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Indian Electricty Rules For General Safety
Indian Electricty Rules For General Safety
Indian Electricity Rules 1956 are made the Indian Electricity Act:1910 , which is repealed by the Electricity Act:2003. These Rules shall be in force till new Rules are framed under the Electricity Act:2003. Indian Electricity Rules contain general and specific provisions regarding reliability and safety of Electrical supply systems. They focus on protection of persons and property from injury by reasons of contact with , or the proximity of , or by the reason of the defective or dangerous condition of any appliances or apparatus/equipment used in the generation, transmission , supply or use of energy. The Indian Electricity Rules supplement the various codes of the Bureau of Indian standards.
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29 to 46 47 to 59
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General Safety Requirements ( Chapter-IV , Rules 29 to 46 ) Rule:29 Construction , installation , protection , operation and
maintenance of electric supply lines and apparatus :
All electric supply lines and apparatus shall be of sufficient rating insulation and estimated fault current level and of sufficient mechanical strength, for the duty which may be required to perform under the environmental conditions of installation and shall be constructed, installed, protected, worked and maintained in such a manner that it ensure the safety of human beings, animals and property. Relevant code of practice of the Bureau of Indian Standards including National Electrical Code may be followed to carry out the purpose of this rule. In event of any inconsistency, the provisions of the rules may prevail. The material and apparatus used shall conform to the relevant specifications of the Bureau of Indian Standards where such specifications have already been laid down.
Every electric supply line other than the earthed or earthed neutral conductor of any system or the earthed external conductor of a concentric cable shall be protected by a suitable cut-out by its owner.
Rule: 45
Precautions to be adopted by consumers, owners, occupiers, electrical contractors, electrical workmen and supplier :
No electrical installation work including additions, alterations, repairs and adjustments shall be carried out, 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 issued or recognized by the state government.