Part 1 and 2 Documentation

TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF PHILIPPINES
College of Engineering and Architecture

1338 Arlegui Street, Quiapo, Manila
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and ILLUMINATION

ENGINEERING DESIGN EE 410/EE41S1 – S. Y. 2022-2023
Part 1:
Electrical System Design Standards and Guidelines
for Mix Residential and commercial Establishment
(Condominium Type)
Part 2:
Electrical System Design: Mixed Residential and
Commercial Establishment (Condominium Type)
Submitted to:
Engr. ARTURO M. ZABALA, PEE

Faculty=in-Charge (EE410/EE41S1)
Submitted by:
Cayabyab, Audric Earl

Escarpe, Juri
Mendez, Zsyroll Matthew
10 December 2022
Electrical System Design Standards and Guidelines for Mix Residential and Commercial Establishment
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Honor of Pledge for Group Project

“We affirm that we have not given nor received any unauthorized help on this project
and that all work shall be own”
Members:
Member: Cayabyab, Audric Earl
Member: Escarpe, Juri
Member:
Mendez, Zsyroll
Matthew
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EE410S1 Electrical System and Illumination Engineering Design 1
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Part 1:
Electrical System Design Standards
and Guidelines for Mix Residential and
Commercial Establishment
(Condominium Type)
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Table of Contents
A. Introduction
B. Overview on Design Concept

1. Review of the applicable provisions of codes, laws, and regulations
2. Coordination Works
3. Development of the Design Criteria
4. Development of the Design
C. Project Description
1. Project Composition – Mix Used Residential and Commercial Establishments
D. Design Concepts
1. Computation (Residential)
1.1 Service Entrance per Floor
1.2 Main Service Entrance
2. Computations (Commercial)
3. Computations (Administration/Property Management Office)
3.1 Lighting and receptacle outlets -Basically the process of computations is
similar to the computation for residential
3.2 Elevators (motor-generator set)
3.3 Branch Circuit
3.3.1 Size of conductors and conduits
3.3.2 Protective Device
3.4 Feeder Circuit
3.4.1 Size of Conductors and
3.5 Protective Device
3.6 Overcurrent Protective Device
3.7 Fire Pump and Pressure Pump
3.7.1 Branch Circuit
3.7.2 Overload Protection
3.8 Other motors
4. Main Service Entrance
4.1 Size of conductors and conduits
5. Computations (Voltage Drop)
6. Computations (Short Circuit Current)
7. Computations (Emergency/Standby generator)
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8. Development of Lighting Protection System

8.1 Conventional
8.2 Enhanced
9. Preparation of all necessary documents
E. Design Criteria and Principles
1. Regulatory Requirements on Spaces and Dimensions
2. Design Software
3. Calculation Design Parameters
F. Basic Requirements for Electrical Calculations
1. Electrical System Load

1.1 Conductor Size
1.2 Conduit Size
1.3 Demand Factor Calculation
1.4 Overcurrent Protection Devices
1.5 Calculation of Voltage Drop
1.6 Short Circuit Analysis
1.7 Generator Sizing
G. Regulatory requirement on electrical work permits

H. Significance and importance of the subject as EE student and to be coming an EE
practitioner (individual answers/responses)
I. Lesson learnt about the subject EE410 (individual answers/responses)
J. Annexes
K. References
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A. Introduction
This document presents the standards and guidelines for electrical system design for mixed
residential and commercial Establishments.
Design calculations establish minimum guidelines and requirements for generating electrical
calculations on projects. Design calculations may be made either manually or by computer
programs. At a minimum, the following types of calculations should be made but not limited
to the following:
1. Load calculations
2. Conductor sizing
3. Conduit sizing
4. Motor branch circuit sizing
5. Voltage drops
6. Short circuit analysis
7. Lighting levels
B. Overview On design Concept
The development of the electrical power system design of high-rise residential
and/commercial condominium building is long and tedious. However, in this presentation,
the development is in summary form.
It includes the following:
1. Review of the applicable provisions of codes, laws, and regulations that have jurisdiction
over the electrical Installations.
1.1 Philippine Electrical Code Part 2017 (most of the provisions needed are in
chapter 1,2,3,4, and article 6.95.
1.2 New Electrical Engineering Law (some of the provisions needed are in
sections 26,31,32 and 34.)
1.3 National Building Code (PD 1096)
1.4 Distribution Service Open Access Rules (DSOAR) of the Energy Regulatory
Commission (ERC) (some of the provisions needed are those for connection
point, and service drops)
2. Coordination Works
The requirements of design shall be coordinated with the architect/owner, the
engineers involve the electric utility, and the government agencies having jurisdiction
over the electrical works.
3. Development of the Design Criteria
These are agreements of the architect/owner and all engineering disciplines regarding
data other the mandatory requirements of laws, ordinances, codes, etc.
4. Development of the Design
4.1 It is assumed that the electrical engineer knows already how to design the electrical
system of a single occupancy residential building.
4.2 Study of the Architectural drawings
This is determination whether the area, space, location, other requirements are adequate
for the electrical equipment, devices, and materials to be installed.
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Single Line Diagram

This is a drawing which shows all the major components of the electrical system. The single
line diagram is usually prepared after the detailed computations. However, in this
presentation, it is shown ahead so that we will be guided where in the particular system the
computation is referred to:
C. Project Description
The proposed mixed-use building will be located in Carig,Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley (see
Figure 1). The 1,254 square meters of total floor space in the house project. The 2017
Philippine Electrical Code requires that the mixed business and residential unit be wired with
all necessary electrical equipment, including security devices, with the appropriate size and
capacity.
The ground floor of the mixed commercial-residential unit project is composed of 3
establishments with 84 sq. m, 6 establishments with 80 sq. m, and two spaces with 40 sq. m.
(see Figure 2). The second floor of the mixed commercial residential unit project is composed
of 2 rooms with 70 sq. m, 1 space with 147 sq. m, parking area with 210 sq. m, 1 room with
63 sq. m, 1 room with 73.5 sq. m, 1 space with 42 sq. m.
Figure 1: Vicinity Map
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1. Project Composition – Mix Used Residential and Commercial Establishments
Figure 2: Commercial Establishment Floor Plan (Ground Floor)
Figure 3: Project Management Office and Parking Lot Area Floor Plan (2 nd Floor)
Figure 4: Residential Units, 3rd to 20th Floor Plan Area
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D. Design Concepts
1. Computation (Residential)
1.1 Service Entrance per Floor
1.1.1 Compute for the total connected load of each unit

1.1.2 Add the total connected load for each floor
1.1.3 Compute for the current based on the number of units in each floor and
the demand factor shown in Table 2.20.4.5
1.1.4 Determine the size of subservice entrance conductors, conduits and
protective device based on the computed current.
1.2 Main Service Entrance
1.2.1 Add the connected loads of all the units.
1.2.2 Compute for the total current based on the total number of units and the
demand factor shown in Table 2.20.4.5
1.2.3 Determine the size of the main service entrance conductors, conduits or
busduct and a protective device based on the computed current.
2. Computations (Commercial)
2.1 Basically, the process of computations is similar to the computations for
residential
3. Computations (Administration/Property Management Office)
3.1 Lighting and Convenience Outlets -Basically the process of computations is
similar to the computation for residential
3.2 Elevators (motor-generator set)
3.3 Branch Circuit
3.3.1 Size of conductors and conduits
Current = Full load current of the motor (Table 4.30.14.4) multiplied by
140% for intermittent duty cycle [Table 4.30.2.2(e)] plus 125% of other
continuous load currents. With this value of current, the size of conductors
and conduits can be determined.
3.3.2 Protective Device
The size of the protective device is based on the full load current multiplied
by the percentage as shown in Table 4.30.4.2 plus other continuous
loads.
3.4 Feeder Circuit
3.4.1 Size of Conductors and
Conduits Current = Sum of the full load of all the motors multiplied
140% [Table 4.30.2.2 (e)] multiplied by demand factor based on the number
of elevator motors (Table 6.20.2.4) plus 125% of the other continuous
loads with this value of current, the size of conductors and conduits can
be determined
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3.5 Protective Device

