High Voltage Construction Standards

Information for understanding the construction operation and application of high voltage 1000 v fuses and accessories intended for use on alternating current ac electrical distribution systems is provided.

High voltage construction standards.

A record of inspection roi is to be completed regulation 72 and the work must be lodged in the high risk data base regulation 74 f as this work is categorised as high risk prescribed electrical work regulation 6a an electrical safety certificate esc must be issued when the connection is carried out regulation 74a. Current limiting expulsion electronic and other non current limiting fuses and accessories are covered as are north american european and other application practices. According to the japanese industrial standard jis c 1010 1 2014 which stipulates the safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use the test voltage used by a withstand voltage tester is based on the main power supply s specifications as follows. In certain industries high voltage refers to voltage above a certain threshold.

All cables shall conform to standards of is 7098 1973 is 1554 1976 and wiring cables to is 694 1977 however contractor shall comply with the latest or superseded versions of is bis to be used for the complete. High voltage is used in electrical power distribution in cathode ray tubes to generate x rays and particle beams to. This article explains electrical power cables used in construction works complete with supply installation testing and commissioning of high voltage hv and low voltage lv cables. Part 4 high voltage overhead.

Distribution construction standards handbook last printed 11 02 2020 4 of 116 edm 24538359. Equipment and conductors that carry high voltage warrant special safety requirements and procedures. High voltage electricity refers to electric potential large enough to cause injury or damage.