How to Apply For Electricity Connection

This handbook is published by SP PowerGrid Ltd

in collaboration with SP Services Ltd

December 2002

Procedures and requirements highlighted in this handbook

are correct at the time of printing. Any changes that may
arise will be reflected in the next edition.

ISBN: 981-04-6932-3
Important
Contact Numbers

Tel No Fax No
SP SERVICES LTD
General Enquiry on Application 68238287 68238289
For Connection to Transmission System 68238340

Consumer Connection Agreement

Contracts Section 68238282 68238289

Testing and Turn-on Appointment

Supply Application Section 68238287 68238289
Installation Section 62777064 62777044

Opening of Utilities Accounts

Enquiry 1800-2356841 68238219

SP POWERGRID LTD
Endorsement of Substation Drawings
• East zone 68238555 68238564
• West zone 68238556 68238564

Installation of Meters
Deputy Director (Meter) 62777000 62777008
Enquiry 62777005

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Table of Contents

1. GENERAL INFORMATION ...........................................................................................7

1.1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. ……………...7
1.2. CONNECTION VOLTAGES AND SUPPLY FREQUENCY ...................................... 7
1.3. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION ............................................................................. 8
1.4. PROVISION OF A SUBSTATION ............................................................................. 8
1.5. DOMESTIC PREMISES AND LOAD REQUIREMENT NOT EXCEEDING 45KVA.. 9
1.6. METER ...................................................................................................................... 9
1.7. TARIFFS FOR NON-CONTESTABLE CUSTOMERS ............................................ 10
1.8. PAYMENT FOR ELECTRICITY CHARGES BY CONTESTABLE CUSTOMERS.. 10
1.9. OPENING ACCOUNT AND PAYMENT OF SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR USE OF
SYSTEM (UOS) CHARGES.................................................................................... 10
1.10. TERMINATION OF ACCOUNT............................................................................... 10
1.11. DISCONNECTION OF SERVICE CABLES ............................................................ 10

2. APPLICATION FOR LOAD CONNECTION ................................................................11

2.1. DISTRIBUTION CONNECTION.............................................................................. 11
2.2. TRANSMISSION CONNECTION............................................................................ 14

3. TRANSMISSION CHARGES.......................................................................................17
3.1. CONSUMER CONNECTION AGREEMENT ................................................... 17
3.2. USE OF SYSTEM (UOS) CHARGES FOR NON-CONTESTABLE CUSTOMERS 18
3.3. USE OF SYSTEM (UOS) CHARGES FOR CONTESTABLE CUSTOMERS......... 19
3.4. TEMPORARY SUPPLY........................................................................................... 22

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4. ENERGISATION AND TURN-ON PROCEDURES .....................................................23
4.1. NON-DOMESTIC PREMISES (LOAD REQUIREMENT NOT EXCEEDING 45KVA),
AND DOMESTIC PREMISES WHERE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
ARE PROVIDED AND PRE-INSPECTED OR
PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED AND ENERGISED..................................................... 23
4.2. PREMISES WITH DIRECT CONNECTION
FROM SPPA’S TRANSMISSION SYSTEM............................................................ 24
4.3. BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT............................................................................... 25
4.4. PREMISES WITH INDIRECT CONNECTION (I.E. PREMISES IN A MULTI-
METERED DEVELOPMENT) ................................................................................. 27
4.5. MODIFICATION TO AN EXISTING ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ...................... 28
4.6. LICENCE TO USE OR OPERATE AN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION.................. 28
4.7. CERTIFICATES AND STATEMENTS FOR FIRST ENERGISATION OF
SERVICE CONNECTION........................................................................................ 28
4.8. LEAD-TIME FOR APPLICATION FOR SERVICE CONNECTION ......................... 29
4.9. NOTES TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPLICATION PROCEDURE .. 31

5. CUSTOMER'S INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ....................................................35

5.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR HV AND LV CONNECTION (22KV AND BELOW) ........... 35
5.2. REQUIREMENTS FOR EHV CONNECTION (230KV AND 66KV) ........................... 37

6. METERING REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................39

6.1. GENERAL ............................................................................................................... 39
6.2. LOCATION OF METER........................................................................................... 40
6.3. METER/SERVICE BOARD SPECIFICATIONS (SINGLE-PHASE
AND 3-PHASE SERVICES, NOT EXCEEDING 100A PER PHASE)..................... 42
6.4. WIRING, LAYOUT OF METERS, MCBS, ETC IN CENTRALISED METER ROOMS,
METER COMPARTMENTS/RISER DUCTS/CUPBOARDS................................... 42
6.5. SUBMISSION OF LAYOUT PLANS........................................................................ 43
6.6. METERS FOR 3-PHASE LOW VOLTAGE CONNECTION (EXCEEDING 100A PER
PHASE) ................................................................................................................... 43
6.7. HIGH VOLTAGE/EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE METERING ........................................ 44
6.8. MASTER AND SUB-METERING SCHEME............................................................ 46
6.9. METERING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................... 46
6.10. CONTESTABLE CUSTOMERS .............................................................................. 48

