Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 1 of 42 Contents 1. LAYING OF PROPOSED UTILITIES – LOW VOLTAGE (LV) CABLES ........................................................................................................................... 9 1.1 LV Cable Trench Details ............................................................................................ 9 1.2 HORL & VERL Clearance Details Between Proposed Lv Cable & Existing LV Cable ....................................................................................................... 10 1.3 HORL & VERL Protection Details Between Proposed LV Cable & Existing MV Services ................................................................................................. 11 1.4 HORL & VERL Clearance Details Between Proposed LV Cables & Existing MV Cables.................................................................................................... 12 1.5 HORL & VERL Clearance Details for Proposed LV Cables & Existing OHL (11/22/33 kV) .................................................................................. 13 1.6 Typical Clearance/Protection Details for Proposed Machinery Working Under Exisitng OHL (11/22/33 kV) ................................................... 14 1.7 STD PROTECTION Details Between Proposed ADDC Cables & Existing HV Trough/Duct Bank............................................................................ 15 1.8 HORL Clearance Details for Machinery Working Under Exisiting HV OHL (132kV & 400kV) ....................................................................................... 16 1.9 HORL/VERL Clearance Details Between Proposed Water/ Sewerage Pipeline and Existing ADDC Cables ................................................. 17 1.10 HORL/VERL Clearance Details Between Proposed Etisalat/DU Cable and Existing ADDC Cable ........................................................................... 18 2. LAYING OF PROPOSED UTILITIES – MEDIUM VOLTAGE (MV) CABLES (11/22/33KV CABLES/PILOT CABLES/JOINTS) ..................................................................................................... 19 2.1 HORL/VERL Clearance Details Between Proposed MV Cables & Exisiting LV Cables.................................................................................................... 20 2.2 HORL & VERL Clearances Details Between Proposed ADDC Cables and Exisiting Services ................................................................................ 21 2.3 Standard Protection Details for MV Services (11/22/33 kV) ...................... 22 2.4 Standard Protection & Crossing Details for MV Services (11/22/33 KV)............................................................................................................. 23 2.5 STD. Protection & Crossing Details Between Proposed MV Cables & Existing HV 132/220/400kV Trough/Duct Bank ...................................... 24 2.6 Typical Clearance/Protection Details for Proposed 132/220/400kV Under Exixting ADDC OHL ................................................... 25 2.7 Vertical Clearance & Protection Details Between Proposed Gas/Fuel/Water/Severage/Severage Gravity Services ................................. 26 3. INSTALLATION OF PROPOSED OHL – ELECTRICITY MV (11/22/33 KV) ........................................................................................................... 27 Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 5 of 42 3.1 Typical Clearance/Protection Details for Machinery Working under Exisiting MV OHL (11/22/33 kV) ............................................................ 28 3.2 STD. Protection & Crossing Details Between Proposed MV Cables & Exisiting HV 132kV Trough/ Duct Bank ....................................................... 29 3.3 Typical Clearance/Protection Details for Proposed Machinery Working under Exisiting OHL (11/33 kV) ......................................................... 30 4. PROPOSED ROAD WORK – ASPHALT HIGHWAY........................................ 31 4.1 Proposed Road Work Asphalt Highway Cross Section Sample ................... 32 32 4.2 Existing Asphalt Highway and Proposed NDRC for Crossing ADDC Cables ............................................................................................................... 33 5. PROPOSED ROAD WORK – ASPHALT ACCESS/SERVICE ROAD (TO VILLA/PLOT/MAIN ROAD) ............................................................. 34 5.1 Right Way Sample Cross Section at Asphalt Access/ Service Road.......... 35 5.2 Proposed/Existing Asphalt Carriage Way and Proposed ADDC Cables ............................................................................................................................ 36 6. PROPOSED ROAD WORK – INTERLOCK PARKING ................................... 37 6.1 Right of Way Sample Cross Section at Proposed Asphalt Parking ............ 38 6.2 Proposed Interlock Parking and Proposed/Existing ADDC Cables ........... 39 7. THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE/DISTANCES BETWEEN RESIDENTIAL PLOT LANDS AND EXISTING ADDC ELECTRICITY SERVICES /ASSETS …………………………………………………………..…....................... 40 Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 6 of 42 Guidelines for Protection of Electricity ADDC Assets The purpose of this guide is to provide guidelines to assist Electricity Network Operators to: o Ensure public safety. o Protect the Electricity Network assets from damage. o Minimise the likely impact of structures or other impediments on electricity easements and infrastructure. o Maintain unimpeded access to electricity easements and infrastructure for the purposes of the Electricity Network Operators. Working Near ADDC’s Ground Mounted Infrastructure And Underground Services (Underground Power Cables) 1. Contractor shall receive and review details of ADDC’s services in the vicinity including this guideline; 2. In certain circumstances it is often in the best interests of all concerned that persons are prevented from doing anything within the proximity of network assets that may create a risk while not physically interfering with the assets. 