Act Indian Electricity Rules Energy Conservation Act Indian Standard Codes IEC (International Electrotechnical Commision) Codes Safety Standards & IS Code National Electrical Code - NEC Produced by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) NFPA 70 is called the National Electric Code Revised every 3 years Code is concerned with the practical safeguarding of person and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity for light, heat ,power, computers, networks, control, signalling and other purposes. NEC is considered as the legal criterion of safe electrical design and installation. All electrical designers and installers should be familiar with every part of the code Safety Standards & IS Code Energy Conservation Act 2001 An Act to provide for efficient use of energy and its conservation Salient features of the Energy Conservation Act 2001 Specify energy consumption standards for notified equipment and appliances; Direct mandatory display of label on notified equipment and appliances; Prohibit manufacture, sale, purchase and import of notified equipment and appliances not conforming to energy consumption standards; Notify energy intensive industries, other establishments, and commercial buildings as designated consumers; Establish and prescribe energy consumption norms and standards for designated consumers; Prescribe energy conservation building codes for efficient use of energy and its conservation in new commercial buildings having a connected load of 500 kW or a demand of 600 kVA and above; Direct designated consumers to designate or appoint certified energy manager in charge of activities for efficient use of energy and its conservation Safety Standards & IS Code Energy Conservation Act 2001 Get an energy audit conducted by an accredited energy auditor in the specified manner and interval of time; Furnish information with regard to energy consumed and action taken on the recommendation of the accredited energy auditor to the designed agency; Comply with energy consumption norms and standards; Prepare and implement schemes for efficient use of energy and its conservation if the prescribed energy consumption norms and standards are not fulfilled Safety Standards & IS Code To promote the safety and the right usage of equipment, there are certain rules and regulations formulated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). BIS follows the following five principles − Safety Ease of use and adaptability Simple technology Value for money products Energy efficiency and environment BIS has published the following code of practice for public safety standards in order to promote the right to information, transparency and accountability in a proper manner to the public. Code of Practice for Electrical Wiring Installation IS − 732 (1989) Section − Electrical Installation Application − Design of installation, selection and erection of equipment, inspection and testing of wiring system Safety Standards & IS Code Code of practice for Earthing IS − 3043 (1987) Section − Electrical Installation Application − Design, installation and calculation of Earthing system Lightning arrester for Alternating Current System IS − 3070 (1993) Section − Electro technical: Surge Arresters Application − Identification, ratings, classification and testing procedure of Arrester Electrical safety measures Lightning Protection to be done as per the IS Codes applicable. Safety parameters as indicated under Indian Electricity Rules 1956 and ECBC shall be complied. The following safety measurement are considered Earth resistivity test shall be carried out in accordance with IS Code of Practice for earthing IS 3043 Safety Standards & IS Code Electrical safety measures Specifications in respect of conductor material, their installation & jointing and providing earth electrode shall be as stipulated in “EARTHING” sections of Technical Specifications of this tender document. The lightning protection system shall use either copper or GI as stipulated in Bill of quantities as conducting material throughout. Galvanizing shall conform class – IV of IS 4736 : 1986. Longest possible unbroken lengths of conductors shall be used to eliminate or at least minimize mid run jointing. No work shall be undertaken on live installations, or on installations which could be energized unless one another person is present to immediately isolate the electric supply in case of any accident and to render first aid, if necessary. National electrical code The National Electrical Code covers the following: a) Standard good practices for selection of various items of electrical equipment forming part of power systems; b) Recommendations concerning safety and related matter in the wiring of electrical installations of buildings or industrial structures, promoting compatibility between such recommendations and those concerning the equipment installed. c) General safety procedures and practices in electrical work; and d) Additional precautions to be taken for use of electrical equipment for special environmental conditions like explosive and active atmosphere.
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