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7 Appendices 49

1 Application Form For Connection To SPPA Transmission System 50

2 Consultation Form For Connection To SPPA Transmission System 52
3 Form CS/3 – Letter Of Consent From The Landlord/Management Corporation 53
4 Form CS/3H – Letter Of Consent From The Housing & Development Board 54
5 Request To Handover Substation 55
6 Application For The Supply Of Water, Electricity And/Or Gas 56
7 Application For Interbank GIRO 57
8 Form CS/5 – Application For Inspection Of Electrical Installation 58
9 Types And Layout Of Substation 60
10 Submission Of Substation Site And Design Plans 61
11 6.6kV/LV Substation (4 drawings) 62
12 22kV/LV Substation (5 drawings) 66
13 Heavy Aluminium Louvred Door For Electric Substation (6 drawings) 71
14 Gate Details (2 drawings) 77
15 Checklist For Substation Building Plan Submission 79
16 Substation Layout Requirements To Be Incorporated In The Architectural Plans 80
17 General Requirements For EHV Substation (66kV And 230kV Only) 82
18 • Protection Requirements For Customer’s 22kV and 6.6kV
Main Incoming Switchgear 83
• Protection Requirements For Customer’s LV Main Incoming Switchgear 84
• Type 1: Customer 66kV Feeder Connection
(Without Embedded Generation Plant) 85
• Type 2: Customer 66kV Feeder Connection
(With Embedded Generation Plant) 86
• Type 3: Customer 66 kV Feeder Transformer Connection 87
• Type 4: Customer 230kV Feeder Connection 88
• Type 5: Customer 230kV Feeder Transformer Connection 89
19 Application For De-Energisation/Re-Energisation (ADRE) 90
20 Statement For De-Energisation And Re-Energisation (SDRE) 91
21 Certificate Of Readiness For The Energisation Of Service Connection 92
22.1 Form CS/6 – Request For Installation Of Electricity kWh Meter For New Supply
Under Direct Supply From SPPA (Contestable Customer) 94
22.2 Form CS/7 – Request For Installation Of Electricity kWh Meter
(For Load Exceeding 45 kVA) Under Multi-Metered Building Scheme 95
23 Application For Appointment For Energisation Of Service Connection By Fax 96
24 • Technical Requirements For Service Cable And Meter Compartment
For Landed Houses 97
• Standard Meter Compartments At Gate Pillar 98
25 Standard Meter Board 99
26 Standard Size For Single-Phase Meter Board 100
27 Standard Size For Three-Phase Meter Board 101
28 CT Meter Panel For Low Voltage Supply 102
29 Methods Of Sealing Meter Panels 103
30 Enclosure For Low Voltage Metering Current Transformers 104
31 HV Metering Kiosk Requirements (For 1 or 2 Feeders) 105
32 HV Metering Kiosk Requirements (For 3 or 4 Feeders) 106
33 HV Metering Panel Requirements (For 1 or 2 Feeders) 108
34 Voltage Ratio, Sequence And Phase Angle Tests Report 109
35 Basis For The Service Connection Charge 110

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36 Standard Service Connection Cables 111
37 Certificate Of Compliance 112
38 Statement Of Turn-On Of Electricity 113
39 Requirements For Exempt Generation Facility not Exceeding 1MW 114
40 List Of Standards
• IEC Standards 115
• British Standards 118
• Singapore Standards 119
• Other Standards 119

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1. General
Information

1.1. INTRODUCTION

1.1.1. SP Services Ltd (SPSL), SP PowerAssets Ltd (SPPA) and SP PowerGrid Ltd
(SPPG) are subsidiaries of Singapore Power Ltd. SPSL provides support
services for the electricity market. It receives requests for electricity service
connection; offers terms and conditions of service connection; arranges for
service connection energisation/turn-on; and collects transmission charges,
security deposits and charges for other services on behalf of SPPA. SPSL also
bills customers for consumption. SPPA is the Transmission Licensee and owner
of the transmission and distribution network. SPPG, the managing agent for and
on behalf of SPPA, develops, operates and maintains the transmission and
distribution facilities.

1.1.2. The supply of electricity and electrical installation practices are governed by the
Electricity Act and its subsidiary legislation.

1.2. CONNECTION VOLTAGES AND SUPPLY FREQUENCY

1.2.1. In Singapore, the customers’ load installations are connected at the following
voltages:

1.2.1.1. Transmission voltage of 66kV and 230kV

1.2.1.2. Distribution voltage consist of 230V, 400V, 22kV(may vary within ± 6%)

The supply voltages are classified in the following categories:

1.2.1.3. Low voltage (LV) refers to 230V,single-phase and 400V, 3-phase

1.2.1.4. High voltage (HV) refers to 22kV

1.2.1.5. Extra high voltage (EHV) refers to 66kV and 230kV

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1.2.2. The following connection schemes are provided, according to customers’ load
requirements:

1.2.2.1. 230V, 50 Hz, single-phase, up to a maximum of 23kVA, 100A

1.2.2.2. 400V, 50 Hz, 3-phase, 4-wire.

1.2.2.3. 22kV, 50 Hz, 3-phase, 3-wire for a Contracted Capacity of:

1.2.2.3.1. between 1,700 kW and 12,750kW for 2 HV services

1.2.2.3.2. between 12,751kW and 25,500kW for 4 HV services.

1.2.2.4. 66kV, 50 Hz, 3-phase, 3-wire for connection with minimum Contracted Capacity of
25,500 kW.

1.2.2.5. 230kV, 50 Hz, 3-phase, 3-wire for connection with minimum Contracted Capacity
of 85,000 kW.

1.2.3. Where the customer requires a connection voltage and/or frequencies that differ
from those specified above, the customer is required to provide, install and
maintain the necessary transformation equipment.

1.3. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

SPSL serves as a one-stop customer service centre. It receives all application

forms on behalf of SPPA, and responds to all applications made by the Licensed
Electrical Worker (LEW), who acts as the customer’s agent for connection to the
transmission system.

Customers applying for their installations to be connected to SPPA’s transmission

system must submit their applications through their LEWs. Every application must
be accompanied by all supporting documentation requested by SPSL. A copy of
the Application Form is shown in Appendix 1.

For a development in the conception/planning stage, the customer is advised to

seek consultation regarding SPPA’s requirements, such as the provision of a
substation, for load connection. The Consultation Form (Appendix 2) must be
submitted directly to SPPG by the customer’s LEW.

1.4. PROVISION OF A SUBSTATION

1.4.1. Direct service connection from SPPA's LV network to the customer’s installation is
available for a small load requirement not exceeding 280kVA (400A). However,
the provision of a direct service connection is dependent on the available network
capacity in the vicinity. If there is insufficient capacity, the customer is required to
provide a substation for the connection.

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1.4.2. For a larger load requirement exceeding 280kVA (400A), the customer has to
provide a substation for SPPA to install necessary equipment to cater for the load.

