NUMBER IEC-E05-E01

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Plant Buildings – Electrical Design

This document is issued by Engineering Standards Section, SABIC E&PM, Jubail Industrial City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The
information contained in this document is the confidential property of SABIC. It cannot be disclosed, copied or used for any purpose
without approval from SABIC. If you are not authorized to posses this document, please destroy it immediately.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Scope ........................................................................................................................... 3
2. References .................................................................................................................. 3
3. Definitions ................................................................................................................... 4
4. General ........................................................................................................................ 4
5. Environmental Requirements ................................................................................... 5
6. Installation ................................................................................................................... 5
7. Power Supply Requirements..................................................................................... 5
8. Distribution Equipment .............................................................................................. 6
8.1 General ............................................................................................................ 6
8.2 Controlgear (MCC) and Switchboard .............................................................. 6
8.3 Transformers ................................................................................................... 6
8.4 Panelboards .................................................................................................... 6
9. Wiring Methods........................................................................................................... 7
9.1 General ............................................................................................................ 7
9.2 Conduit and Fittings......................................................................................... 7
9.3 Wireways ......................................................................................................... 8
9.4 Cable Tray ....................................................................................................... 8
9.5 Busbar Trunking (Busway) .............................................................................. 8
9.6 Wire and Cable ................................................................................................ 9
9.7 Junction and Pull Boxes .................................................................................. 9
9.8 Disconnect Switches ....................................................................................... 9
9.9 Switches and Receptacles .............................................................................. 9
10. Lighting ....................................................................................................................... 11
10.1 General ............................................................................................................ 11
10.2 Special Lighting ............................................................................................... 12
10.3 Essential Lighting ............................................................................................ 12
10.4 Obstruction Lighting......................................................................................... 12
11. Earthing ....................................................................................................................... 12
11.1 General ............................................................................................................ 12
11.2 Buildings .......................................................................................................... 13
12. Control & Communication Systems ......................................................................... 13
13. Fire Alarm Systems .................................................................................................... 13
15. Documentation ........................................................................................................... 13
15.1 General ............................................................................................................ 13
15.2 One Line Diagram ........................................................................................... 13
15.3 Equipment Location Plan ................................................................................ 14
15.4 Lighting and Receptacles Plan ........................................................................ 14
15.5 Communications Plan ..................................................................................... 14
15.6 Grounding Plan................................................................................................ 14
15.7 Other Documentation ...................................................................................... 15
16. Testing ......................................................................................................................... 15
16.1 General ............................................................................................................ 15
16.2 Insulation Resistance Test ............................................................................... 15
16.3 Polarity Check ................................................................................................. 15
16.4 Earthing ........................................................................................................... 15
16. Revision History ......................................................................................................... 15
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1. Scope
1.1 This standard defines the design, material selection, and installation of electrical systems
in plant buildings. It does not cover the power supply to any process equipment.
1.2 This standard is for electrical installations in non-hazardous areas. For electrical
installation requirements in hazardous areas, see SES E21-G01.

2. References
Reference is made in this standard to the following documents. The latest issues, amendments,
and supplements to these documents shall apply unless otherwise indicated.
SABIC Engineering Standards (SES)
B02-S08 Field Drilling of Holes in Structural Steel
IEC-E02-G01 Electrical System Design Criteria
IEC-E04-S02 Dry Type Distribution and Power Transformers
IEC-E04-S03 Dry Type Transformer Above 500 kVA
IEC-E08-S01 Low Voltage Switchgear
IEC-E09-S01 Low Voltage Controlgear (MCC)
IEC-E11-E02 Grounding and Lightning Protection for Substation, Buildings and Structures
IEC-E11-S03 Bounding and Earthing
IEC-E12-E01 Battery Room Requirements
IEC-E20-E02 Lamp and Lighting Fixture Selection and Application
IEC-E20-E03 Lighting and Receptacle Circuit Wiring Requirements
IEC-E21-G01 Wiring Systems Application for Various Environmental Classifications
IEC-E22-C01 Wires and Cables Installation, Splicing and Termination Requirement
IEC-E22-S01 Cables: Low Voltage
IEC-E23-C01 Conduit System Installation Requirements
IEC-E23-S01 Conduits Metallic, PVC Coated, and Nonmetallic
IEC-E24-C01 Cable Trays Installation Requirements
IEC-E24-S01 Cable Trays
F03-G01 Fire Protection of Buildings
X02-E01 Computer and Control Equipment Grounding Practices
Z01-G04 Measurement Units for Use in SABIC Projects
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
60335-2-21 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-21: Particular
requirements for storage water heaters
60335-2-30 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-30: Particular
requirements for room heaters
60335-2-89 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-89: Particular
requirements for commercial refrigerating appliances with an incorporated or
remote refrigerant condensing unit or compressor
60364-4-43 Electrical installations of buildings - Part 4-43: Protection for safety - Protection
against overcurrent
60364-5-54 Electrical installations of buildings – Part 5-54: Selection and erection of
electrical equipment – Earthing arrangements, protective conductors and
protective bonding conductors
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60364-5-52 Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5-52: Selection and erection of electrical
equipment - Wiring systems

