Summary EU1- MODULE 3: BUILDING ELECTRICAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES
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Course
CE 313 (EU1)
Institution
Pangasinan State University
ELECTRICAL CODES, LICENSES AND PERMITS
ELECTRICAL CODE – an electrical code specifies the
minimum provisions necessary for protecting people
and property from the improper use of electricity and
electrical equipment.
- design of an electrical system involves
applying the standards writt...
EU1- MODULE 3: BUILDING ELECTRICAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES
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1.
Design of an electrical system involves applying the standards written into the building code. This specifies the minimum provisions necessary for protecting people and property from the improper use of electricity and electrical equipment. It applies to both the manufacture and installation of electrical equipment.
Answer: Electrical Code
2.
is used nationally as the
basis for safeguarding persons, buildings and its
contents from hazards that may arise from the use of
electricity. This Code contains provisions which is
necessary for safety and thus is used as basis for the
legal enforcement in the installation of electrical system
design in the country.
Answer: Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)
3.
Most municipalities have ordinances (local laws) that
require that any person who wishes to engage in the
business of installing electrical systems must be
licensed (usually by the state or province).
Answer: Licensing
4.
Most municipalities require this to be issued
before any electrical installations may be made on a
project.
Answer: Permits
5.
show the layout and design
of an electrical installation.
Answer: Electrical construction drawings
6.
guide the electrical design
engineers, inspectors from the office of the local building
official, inspectors from the local electric utility, prospective
bidders, and other persons who have interests in the
Answer: Location plan
7.
is similar to the architectural layout
except that the electrical layout contains the interconnection
of the service drop/lateral, service entrance, service
equipment, feeder, subfeeder, load center, panelboards,
branch circuit, and nomenclature of occupancies.
Answer: Electrical layout
8.
These help in understanding the electrical plan. The
recommended symbols are shown in Appendix A of the
Philippine Electrical Code Part 1 2009.
Answer: Legend or symbol
9.
This is a standard strip of 40 mm height at the bottom of the
sheet and contains the following:
a. Name and location of installation or project
b. Name, signature and address of owner/manager/operator
c. Name, signature and seal of Professional Electrical
Engineer together with his PRC license number and
validity, Professional Tax Receipt Number and Tax
Identification Number
d. Sheet contents
e. Scale
f. Drawing and sheet number
g. Others. The complete requirements are shown in Article 1.3
of PEC 1 2009
Answer: Title block
10.
This is a computation or selection of the following:
a. Size/type/number of wires and size/type of conduits for
branch circuits, sub-feeders, feeders, busways and service
entrance
b. Type, rating and trip setting of overload protective devices
c. Short circuit current and interrupting capacity of overcurrent
protection device.
Answer: Design analysis
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EU1- MODULE 3: BUILDING ELECTRICAL DESIGN other symbols can be used, especially the
PRINCIPLES local symbols which are easily understood in
the area.
ELECTRICAL CODES, LICENSES AND PERMITS
ELECTRICAL CODE – an electrical code specifies the
minimum provisions necessary for protecting people
and property from the improper use of electricity and
electrical equipment.
- design of an electrical system involves
applying the standards written into the
building code.
PHILIPPINE ELECTRICAL CODE (PEC)
- National basis for safeguarding persons,
buildings and its contents from hazards that
may arise from the use of electricity.
LICENSING – municipalities have ordinances (local
laws) that require license for people to engage in the
business of installing electrical systems.
PERMITS – are required to be issued before any
electrical installations may be made on a project.
ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS – show the
layout and design of an electrical installation.
REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS & DETAILS:
1. Complete plans and specifications of all
electrical work
2. Labeling criteria of all electrical equipment
3. Lighting floor plan(s) including electrical
circuits indicating conduit and wiring sizes
4. Power floor plans including electrical circuits
indicating conduit and wiring sizes,
equipment, and disconnect switches
5. Exit sign/means of egress lighting location
and power supply
6. Panelboard schedule
7. Lighting fixture schedule
8. Symbol schedule and diagrams
REVIEW OF THE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
LOCATION PLAN – this will guide the electrical design
engineers, inspectors from the office of the local
building official, inspectors …, and other persons who
have interests in the project.
ELECTRICAL LAYOUT – this layout Is similar to the
architectural layout except that the electrical layout
contains the interconnection of the service
drop/lateral, service entrance, service eq., feeder …
LEGEND OR SYMBOL – help in understanding the
electrical plan.
- The recommended symbols are shown in
Appendix A of the PEC Part 1 2009. However,
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