1.5. DOMESTIC PREMISES AND LOAD REQUIREMENT

NOT EXCEEDING 45kVA

1.5.1. For premises where the electricity meter has already been installed by SPPA and
no extension or rewiring work is required, electricity service connection will be
turned-on on the 4th working day from the date of the opening of an account with
SPSL.

1.5.2. For premises where there is no electricity meter or where extension or rewiring
work is required, the customer has to engage a LEW and submit an application for
load connection (See Section 2).

1.6. METER
All meters required for measuring a customer’s electricity consumption and
demand (where applicable) are provided and maintained by SPPA. The customer
provides meter boards, compartments, kiosks, etc as SPPA may require for the
installation of its metering equipment.

1.6.1. Master- And Sub-Metering

A “Master-meter” is a meter measuring the consumption for all units and common
areas in a building or cluster of buildings which are used or occupied by multiple
consumers.

A “Sub-meter” is a meter measuring the consumption for a unit in a building or

cluster of buildings used or occupied by multiple consumers, whose electricity is
taken through a Master-meter.

1.6.1.1. Multi-Metered Premises

The following are categories of multi-metered premises:

1.6.1.1.1. Residential premises which have landlord and tenant supply connections

1.6.1.1.2. Commercial complexes which have landlord and tenant supply connections

1.6.1.1.3. Multi-storey factories or industrial complexes which have landlord and tenant
supply connections

1.6.1.1.4. All multi-metered premises fall under the Master- and Sub-metering scheme with
the exception of HDB residential premises.

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1.7. TARIFFS FOR NON-CONTESTABLE CUSTOMERS

1.7.1. Tariffs are currently charged for low tension, high tension and extra high tension
electricity consumption. -

1.7.2. Tariffs are subject to change and are published by SPSL from time to time.
Online information on the latest electricity tariffs is available at
www.spservices.com.sg.

1.8. PAYMENT FOR ELECTRICITY CHARGES BY

CONTESTABLE CUSTOMERS

Contestable customer pays to SPSL or authorised retailers, charges for electricity

consumption as ascertained by meters, and transmission charges and other fixed
charges as determined by SPSL. Payment for electricity charges must be made
on or before the due date specified in the bill.

1.9. OPENING ACCOUNT AND PAYMENT OF SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR

USE OF SYSTEM (UOS) CHARGES

The customer must open an account and place a security deposit for UOS
charges with SPSL upon application for energisation of service connection.

1.10. TERMINATION OF ACCOUNT

Non-contestable customers must give 4 business days' notice and contestable

customers must give 12 business days’ notice to terminate an account. Such
notices must be in writing to SPSL.

1.11. DISCONNECTION OF SERVICE CABLES UPON TERMINATION OF

ACCOUNT

Disconnection work involves the de-energisation and removal of service cables

and equipment. The following are indicative lead times for the work:

1.11.1. After the disconnection of LV, the lead-time is about 5 business days for the
removal of LV service cables where road-opening work is not involved. Where
road opening work is involved, a lead-time of 1 month is required.

1.11.2. After the disconnection of 6.6KV and 22KV where removal of service cables and
equipment are involved, the lead-time is about 1 month.

1.11.3. For disconnection of 66kV and 230kV service cables, the service cable and
equipment are de-energised within 10 business days, subject to the approval of
the Power System Operator (PSO). The subsequent removal of service cables
and equipment will depend on the operational requirement and approval of the
PSO.

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 Application For
Load Connection

2.1. DISTRIBUTION CONNECTION

2.1.1. Introduction

Each premises can have only one customer’s intake connection point. For
modification of connection (such as upgrading of the load requirement) to existing
premises, the customer is required to amalgamate the existing service connection
into one intake.

2.1.2. Consultation

For a development in the initial planning stage, the customer is advised to seek
consultation with SPPG to ascertain SPPA‘s requirements for a new or modified
connection to the transmission system. The LEW is required to submit the
Consultation Form (Appendix 2), together with a site/location plan to SPPG.

After receipt of the submission for consultation, SPPG will send a reply stating the
approved load and other technical requirements, such as the provision of
substation requirements necessary for the load connection to the transmission
system.

2.1.3. Application

The Application Form (Appendix 1) together with a copy of the site/location plan,
must be submitted to SPSL by the LEW for new or modified connections of new or
existing premises to the transmission system.

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2.1.3.1. Processing of Application

Generally, SPSL responds to applications within 10 business days. The

responses are made according to the following customer categories:

2.1.3.1.1. Contestable Customer

- A Consumer Connection Agreement, containing the service connection charge
payable, the offer letter and the standard terms and conditions with respect to
the distribution service connection.
- If a substation is required, a letter stipulating the requirements will be
forwarded to the customer, and an Agreement offered after the substation’s
plans are endorsed.

2.1.3.1.2. Non-Contestable Customer

- A Quotation, containing service connection charge payable and the conditions

of service with respect to the distribution service connection
- If a substation is required, a letter stipulating the requirements will be
forwarded to the customer. A Supply Agreement including the service
connection charge payable and the terms & conditions with respect to the
distribution service connection, is offered after the substation’s plans are
endorsed.

2.1.3.2 Commencement of Work

- SPPG commences work only when the Agreement has been signed and
received by SPSL, together with payment of service connection charges.

2.1.4. Type of Premises

2.1.4.1. Multi-Metered Premises

2.1.4.1.1. A multi-metered premises is one where the landlord/MCST (i.e. a master-metered

consumer or directly connected consumer) receives bulk intake service
connection from SPPA, and transforms/reticulates the supply to all the tenants
(i.e. sub-metered consumers) within the premises. Any application for new or
modified connection (including upgrading) for the bulk intake to the multi-metered
premises must be made by the landlord through its LEW.

A master-metered consumer means a consumer that is responsible for the

common usage of a master-metered installation which is connected to the
transmission system.

A master-metered installation means an installation in which supply is received by

a master-metered consumer and sub-metered consumers

A sub-metered consumer means a consumer, other than a master-metered

consumer, that receives supply in a master-metered installation via the electrical
system owned by a master-metered consumer.