3. Even though there are basic depth requirements for installation of all utility services, plans supplied by utilities may not provide the depth at which the underground service is buried. This is due to the fact that over the years these may have been changed or altered, the ground contours may have changed due the addition or removal of earth during road or other construction works over the underground service. Action: A service may be laid with protection such as concrete surrounding it, to provide extra protection against excavation. In other cases, warning tape, concrete slabs may be laid over the service. The service could also be installed in conduit or pipe work. 4. Before commencing any excavation work, reference shall be made to the details or plans of the utility or private services in the proposed excavation area. The location of underground services provided by a service or utility provider may not be accurate for many reasons. Action: As complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed, the position of underground services must be proven by hand excavation or equivalent safe, non-destructive excavation technique. Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 7 of 42 5. A cable locator may be used to positively locate any cables in lieu of using any mechanical equipment. Hand tools providing an appropriate level of safety, or equivalent non-destructive excavation techniques, must be used to prove the location of cables buried in the ground where a locator is not utilised. These services must be located prior to the use of any excavation equipment. (Note: any damage to underground services, no matter how minor, must be reported. If not, the service may deteriorate and lead to serious and costly damage at a later date.) 6. It shall ensure that no more than 1,200 meters of excavated trench is kept open at any time and a watchman shall be provided for every 600 m. of open trench. 7. The trenches shall be kept dry during cable installation operation and shall deal with and dispose of water so as to prevent any risk to the cables and other materials. 8. The required control measures shall be developed and implemented while performing the works and more importance will be given for public safety and environmental issues. 9. The necessary safety barricades and warning signs shall be provided/ fixed on site according to the company policy as well as municipality requirements. 10. Contractor shall take all the necessary precautions to prevent damage to the road or ground surface due to a slip or breaking-way from the side walls of the trench including the pedestrian safety also 11. Where ever the cross of existing services/ Utilities shall be protected with the utmost care with the prior permission of concerned authorities and approved methods. shall obtain the necessary approvals from the client/Consultant/Concerned Authorities according to the scope of work of the project. Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 8 of 42 1. LAYING OF PROPOSED U TILITIES – LOW VOLTAGE (LV) CABLES LV Cables are laid in an aligned corridor at a specified depth, within Right of Way. Therefore during laying activities it is required to protect ADDC existing assets as per specified standards. 1.1 LV Ca bl e T r e nc h D e ta il s Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 9 of 42 1.2 H OR L & V ER L C l ea r a nc e D et ai l s Be t w e e n Pr o p o se d L V C ab le & Ex ist i ng L V Ca bl e Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 10 of 42 1.3 H OR L & V ER L Pr o t e ct i o n De t ai ls B e t we e n Pr o p o se d L V C ab le & Ex ist i ng MV S er vi c es Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 11 of 42 1.4 H OR L & V ER L C l ea r a nc e D et ai l s Be t w e e n Pr o p o se d L V C ab le s & Ex ist i ng MV Ca bl e s Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 12 of 42 1.5 H OR L & V ER L C l ea r a nc e D et ai l s f o r P r o p os e d LV C ab le s & Ex ist i ng O HL ( 1 1/2 2/33 k V) Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 13 of 42 1.6 T yp ic a l C l ea r a nc e/ Pr o te c ti o n D et ai l s f o r P r op o s ed Ma c hi n e r y W or ki n g U n d er Ex i s it n g O H L ( 11/ 22/ 3 3 k V) Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 14 of 42 1.7 STD P R OT E CT I O N D et ai l s Be t w ee n P r o p o se d AD D C C ab l es & Ex ist i ng HV T r ou g h /Du ct B a nk Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 15 of 42 1.8 H OR L C l ea r a nc e D e ta il s f or Ma c hi n e r y W or ki n g U n d er Ex i s iti n g HV OH L ( 13 2kV & 4 00kV) Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 16 of 42 1.9 H OR L/V ER L C l ea r a n ce D e ta il s B et w e e n P r op o s ed Wa t er / Se w er a ge P ip e li n e a n d Ex is ti n g ADD C C ab le s Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 17 of 42 1. 1 0 H OR L/V ER L C l ea r a n ce D e ta il s B et w e e n P r op o s ed E ti s al a t /D U C ab le a nd Ex i st i ng ADD C Ca bl e Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 18 of 42 2. LAYING OF PROPOSED U TILITIES – MEDIUM VOLTAGE (MV) CABLES (11 /22/33KV CABLES/P ILOT CABLES/JOINTS) The great demand of energy requires MV voltage (MV) cables to transmit electricity from transmission electrical lines/substations to pocket stations and finally to the end users, MV cables laid underground to accommodate different voltage ranges 11 kV, 22 kV, and 33 kV to meet customers’ needs. MV cables lay in approved corridor within Right Of Way, therefore during laying activities it is required to protect ADDC existing assets as per specified standards. Laying of Medium Voltage (MV) Cables: Site Photos Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 19 of 42 2.1 H OR L/V ER L C le a ra n ce D et ai l s Be t w ee n Pr o p o s ed M V C ab le s & Ex isi ti n g LV C ab le s Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 20 of 42 2.2 H OR L & V ER L C l ea r a nc e s De t ai ls B e t we e n Pr o p o se d AD D C C ab le s a n d Ex is it i n g Se rv ic e s Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 21 of 42 2.3 St a nd a rd P r o te c ti o n D et ai l s f o r M V Se rvi c es ( 1 1/2 2/3 3 k V) Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 22 of 42 2.4 St a nd a rd P r o te c ti o n & C r o ss i ng D e ta il s f o r M V Se rv ic e s ( 11/2 2/3 3 K V) Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 23 of 42 2.5 STD . Pr o t ec ti o n & C r o ss i ng D et ai l s B e t we e n Pr o p o s ed C ab le s & Ex is ti n g H V 1 32 / 220 /4 00 k V Tr o ug h /Du c t Ba n k Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 MV Page 24 of 42 2.6 T yp ic a l C le a ra n ce /P r ot e ct i o n D et ai l s 132/ 220 /4 00k V U n de r Ex ix ti n g ADD C O HL Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 for P r o p os e d Page 25 of 42 2.7 Ve rt ic a l C l ea r a nc e & P r ot e ct i o n De t ai l s Be t w ee n P r o p os e d Ga s/ Fu e l / Wa t er /S e ve ra g e/S ev e ra g e Gr avi t y S er vi ce s Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 26 of 42 3. INSTALLATION OF PROP OSED OHL – ELECTRICITY MV (11/22/33 KV) The great demand of energy requires (MV) cables to transmit electricity from transmission electrical lines/substations to pocket stations and finally to the end users, MV OHL cables are installed on overhead structures i.e. wooden or steel poles constructed on concrete foundations to transmit MV power for long distances. MV OHL are utilized in approved corridor within Right Of Way, therefore during laying activities it is required to protect ADDC existing assets as per specified standards. Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 27 of 42 3.1 T yp ic a l C l ea r a nc e/ Pr o te c ti o n D et ai l s f o r M a c hi n er y W o rki n g un d er Ex i si ti n g MV O HL ( 1 1/2 2/3 3 kV) Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 28 of 42 3.2 STD . Pr o t ec ti o n & C r o ss i ng D et ai l s B e t we e n C ab le s & Ex isi ti n g HV 13 2kV Tr o ug h / Duc t B a nk Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Pr o p o s ed MV Page 29 of 42 3.3 T yp ic a l C l ea r a nc e/ Pr o te c ti o n D et ai l s f o r P r op o s ed Ma c hi n e r y W or ki n g u nd e r Ex is iti n g OH L ( 11 /33 k V) Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 30 of 42 4. PROPOSED ROAD WORK – ASPHALT HIGHWAY The purpose of the asphalt highways are to facilitate the movement of the motorists/travellers/road users and to accommodate large volumes of traffic with the road design speed in accordance with the geometric design. Roads have different classes (Freeway, expressway, primary arterial, secondary arterial, collector and local roads). Each road has a distinct function, character and level of access control. Asphalt highways are constructed within Right Of Way therefore during construction activities it is required to protect ADWEA existing assets and to lay ADEWA ducts for future requirements (if required) as per specified standards Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 31 of 42 4.1 Proposed Road Work Asphalt Highway Cross Section Sample Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 32 of 42 4.2 Existing Asphalt Highway and Proposed NDRC for Crossing ADDC Cables Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 33 of 42 5. PROPOSED ROAD WORK – ASPHALT ACCESS/SERVI CE ROAD (TO VILLA/PLOT/MAIN ROAD) The purpose of the asphalted access road is to tie in/out the service road to the main road which providing the access to plot/villa/farm or individuals properties and to provide a parallel road to an arterial or similar main road, which provides land access, parking and limited movement (generally one way) for through traffic. Access/Service Road are constructed within Right Of Way therefore during construction activities it is required to protect ADWEA existing assets and to lay ADWEA ducts (if required) as per specified standard. Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 34 of 42 5.1 Right Way Sample Cross Section at Asphalt Access/ Service Road Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 35 of 42 5.2 Proposed/Existing Asphalt Carriage Way and Proposed ADDC Cables Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 36 of 42 6. PROPOSED ROAD WORK – INTERLOCK PARKING Interlocked parking lot is the area, remote from the road designated for the parking of vehicles. The road may contain Parking lanes which are the areas on the pavement, perpendicular, inclined or parallel to but outside the travelling way. Each parking lane contains several parking bays in which the area are marked out for different sizes of vehicle parking. Interlocked Parking can be in one or both sides of the road within the Right Of Way, therefore during construction activities it is required to protect ADEWA existing assets as per specified standards. Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 37 of 42 6.1 Right of Way Sample Asphalt Parking Cross Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Section at Proposed Page 38 of 42 6.2 Proposed Interlock ADDC Cables Parking Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 and Proposed/Existing Page 39 of 42 7. The Minimum Clearance/Distances Between Residential Plot Lands and Existing ADDC Electricity Services/ Assets 1. The distance between the land and the existing ADDC low-voltage underground cables shall not be less than 1 meter when the cable is at the front side of the land/plot where there is allocated and dedicated approved services/connections corridors. 2. The distance between the land and the existing ADDC highvoltage underground cables shall not be less than 1 meter when the cable is at the front side of the land/plot where there is allocated and dedicated approved services/connections corridors. 3. Minimum horizontal clearance from center line of 11KV & 33 KV poles to the edge of plot shall be 7m (for all future plots: The same to be sent to Municipality via official letter). 4. In case the above specified min. horizontal clearance of 7m cannot be achieved between existing poles and approved allocated plots, then the min. vertical clearance between the existing conductors and any trees or structure/boundary wall shall be not less than 6m. Accordingly, the below conditions shall be fulfilled/complied & confirmed by the owner of the plot (can be sent to the owner via conditional Design NOC): a. The final height of the boundary wall (beside/near the OHL side) shall be no more than 3 meters. b. Any trees / green area (within the first seven meters from the center of 11KV/33KV OHL pole) shall maintain the same height of 3m max. c. Any future building/structure(within the first seven meters from the center of 11KV/33KV OHL Pole) shall maintain necessary offset from the boundary wall (at OHL side) inside the plot to fulfil the six meter vertical clearance from the conductor (seven meters from center line of OHL). d. Before starting any site activities, new construction NOC shall be obtained by the contractor from ADDC with detailed method statement and risk assessment report to control and mitigate the risks of working near ADDC Live Assets/OHL as per ADDC Specifications and Procedures. 5. Minimum horizontal clearance from center line of 33KV Towers to the edge of the industrial plot/farms shall be 12.5m – Please verify this 12.5m clearance with respect to ADDC HSEQ requirements & End Users at OHL feedback regarding the max. existing length of 33KV OHL cross-arm/33KV Tower foundations(for all future industrial plots/future farms: The same to be sent Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 40 of 42 to Municipality via official letter) while 33KV Towers are not allowed to be at urban planning areas with residential plots. 6. The min. distance between the plots and the existing Feeder Pillar/Service Turret shall not be less than 30cm, taking into consideration all necessary protections and precautions required to ensure that FP & ST is not affected during the construction/ excavation of the boundary walls of the land. Moreover, no any part of plot/boundary wall foundations is allowed to be projected from plot limits. 7. The distance between the plot Lands and the approved land for the distribution Substation in open areas shall not be less than 3m from side & back sides while 2m clear distance is required around the existing 11KV Package Units. In some special certain congested areas/cases, ADDC may accepted 1.5 meters clear distance around the 11KV PU. 8. The approved plot size for ADDC Distribution substation is 13m x 16m for the 22KV SS (especially when substation between two plots) while 12m x16m plot size is approved for the 11kV SS with Switchgear. The approved plot size for 11KV RMU substation is 11m x 16m. 9. If the clear distance (Sikka/3m clearance) between two plots will be merged with the adjacent plots and combined together and in the presence of existing ADDC Services/Assets (case number 1 & 2), then the request shall be rejected in accordance to Municipality’s Circular. 10. In the event that the transfer of services for a single land has been requested with the passage of services on the other lands at the same time the request shall be rejected according to the circular of the Municipality. 11. The side/back distance required between the limits of the plot lands and the electricity services in case of land separators (Sikka/3m clearance between tow plots) : a. Distance not less than 30cm between the cables and the side limits of the land if no approved dedicated service corridors. b. If the existing cables are between 30cm and 100cm from side/back limits of the plot, then all necessary protection and shoring of the soil shall be considered and fulfilled before starting any site construction activates/excavations for the boundary walls of the land. All such excavation near existing electrical services shall be done manually and with all necessary safety precautions. If the same cannot be achieved and confirmed/ensured, then the cables must be protected Guideline for Protection of Electricity ADDC Asset – Rev. 02–2018 Page 41 of 42 through split concrete ducts or relocated in approved safe power service corridor. c. If the cables are more than one meter away from the limits of the plot land, then there is no objection to giving NOC subject that the client/customer will confirm full compliance and adherence/fulfilling all relevant safety precautions before starting any site activities/excavation and construction. 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