The rating of the protective device shall not be greater than the protective
device of the highest noted elevator motor plus the sum of the full load
current of the remaining motor plus other continuous loads as section
6.20.7(c).
With the horsepower rating and code letter, the protective device is
determined by the kilo-volt ampere per horsepower as shown in Table
4.30.1.7(b)
3.7 Fire Pump and Pressure Pump
3.7.1 Branch Circuit
a. The size of conductors and conduits
Current= Full load current multiplied by 125% with the value of
current, the size of conductors and conduits can be determined (b)
Overcurrent Protective Device
With the horsepower rating and code letter, the protective
device is determined by the kilo-volt ampere per horsepower as
shown in Table 4.30.1.7(b)
Current= kilo-volt ampere x horsepower rating horsepower of the fire
pump divided by [square root of 3 times line to line voltage (kV)]
With the value of current, the rating of the protective device can be
determined.
3.7.2 Overload Protection
The power circuit shall be provided with automatic protection against
overload
3.8 Other motors
Other motors shall be considered as ordinary motors.
4. Main Service Entrance
4.1 Size of conductors and conduits
The current shall consider all the demand loads of the feeders, sub-feeders, and
branch, including the application of the 125%.
With the value of current and the rating of the protective device of the highest
rated motor, the main service entrance protective device can be determined
5. Computations (Voltage Drop)
With the value of current and the impedance of each part of the circuits, the voltage
drop can be computed.
6. Computations (Short Circuit Current)

With the value of available short circuit capacity at the area, the impedance of the
transformer, the impedance of the lines, and the motor contributions, the short circuit
current at any point can be computed.
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7. Computations (Emergency/Standby generator)
The generator shall carry all the loads as per design criteria. The starting of locked rotor
current shall also be considered.
8. Development of Lighting Protection System
8.1 Conventional
This is computing the number of air terminals and determining the materials
based on height as per Table 2.90.3.5, grounding electrodes, and others to
complete the system.
8.2 Enhanced
Enhanced lightning protection system may be used provided it is approved by
the authority having jurisdiction or listed by an organization that is also
approved.
9. Preparation of all necessary documents with all of the above. The plans, single line
diagram, specifications, and other documents as required by PEC 1 2017 can be
prepared.
E. Design Criteria and Principles

1. Regulatory Requirements on Spaces and Dimensions
According to Section 104 (General Building Requirement) of the National Building
Code of the Philippines,
1.1 All buildings or structures as well as accessory facilities thereto shall
conform in all respects to the principles of safe construction and must be
suited to the purpose for which they are designed.
1.2 Buildings or structures intended to be used for the manufacture and/or
production of any kind of article or product shall observe adequate
environmental safeguards.
1.3 Buildings or structures and all parts thereof as well as all facilities found
therein shall be maintained in safe, sanitary, and good working conditions.
1.4 The minimum sizes of rooms and their least horizontal dimensions shall be
as follows: 6:00 square (65 square feet) with at least nominal dimension of
2.00 meters (6 feet 7 inches) for rooms for human habitation; 3.00 square
meters (32 square feet) with a least horizontal dimension of 1.50 meters (5
feet) for kitchens; and 1.20 square meters (12 square feet) with a least
horizontal dimension of 0.90 meter (3 feet) for bathrooms
1.5 Every room intended for any use, not otherwise provided with air
conditioning or mechanical ventilation system as herein provided in this
Code, shall be provided with a window or windows whose total area of
openings shall be at least 1/10th the floor area of the room, and such shall
open directly to a court, yard, public way or alley, or water course.
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According to Section 105 (Site Requirement) of the National Building Code of the
Philippines, the land or site upon which will be constructed any building or
structure, or any ancillary or auxiliary facility thereto, shall be sanitary, hygienic,
or safe. In the case of sites or buildings intended for use as human habitation or
abode, the same shall be at a safe distance, as determined by competent authorities,
from streams or bodies of water and/or sources of air considered to be polluted;
from a volcano or volcanic site and/or any other building considered to be a
potential source of fire or explosion.
2. Design Software
The electrical design engineer must use only related and approved electrical
analysis software. The results should be validated with a hand calculation or order
of magnitude estimate.
Spreadsheets may also be used to perform basic electrical load calculations with
programs such as Microsoft EXCEL. With regards to lighting, Dialux Evo lighting
software was not used because there were no lighting design requirements for
critical areas.
3. Calculation Design Parameters
Project calculations serve as formal documentation of the project electrical design.
They must contain sufficient description and detail to communicate the design
concept, assumptions, and judgments associated with the design. Explanatory
comments should be provided to assist reviewers and engineers who may use the
calculations in the future. Calculations tools describes electrical calculations
required for projects, tools to do the calculations, who is responsible for the
calculations, and when they should be done.
3.1 Calculations for the number of Luminaires

To determine the coefficient of utilization, use the table below from “Manual of
Practice on Efficient Lighting”, page 361. In this case, the coefficient of
utilization and maintenance factors were set to be 0.8. Then calculate the number
of luminaires using the equation below:
Where:
N = number of luminaire/s
E = required illumination level
W = width, meters
L = length, meters
Φ = light output of lamp, in lumens
T = total number of lamp/s per luminaire
CU = coefficient of utilization
MF = maintenance factor
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3.2 Room Air conditioners Calculations
A. Computation of Rating of Air Conditioner
a. In accordance with the rule of thumb in computing the cooling capacity of the
air conditioning unit, use the 600 kJ/h per m2 in the equation shown below:
Cooling Capacity = L x W (area) x 600 kJ/h
b. After Identifying the capacity of air conditioning in item 1, visit the website of
Department of Energy on the list of a certified room air conditioners. Choose the
nearest equivalent cooling capacity
(at least 500 – 1000 kJ higher than computed value in item 1)
c. Identify the equivalent compressor rating of the air conditioner in item B
d. Based on the equivalent compressor rating in hp, get the equivalent ampere
rating based on table 4.30.14.2, page 370 of a PEC 2017. Note that the value of
the ampere rating will be used in the schedule of load.
B. Typical Motor Compressor Rating (hp) vis-a-vis Cooling Capacity as Claimed by

Suppliers and Distributors
Table 1: Cooling capacity with a Compressor Rating Equivalency
Cooling Capacity = L x W (area) x 600 kJ/h
Where:
L = length, meters
W = width, meters
600 = Constant Multiplier for Airconditioning System
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F. Basic Requirements for Electrical Calculations
Below are basic requirements for electrical calculations:
1. Non-computer-generated calculations must be on standard calculation sheets with

the heading filled out.
2. Calculations generated by computer programs must conform with the following

procedures:
2.1 Include all heading information on each sheet

a. Insert comments wherever possible to clarify concepts and actions taken in
the computer input
b. Provide clear documentation of electrical geometry, support conditions,
load application, and load requirements
c. Provide electronic copy on CD or other suitable devices of analysis input and
output with hard copy calculations.
d. Provide manual checks of pertinent results (e.g. service size, main feeder
voltage drops) for computer-generated output.
3. Electrical System Load
Load calculations should be made using applicable sections of the Philippine
Electrical Code (PEC) 2017, and other sections of the PEC. The following load
calculations should generally be used for sizing:
a. Feeder conductors and protective devices

b. Transformer
c. Panelboard and switchboard main busses
d. Motor control center components
e. Service entrance devices and conductors
Load calculations must include all loads. They should be made by summing all the
loads (using appropriate diversity factors allowed by NEC Article 220) that are
connected to each panelboard, switchboard, and motor control center. An allowance
must be made for future load growth. The loads for each branch of the distribution
system can then be summed back to the service entrance equipment.
a. Lighting Load
b. Receptacle Outlet/Power Layout
c. Airconditioning Systems
d. Electric Ranges
e. Conductor Size
f. Conduit Size
g. Demand Factor Calculation
h. Overcurrent Protection Devices
i. Calculation of Voltage Drop
j. Short Circuit Calculation
k. Generator Sizing
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ARTICLE 1.3 - ELECTRICAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.3.1 General
1.3.1.1 Drawing Sheet Sizes.
(A) Electrical plans and drawings shall be drawn on drawing sheets of the following standard sizes:
760 mm x 1000 mm
600 mm x 900 mm
500 mm x 760 mm
(B) In cases such as projects of large magnitude, exemption in the use of the standard drawing
sheets may be granted by the office of the local building official.
(C) For a dwelling unit having a floor area of not more than 50 square meters with a total load not
exceeding 3680 VA, a drawing sheet of size 297 mm x 420 mm (A3 size) is permitted.
1.3.1.2 Drawing Scale.
Appropriate metric drawing scales shall be used. 1.3.1.3. Graphic Scale. Since the size of the
drawing sheet can be changed photographically, graphic scale shall be shown on each drawing
sheet.
FPN: Graphic scale denotes nominal or average plan scale and remains true when plans are
photographically reduced.
1.3.2 Plans and Specifications
1.3.2.1 Plan Requirements.
(A) Location and Site Plans. Location and site plans, with proposed structure and owner's land
drawn to appropriate metric scale shall show:
(1) Bordering areas showing public or well-known streets, landmarks and/or structures which
need not be drawn to scale unless they extend into the area concerned;
(2) Location of service drop, service equipment and nearest pole of the utility company
furnishing electrical energy; location of the meter as well as sizes of service entrance
wires, conduits and service equipment; and
(3) Clearance of the path or run of service drops and entrance wires to adjacent existing and/or
proposed structures.
(B) Legend or Symbols. Refer to Appendix A -Electrical Symbols
(C) General Notes and/or Specifications. General Notes and/or Specifications, written on the
plans or submitted on separate standard size sheets shall show:
(1) Nature of electrical service, including number of phases, number of wires, voltage and
frequency
(2) Type of wiring:
a. Service entrance
b. Feeders, sub-feeders and branch circuit wires for lighting and/or power load
c. Fire alarm system, if required by law
d. Signaling and communication
(3) Special equipment to be installed, indicating ratings and classification of service or duty cycle
of;
a. Rectifiers
b. Heaters
c. X-ray apparatus
d. Electric welding equipment
e. Others
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(4) System or method of grounding:
(5) Type and rating of main disconnecting means, overcurrent protection (OCP) and branch
circuit wiring:
(6) Clearances of service drop, burial depth for service lateral, mounting height and clearance for
service equipment, mounting height and clearance for kWh meter.
(D) Electrical Layout. Floor plan showing location of equipment and devices, and their
interconnection wiring
(1) Plan for Power. Layout and wiring plans for power on the floor plans drawn to scale, shall show:
a. Sizes and location of service entrance conductors, raceways, metering equipment, main
switchboard, layout of feeders and distribution panels or switches and their sizes, types and
ratings;
b. Complete circuits of motors and other electrical equipment, their controlling devices, their
locations and ratings.
c. Complete wiring of emergency power system, if any;
d. Nature of processes/activities carried out in each room or area
FPN In residences, apartment houses and small commercial establishments, layout of
equipment and motors of one horsepower or less may be incorporated in the layout for General
Lighting and Receptacle Outlets. In general, layout of motors and power outlets not exceeding
a total of ten, may be included in the lighting layout provided such inclusion will not make
reading. interpretation and/or checking of said plan difficult.
(2) Plan for Lighting and Receptacle Outlets. Layout and wiring plans for general lighting and
receptacle outlets on floor plans drawn to scale, shall show:
a. Location, type and rating of lighting fixtures, indicating illumination in lux in each room or
area. In residences, hotels, apartment houses, and churches, the illumination level in each room
or area need not be shown nor computed;
b. Location of switches for each fixture or group of fixtures;
c. Location of receptacle outlets and appliances to be served and their ratings;
d. Complete circuits of the lighting and receptacle outlets;
e. Complete wiring of emergency lighting system, if any;
f. A separate drawing showing layout of receptacle outlets may be made at the discretion of the
design engineer.
(3) Plan for Fire Alarm Circuits. Layout and wiring plans of fire alarm station, fire alarm bell,
fire alarm control panel, and other shall be drawn to scale and show:
a. Location of outlets, equipment and/or apparatus and controls;
b. Complete circuit showing no. and size of raceway and wire;
(E) Schedule of Loads. Schedule of load in tabulated form shall indicate:
(1) Motor Loads;
a. Motors as numbered or identified in power layout
b. Type of motor
c. Horsepower/kilowatt/kilovolt ampere rating
d. Voltage rating
e. Full-load current rating
f. Frequency rating other than 60 hertz
g. Number of phases
h. Type and size of wiring
i. Protective device rating
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(2) Lighting and Receptacle Loads:

a. Panel as numbered in the feeder diagram
b. Circuit designation number
c. Number of lighting outlets in each circuit
d. Number of switches in each circuit
e. Number of receptacles outlets (convenience outlets)
f. Voltage of circuit
g. Type and size of wiring
h. Protective device rating
(3) Other Loads.
a. Designation number on plan
b. Description of load
c. Classification of service duty, if required
d. Rating of kilovolt-ampere or kilowatt
e. Phase loading indicating full load line current
f. Voltage rating
g. Type and size of wiring
h. Protective device rating
(F) Design Analysis. Design analysis shall be included on the drawings or shall be submitted
on separate sheets of standard size, and shall show:
(1) Branch circuits, sub-feeders, feeders, busways, and service entrance;
(2) Types, ratings, and trip settings of overload protective devices;
(3) Calculation of voltage drops.
(4) Calculation of short circuit current for determining the interrupting capacity of
overcurrent protective device for residential, commercial, and industrial
establishment;
(5) Protection coordination of overcurrent protective devices;
(6) Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis to determine the required personal protective equipment
(PPE) in other than dwelling place - (see Appendix H for PPE)
FPN No. 1: This analysis is not required for dwelling units but required for service
equipment and other electrical equipment not part of the individual dwelling units of
residential condominiums and individual detached dwelling units.
FPN No 2: Arc-flash hazard analysis required is intended for concerned parties to be
informed and made aware of the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and
its type for the flash hazard risk category determined by the analysis. Further overcurrent
protective devices coordination coupled with flash hazard analysis can reduce the
severity of PPE needed but is not required under this arc-flash hazard analysis,
FPN No. 3: IEEE Sid 1584-2002, Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations
provides guidelines for arc-flash hazard analysis.
(G) One Line Diagram. One line diagram shall indicate:
(1) Lighting and Receptacle Outlet Loads;
a. Single line or schematics diagram of lighting and receptacles panel boards
showing mains and branch circuit rating:
b. Size of conductors for feeders.
(2) Motor Loads;
a. Rating ampere in kilowatts/horsepower/kilovolt
b. Full load current
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(B) Auxiliary gutters, wireways, busways, cabinets, boxes, metallic raceways, underground
installations, other than specified in the Code shall show:
(1) Installation details:
(2) Conductor supports, separators, and attachments where required by this Code; and
(3) Dimensions and description or specifications.
(C) Private pole installations shall show:
(1) Construction and installation details and dimensions;
(2) Pole top wiring details including line hardware;
(3) Guying details.
(D) Low energy power and low voltage power installation shall show:
(1) Details of battery installation and/or other source of low voltage or low energy power;
(2) Equipment, wiring, actuating mechanism and protective devices; and
(3) Ventilation details whenever necessary.
1.3.3 Substation Plans and Specifications
1.3.3.1 Indoor Substation. Indoor substation plans shall show:
(A) Location and dimensions of:
(1) Substation in building plan drawn to scale,
(2) Building with respect to entire compound or property,
(3) Incoming and outgoing lines, and
(4) Windows, doors, and other openings.
(B) Substation structural requirements;
(1) Materials and construction of walls, floors, roof, windows, enclosures, doors, and their
dimensions, and
(2) Ventilation and drainage systems and other safeguards.
(C) Substation electrical requirements such as;
(1) Plan view showing location and equipment installed,
(2) Clearances and current-carrying sizes of spacings and between exposed portions and
grounding equipment, and noncurrent-carrying
(3) Grounding system.
(D) Cross sectional views showing;
(1) Horizontal and vertical clearances between exposed parts and adjacent surfaces,
(2) Horizontal and vertical clearances of exposed parts from floor/ceiling,
(3) Finished floor level and ground level.
(E) Miscellaneous;
(1) Specification of equipment,
(2) Wiring of lighting and remote-control systems,
(3) One-line diagram(s) of entire installation with voltage indicated,
(4) Computations on size of wires, busbar, transformer, fuses, switches and breaker, and
(5) Class of insulation or insulators.
1.3.3.2 Outdoor Substation. Outdoor substation plans shall show same items as indoor substation
except that in lieu of walls and roof, details of fence and supporting steel structure shall be shown in
accordance with the latest edition of the Philippine Electrical Code, Part 2.
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3.1 Conductor Size

Conductor sizes must be determined in compliance with the specific PEC articles
noted below, and with due consideration of other factors, such as terminal ratings
and voltage drop as shown below
PEC Reference Pages
Conductor sizing
General purpose branch page 53, article 2.20
circuits and feeders
Service Entrance page 74, article 2.30.4
Conductors
Motor Circuits Page 347, article 4.30.2
Air Conditioning Page 378, article 4.40.4
Equipment
Generators Page 381, article 4.45
Transformer (Primary and Page 383, article 4.50
Secondary)
Capacitor Circuits Page 393, article 4.60
Table 2: PEC reference for conductor sizing
General requirements for sizing conductors once the calculated load current is
known. This is a two-step process:
3.1.1 The first step is to look at the temperature rating of the terminals and the ampacity
of the conductor that could be used at a matching temperature rating.
3.1.2 The second step is to look at the effect of ambient temperature and conductor
derating factors on the ampacity of the conductor that results from where and how
the conductors are installed.
The insulation used to cover electrical wiring conductors is rated for the maximum
temperature it can withstand continuously. Standard ratings are 60°, 75°, 90°, and
105°C. The current-carrying capability of a conductor is a function of table 3.10.16.
See example table below;
1.1 Conduit Size
A metal or plastic pipe through which electrical wires are routed is referred to as an electrical
conduit. A conduit, which is available in rigid or flexible forms, protects wires and is used in
exposed locations (such as along the exterior surface of a wall), unfinished areas (such as
basements, crawlspaces, and attics), and surface-mounted installations outdoors.
Conduit is referred to by its "trade size," which can refer to the inner or outer diameters of the
pipe; typically, the approximate outer diameter is called "trade size." Electrical metallic tubing
(EMT), intermediate metal conduit (IMC), rigid metal conduit (RMC), flexible metallic
conduit (FMC), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit are some common types of conduits.
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Table 3.10.2.6(B) Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors rated up to and including 2000 volts,
60°C through 90°C, not more than Three current – carrying conductors in raceway, cable, or earth (directly
Buried), based on ambient temperature of 30°C
1.1.1 Computation of conduit size:

In determining the size of a 2-5.5 mm2 + 1 – 5.5 mm2 ground THHN
(1) We convert the mm2 to AWG that will result to 10 AWG
5.5 mm2 = 10 AWG
(2) After that we use table 4 C.9 in appendix C, page 1016 for the correct conduit sizing for 3
conductor wire which will be 16 mm PV
Trade size ( Metric Designator)
Conductor size
Type (1/2) (3/4) 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 2 2 1/2
(AWG / kcmil)
16 21 27 35 41 53 63
14 13 22 36 63 85 140 200
12 9 16 26 46 62 102 146
10 6 10 17 29 39 64 92
THHN, 8 3 6 9 16 22 37 53
THWN,
6 2 4 7 12 16 27 38
THWN-
2 4 1 2 4 7 10 16 23
3 1 1 3 6 8 14 20
2 1 1 3 5 7 11 17
1 1 1 1 4 5 8 12
Table 4: C.9 maximum number of conductors or fixture wires in rigid metal conduit
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1.2 Demand Factor Calculation

Demand Factor is the ratio of the maximum coincident demand of a system, or part of a
system, to the total connected loads of the system. It is always change with the time to
time or hours to hours of use and it will not constant.
The connected load is always known so it will be easy to calculate the maximum
demand if the demand factor a certain supply is known at different time intervals and
seasons.
We used the rule of thumb method to calculate the demand factor; the residential
demand factor is 80%, and the demand factor for commercial establishments varies
depending on the type of loads that will be use. Typically for buildings it ranges
between 50 to 100 percent of the connected load.
1.3 Overcurrent Protection Devices
Circuit breakers and fuses are examples of overcurrent protection devices. Overcurrent
protection devices are designed to safeguard against the potentially hazardous effects of
overcurrent, such as an overload current or a short-circuit current, which generates a fault
current.
Determining the Overcurrent Protection Rating:
1. See the total computed current in design analysis
2. Look for table 2.40.1.6 in page 86.
3. Choose the standard ampere ratings.
1.4 Calculation of Voltage Drop
PEC Fine-print note No. 4 state that conductors for branch circuit as defined in article 1.1,
sized to prevent a voltage drop exceeding 3 percent at the farthest outlet of power, heating
and lighting loads, or combination of such load, and where the maximum total voltage drop
on both feeders and branch circuit to the farthest outlet does not exceed 5 percent, provide
reasonable efficiency of operation.
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VOLTAGE DROP REQUIREMENTS
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Note:
• The PEC state that the total voltage drop from the beginning of the feeder to the
farthest outlet on a branch circuit should not exceed 5 %.
• In the above illustration, if the voltage drop in the feeder is 3 %, then do not exceed 2
% voltage drop in the branch circuit.
• If the voltage drop in the feeder is 2 %, then do not exceed 3 % voltage drop in the branch
circuit.
Voltage Drop Formula

Single Phase Three Phase
Where:
Conductor Length / Voltage Drop
Voltage drop can be reduced by limiting the length of the conductors.
Conductor Size/Voltage Drop
Increase the size of the conductor to decrease the voltage drop of the circuit (reduce its resistance)

2𝑥𝑘𝑥 𝐼𝑥𝐷 1.732 𝑥 𝑘 𝑥 𝐼 𝑥 𝐷
CM = CM =
𝑉𝐷 𝑉𝐷
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VOLTAGE DROP CALCULATION EXAMPLES
Single-Phase Voltage Drop

What is the voltage drop of a 240-volt single-phase circuit consisting of #8 THWN copper
conductors feeding a 30-ampere load that is 150 feet in length?
2 𝑥 𝐾 𝑥 𝐼𝑥 𝐷 2 𝑥 12.9 𝑥 30 𝑥 150
VD = =
𝐶𝑀 16 510
116,100
VD = =7 volts
16,510
Percentage voltage drop = 7 volts / 240 volts = 0.029 = 2.9%
Voltage at load = 240 volts – 7 volts = 233 volts
Three-Phase Voltage Drop

What is the voltage drop of a 480 volt three-phase circuit consisting of 250 kcmil THWN
copper conductors that supply a 250-ampere load that is 500 feet from the source?
1.73 𝑥 𝐾 𝑥 𝐼 𝑥 𝐷 1.73 𝑥 12.9 𝑥 500 𝑥 250

VD = =
𝐶𝑀 250 000
2 789 625
VD = = 11 volts
250 000
Percentage voltage drop = 11 volts / 480 volts

= 0.0229
= 2.29 %
Voltage at load = 480 volts – 11 volts = 469 volts

Note: Always check ampacity tables for conductor selected
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1.5 Short Circuit Calculation

The proper selection of protective devices and coordination of their trip settings is based
on short circuit calculations. The calculations required to complete a detailed short
circuit analysis are very complex and beyond the scope of this design guide. The
Industrial Power Systems Handbook by Beeman, Electrical Systems Analysis and
Design for Industrial Plants by Lazar, the IEEE Std 399-1990, and many other
references contain detailed procedures for performing short circuit analysis.
In those situations where an approximate value of short circuit current is needed for
preliminary design purposes, the following abbreviated method can be used to estimate
a very conservative value of maximum fault current. This result will exceed the actual
fault current since many small impedances are neglected to simplify the calculations.
In every situation where this method is used, a detailed calculation, either made by hand
or using an approved computer program, should be made during the final design.
A. Short Circuit Calculation
The purpose of short circuit calculation is to know the rating the interrupting capacity
of the overcurrent protective device. In circuit breaker there are 3 important parameters
when it comes to residential design, ampere trip, ampere frame and interrupting rating
Ampere trip – the current rating the circuit breaker set to trip
Ampere frame – insulation housing for maximum long time current available in
physical
Interrupting Rating – the highest current at rated voltage that a device is intended to
interrupt under standard test conditions.
Calculation of Short Circuit Currents
Procedure
Step 1: Determine transformer full-load amperes from either:
a) Name plate
b) Table
c) Formula
Step 2: Find the transformer Multiplier
𝐾𝑉𝐴 𝑥 100
1∅ transf. 𝐼𝐹𝐿𝐴 = 𝐸𝐿−𝐿
𝐸𝐿−𝐿 = Line to Line Voltage
100
multiplier =
𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑓.% 𝑍
Note: most % Z of transformer is multiplied by .9
Step 3: Determine transformer let-through short-circuit current

Step 4: Calculate “f” factor
Note: 𝐼𝐿−𝑁 = 1.5 x 𝐼𝐿−𝐿 at transformer terminals
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Formula:
𝐼𝐿−𝐿 = 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠.𝐹𝐿𝐴 𝑥 𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑖𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑟
2 𝑥 𝐿 𝑥 𝐼𝐿−𝐿
1∅ line − to − line f=
𝐶 𝑥 𝑛 𝑥 𝐸𝐿−𝐿
2 𝑥 𝐿 𝑥 𝐼𝐿−𝑁
1∅ line − to − neutral f=
𝐶 𝑥 𝑛 𝑥 𝐸𝐿−𝑁
(L-N) faults
L – length (feet) of conduit to the fault.
C – conduit constant (table B)
n – number of conductors per phase
I – available short circuit current in amperes at
beginning of the circuit.
Step 5: Calculate “M” or take

Step 6: Compute the available short circuit current (RMS symmetrical)
Formula:
1
𝑀= 1+𝑓
𝐼𝑆𝐶𝐴 = 𝐼(𝐿−𝐿 𝑜𝑟 𝐿−𝑁 𝑥 𝑀
3.5 Generator Sizing
Generator single or multi-sets must be sized to supply maximum starting (SkVA),

steady-state running (RkVA) and non-linear (GkW) demands of connected and future
electrical equipment.
Information critical to the sizing and selection of generator single or multisets include:
a. Environmental conditions: elevation, temperature, indoor or outdoor
b. Noise abatement requirements: mufflers, enclosure, silent models
c. Fuel: diesel, gasoline, natural gas
d. Fuel storage: skid mounted tank, day and remote tank
e. Cooling: liquid-cooled radiator, forced air
f. Voltage regulation: maximum allowable voltage dips
g. Operation: prime, standby
h. Voltage ratings: voltage,3-phase, 1-phase, solid grounded, delta, wye
i. Connected loads: Linear, non-linear, power factor
j. Load operation: Motor starting methods, single step, single step with diversity,
multiple steps of loading
k. Future loads
In the calculation of generator, the Commercial Establishment is more priority than the
residential because there are more heavy and different types of loads in the commercial
establishment, so that the load percentage for residential is 15% and 90% for the
commercial establishment load.
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G. Regulatory requirement on electrical work permits
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H. Significance and importance of the subject as EE student and to be coming an EE

practitioner
MR. AUDRIC EARL CAYABYAB - The significance and importance of the subject as an
EE student and to becoming an EE practitioner is that you can apply all the knowledge and
experiences you gain in this subject in the field of Electrical Engineering. It will also help us
understand why this subject is important in the field of Electrical Engineering, which will be
helpful if we want to design lighting (Illumination) or work in any other area related to
Electrical systems.
Mr. JURI ESCARPE - As an Electrical Engineering student, the significance and

importance of this subject are to ensure the safety and proper designing of electrical plans in
residential and commercial buildings. This subject will be the foundation and also a stepping
stone for an Electrical Engineer that wants to pursue the field of designing, considering also
the PEC which is the main focus of each Electrical Engineer in becoming an EE practitioner.
Mr. ZSYROLL MATTHEW MENDEZ - The significance and importance of this subject
EE 410 and to becoming an EE practitioner as a EE student is the knowledge we learn from
the professor and the variable resources that we will use in our future profession. This will
give us a Foundation for applying and to achieve successful projects in our field of
engineering.
I. Lesson learnt about the subject EE410 (individual answers/responses)
Mr. AUDRIC EARL CAYABYAB - In this subject, EE410, I've learned a lot about how
to calculate the proper cooling capacity of air conditioners, the size of wire and conduit that
is needed depending on the PEC, and other things. I intend to apply all the knowledge I learn
in my future job. I also learnt how to design housing units and lighting using Dialux
Software. I learned how to compute the necessary lux level for the surface and working plane.
Knowing how to utilize the Dialux Software now has made me more aware of how beneficial
these skills will be if I keep working on it.
Mr. JURI ESCARPE - As an Electrical Engineering student taking this subject EE410, the
lessons that I have learned is that when it comes to electrical planning, we electrical engineers
should be good at estimating how many lights and outlets to be placed in a particular room
since we should all be familiar with the rule of thumb taught to us by our professor Engr.
Arturo Zabala, PEE... Another lesson or knowledge that I have gathered is the use of Dialux
that I learned from our professor and speaker, Engr. Zabala, PEE and Engr. Jack, the lessons
that I was taught in Dialux gave me a new perspective when it comes to lighting and how to
design the lights in a households.
Mr. ZSYROLL MATTHEW MENDEZ - This EE410 Course will teach us how to use
standard values and computations to analyze and design a proper electrical system. This is
the fundamental knowledge that any electrical student will use in their future designs and
calculations. I also learned a lot about lighting from Engineer Arturo Zabala, such as proper
lighting and building design. This course has inspired and motivated me throughout my
engineering studies thanks to my amazing and handsome Professor Eng. Zabala.
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L. Annexes
Description of the Tables Used in The Design Based on Pec 2017 Edition
Page No. Title/Description

54 Table 2.20.1.3 Specific-Purpose Calculation References
54 Table 2.20.2.3 General Lighting Loads by Occupancy
Table 2.20.3.16 Demand Factors and Loads for Household Electric

Ranges, Wall-Mounted Ovens, Counter-mounted Cooking Units,
58 and Other Household Cooking Appliances over 1 3/4 kW Rating
(Column C to be used in all cases except as otherwise permitted in
Note 3)
Table 2.40.1.6(A) Standard Ampere Ratings for Fuses and Inverse

86
Time Circuit Breakers
113 Grounded Electrode Conductor for Alternating-Current Systems
Table 3.10.2.6(8)(16) Allowable Ampacities of Insulated

Conductors Rated Up to and Including 2000 Volts, 60oc Through
174 90°C, Not More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors in
Raceway, Cable, or Earth (Directly Buried), Based on Ambient
Temperature of 30°C*
Table 4.30.4.2 Maximum Rating or Setting of Motor Branch-

356
Circuit Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Protective Devices
Table 4.30.14.2 Full-Load Currents in Amperes, Single-Phase

370
Alternating-Current Motors
Appendix C Conduit and Tubing Fill Tables for Conductors and

966
Fixture Wires of the Same Size
Maximum Number of Conductors or Fixture Wires in Electrical

968
Metallic Tubing
Table C.11 Maximum Number of Conductors or Fixture Wires in

1027 Rigid PVC Conduit, Schedule 40, and HDPE Conduit (Based on
Chapter 10: Table 10.1.1.1, Table 10.1.1.4, and Table 10.1.1.5)
Example D3 Single Family Dwelling Unit, Up to 150 Square
1047
Meter Floor Area. (More than Six Circuits
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J. Reference:
▪ (DOE), (2007). Manual of Practice on Efficient Lighting. Energy Center, Merritt Rd., Fort
Bonifacio, Taguig: Department of Energy (DOE).
▪ Philippine Electrical Code Part 1 2017 Edition. IIEE Bldg., #41 Monte de
Piedad Street, Cubao, Quezon City 1111, Metro Manila: MG Reprographics Supply & Services,
Inc.
▪ Manual of Practice on Efficient Lighting (First Print in December 2007).
▪ Philippine Electrical Code Part 1 2017 Edition
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Electrical System Design for Mix Residential and Commercial Establishment
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Part 2:
Electrical System Design: Mixed Residential
and Commercial Establishment
(Condominium Type)
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Table of Contents
I. Project Description
A. Location/vicinity map
B. Number of units and description of the residential units
C. Number of units and description of the commercial establishments
D. Number of units and description of the property management office and parking area
II. Residential Establishment Layout

A. Floor plan
B. Lighting layout
C. Power layout
D. Fire detection and alarm system (including heat and smoke detector)
E. Schedule of loads and design analysis
III. Commercial Establishment

A. Floor plan
B. Lighting layout
C. Power layout
IV. Project Management Office (PMO) and Parking Area

A. Floor plan
B. Lighting layout
C. Power layout
E. Description of other loads (elevator, water pump, and sump pump)
F. Schedule of loads per area and design analysis
V. General Conditions and Specifications and Legend and Symbols

A. General Conditions and Specifications
B. Legend and Symbols
VI. Summary of Schedule of Loads and Design Analysis

A. Residential units
1. Load per unit
2. Residential load per floor
B. Commercial units
1. Load per establishment
2. Total commercial load
C. Project Management Office and Parking Area
1. Load per area (and other equipment)
D. Total load
1. Residential units
2. Commercial units
3. Project Management Office and Parking Area
VII. Electrical System Layout

A. Residential Single Line Diagram
B. Residential and Commercial Single Line Diagram
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I. Project Description
A. Location/vicinity map
B. Number of units and description of the residential units
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C. Number of units and description of the commercial establishments
D. Number of units and description of the property management office and parking area
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II. Residential Establishment Layout

A. Floor plan
B. Lighting layout
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C. Power layout
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III. Commercial Establishment

A. Floor plan
B. Lighting layout
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IV. Project Management Office (PMO) and Parking Area

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B. Lighting layout
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E. Description of other loads (elevator, water pump, and sump pump)
System Rating
Load Description Ø
Voltage KW KVA
Lighting 3 400 26.21 26.21

Outlet 3 400 177.52 177.52
Sump Pump 10HP 3 400 4.31 4.31
Pressure Pump 15HP 3 400 6.46 6.46
Fire Pump 50HP 3 400 21.54 21.54
Elevator 1 30 HP 3 400 12.92 12.92
Elevator 2 30 HP 3 400 12.92 12.92
Elevator 3 30 HP 3 400 12.92 12.92
Elevator 4 30 HP 3 400 12.92 12.92
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F. Schedule of loads per area and design analysis
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V. General Conditions and Specifications and Legend and Symbols

A. General Conditions and Specifications
SECTION 1
GENERAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.01 GENERAL
The work to be done under this division of Specifications consists of fabrication, complete in all details
of the Electrical Work, at the subject premises and all the work and materials incidental to proper
completion of the installation, except those portions of the work which are expressly stated to be done
by others. All works shall be in accordance with the governing Codes and regulations with the
specification, except where it shall conflict with such Code, etc., in which case, latter shall govern. The
requirements in regard to material and workmanship specify the required standards for furnishing of all
labor, materials and appliances necessary for complete installation of the work specified herein and
indicated on the drawings. These specifications are intended to provide a broad outline of the required
installation but are not to include all details of design and construction.
1.02 WORK INCLUDED

Under this Division of the Specifications, provide all materials and equipment and perform all the work
necessary for the complete execution of all Electrical Works as shown on the Electrical Drawings,
herein specified, or both, except as otherwise excluded, and which without excluding the generality of
the foregoing shall include but not limited to the following principal items of work:
A. Incoming service entrance conduits from transformer up to Individual panel board.
B. Incoming telephone service entrance conduits up to the main telephone terminal cabinet to hand
hole and to each unit.
C. Power distribution equipment, including enclosed circuit breakers, lighting distribution panel
boards and power panel boards.
D. A system of lighting and power wiring, including all feeders' branch circuits and connections to
all lighting and power outlets, motor and appliances.
E. All general lighting fixtures and wiring devices.
F. Conduit and wiring to the interior telephone system.
G. Complete grounding system of equipment.
H. Perform termination of electrical systems.
I. Complete testing of all electrical & auxiliary system.
J. Painting of all exposed electrical conduits, enclosure and equipment.
K. Grouting of openings in floors and walls after all pipes or conduits are in place and sealing of all
such openings if not used.
L. If anything has been omitted in any item of work or materials usually furnished, which are
necessary for the completion of the Electrical Work as outlined hereinbefore, then such items
must be and are hereby included in this Division of the works.
1.03 CODES, INSPECTION, PERMIT AND FEES:

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1.04 RECORD DRAWINGS:

1.05 SHOP DRAWINGS AND SAMPLES:

A. Prepare and submit for approval shop drawings and catalog of all equipment appliances and four
(4) copies of fixture furnished. After final approval by the Engineers, a sufficient number of
copies as directed shall be furnished by the distribution. Fixture and device cuts and/or catalogs
shall be clearly marked to indicate the items furnished.
B. B. Submit to the Engineers for approval samples of conduit, wires & cables, wiring devices,
fixtures, plates and any other items as may be requested by the Engineer.
1.06 COORDINATION:
A. Coordinate timing of installation with work of other trades.
B. Systems provided shall be complete and operable and shall include required accessories,
fastening and supports.
C. Determine required location, arrangement and quantities of equipment and materials from
drawing and schedules.
D. All equipment shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
E. Certain items of equipment specified in other contracts required electrical connections. Contractor
shall provide such connection as required.
1.07 MINOR MODIFICATIONS:

The plans as drawn are based upon architectural site plans and details. Show the condition as accurately
as possible to indicate their scale. The plans are diagrammatic and do not necessarily show fittings,
etc. The contractor shall be responsible for the proper location in Order to make them fit with the site
details and instructions from the Engineer’s representative at the site.
1.08 GUARANTEE:
A. The Contractor shall guarantee that the Electrical System is free from all grounds and from all
defective workmanship and materials and will remain so for a period of one (1) year from date of
acceptance of the work. Any defects, appearing within the aforesaid period, shall be remedied by
the Contractor at his expense.
B. The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner, the Engineers from and all liability
for damages arising from injuries or disabilities to person or damage to property occasioned by
any act or omissions of the Contractor or any of his Sub-Contractors, including any and all
expenses, legal or otherwise which may be incurred by the Owner, the Engineers, in the defense
of any claim, action or suit.
1.09 APPROVALS, SUBSTITUTIONS, ETC.:

A. Wherever, herein after, the words "for approval" are used, especially in regard to the
manufactured specialties, etc, or wherever it is desired to substitute a different make or type of
apparatus for that specified, all information pertinent to the adequacy and adaptability of the
proposed apparatus, shall be submitted to the Engineers, in the defense of any claim or suit.
B. Expenses incurred for tests required by the Engineers to ascertain the equivalent of substitutes
to specified materials and equivalent shall be for the account of the Contractor without prejudice
to their approval or disapproval.
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1.1 SUBCONTRACTS, ETC.:

The Contractor shall be held fully responsible for the work of any Subcontractor or manufacturer
performing work supplying materials and ascertain that the Electrical Work, when finally delivered to
the Owner, shall be ready in every respect for satisfactory and efficient operation.
1.2 WORKMANSHIP:
A. The work throughout shall be executed in the best and most thorough manner to the satisfaction
of the Owner and the Engineers, who will jointly interpret the meaning of the Drawings and
Specifications and shall have the power to reject any work and materials which in their judgment,
are not in full accordance therewith.
B. The Contractor shall assume unit responsibility and shall provide the service of a qualified
licensed Professional Electrical Engineer to supervise the complete installation of equipment and
systems and who shall be available for conducting the final acceptance tests.
SECTION 2
BASIC MATERIALS AND METHOD
2.02 GENERAL:
A. Furnish and install all conduits, joints and outlet boxes, conductor and miscellaneous materials
required for wiring, as specified herein and shown on drawings
B. Furnish and stall all power control wiring to all equipment except as otherwise specified.
Equipment includes motors, motors starters, and miscellaneous devices.
C. Perform tests and adjustments and submit reports as specified herein.
2.03 RIGID STEEL AND INTERMEDIATE METALLIC CONDUIT:

A. General: NEMA Standard sizes, UL approved or equivalent to Wheatland, Matsushita, Allied or
approved equal.
B. Material: mild steel, hot dipped galvanized with inside enamel or epoxy coating.
C. Size: 15 mm (1/2") minimum.
D. Couplings, unions and fittings: standard, threaded.
E. Use limitation: as specified in the latest edition of PEC and/ or NEC.
F. Expansion fittings: use for runs spanning expansion joints. G. Paint field cuts and repair damaged
protective coating with lead or zinc chromate.
2.04 ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING (EMT):

A. General: NEMA Standard sizes, UL approved or equivalent to Wheatland, Matsushita, Allied or
approved equal.
B. Material: steel, zinc, coated outside, enamel coated inside.
C. Nominal: 15mm, (1/2") min., 50mm (2") max
D. Fittings: compression type with plastic insert.
E. Use Limitations:
1. As specified in the latest edition of PEC and/or NEC.

2. Not permitted underground or were subject to mechanical damage or corrosive atmosphere.
Not to be embedded in concrete.
3. For circuits specified in the plans or as approved.
F. Expansion fittings: use for runs spanning expansion joints.

G. Repair damaged protective coating with red lead or zinc chromate.
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2.05 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) CONDUIT:

A. General, Standard trade sizes, heavy walls.
B. Manufacturer Crown Asia Series 20 Crown brand.
C. Material: polyvinyl chloride, extruded.
D. Nominal sizes: 15mm (1/2") minimum.
E. Couplings and Fittings Standard joint by solvent weld process.
F. Use Limitation:
G. As specified in the latest edition of PEC and/or NEC.
H. Not permitted where subject to mechanical damage.
I. Pulling hard wares: flat fish tape with ball and flexible or polyethylene.
J. Use of steel pulling cable is not permitted.
2.02 FLEXIBLE GALVANIZED STEEL CONDUIT:

A. General: Standard trade sizes, UL approved or equivalent.
B. Material. Steel, galvanized.
C. Fittings Standard
D. Sizes: 15mm (1/2") minimum
E. Use Limitation:
F. Between motor terminal boxes or vibration producing devices and Rigid Steel Conduit.
G. Short lengths of concealed wiring to lighting fixtures.
H. Other application: Only where approved or where shown on plans.
2.03 FLEXIBLE LIQUID-TIGHT CONDUIT:

A. General: Standard trade sizes, UL approved or equivalent.
B. Materials, Steel galvanized with outer liquid-tight plastic jacket.
C. Size: 15mm (1/2") minimum.
D. Fittings: liquid tight.
E. Limitations:
F. Short lengths to vibration producing devices situated in and potentially wet locations.
G. Between motor terminal boxes or vibration producing devices and rigid conduit.
2.04 CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS:

A. General: Install in accordance with applicable codes and recognized standards of good practice.
B. Location: Approximately as shown on drawings; actual routing subject to approval.
C. Wall and floor Sleeves:
1. General: Provided for passage of conduits through walls, floors, or partitions. Set sleeves in.
B. Masonry during construction; set sleeves through concrete before pouring begins.
1. Material: Galvanized pipe securely fastened in position.
1. Sleeves through exterior building walls: Install conduit in center of sleeve, fill annular space
with loosely packed oakum. Seal interior and exterior packing with hot applied asphalt. Fit
the conduit on each side of the wall with round galvanized steel flanged fastened to the
conduit by two (2) set screws to retain sealing compound.
2. Sleeves through waterproof construction flanged type.
3. Opening required after footings, walls, floor ceiling are constructed shall be provided and at
the Contractor's expense in an approved manner.
C. Embedded Conduit:
1. General: Set before pouring begins Route in as direct as a line and with as long radius bend
as possible.
2. Structural concrete slabs: Minimum 50mm (2") from conduit center to bottom of slab:
maximum conduit size 25mm (1") except as directed.
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3. Underground installation: encase conduit with concrete, 75mm (3") from outer space of
conduit. E. Joints: made with approved couplings and unions to provide an electrically
continuous and moisture-tight system.
D. Expansion joints: Use expansion fittings and bonding jumpers wherever conduit spans building
expansion joints.
E. Drainage: Avoid pockets in conduit runs as much as possible; provide suitable fittings at low
spots in exposed conduit where pockets cannot be avoided. Weep holes are not permitted.
F. Bends: Not more than equivalent of three 90 deg bends between pulling joints.
G. Field cuts and thread:
1. Cut ends of Conduit Square with a hand or power saw or reams to remove burrs and sharp
edges. Do not use a wheel cutter.
2. Threads cut on job shall have same effective lengths, threads dimensions and taper as factory
cut threads.
3. Carefully remove burrs from threads and paint conduit threads as specified.
4. Apply a coat of protective paint as specified to conduits where protective coating is damaged.
H. Supports:
1. Manufacturer: Erico brand or approved equal.
2. Hangers, supports or fastenings: provide at each elbow and at end of every straight run
terminating in a box or cabinet rigid fastening spaced in accordance with the PEC.
3. Clamps: galvanized, malleable iron one-hole straps, beam clamps or other device with
necessary bolts and expansion shields.
4. Adjustable hangers:
a) Use support horizontal runs only
b) Trapeze hangers: for parallel runs of conduits. Install pipe clamps at the end of each
elbow. Install clamps every third intermediate hanger for each conduit. Paint hanger's one
prime coat of red lead or zinc chromate one finish coat of an approved color. Hangers are
not detailed but must be adequate to support combined weight of conduit, conductors and
hangers.
B. Concealing: conceal conduit in all areas except mechanical and areas specified. Run exposed
conduit parallel with or at right angles to the line of the building.
C. Concealing ends:
1. Cap spare conduit.
2. Open conduit ends terminate in panels for enclosures when exposed to entrance of foreign
material plug space around cables with commercial duct sealing compound.
D. Cap conduit ends during construction to prevent entrance of material.
E. Cleaning-clean and swab inside by mechanical means to remove foreign materials and moisture
before wires and cables are installed.
F. Conduit connections at panels and boxes: double locknuts and insulating bushings.
2.02 JUNCTION AND OUTLET BOXES:

A. General provide junction boxes for pulling and splicing wires and outlet boxes installation of
wiring devices or as shown on drawing. As a rule, provide junction boxes in all runs, greater than
30 meters in length. For other lengths, provide for boxes as required for splicing or pulling. Boxes
shall be in accessible locations.
B. Construction welded sheet steel, galvanized finish. Provide removable covers attached with round
head machine screws.
C. Support boxes independently of conduits entering by means of materials described in Section
2.07-J. Mount outlet on the web of columns whenever possible.
D. Finish: PVC Crown brand.
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2.03 CONDUCTOR:
A. Manufacturer: Philflex or approved equal
B. Material: copper, annealed
C. Stranding standard for conductor’s 2.0-sq. mm (AWG #14) and above.
D. Minimum size: 2.0-sq. mm. (#14) for lighting wiring, and power and control wiring.
E. Standards: ICEA or Philippine Electrical Code
F. Color Code:
1. Identified ground conductor: in accordance with the Code.
2. Multi-wire branch circuit and grounded conductor: in accordance with the Code.
3. Power circuits, 3-phase, 4-wire: in accordance with the Code.
G. 600-volt Class conductors:
1. Insulation:
a) General use and feeder conductor: THHN & THWN
b) Fixture wires: in accordance with the Code
2.10 CONDUCTOR:
A. Place all wiring in the raceway of type or types indicated. Provide all required and indicated
accessories for proper installation of all wiring.
B. Bending radii: not less than permitted by the PEC.
C. Splicing:
1. Permissible only in junction boxes or similar accessible locations. Number of splices held to
absolute minimum.
2. Use solder less pressure type connections whose screw does not bear directly on the wire.
D. Insulating of splices or taps:

1. Three Layers 20 mm (3/4”) wide 3M Company “Scotch No. 33” or “Scotch No. 88”, or
approved equal, electrical tape half lapped.
2. Use filler compound, “Scotchfil” or approved equal at sharp edges to provide smooth surface
before taping.
3. Use 3M # UG for 0.65mm (#22AWG) telephone wire.
E. Wires and Small Cable Pulling:
1. Reels: firmly mount on portable stand and secure against displacement.
2. Use pulling grips.
3. Lubrication: powdered soapstone or commercial wire lubricant; use of soapsuds solution is
not permitted.
F. Marking: Mark each end of every power or control cable with a plastic tag securely fastened to
its bearing circuit use identification. Also mark caries in pull or junction boxes.
G. Connections:
1. Apparatus lugs: solder less pressure-type lugs. Thoroughly clean lug and conductor and coat with
suitable oxidation inhibiting compound prior to connection.
2. Terminal Blocks: use retaining cup washers where solid wire is used. Used pressure-type terminal
lugs where stranded wire is used.
2.11 NAMEPLATES:
a. General: Provide and install nameplates whenever indicated as required in these specifications.
Wording shall be approved prior to purchase of nameplates.
b. Material: Red Bakelite engraving stock, white core.
c. Lettering engraved, approximately 5mm (3/16”) high. Wording shall identify the function of the
device to which nameplate is attached or identify equipment served by device.
d. Installation (except for factory-installed nameplates): Attach with sheet metal screws after
painting of equipment is complete.
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2.12 FIELD TEST AND ADJUSTMENTS:

A. Test reports: Typewritten, list of equipment used, person or persons performing the test, date
tested, circuit tested and results of tests.
B. Insulation resistance tests, general:
1. Perform insulation resistance tests on equipment and cables listed herein.
2. Test equipment: Furnished by contractor: equal to “Megger” as manufactured by James G.
Biddle Company, motor-driven, rectifier type with ranges of 500, 1000, and 2000 volts.
3. Resistance measured: Line-to-ground.
4. Disconnect all solid-state equipment before making a wire or cable test. Contractor is
responsible for damage to any equipment caused by these tests.
B. Insulation Resistance tests, Cables:
1. Test all 600-volt class power and lighting circuits at 500-volt rating of Megger for one-minute
duration.
2. Spot test control circuits with “Megger” as directed.
C. Insulation resistance tests, equipment: minimum acceptable values of insulation resistance, in
parenthesis (megaohms)
1. Motors, 240-volt, (1.0); test at 500-volt rating of “Megger”
D. Voltage Level Test:
1. When performed: After all equipment is installed, ready for operation.
2. Contractor shall measure voltage at five (5) points in the system as directed.
3. Load conditions: no-load and full load, in so far as practicable.
E. Continuity test: test all socket outlets and control circuits to determine continuity of wiring and
connections. Submit a written statement that this test has been performed.
F. Phase Relationship:
1. Check connections to all equipment for proper phase relationship. Determine motor rotation.
Correct connection as required.
2. Disconnect, prior to check, any device, which could be damaged by application of voltage of
reversed phase sequence.
3. Test report: Written statement that this test has been made.
G. Correction of defects:
1. If the test disclosed any unsatisfactory workmanship, wiring or equipment “furnished under
this Contract, Contractor shall repair or replace, at his expense such defects in an approved
manner.
2. If any wiring or equipment is damaged by test, Contractor shall repair or replace, at his
expense, such wiring or equipment in an approved manner.
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SECTION 3
PANELBOARDS AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
3.01 GENERAL:
Furnish and install panel boards as listed in the "Panel board Schedule".
3.02 TYPES AND RATINGS:

A. Enclosed and internal elements shall be manufactured in accordance with NEMA
Standards and PEC Rules and Regulations with ground terminals for Single-phase, 3-
wires and 3-phase, 4-wire.
B. All panel boards shall be NEMA type and contain a single brand of molded case circuit
breakers. All current carrying parts shall be made of electrical grade copper with non-
corrosive protective coating on all contact surfaces. Terminal lugs shall be the same or
equal to those supplied with the circuit breakers with sizes and types suitable for copper
wires.
C. All insulating materials shall be non-combustible, high impact, non-tracking and non-
hygroscopic.
3.03 QUANTITY AND IDENTIFICATION:

The "Panel board Schedule" comprises the entire requirement of the project for Panel boards.
Where "space" is indicated in the schedule this shall mean that complete bus, insulators, etc.,
shall be included ready to accept future circuit breakers.
3.04 PANEL AND BOX:
G.I. 1.984mm (Gauge #14) minimum box, plain steel front for NEMA enclosure, complete with
corrosion free hardware such as hinges for door, polished metal catch and lock. All panels keyed
alike. Paint and corrosion proofing shall be per manufacturer's standard and finish.
Repair any damage to finish in a manner acceptable to the Engineer.
A. Mounting: Surface as required.
B. Cardholder on the inside of door, with clear plastic cover and complete typewritten
schedule of panel branch circuits. Leave "spare" circuits blank.
C. Nameplate: Required for each panel.
D. Installation:
1. Location: As shown. Maximum distance from floor to centerline of highest breaker
shall be 1800mm.
2. Provide mounting materials required; make connections specified or shown. Use
collars around mounting bolts or equivalent means, to provide air space between
panels and walls for surface- mounted panels.
3. Provide extension troughs and pull boxes for column-type panels.
3.05 CIRCUIT BREAKERS:

A. Circuit Breaker: Mitsubishi, Square D.
B. Voltage and full load amperes shall be UL, JIS and NEMA rated. Project requirements
shall be as shown in the panel board's schedule.
C. Breakers:
1. Circuit breakers shall consist of quick-make, quick-break, type entirely trip free
operating mechanism with contacts, arc interrupter and thermal magnetic trip unit for
each pole. All enclosed in a molded phenolic case. The thermal magnetic trip unit
shall provide time delayed overload protection and in case of overload or short circuit
current in any one (1) pole. Circuit breaker shall be trip indicating with trip position
of breaker handle midway between on and off position. Internal common trip for two
(2) and three (3) pole breakers.
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2. Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) shall be 2-pole, 250V maximum. 60 Hz.
rated at 15 amperes with a ground fault current sensitivity of 30 milliamperes. RCCB
shall provide protection against ground fault (earth-leakage) current. It shall be
voltage independent in operation using a core balance current transformer for
differential current sensing and tripping. RCCB shall complete the mounting box and
accessories.
3. Circuit breaker with ground fault circuit interrupter shall be provided with "push-to-
test" button, visible indication of trip condition and ability to detect a current
imbalance of approximately 5 mill amperes.
4. All circuit breakers shall be "bolt-on" type unless noted otherwise. "Plug-in" circuit
breakers are not acceptable.
5. Acceptable manufacturers of panel board shall be Edison Electric, LJ Industrial
Fabrication or similar.
D. Breaker interrupting capacities (MINIMUM): Based on NEMA and UL test procedures:

1. 230-volt breakers: 10,000 rms symmetrical amperes at 240V AC
3.06 INDIVIDUALLY AND ENCLOSED CIRCUIT BREAKERS:

A. Where a single circuit breaker is indicated in the plan or required, this shall be
individually enclosed.
B. Enclosure shall be NEMA as or shown in the plans. Materials shall be as in panel board.
3.07 INSTALLATION:
Where panel boards or individually enclosed circuit breakers installation is outside the
designated electrical room, secure clearance from the Architect and coordinate with the General
Contractor.
3.08 WARRANTY:
A warranty for a period of one (1) year shall be provided against failure of components resulting
from normal use and/or factory defects.
SECTION 4
WIRING DEVICES
4.01 GENERAL:
Furnish and install wiring devices complete with plates as specified herein.
4.02 DEVICES AND PLATES:

A. Wall Switches: Quite type, spring operated. The type of switch shall be of tumbler
operation and rated 16 amperes, 300 Volts AC.
B. General Purpose Receptacles: Flush mounting, duplex type, rated at 16 amperes, 250
volts, parallel slots, grounding type unless otherwise noted.
C. Manufacturers: National brand or Clipsal type.
4.03 LOCATIONS:
Indicated location is approximate. Determine exact locations at site by reference to building
drawings and in coordination with work of other trades: Receptacles for appliances shall be as
located as to be accessible, but not prominently displayed and upon coordination with the
Architect.
4.04 WARRANTY:
A warranty for a period of one (1) year shall be provided against failure of components resulting
from normal used and/or factory defects.
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B. Legend and Symbols
VI. Summary of Schedule of Loads and Design Analysis
A. Residential units
1. Load per unit
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2. Residential load per floor
B. Commercial units
1. Load per establishment

C. Project Management Office and Parking Area
1. Load per area (and other equipment)

D. Total load
1. Residential units
2. Commercial units
3. Project Management Office and Parking Area
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VII. Electrical System Layout

A. Residential Single Line Diagram
B. Residential and Commercial Single Line Diagram
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TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF PHILIPPINES

College of Engineering and Architecture

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and ILLUMINATION

Engr. ARTURO M. ZABALA, PEE

Cayabyab, Audric Earl

Honor of Pledge for Group Project

Member: Cayabyab, Audric Earl

Member: Escarpe, Juri

B. Overview on Design Concept

8. Development of Lighting Protection System

1. Electrical System Load

G. Regulatory requirement on electrical work permits

Single Line Diagram

Figure 1: Vicinity Map

1. Project Composition – Mix Used Residential and Commercial Establishments

Figure 2: Commercial Establishment Floor Plan (Ground Floor)

Figure 4: Residential Units, 3rd to 20th Floor Plan Area

1.1.1 Compute for the total connected load of each unit

3.5 Protective Device

6. Computations (Short Circuit Current)

7. Computations (Emergency/Standby generator)

E. Design Criteria and Principles

3.1 Calculations for the number of Luminaires

3.2 Room Air conditioners Calculations

A. Computation of Rating of Air Conditioner

Cooling Capacity = L x W (area) x 600 kJ/h

B. Typical Motor Compressor Rating (hp) vis-a-vis Cooling Capacity as Claimed by

Table 1: Cooling capacity with a Compressor Rating Equivalency

Cooling Capacity = L x W (area) x 600 kJ/h

F. Basic Requirements for Electrical Calculations

Below are basic requirements for electrical calculations:

1. Non-computer-generated calculations must be on standard calculation sheets with

2. Calculations generated by computer programs must conform with the following

2.1 Include all heading information on each sheet

a. Feeder conductors and protective devices

ARTICLE 1.3 - ELECTRICAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

(2) Lighting and Receptacle Loads:

3.1 Conductor Size

Table 2: PEC reference for conductor sizing

1.1 Conduit Size

1.1.1 Computation of conduit size:

1.2 Demand Factor Calculation

1.4 Calculation of Voltage Drop

Voltage Drop Formula

Conductor Length / Voltage Drop

Voltage drop can be reduced by limiting the length of the conductors.

Single Phase Three Phase

Conductor Size/Voltage Drop

Single Phase Three Phase

VOLTAGE DROP CALCULATION EXAMPLES

Single-Phase Voltage Drop

Percentage voltage drop = 7 volts / 240 volts = 0.029 = 2.9%

Voltage at load = 240 volts – 7 volts = 233 volts

Three-Phase Voltage Drop

1.73 𝑥 𝐾 𝑥 𝐼 𝑥 𝐷 1.73 𝑥 12.9 𝑥 500 𝑥 250

Percentage voltage drop = 11 volts / 480 volts

Voltage at load = 480 volts – 11 volts = 469 volts

1.5 Short Circuit Calculation

A. Short Circuit Calculation

𝐸𝐿−𝐿 = Line to Line Voltage

Note: most % Z of transformer is multiplied by .9

Step 3: Determine transformer let-through short-circuit current

Step 5: Calculate “M” or take