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2.1.4.1.2. The landlord/MSCT or HDB, in the case of HDB premises, must ensure that the
total applied load requirement for service connections to the multi-metered
premises meet the total existing and future load requirements for all tenants. All
tenants applying for any upgrading of load must do so through their master-
metered consumer. In this regard, the master-metered consumer must approve
the load of all tenants within the premises.

2.1.4.1.3. If the landlord’s existing approved load is insufficient to cater for the tenants’ load
requirement, the landlord, as a master-metered consumer, must submit an
application to SPSL for modification (upgrading) of service connection to the
existing premises. In this case, the existing service cables are amalgamated with
the new intake. Hence, there will not be separate direct connections to the
tenants of such premises.

2.1.4.2. Premises in Private Housing, Industrial Estates, Commercial Developments

Requiring Provision of Low Voltage (LV) Distribution Network

2.1.4.2.1. For connection to premises where several parcels of land are to be sold or leased
individually, one or more substations must be provided by the developer. Where
the individual parcels of land are to be sold prior to development of these
substations, details of the substation requirements and approved load must be
included in the sales agreement by the future land parcel’s owner or lessee.

2.1.4.2.2. The developer must provide the development’s total load requirement and include
the breakdown of the individual premises’ load requirement (as specified in the
sales agreement) and the communal load requirement, if applicable.

2.1.4.2.3. In the case of landed housing estate development, the LEW must liaise with
National Parks Board for the siting of overground distribution boxes on turfed
areas. SPPA will provide and install the LV distribution network and service
connection cables for the development.

2.1.4.3. Premises Involving Temporary Connection With Provision Of Substation

2.1.4.3.1. Special terms and conditions apply in such cases for temporary connection to
construction worksites and other temporary premises. The term granted for
temporary connection is usually 24 months.

2.1.4.3.2. Where there is a need for the provision of a temporary substation, the customer
must provide the site and construct the structure of the substation according to the
requirements of SPPA.

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2.1.4.3.3. There will be a need to install the necessary cables and equipment to facilitate the
temporary connection to the distribution network. The customer pays outright
costs for the cables and a monthly hiring charge for the use of the equipment
(including the cost of insuring the equipment) during the term for temporary
connection.

2.1.5. Provision of Substation

2.1.5.1. When an application for load connection necessitates the provision of a substation
(See Appendices 9 & 10), a site must be provided and a substation constructed by
the customer at its own cost.

2.1.5.2 The customer can either choose his substation to be a dedicated or non-dedicated
one (See Appendix 35). If the customer opts for a dedicated substation, he has to
inform SPPG when he applies for connection. Otherwise, it shall be assumed that
the substation would be non-dedicated.

2.1.5.3 The customer is advised to site the substation at an inconspicuous location, away
from the main entrance of the development and major public roads. The customer
is also encouraged to harmonise, blend and integrate the substation with its
development.

2.1.5.4 SPPG’s officers and vehicles will have full and unrestricted access to the
substation.

2.1.6. Types of Service Connection Cables

The types of cables for service connection are shown in Appendix 36. In the event
that the customer is required to supply and install the cables, the customer’s LEW
has to seek consent from SPPG if the cables are different from the list shown in
Appendix 36.

2.2. TRANSMISSION CONNECTION

2.2.1. Consultation

2.2.1.1. A customer may choose to seek preliminary comments from SPPG via the
connection consultation process before submitting a formal application. This
practice is encouraged as incorporating SPPA’s requirements in a developer’s
preliminary proposal would expedite the application process at a later stage.

2.2.1.2. To initiate the connection consultation process, the customer has to submit the
Consultation Form (Appendix 2) through an LEW to SPPG.

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2.2.2. Application

The following are steps in the application for service connection:

2.2.2.1. The customer submits the Application Form (Appendix 1) through an LEW to
SPSL.

2.2.2.2. A connection proposal, duly endorsed by the PSO, is given to the customer. It
outlines the connection scheme, connection voltage, connection equipment and
facilities required of the customer and the estimated connection charges. SPPG
endeavors to respond to the customer, through SPSL, within 60 business days
and 100 business days for 66kV connections and 230kV connections respectively.

2.2.2.3. Where the application requires the provision of an EHV substation, the customer
must adhere to the general requirements attached in Appendix 17.

2.2.2.4. Once customer acknowledges acceptance of SPPG’s connection proposal, SPPG

proceeds to execute the Consumer Connection Agreement through SPSL. The
Agreement contains an Offer Letter, the standard terms and conditions associated
with the connection and an estimation of the connection charges

2.2.3. Lead-Time for Application of Transmission Connection

2.2.3.1. The timely provision of electricity supply to a development involves the joint efforts
of SPSL, SPPG, and the customer and their agents, such as the LEW. While
SPSL and SPPG will make every effort to engineer and implement the connection
scheme, it is at the same time essential for the new customers and their agents to
co-operate via timely submission of applications and plans, timely acceptance of
the terms and conditions of connection and compliance with the necessary SPPA
or Transmission Code requirements.

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2.2.3.2. As a guide for the customer and their agents, the normal lead-times for the events
leading to the energisation of 66kV service connections are listed in the box
below. The actual time-lead to energisation may vary for each connection,
depending on the actual service cable length and the progress of intermediate
events leading to completion of service connection works. Customers will be
informed accordingly either at the point of application or at any time a review is
required. For 230kV service connections, the customer will be informed of the
lead-time only at the point of application.

NORMAL LEAD TIME FOR ENERGISATION OF 66kV SERVICE CONNECTION

New 66kV Connection from

New 66kV Connection
New 66kV Substation
Events from SPPA’s Existing
Provided by Connection
Substation
Applicant
From day of execution of
Consumer Connection 21 months 26 months*
Agreement to energisation
of service connection

Notes:
* The Customer is required to handover the substation 8 months prior to target date of
energisation of service connection.

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3. Transmission
Charges

3.1. CONSUMER CONNECTION AGREEMENT

3.1.1. All customers are required to enter into a Consumer Connection Agreement with
SPPA and to pay Use of System (UOS) charges. Customers having a direct
connection to the transmission system must also pay a service connection charge.
For non-contestable customers, the Connection Agreement is part of the Supply
Agreement.

3.1.2. The Consumer Connection Agreement for customers taking HV supply at 6.6
kV/22 kV or EHV supply at 66 kV/230 kV will, inter alias, state the Contracted
Capacity, which is deemed to be the requirements for a period of five years.
Customers cannot reduce their Contracted Capacity until the expiration of the 5-
year period or additional 5-year period. Further, a customer who terminates the
supply agreement during the 5-year period or additional 5-year period will be
required to pay SPPA through SPSL/Retailer, the Contracted Capacity Charge for
the unexpired portion of the 5-year period.

3.1.3. UOS charges are payments for the use of the transmission services. The UOS
charges are paid for electricity consumption at each metered intake supply point in
accordance with the voltage at which a customer receives the electricity supply.

3.1.4. In the case of HV and EHV supply to multi-metered premises, the landlord has to
enter into a Connection Agreement for the network capacity required for his own
load only, i.e. supply for common services, etc.

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3.2. USE OF SYSTEM (UOS) CHARGES FOR
NON-CONTESTABLE CUSTOMERS

3.2.1. UOS charges for non-contestable customers are included in the electricity tariffs
offered by SPSL. The types of tariffs currently available are for low tension (LT:
400V/230V), high tension (HT: 22kV and 6.6kV) and extra high tension (EHT:
66kV).

3.2.3 Low Tension (LT) Supply

LT customers pay charges based only on energy (kWh units) supplied to an

installation. The supply is charged at a flat rate for each kWh delivered at each
metered intake supply point.

3.2.4 High Tension (HT)/Extra High Tension (EHT) Supply

HT and EHT customers pay charges calculated from tariffs based on the
Contracted Capacity Charge, Usage Charge, Uncontracted Capacity Charge and
Reactive Power Charge.

3.2.4.1 The Contracted Capacity Charge payable by customers to SPSL is based on kW

Contracted Capacity. The Contracted Capacity Charge is calculated as follows:

Contracted Capacity Charge = Customer’s Contracted Capacity x

Contracted Capacity Rate

3.2.4.2 The Usage Charge payable by the customers to SPSL is based on kWh of
electricity supplied. The Usage Charge is calculated as follows:

3.2.4.2.1 For Peak Period

Usage Charge = kWh consumed during the Peak Period x Peak Period Rate

3.2.4.2.2 For Off-Peak Period

Usage Charge = kWh consumed during the Off-Peak Period x

Off-Peak Period Rate

3.2.4.3 The Uncontracted Capacity Charge, which is based on the customer’s excess kW
demand, is payable if in any month the customer’s actual kW maximum demand
exceeds its Contracted Capacity. The Uncontracted Capacity Charge is
calculated based on the following:

Uncontracted Capacity Charge = (kW maximum demand - Contracted Capacity)

x Uncontracted Capacity Rate

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3.2.4.4 The Reactive Power Charge, which is based on the customer’s excess kVArh, is
payable if in any month the customer’s kVArh consumption exceeds 62% of its
kWh consumption. The Reactive Power Charge is calculated based on the
following:

Reactive Power Charge = (kVArh - 62% of kWh) x Reactive Power Rate

3.3. USE OF SYSTEM (UOS) CHARGES FOR CONTESTABLE CUSTOMERS

Contestable Customers shall pay UOS charges for transmission services at each
metered intake supply point in accordance with the voltage at which the customers
receive the electricity supply.

UOS charges are subject to change and these changes will be published by SPPG
from time to time.

3.3.1. Low Tension (LT) Supply

LT supply is metered on energy (kWh units). LT supply for contestable customers

attract UOS charges based only on energy supplied to an installation. The supply
is charged at peak and an off-peak period charge for each kWh delivered at each
metered intake supply point.

3.3.2. High Tension (HT), Extra High Tension (EHT) And

Ultra High Tension (UHT: 230kV and above) Supply

For HT, EHT and UHT supply, each metered intake supply point attract its own
UOS charges as follows:

a) a Contracted Capacity Charge,

b) a Peak Period Charge,

c) an Off-Peak Period Charge,

d) a Reactive Power Charge, and

(i) an Uncontracted Capacity Charge, and

(ii) an Uncontracted Standby Capacity Charge (only for customers with

embedded generation who opt to cap their demand drawn from the
network).

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3.3.2.1. Contracted Capacity Charge

3.3.2.1.1. The Contracted Capacity Charge is a monthly charge for the Contracted Capacity
at each metered intake supply point of a customer. The Contracted Capacity of a
metered intake supply point is the total supply capacity in kW requested by the
customer.

3.3.2.1.2. For a new supply, the Contracted Capacity is deemed to be the customer's
requirement for a binding period of 5 years. This period starts from the target date
or the date SPPA's plant and equipment, except for the service cable, are
available to provide such Contracted Capacity, whichever is later.

For new HT, EHT and UHT supply, the minimum Contracted Capacity for each
metered intake supply point shall be as follows:

HT with 1 or 2 feeders 1,700 kW,

HT with 3 or more feeders 12,750 kW,
EHT 25,500 kW,
UHT 85,000 kW.

For new supply, a request may be made for intermediate steps before the full
Contracted Capacity is implemented during the first year of the 5-year binding
period. The first step will be at least one quarter of the customer’s full Contracted
Capacity at each metered intake supply point.

3.3.2.1.3. After the 5-year period, the Contracted Capacity at each metered intake supply
point may be reduced subject to the following minimum values:

HT with 1 or 2 feeders 850 kW,

HT with 3 or more feeders 6,375 kW,
EHT 12,750 kW,
UHT 42,500 kW.

Any revision of the Contracted Capacity after the 5-year period will apply for a
minimum binding period of 1 year.

3.3.2.1.4. For a new development with landlord and tenants, the supply capacity required by
the landlord himself must meet the minimum values set out in 3.3.2.1.2 and
3.3.2.1.3 above in order for the landlord to qualify for HT or EHT supply.

3.3.2.1.5. Upward revision of the Contracted Capacity may be allowed during the validity of
the binding period of 5 years or 1 year of the Contracted Capacity. The revised
Contracted Capacity in such cases apply for the remainder of the 5-year period or
for a minimum period of 1-year, whichever is the greater, provided SPPA is not
required to install new or additional equipment. Downward revision during a
binding period will not be allowed.

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3.3.2.1.6. A customer whose revised contracted capacity requires SPPA to install new or
additional equipment, will be considered as receiving a new supply with a new 5-
year binding period.

3.3.2.2. Peak Period Charge

The Peak Period Charge payable is the monthly charge based on the energy
(kWh units) supplied to an installation during the peak period - from 7.00 am to
11.00 pm - in that month.

3.3.2.3. Off-Peak Period Charge

The Off-Peak Period Charge payable is the monthly charge based on the energy
(kWh units) supplied to an installation during the off-peak period - from 11.00 pm
to 7.00 am - in that month.

3.3.2.4. Reactive Power Charge

The Reactive Power Charge is a monthly charge for the installation's excess
kVArh consumption. The excess kVArh is the difference by which the installation's
kVArh consumption drawn from the network in that month is greater than 62% of
its kWh consumption drawn from the network in the same month.

3.3.2.5. Uncontracted Capacity Charge

3.3.2.5.1. The Uncontracted Capacity Charge is a monthly charge for the Uncontracted
Capacity consumed. The Uncontracted Capacity is the capacity in kW by which
the maximum demand in kW (measured by the half-hour integration meter)
exceeds the Contracted Capacity at that metered intake supply point, and is
chargeable for the month concerned.

3.3.2.5.2. The Uncontracted Capacity Charge is also applicable to existing HT, EHT and
UHT customers with embedded generation who opt to cap their power demand in
kW drawn from the network in the event that the maximum demand in kW
(measured by the half-hour integration meter) exceeds the Contracted Capacity.
The Uncontracted Capacity for these customers is limited to 20% of the
Contracted Capacity.

3.3.2.6. Uncontracted Standby Capacity Charge

3.3.2.6.1. The Uncontracted Standby Capacity Charge applies to existing customers with
embedded generation who opt to cap their power demand in kW drawn from the
network. This charge applies to such customers in the event that their demand in
kW exceeds 120% of the Contracted Capacity at that metered intake supply point
due to their failure to cap the kW demand drawn from the network.

3.3.2.6.2. The Uncontracted Standby Capacity Charge is a monthly charge for the
Uncontracted Standby Capacity consumed. The Uncontracted Standby Capacity
is the capacity in kW by which the demand in kW (measured by the power meter)
exceeds 120% of the Contracted Capacity at that metered intake supply point for

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 a duration of more than 10 seconds due to their failure to cap the kW demand
drawn from the network, and is chargeable for the month concerned.

3.4. TEMPORARY SUPPLY

Temporary Supply is available only at LT and HT voltages for temporary civil

engineering and building construction sites. The UOS charges applicable for the
LT and HT temporary supply will be as in 3.2 and 3.3.

For temporary supply at HT, the Contracted Capacity applies for a minimum
binding period of 1 year. Upward revision of the Contracted Capacity may be
allowed during the validity of the binding period of the Contracted Capacity. The
revised Contracted Capacity in such cases applies for a minimum period of 1 year,
provided SPPA is not required to install new or additional equipment. Downward
revision during a binding period will not be allowed. A customer whose revised
Contracted Capacity requires SPPA to install new or additional equipment is
considered as receiving a new temporary supply.

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4. Energisation and
Turn-on Procedures

The term ‘energise’, in the case of a customer’s installation that is directly connected to the
transmission system, refers to the closing of a circuit breaker or other isolating device that is
owned and controlled by SPPA. “Energisation”, “de-energisation” and “re-energisation” and
all grammatical variations of the term shall be interpreted accordingly.

Arrangements need to be made with SPSL for energisation of the service connection and
turn-on of a customer’s electrical installation. This is taken care of by the LEW. The
following are arrangements needed by type of premises:

4.1. NON-DOMESTIC PREMISES (LOAD REQUIREMENT NOT EXCEEDING

45kVA), AND DOMESTIC PREMISES WHERE ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATIONS ARE PROVIDED AND PRE-INSPECTED OR
PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED AND ENERGISED

4.1.1. This category includes all new HDB apartments and dwelling units in some private
residential developments where electrical installations are provided and inspected
in advance. It also includes non-domestic premises (supply capacity not
exceeding 45kVA) and domestic premises where the existing electrical
installations and service connections are intact and only the supply is required to
be re-energised.

4.1.2. The customer has to open an account with SPSL for electricity service connection
(See 4.9.2).

4.1.3. The customer is given an appointment for turn-on of service connection. This
appointment date is normally the 4th working day from the date the account is
opened. For electrical safety reasons, the customer or his representative must be
present at the premises for the turn-on of electricity service connection.

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4.2. PREMISES WITH DIRECT CONNECTION
FROM SPPA’S TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

4.2.1. Domestic Premises (all load requirements)

4.2.1.1. The customer opens an account with SPSL, if an account has not already been
opened (See 4.9.2).

4.2.1.2. Upon completion of the electrical installation and receipt of notification from SPPG
on energisation/readiness of the service connection, the LEW books an
appointment with SPSL for inspection and turn-on of the customer’s installation.
This is done by submitting the Certificate of Compliance (COC) form (See 4.7.1).

4.2.1.3. The electrical installation is connected to SPPA’s transmission system on the

scheduled turn-on date if the electrical installation is safe to receive electricity
supply. The LEW must be present during inspection of the electrical installation
by SPSL. For electrical safety reasons, the customer or his representative must
also be represent at the premises for the turn-on of electricity service connection.
A ‘PASS’ Inspection Report is issued by SPSL on-site upon successful turn-on of
the customer’s installation.

4.2.2. Non-Domestic Premises

4.2.2.1. Load Requirement Not Exceeding 45kVA

4.2.2.1.1. The customer opens an account with SPSL, if this has not already been done
(See 4.9.2).

4.2.2.1.2. Upon completion of the electrical installation and receipt of notification from
SPPG on energisation of the service connection, the LEW books an appointment
with SPSL for inspection and turn-on of the electrical installation. This is done by
submitting the COC form (See 4.7.1).

4.2.2.1.3. The electrical installation is connected to SPPA’s transmission system on the

scheduled turn-on date if the electrical installation is safe to receive electricity
supply. The LEW must be present during inspection of the electrical installation
by SPSL. For electrical safety reasons, the customer or his representative must
also be present at the premises for the turn-on of electricity service connection.
A ‘PASS’ Inspection Report for the customer’s installation is issued by SPSL on-
site upon successful turn-on.

4.2.2.2. Load Requirement Exceeding 45kVA

4.2.2.2.1. The customer submits an application for an account (See 4.9.2), and meter
installation Form CS/6 (Appendix 22.1) to SPSL if this has not already been
done, and applies for a licence from Energy Market Authority (EMA) to use or
operate an electrical installation.

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4.2.2.2.2. Upon completion of the electrical installation and receipt of notification from
SPPG on the readiness of service connection, the LEW must inspect and test the
electrical installation before booking an appointment with SPSL for energisation
of service connection by SPPG. This is done by submitting the COC form (See
4.7.1)

4.2.2.2.3. The LEW in charge of the design, installation and supervision of work has to
arrange for the LEW in charge of the operation of the installation and the
customer (or his representative) to be present during the energisation.

4.2.2.2.4. The electrical installation is connected to SPPA’s transmission system on the

scheduled energisation date if the electrical installation is safe to receive
electricity supply. The LEW must issue a Certificate of Readiness (COR) form
(See 4.7.2) to SPPG at site, prior to energisation of the service connection.

4.2.2.2.5. Upon successful energisation of service connection to the customer’s installation

from SPPA’s direct connection, all parties are to acknowledge on the Statement
of Turn-On of Electricity (See 4.7.3).

4.3. BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT

4.3.1. Before booking an energisation and turn-on appointment, the LEW must ensure
the following:

4.3.1.1. Metering requirements, where applicable, have been submitted and formal
clearance has been given by SPPG’s Meter Section. All necessary meters have
been installed.

4.3.1.2. The customer’s main incoming switchgear, protection system and earthing system
have been successfully tested by an LEW. The HV metering panel has been
provided, and testing of the metering current transformers/voltage transformers
have been carried out and meters installed by Meter Section.

4.3.1.3. The service cables to the installation are ready to be energised.

4.3.1.4. An utilities account has been opened, a Connection Agreement has been signed,
and a security deposit for UOS has been paid by the customer.

4.3.1.5. A licence to use or operate the electrical installation, where applicable, has been
obtained from EMA.

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4.3.1.6. For service connection at a system voltage level of 66kV and above, the final
clearance for the EHV switching procedure must be obtained from the PSO prior
to the confirmation of the first energisation date.

Notes:
(1) The EHV switching procedure must be jointly prepared and endorsed by the
LEW, who is authorised to perform EHV switching (at customer’s installation),
and SPPG’s Project Engineer.
(2) For 66kV and above, the LEW must submit the COC form to SPPG’s Project
Engineer.

4.3.2. Making An Appointment for Energisation Of Service Connection Direct From

SPPA’s Transmission System: -

4.3.2.1. Load Requirement Not Exceeding 45kVA

To make an appointment to turn-on electricity supply, the LEW or his

representative submits the letter confirming the energisation of service connection
and the COC. This is done in person at Supply Application Section of SPSL at
111 Somerset Rd, #01-10 Customer Services Centre

4.3.2.2. Load Requirement Exceeding 45kVA Up To 22kV Supply Voltage

An appointment for energisation of electricity service connection of load

requirements greater than 45kVA and up to 22kV supply voltage can be made as
follows:

To make an appointment in person to energise the service connection, the LEW or

his representative submits the letter confirming the readiness of service
connection and the COC to SPSL’s Installation Section at 7th storey, St. James
District Office, Keppel Road.

Alternatively, the LEW can submit the Application for Appointment for Energisation
of the Service Connection together with COC Form by Fax (Appendix 23) to
Installation Section. The original copy of the COC Form must be submitted to
SPPG on the scheduled energisation date.

4.3.2.3. A lead-time of 14 business days is required for the LEW to request for the
energisation of SPPA’s service connection and turn-on of the customer’s
installation.

4.3.2.4. Energisation of service connection involves several parties. An officer at SPSL’s

Installation Section co-ordinates with SPPG for the energisation of the service
connection for supply taken directly from SPPA’s transmission system.

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4.4. PREMISES WITH INDIRECT CONNECTION
(I.E. PREMISES IN A MULTI-METERED DEVELOPMENT)

4.4.1. Load Requirement Not Exceeding 45kVA

4.4.1.1. The customer opens an account with SPSL (See 4.9.2) if this has not already
done.

4.4.1.2. The customer submits an Application for Inspection of Electrical Installation

(Appendix 8) to SPSL through the LEW together with a Letter of Consent from the
Landlord/Management Corporation or HDB (Appendices 3 and 4). The LEW can
also book an appointment for inspection of the electrical installation at the time of
submission of the application and, in the meantime, proceed to carry out the
wiring/extension work. The procedure of booking an appointment is as in 4.3.2.1
above.

4.4.1.3. The LEW is responsible for arranging the energisation of the service connection
with the relevant party responsible where connection is taken via the landlord’s
switchboard - such as in HDB, JTC or other private multi-metered buildings.

4.4.1.4. Service connection will be turned-on on the scheduled inspection date if the
electrical installation is safe to receive electricity supply. The LEW must be
present during the inspection. A ‘PASS’ Inspection Report for the customer‘s
installation will be issued on-site by SPSL upon successful turn-on. The LEW
must issue a Statement of Turn-On of Electricity and this must be acknowledged
by the relevant parties.

4.4.2. Load Requirement Exceeding 45kVA (Multi-Metered Building Scheme)

4.4.2.1. When the premises is ready for installation of meters, the LEW/customer must
submit an Application Form for Account Opening with Security Deposit payable
and sign an agreement with SPSL.

4.4.2.2. SPSL then advises the LEW to proceed to apply to EMA for an EI Licence before
the supply is turned on.

4.4.2.3. Submit Form CS/3 (Appendix 3) and Form CS/7 (Appendix 22.2) for request for
installation of meter, together with a copy of Certificate Of Compliance (COC) and
confirm the account activation date (which is the proposed turn-on date) with
SPSL.

4.4.2.4. The LEW shall proceed to liaise with SPPG’s Meter Section to have the meters
installed. For HT supply, the consumer is required to sign an Indirectly Connected
Supply Agreement with SPPG before SPSL can process the application for
installation of meter.

4.4.2.5. The LEW is responsible for arranging the energisation of the service connection
with the relevant party where the connection is taken via the landlord’s
switchboard - such as HDB, JTC or private multi-metered buildings.

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4.4.2.6. The landlord’s LEW will issue the Statement of Turn-On of Electricity upon
successful turn-on.

4.5. MODIFICATION TO AN EXISTING ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

4.5.1. Modification work (e.g. extension, rewiring, shifting of meter) carried out to an
existing electrical installation where a licence to use or operate is not required,
must be inspected by SPSL before the new/modified portion of the wiring can be
used.

4.5.2. The LEW must submit an application for inspection (Form CS/5, Appendix 8) by
SPSL for the modified electrical installation.

4.6. LICENCE TO USE OR OPERATE AN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

4.6.1. For service connection to non-domestic premises, residential buildings and

condominiums with an approved load greater than 45kVA, and temporary
connection for building construction and engineering work, irrespective of
connection load, the customer must obtain a licence from EMA to use or operate
the electrical installation.

4.6.2. It must be noted that SPPG cannot energise the service connection until such a
licence is issued to the customer.

4.7. CERTIFICATES AND STATEMENTS FOR FIRST ENERGISATION OF

SERVICE CONNECTION

4.7.1. Certificate of Compliance (COC)

4.7.1.1. The LEW must ensure that the electrical installation complies with the
requirements of the Electricity Regulations, Singapore Standards CP5, relevant
technical requirements and all other applicable standards. This compliance must
be made in the COC form (Appendix 37). The COC form must be submitted to
SPPG through SPSL when requesting for an energisation appointment.

4.7.2. Certificate of Readiness (COR)

4.7.2.1. The LEW has to certify the readiness of the installation. This certification must be
made in the COR form (Appendix 21). The LEW must hand over the COR form to
SPPG’s Project Officer on the actual date of first energisation.

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4.7.3. Statement of Turn-On of Electricity

4.7.3.1. Immediately after the successful first energisation of the service connection,
SPPG will issue a Statement of Turn-On of Electricity (Appendix 38). All parties
are to acknowledge by signing the form. The completed form will be given to all
parties and a copy forwarded to SPSL.

4.8. LEAD-TIME FOR APPLICATION FOR SERVICE CONNECTION

4.8.1. The timely provision of electricity supply to a development involves the joint efforts
of SPSL, SPPG, and the customer and his agents, such as the LEW. While SPSL
and SPPG will make every effort to engineer and implement the connection
scheme, it is at the same time essential for the new customers and their agents to
play their part such as the early submission of applications and plans, the
acceptance of terms and conditions of connection including making the necessary
payments and the compliance of the necessary SPPA or Transmission Code
requirements.

4.8.2. As a guide for the customer and his agents, the normal lead-times for the various
events are listed on the following page. Depending on the progress and
completion time of precedent events, the actual completion dates of events
leading to the energisation of the service connection may need to be reviewed
and adjusted.

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NORMAL LEAD TIME FOR ENERGISATION OF SERVICE CONNECTION UP TO 22KV

Installation with existing Non- New New

Service Connection Not domestic Connection Connectio
Exceeding 45kVA or Installation from n from
Domestic Premises with Existing SPPA's Low New
Pre-inspected Inspection Service Voltage Substation
Installation or Required Connection Mains
Reconnection Exceeding
45kVA
Submission of NA 14 days* 4 weeks 3 months 6 months
application to SPSL
Submission of NA NA NA NA 5½ months
substation plans to
SPPG
Acceptance of 4 days 14 days 14 days 7 weeks** 11 weeks*
Agreement§
Handover of NA NA NA NA 10 weeks*
substation to SPPG+
Opening of account 4 days 14 days 14 days 14 days 11 weeks
with SPSL
Arrangements to NA 10 days NA NA NA
inspect customer's
installation (not
exceeding 45kVA) by
SPSL
Application to EMA for NA NA 10 days 10 days 10 days
licence to use or
operate an electrical
installation
Request for NA NA 14 days 14 days 14 days
energisation of service
connection

* These are critical events. Failure to adhere to the schedule may result in delay in the turn-on of supply.
§ Implementation of connection work shall only be effected upon the payment of service
connection charge and execution of the Connection Agreement by the customer.
** For connection by underground cable, SPPG will have to seek road opening approval from the relevant
authorities before cable work can commence. The approval process usually takes about 3 weeks.
Depending on the length of cable to be installed, supply will normally be available 4 to 6 weeks from the
date customer's premises is ready to receive the service cable.
+ Energisation of service connection will normally take place within 10 weeks of handing over of
substation. This lead-time may vary from case to case, depending on the customer’s schedule.

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4.9. NOTES TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPLICATION
PROCEDURE

4.9.1. Licensed Electrical Worker

4.9.1.1. Under the Electricity Act, the design and installation of an electrical installation
may be undertaken by the following categories of LEWs:
Electrical Workers Supply Capacity of Voltage
Installation
Electrician Not exceeding 45kVA Not exceeding 1,000V
Electrical Technician Design: Not exceeding 150kVA Not exceeding 1,000V
Install: Not exceeding 500kVA
Electrical Engineer No limit No limit

4.9.1.2. The customer should appoint an LEW appropriate to the capacity and voltage of
the proposed installation, and inform SPSL immediately of any change of LEW
during the course of the project.

4.9.2. Opening An Account

4.9.2.1. