sae efor sao fiat fagor ferorr UTTAR. DAKSHIN HARYANA BULI VITRAN NIGAM BVN LEEW Specification No. CSC-138/R-1/DH/UH/P&D/2017-18 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR Laying & installation of 33 kV, 11 KV And LT under ground cables Issue Month: Common Specifications Committee Oct. 2017 (CSC approval date 31.07.2017) UHBVN & DHBVNUTTAR DAKSHIN HARYANA BULL VITRAN NIGAM BVN Technical specification of Laying & installation of 33 kV, 11 KV and LT under ground cables. The laying of the cable shall be carried out in accordance with the 1S 1255 (1983): Code of practice for installation and maintenance of power cables up to and including 33 kV rating, with latest amendments, and IS 3043 -Code of Practice for earthing, with latest amendments, and Nigam’s latest instructions available on the website www.dhbvn.org.in. The cable installations should be carried out to meet the requirements of the Indian Electricity Rules 2005 with latest amendments, Indian Electricity Act 2003, with latest amendments, and other regulations in force and necessary checks or tests should be carried out prior to commissioning for compliance with such rules and regulations. It is also necessary to consult the local authorities such as HUDA/ MCG, other public utilities responsible for roads, railways, telecommunications, sewerage, gas and water supply besides other private developers responsible for maintenance in their areas. The cable installations should be carried out by competent and authorized persons only. 1. Selection of route:- While selecting the route the following guideline may be kept in view:- (a) The route should be away from parallel running gas, water pipes & telephone/telecommunication cables etc as far as possible. (b) The route should be selected in such a manner that involves minimum obstacles such as roadway crossing, railway crossing etc. (0) If possible the cable should be laid along the footpath rather than the carriage way. (d) The cable route should not involve sharp bends. 2. Methods of cable laying:- (a) Laying direct in the Ground: - The cables shall be laid direct in the ground after manaual digging, under proper protective covers. () Laying In Pipes: - At railway crossing, road crossing etc the cable should be laid primarily through trenchless boring and in HDPE pipes. In some circumstances, the laying of cable direct in ground for road crossing may be allowed for which the contractor has fo seek the approval of the respective civic authorities and pay any charges thereof, which shall notWOTAR DAKSHIN HARYANA BIJLI VITRAN NIGAM BVN be reimbursed by Nigam. No extension of time in case of delay due to this account will be allowed (0) Laying on Racks: - Inside the buildings, Industrial plants, $/Stns. & tunnels, cables may be laid on racks fixed to the wall or supported from the ceilings, with the approval of Engineer in charge. (a) Laying in Trench: - in exceptional circumstances, In an inhabited area & highly protective area like airport, grid S/Stn. switch yard, Hospital, School & other military installation, the cable may be laid in covered trenches, with the approval of Engineer in charge. 3. Installation Procedure : (a) While laying direct in the ground, the cable should be laid on a bedding of minimum 75 mm riddled soil or sand & covering it with additional riddled soil or sand of minimum 75 mm & Protecting it by means of RCC stabs, as per the drawing provided in the tender documents. (b) The minimum depth of laying from the ground surface to the top of the cable is as follows, however the drawings enclosed in this regard shall be followed:~ * 11 KV cable - 0.9 meter * 33KV Cable — 1.05 meter *: LT Cable and control cables ~ 0.75 meter * Cables at road crossings ~ 1.00 meter * Cables at railway level crossings (measured from the bottom of sleepers to the top of pipe) - 1.00 meter . The depth may vary as per the site conditions for which the contractor will seek approval from the Engineer in charge. (0) The minimum clearance are as follows:- + Power cable to control cable — 0.2 meter. + Power cable to communication cable ~ 0.3 meter. + Power cable to Gas/Water main — 0.3 meter + Power Cable to Power cable — clearance not necessary, however, larger the clearance better would be current carrying capacity.