University of Nevada, Reno

Campus Design & Construction Standards

APPENDIX L
ELECTRICAL METHOD OF
PROCEDURE
The following appendix includes information and standard drawings
that are diagrammatic and are used only to convey intent.

ELECTRICAL METHOD OF PROCEDURE (MOP)

UNR requires a Method of Procedure (MOP) whenever there will be an electrical
shutdown of our transmission and distribution system(s). The purpose of the MOP is:
 Increase Safety.
 Minimize shut down time by planning properly.
 Coordinate duties between all parties involved in the shutdown process.
 Improve communication and provide a clear understanding of the process.
 Ensure proper PPE is used.
 Have communication between the University and any contractor working the
shut-down.

MOPS should include the following:

 Pre-work briefing with all that are present for the shutdown.
 Include safety discussion, all potential hazards.
 Job description – what will be done, when it will be done, the voltages and
location of the equipment will all need to be included.
 The steps that will be followed.
 Emergency procedures and collection points.
 Location of emergency exits.
 The levels of PPE required for each step.
 Include steps for pre-use inspection of PPE.
 Steps to take for Lock-out/Tag-out.
 Steps for verification of voltage / rotation or other tasks to be accomplished.
 How you will control access into the work area based on arc flash boundaries.
 Type of meter being used for voltage verification and max voltage rating.
 Lighting considerations.

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THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF AN ACTUAL MOP EXECUTED ON

CAMPUS:
MOP 7-23-2016

Ross Hall and Jones Center shut down.

Work to be performed: UNR to replace wire to main switch gear for new water heater,
tighten and clean gear and panels in Ross Hall and Jones Center.

Contractor Contact - John Doe – 775-321-1234

UNR Contact – Project Coordinator – 775-987-6789

Proper PPE
 Category 2 and 4 / 8 cal. and 40 cal.
 Fluke volt meter
 Lock out tag out, lock out tag out tree
Equipment
 LED lights
 Socket sets
 Rags
 5-point sockets
 Torque Wrenches
 Portable Generators
 Cords

 Vacuums
 Torque specs.
 Hot Sticks
 Rope with a hook
Morning meeting at 6:30 am in Electric shop Saturday 7-23-2016
 Review Project with UNR MOP

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 Verify Rotation at 120/208 volt disconnect on main transformer with Category 2/8
cal2 gear (James and Steve).
Power shut down 7:00 am with Joe from Contractor X on site in case switch does
not work
 UNR Open Main breakers in Ross and Jones and LOTO (Steve and James).
 UNR open PB- 13, open, close, open 4160-volt switch to Ross and Jones with
Category 4/40 cal2 gear (Steve and James).
 Close vault lid, LOTO PB-13.
 UNR Verify power is de-energized to Ross and Jones with Category 2/8 cal2 gear
(Steve and James).
 If PB- 13 switches correctly, Joe from Contractor X can leave.
7:00 to 3:00 pm.
 UNR to pull wire for water heater @ Ross Hall (Brent and Cimothy).
 UNR torque and cleaning switch gear @ Ross Hall (Brent and Cimothy).
 Check all Emergency lights in Ross and Jones (James, Steve).
 UNR to torque and clean panels @ Ross Hall and Jones (James, Steve, Brent,
and Cimothy).
 UNR clean and torque transformer (not the porcelain bushings) T- RHJV.
 UNR exercise all breakers in both buildings.
 Make drawing of conduits in PB-13 for FS Electrical Engineer.
Re-energize power 3:30 pm or sooner
 UNR contact control shop (997-9652) before we re-energize
 UNR remove LOTO from PB-13
 UNR close switch at PB-13 with Category 4/40 cal2 gear (James and Steve)
 UNR Verify three phase power Ross and Jones with Category 2/8 cal2 gear
(James and Steve).
 UNR close Main breakers @ Ross and Jones with Category 2/8 cal2 gear (James
and Steve).
 UNR confirms power is restored to both buildings.

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 Clean up and put away all tools and equipment.

If Switch fails Joe from Contractor X is on standby to bypass switch.

Joe (775) 555-1234

END OF ELECTRICAL METHOD OF PROCEDURE

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