61439-6 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 6: Particular

requirements for busbar trunking systems (busways)

60502 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages
from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV)
60670-22 Boxes and enclosures for electrical accessories for household and similar fixed
electrical installations – Part 22: Particular requirements for connecting boxes
and enclosures
60888 Zinc-coated steel wires for stranded conductors
62305 Protection against lightning
60309-1 Plugs, Socket outlets and couplers for industrial purposes Part-1: General
Requirements.
60309-2 Plugs, Socket outlets and couplers for industrial purposes Part-2: Dimensional
interchangeability for pin and contact-tube accessories.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
70 National Electric Code
780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
4 Standard for Safety Armored Cable
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except low-rise Residential Buildings (I-P
Edition); 2003

3. Definitions
For the purpose of understanding this standard, the following definitions apply.
See SES IEC-E20-E01 and IEC-E20-E02 for lighting definitions.
Busbar Trunking System (Busways). Busbar Trunking are an assembly of factory-mounted,
bare or insulated conductors, which are usually copper or aluminum bars, rods, or tubes installed
in a grounded metal enclosure.
Trunking (Wireway). Trunking are metallic or nonmetallic troughs with covers for housing and
protecting wires and cables.
Lighting Power Density (LPD). A measure of electrical power used to provide lighting to a
space - expressed in watts per square meter, as specified by ASHRAE.

4. General
4.1 Lighting and receptacle circuit wiring shall comply with SES IEC-E02-G01, IEC-E20-E02,
and IEC-E20-E03.
4.2 Lighting circuits shall support lighting systems designed in accordance with
SES IEC-E02-G01 and IEC-E20-E01 and light fixtures in accordance with SES IEC-E20-
E02.
4.3 Battery rooms shall comply with SES IEC-E14-E01 and IEC-E14-S02.
4.5 Installation, inspection and testing of electrical systems in buildings, shall conform to
SABIC ITPs.
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4.6 Documents shall be provided in units conforming to SES Z01-G04, and shall be written
in English language.
4.7 Any conflict(s) between this standard, SES and industry standards, engineering
drawings, and contract documents shall be resolved at the discretion of SABIC.
4.8 Plant buildings electrical design shall comply with ‘HCIS Security, Safety and Fire
Protection Directives” as applicable. Refer to SES IEC-E02-G01, Sections 31 and 32 for
HCIS requirements

5. Environmental Requirements
5.1 Electrical equipment shall be able to withstand the environmental conditions specified
in E02-G01 Section 3, during storage or operation, without damage or degradation of
its operating characteristics.

6. Installation
6.1 All work shall be performed by skilled personnel.
6.2 Defective work or work which does not conform to this standard or referenced
specifications and codes, shall be corrected to the satisfaction of SABIC.
6.3 Drilling of holes in flanges of structural members, for mounting small electric and
equipment items, shall conform to SES B02-S08.
6.4 Where the corrosion protective finish is removed from any equipment or material by, for
example, cutting or welding or by accidental damage, the original finish shall be restored.
6.5 Welding to structures, beams, or equipment which have been stress relieved (heat
treated after fabrication) shall not be permitted.
6.6 The installation of, for example, supports, brackets, and hangers for equipment and
materials, shall not weaken the structure to which they are attached.
6.7 All fastening hardware, for example bolts, nuts, screws, and washers, shall be stainless
steel for outdoor use and zinc plated for indoor use. Supports for conduit and equipment
shall be hot dipped galvanized steel.
6.8 Interface wiring to all electrical equipment shall be connected in accordance with
equipment specifications and manufacturer’s instructions.
6.9 All components, equipment, and materials of the same size, rating, and configuration
shall be supplied by one manufacturer, and shall be interchangeable.

7. Power Supply Requirements

7.1 Process control buildings and substations shall have a normal and an essential power
source. Both power sources shall be 480 V, 3 phase(3 wire), solidly grounded.
7.2 Administration building, warehouse, maintenance shop and other large buildings shall
be supplied by a transformer in the building electrical room.
7.2.1 The building power requirements are 480 V, 3 phase, 4 wire. In some cases a
small substation may be required.
7.2.2 If the load is small or the building is close to a substation, the building can be
served with a 480 V feeder from a substation.
7.2.3 Where a building is fed from a substation, contractor shall provide the conversion
from a three-wire system to a four-wire system.
7.2.4 These buildings shall have an essential power supply for essential loads and an
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) as an alternative power supply. The UPS
shall be on the essential power supply.
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7.3 Workshops, operator shelters, and other small buildings shall be served from a nearby
480 V source. The source can be a substation or another building. The building being
served shall have a 480 V main panel as required by IEC. Ground fault protection shall
be provided where required by IEC 60364-5-54. These buildings shall have an essential
power supply for essential lights and where UPS systems are installed, there shall be an
essential power supply for the UPS alternative power.
7.4 All building air conditioning (A/C) equipment, for example fans, blowers, compressors,
heaters and condensers, shall be served from the building controlgear (MCC). Wiring
shall also be provided for A/C system controls, and an interface with the building fire
alarm system.

8. Distribution Equipment
This section discusses the power distribution in buildings downstream of the power service
discussed in section 7.
8.1 General
8.1.1 Lighting loads shall be on separate transformers and panelboards from non-
lighting loads.
8.1.2 Receptacle, space heaters, single phase motors, motor heaters circuits shall be
on separate transformers and panelboards from non-receptacle and other
circuits.
8.1.3 For operator shelters and other small buildings, the lighting circuits and
receptacle and space heater and other circuits may be combined on a single
transformer and panelboard.
8.2 Controlgear (MCC) and Switchboard
8.2.1 The main service entrance equipment for large buildings and buildings with three
phase loads shall consist of a Controlgear (MCC), or switchboard with main
breakers and motor starters, or both.
8.2.2 Controlgear (MCC)’s and switchboards shall comply with SES IEC-E02-G01,
IEC-E08-S01 and IEC-E09-S01.
8.3 Transformers
8.3.1 Step-down dry type power transformers provided to serve buildings constructed
in accordance with this standard shall be in accordance with SES IEC-E04-S03.
The primary supply shall be 13.8 kV or 4.16 kV, 3 phase, 60 Hz, low resistance
grounded. The secondary system voltage shall be 480/277 V, 3 phase, 60 Hz,
solidly grounded.
8.3.2 Dry type lighting and distribution transformers for building lighting, receptacles,
fans, small heating and air conditioning units, and kitchen appliances shall
comply with SES IEC-E04-S02, IEC-E02-G01, and IEC-E20-E03.
8.3.3 Lighting transformers shall be sized according to SES IEC-E02-G01 and IEC-
E20-E03.
8.3.4 Dry type transformers serving non-linear loads shall have a K-rating not less
than as specified in Clause 6 of SES IEC-E04-S02.
8.4 Panelboards
8.4.1 Panelboards shall comply with SES IEC-E02-G01 and IEC-E20-E03 Clause 5.2.
8.4.2 The circuit breakers shall be sized based on initial loading and ultimate loading
according to SES IEC-E20-E03 Clause 5.2.3.
8.4.3 Panelboards shall have 20 percent spare breakers according to SES IEC-E20-
E03 Clause 5.2.4.
8.4.4 The selected location of the panelboard shall minimize branch circuit lengths.
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8.4.5 Branch circuits supplying lighting or other devices that are switched periodically
at the panelboard, shall be located in the upper portion of the panelboard.
Circuits that are switched from local wall or column-mounted switches, and those
that supply receptacles and other loads that are normally continuously
energized, shall be located in the lower portion of the panelboard.
8.4.6 The side gutter of panelboards shall be a minimum of 114 mm wide.
8.4.7 The mounting height of the panelboard shall not exceed 1980 mm from the floor
to the top of the panelboard cabinet.
8.4.8 A heavy duty external earthing lug and terminal strip shall be provided.
8.4.9 Neutral buses in panelboards shall be supplied with space and lugs for the
connection of a separate neutral wire for each branch circuit.

9. Wiring Methods
9.1 General
9.1.1 Wiring methods shall conform to SES IEC-E21-G01 and IEC 60364-5-52.
9.1.2 Separate neutral and earth conductors shall be provided for each branch circuit.
9.1.3 Wiring methods shall be selected as follows:
a. Electrical conductors enclosed in rigid galvanized steel conduit, conduit
bodies, and wireways shall be the principal wiring method.
b. The use of busways and cable trays shall be limited to electrical rooms,
buildings, and repair shops.
c. The use of wireways shall be restricted to short runs where many electrical
conductors may be collected. Wireways shall not be used as a substitute for
conduit.
d. Conduit shall be electrical metallic tubing (EMT), rigid galvanized steel (RGS),
or PVC coated RGS
e. The use of EMT and intermediate metal conduit shall be restricted to dry,
unclassified locations, for example office buildings, and where the
installation will not be subject to mechanical damage. EMT shall conform to
IEC 60888 and the applicable requirements of 9.2. Only compression type
EMT connectors shall be acceptable.
f. In buildings where conduit is installed in concrete floors, PVC coated RGS
conduit conforming to SES E23-S01shall be used. The minimum size for
below grade conduit shall be 25 mm.
g. When above-grade conduit may be subjected to mechanical damage, or is
installed outdoors in exposed locations, rigid hot dipped galvanized steel
conduit shall be used. In corrosive areas, PVC coated rigid galvanized steel
conduit shall be used.
9.1.4 The mechanical continuity of all raceways, and the electrical continuity of metal
raceways, shall be maintained throughout the electrical system.
9.1.5 Spacing between instrumentation circuits and power, lighting, and control
circuits in raceways and cable trays, shall be as specified in SES IEC-E02-G01.
9.1.6 See SES IEC-E02-G01 for types of circuits that may be run in the same cable
tray if separated by a barrier.
9.2 Conduit and Fittings
9.2.1 Conduit and fittings shall be supplied and installed in accordance with SES IEC-
E23-S01 and IEC-E23-C01.
9.2.2 For interior walls of hollow construction, for example sheetrock covered beams,
the conduit installation shall be concealed within the building wall space. For
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building exteriors and interior solid walls, the conduit installation may be surface
mounted.
9.2.3 The minimum conduit size for power feeders and multiple circuits shall be
20mm.
9.2.4 Junction boxes shall be independently mounted, and shall not rely on the
mechanical support of the attached conduit for support.

9.3 Wireways
9.3.1 The wireway installation shall be concealed within the building wall space.
9.3.2 Wireway shall be manufactured from galvanized sheet steel with a minimum
thickness of 1.5 mm .
9.3.3 Wireway accessories shall be of the same make and type as the wireway.
9.3.4 Wireway shall not contain preformed knockout stampings; required holes shall
be drilled to suit the installation requirement. In the event of modification, unused
holes shall be plugged.
9.4 Cable Tray
9.4.1 Cable tray shall be supplied and installed in accordance with SES IEC-E24-S01
and IEC-E24-C01.
9.4.2 Cable tray shall not be used for routing of conductors to building related electrical
equipment, for example lights, receptacles, and HVAC equipment. Cable tray
may be used for routing of cables to process equipment, cranes, hoist,
conveyors, and other similar equipment.
9.5 Busbar Trunking (Busway)
9.5.1 Busbar Trunking may be used to feed power to permanently installed equipment,
for example lathes, drills, and presses (maintenance tools), conveyor systems,
cranes, hoist, and similar equipment. Busways may also be used to provide
power to isolated areas in the interior of large rooms, for example warehouse
areas, large open office areas and large open areas in manufacturing buildings.
9.5.2 Busbar Trunking shall not be installed in the following locations:
a. Where subject to physical damage, excessive vibration, or corrosive
vapors
b. Where subject to dust, unless totally enclosed
c. In any Class I, Division 1 location
d. In Class I, Division 2 locations, unless enclosed and gasketed
e. In an unclassified location above a classified location, unless totally
enclosed
f. Above highly flammable materials or areas where personnel may
congregate, unless totally enclosed
g. In wet or damp indoor locations, unless approved for the purpose by
SABIC
9.5.3 Busbar Trunking enclosures shall be securely fastened in place, bonded, and
grounded in conformance with IEC 61439-6
9.5.4 All bolted busway joints shall be assembled and torqued in conformance with
vendor’s instructions.
9.5.5 Busbar Trunking fittings and accessories shall be readily accessible.
9.5.6 Busbar Trunking shall be securely supported at intervals not exceeding 1.52 m
(60 in), unless otherwise designed and marked.
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9.5.7 Busbar Trunking dead ends shall be closed.

9.5.8 Busbar Trunking overcurrent protection shall be in accordance with IEC 60364-
4-43.
9.6 Wire and Cable
9.6.1 All cables shall be supplied and installed in accordance with SES IEC-E22-S01
and IEC-E22-C01.
9.6.2 For all cable, construction and minimum wire sizes shall be as defined in IEC
60364-5-52, IEC 60502, and SES IEC-E02-G01.
9.6.3 Cables shall be continuous from end to end without splices, unless approved in
writing by SABIC.
9.6.4 Permanent wire markers shall be installed on all wires at termination points.
9.6.5 Composite power and control cables, where specified, shall be terminated in a
way that ensures power and control leads will reach their respective termination
points without splicing. Removal of the jacket for the necessary length shall be
done without damaging individual conductors.
9.6.6 In buildings with suspended ceilings, armored cable that complies with of UL 4
may be used for general wiring of lighting and receptacle circuits. Type ac cable
shall be secured in accordance with IEC 60502.
9.6.7 The radii of cable bends shall equal or exceed the minimum values specified by
manufacturer. The minimum bending radii specified in IEC may be used when
manufacturer’s data is not available.
9.6.8 Pulling tensions and sidewall pressures for wire and cable shall not exceed the
maximum values specified by manufacturer.
9.7 Junction and Pull Boxes
9.7.1 Junction boxes and pull boxes shall be supplied and installed in accordance with
SES IEC-E23-C01.
9.7.2 Junction boxes shall be readily accessible.
9.7.3 Junction boxes shall be independently mounted and shall not rely on the
mechanical support of the attached conduit for support.
9.8 Disconnect Switches
9.8.1 Air conditioner compressor units shall have a disconnect switch located within
sight of the motor. Switch shall comply with IEC 60335-2-89 and additional parts.
9.8.2 Electric space heating equipment shall have disconnecting means that comply
with IEC 60335-2-30 and additional parts.
9.8.3 Electric stoves, electric water heaters, and other appliances shall have
dedicated disconnecting means that comply with IEC 60335-2-21 and additional
parts.
9.9 Switches and Receptacles
9.9.1 Switches and receptacles and their circuits shall comply with this section, SES
IEC-E20-E03 and IEC-E02-G01.
9.9.2 The indoor lighting fixtures shall be controlled by one (1) or more multi-way
switches located on the wall adjacent to the non-hinged side of the door frame,
and spaced at least 100 mm from the door trim or corner of the room when
practicable. The switch mounting height shall be 1220 mm above the finished
floor.
9.9.3 Local switches for lighting shall be rated 20 A, and shall be supplied with an ac
rating suitable for the utilization voltage.
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9.9.4 Outdoor fixtures shall be controlled using photo-controlled, multi-circuit lighting

contactors equipped with door mounted hand-off-automatic (HOA) switches.
9.9.5 Receptacles and switches shall have external back wiring clamps with an anti-
rotational strand containment feature.
9.9.6 Receptacle mounting height shall be:
a. 915 mm in warehouse and similar areas
b. 460 mm in offices and similar areas
9.9.7 The maximum receptacle spacing as measured along each unbroken wall shall
be:
a. 3.2 m between receptacles installed in offices
b. 15 m between receptacles installed in warehouse
9.9.8 Receptacle spacing and mounting height for laboratory and other locations with
special purpose equipment shall be as indicated on the drawings.
9.9.9 Ground fault Circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles shall be installed in kitchen,
restrooms, outdoor areas, and other areas which tend to be wet during
operation.
9.9.10 Receptacles shall be as follows:
a. Receptacles in offices and similar indoor locations shall be 3 pin, 230V
,13 Amp , 2 gang, switched type , with dimensions and configuration in
accordance with SASO 2203:2003 standard. The receptacles shall be
installed in a box with wall plate for flush mounting, or in a box with a
sheet steel cover for surface mounting.
b. Receptacles installed in non-hazardous indoor and outdoor industrial
locations shall be 3 pin – 230V – 16 Amp, 6h, IP66 with dimensions and
configuration in accordance with IEC 60309-1 and IEC 60309-2.
Receptacles shall be provided in 2 gang units or in pairs. The
receptacles and plugs shall be COOPER CROUSE-HINDS type GH
316MI6W and GH316P6W respectively or approved equal
c. Receptacles installed in hazardous areas, shall be heavy duty type,
approved for use in Zone 1 & 2 , as required. They shall be 3 pin – 230V-
16 Amp – 6h, IP66 with dimensions and configuration in accordance
with IEC 60309-1 and IEC 60309-2. The receptacles and plugs shall be
COOPER CROUSE-HINDS type GHG 511 4306 R3001 and GHG 511
9306 R0001 respectively or approved equal.
d. In non-hazardous areas receptacles shall have a pin and locking system
configuration which ensures that the plugs are not interchangeable with
those in the hazardous area.
e. Receptacles shall be limited to eight (8) per branch circuit. Circuit
loading shall be estimated on the basis of 180 VA for each receptacle.
f. Welding receptacles shall be provided in all shop areas, positioned in a
way that a receptacle may be reached by a 30 m cord from any location
in the area
g. Welding receptacles shall be arranged in groups of not more than three
(3) outlets per each welding circuit. The size of the welding power supply
feeder shall be based upon the following total continuous load:
(i) One (1) welding receptacle: 40 kVA
(ii) Two (2) welding receptacles: 70 kVA
(iii) Three (3) welding receptacles: 90 kVA
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h. Welding receptacles shall be Crouse-Hinds Type EPC-61042-WT1003-

3 circuit breaker with arktite receptacle and APJ No. 10487 rated 100 A,
3-wire, 4 pole plug or Appleton type EBR 1034 E100 with CHD 31006
circuit breaker and female 480 V, 3 wire, 4 pole plug, or SABIC approved
equal.
i. Welding Receptacles installed in Non - Hazardous Areas shall be heavy
duty, interlocked switched type, 4 pin – 480V- 60 Amp – 7h , IP 66 with
dimensions and configuration in accordance with IEC 60309-1 and IEC
60309-2. The receptacles and plugs shall be COOPER CROUSE-
HINDS types GH 460MI7W and GH460P7W respectively or approved
equal.
j. Welding Receptacles installed in Hazardous Areas shall be heavy duty
type and approved for use in Zone 1 &2, as required. They shall be 4
pin – 480V- 63 Amp, 7h , IP66, with dimensions and configuration in
accordance with and IEC 60309-1 and IEC 60309-2. The receptacles
shall be COOPER CROUSE-HINDS type GHG 514 4407 R3001 and
GHG 515 7407 R0001 or approved equal.
9.9.11 Receptacles should be wall mounted. Floor mounted receptacles should be
avoided.
9.9.12 Dedicated receptacle circuitry shall be provided for special power requirements,
for example computer system circuits, separate outlets for building cleaning
equipment, and kitchen appliances. In particular, office areas with computer
terminals or other electronic equipment shall be wired to preclude overheating
of the branch circuit panels and neutral conductors caused by harmonic currents
of non-linear type loads.
9.9.13 See SES IEC-E02-G01 for additional requirements for receptacles.

10. Lighting
10.1 General
10.1.1 The lighting in buildings shall comply with the SES IEC-E02-G01, IEC-E20-E01,
IEC-E20-E02, and IEC-E20-E03. Where differences in lighting levels exist
between the lighting tables that are a part of the specifications listed in this
paragraph, the table in SES IEC-E20-E01 shall apply.
10.1.2 The maximum Lighting Power Densities (LPD) and Minimum Control
Requirements shall be as per Section 9. Table 9.5.1; Table 9.6.1 of ASHRAE
90.1 shall be applied to Plant Buildings and exterior areas.
10.1.3 Rapid start fluorescent fixtures shall be used for low ceiling, indoor areas
requiring high illumination levels, for example office and control rooms. The
fixture ballast voltage may be 230V single phase. Lamps shall be color
corrected, cool white.
10.1.4 High pressure sodium fixtures with color corrected lamps shall be used in
outdoor and indoor applications both in classified and non-classified areas
where specified, and with ballast voltages of 230 V single phase as required.
10.1.5 In offices areas with suspended ceilings, drop-in flush troffers shall be used.
10.1.6 Lighting for control room instrument panels and similar installations shall be
designed to illuminate vertical panel mounted equipment and details with glare-
free uniform intensity. Directional luminaries may be used.
10.1.7 For control room general area, a luminous ceiling metallic grid parabolic system
shall be provided. See SES IEC-E20-E01 and IEC-E20-E02 for additional
control room and indoor lighting requirements.
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10.1.8 The exterior lighting installation shall be weatherproof and listed for the area
installed, if installed in a hazardous location.
10.1.9 Luminaries for general illumination shall be mounted minimum 2440 mm above
the finished floor.
10.2 Special Lighting
10.2.1 Lighting for control rooms with video display terminals shall be designed to
minimize glare and avoid ceiling reflections on the terminal faces.
10.2.2 Light sources shall be positioned out of the mirror-angle of reflection with respect
to the task and the operator's eyes.
10.2.3 Recessed fluorescent luminaries with an aluminum parabolic wedge louver shall
be provided.
10.2.4 A luminary dimming system shall be provided for conference rooms,
auditoriums, control rooms, and other rooms where the ability to adjust the
lighting level is important for the activities for which the room is intended, for
example the use of projectors, control system monitors, and television displays.
10.2.5 Fluorescent fixtures installed in rooms with electronic equipment shall be
provided with inductance-capacitance filters.
10.3 Essential Lighting
10.3.1 Substation and control room lighting shall be fed from the plant essential power
system.
10.3.2 In addition to the requirement of 10.3.1, essential lighting shall be provided as
follows:
a. Occupied Areas - selected key luminaries (approximately 20 percent of
the fixtures) for general illumination, to permit safe access and egress
by personnel and for monitoring critical local controls, shall be assigned
to essential power system. These fixtures shall be marked and identified
as emergency lighting.
b. All Areas - exit lights. These fixtures shall be battery pack type fixtures.
10.4 Obstruction Lighting
Usually, aviation obstruction lighting is not required on buildings. If a building structure
exceeds the height of other nearby structures, see SES IEC-E20-E01 for determination
of aviation obstruction lighting requirements.

11. Earthing
11.1 General
11.1.1 Earthing and lightning protection of buildings shall be in accordance with SES
IEC-E11-S03, IEC-E11-E02 and IEC 62305.
11.1.2 Wall mounted, pre-fabricated, copper grounding bus-bar(s) for non-instrument
grounding shall be provided in the building locations shown on the drawings,
and shall be connected to the building steel and plant earthing grid as shown on
the drawings.
11.1.3 Earthing bus-bar units shall be fabricated from 6 mm x 51 mm x 356 mm copper
bar (minimum) and as detailed on the drawings.
11.1.4 Earth bus-bar units over 1520 mm in length shall have two (2) connections to
the plant earthing grid.
11.1.5 All electrical equipment installed in the building shall be connected to a earthing
bus-bar.
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11.2 Buildings
11.2.1 Building frames shall be connected to the main earthing loop.
11.2.2 The local building earthing system shall be connected to the plant area earthing
system at two locations minimum, with green insulated, 70 mm2 (#2/0 AWG)
copper wire.
11.2.3 Foundation bolts shall not be used for earthing purposes.
11.2.4 Lightning protection shall be furnished for all buildings, in conformance with
NFPA 70 and 780, and SES IEC-E11-E02. The facilities shall include all
necessary cable, down conductors, lightning rods/air terminals, connectors, test
clamps, and connections to the plant earthing system.

12. Control & Communication Systems

Refer to K series of SES for Communication system requirements. Refer to X series of SES for
control systems

13. Fire Alarm Systems

For building fire alarm system requirements, see SES F03-G01.
14. Electrical Energy Monitoring System

14.1 As required by ASHRAE 90.1, measurement devices shall be installed in buildings

more than 2322 sq. m in floor area and for equipment installed in addition to existing
buildings (with floor area larger than 2322 sq. m floor area) , to monitor the electrical
energy use for each of the following separately:
a. Total electrical energy
b. HVAC systems
c. Interior lighting
d. Exterior lighting
e. Receptacle circuits

14.2 Health care facilities or equipment within the building need not be monitored or
recorded.
14.3 The electrical energy usage for all loads specified above shall be recorded a minimum
of every 15 minutes and reported at least hourly, daily, monthly, and annually. The
system shall be capable of maintaining all data collected for a minimum of 36 months.
14.4 Measurement devices shall also be installed to monitor the building (with floor area
larger than 2322 sq. m) use of the following types of energy supplied by utility that is
not within the building:
a. Chilled water
b. Hot water
14.5 The fuel used by on-site emergency equipment need not be monitored or recorded.

15. Documentation
15.1 General
15.1.1 Contractor shall provide documentation for the electrical systems for buildings.
The documentation required will vary according to the size and function of the
building. The electrical documents specified in this section shall be provided.
15.1.2 Small buildings may combine the plan drawings.
15.2 One Line Diagram
15.2.1 Control buildings, administration buildings, and other larger buildings shall
require one line diagrams to show the details of these buildings’ more complex
power systems.
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15.2.2 The one line diagram shall show the electrical system from the electrical service
to distribution panels, motors, HVAC, UPS, and battery chargers.
15.2.3 Equipment numbers and ratings shall be shown.
15.3 Equipment Location Plan
15.3.1 Location of transformers, motor control centers, switchboards, panelboards,
uninterruptable power supplies, batteries, battery chargers, and automatic
transfer switches shall be shown. Ratings and sizes of the equipment shall be
shown.
15.3.2 Locations of the interconnecting busways, wireways, cable trays, and conduits
shall be shown.
15.4 Lighting and Receptacles Plan
15.4.1 Locations of lighting fixtures, lighting transformers and panelboards shall be
shown.
15.4.2 Locations of receptacles, receptacles power transformers and panelboards shall
be shown.
15.4.3 Locations of transformers and panelboards of, for example kitchen appliances,
and water heaters shall be shown.
15.4.4 Locations of welding receptacles shall be shown.
15.4.5 Designation of each circuit, conduit, wireway, busway, transformer, and
panelboard shall be shown.
15.4.6 For each conduit, wireway, busway, show:
a. Its routing
b. Its designation
c. Designations of all circuits inside
d. Number and size of conductors of each circuit
15.4.7 Plan and elevation drawings shall be prepared, to determine if aviation
obstruction lighting is required. If aviation obstruction lighting is required,
aviation obstruction lighting plan drawings shall be prepared, showing the lights
and the essential power lighting circuits from the essential power panelboard to
the lights, in accordance with SES IEC-E20-E01.
15.4.8 Lighting calculations shall be provided.
15.4.9 Installation details shall be provided.

15.5 Communications Plan

15.5.1 Location of telephone equipment and jacks; radio equipment and antennas;
control equipment, fire alarm equipment; pull boxes, and alarms; public address
equipment and speakers; and security alarm panel and alarms shall be shown.
15.5.2 Designation for each communication system shall be shown.
15.5.3 Interconnection wiring between the communication equipment components, and
the wiring designations, shall be shown.
15.5.4 Installation details shall be shown.
15.6 Grounding Plan
15.6.1 Building structure grounding shall be shown.
15.6.2 Grounding for the building's electrical system, for example panelboards,
transformers, motor control centers, and switchboards shall be shown.
15.6.3 Grounding for the communications systems shall be shown.
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15.6.4 Grounding details shall be shown.

15.7 Other Documentation
15.7.1 Panelboard schedules.
15.7.2 Cable schedules.
15.7.3 Installation details.
15.7.4 Lighting calculations.
15.7.5 Test reports.

16. Testing
The installation shall be tested upon completion of the work, as per codes including the following:
16.1 General
16.1.1 The installation of all wiring, cabling, terminations, conduit or raceway and
device installation shall be visually checked for proper installation, and all wiring
continuity shall be checked.
16.1.2 All control equipment and circuits shall be checked for proper operation.
16.2 Insulation Resistance Test
16.2.1 Tests shall be carried out using a 500 V Megger tester for equipment rated
600 V.
16.2.2 With all apparatus and lamps disconnected and all switches closed, the
insulation resistance shall not be less than one (1) MΩ between conductors or
conductors to earth.
16.2.3 Where it is not practicable to disconnect the apparatus or remove lamps, with all
switches open, the insulation resistance shall not be less than 0.5 MΩ between
conductors or conductors to earth.
16.3 Polarity Check
Verification of polarity shall be made, to ensure that all single pole control devices are
connected to the live conductor only; that the outer contacts of center-contact bayonet
and Edison-type screw lampholders are connected to the neutral or grounded conductor;
and that cabling has been correctly connected to plugs and receptacles.
16.4 Earthing
Earth continuity reading shall be recorded from each piece of equipment to the main
earthing terminal. No test reading shall exceed 0.1 Ω.

16. Revision History

Revision No. 3, June 2014 Added section 14 for ‘Electrical Energy Monitoring System’ as
per ASHRAE 90.1,
Added Section 10.1.1, 10.1.2, 10.1.3
Generally revised
Revision No. 4, September 2015 Addendum and References updated.
Generally revised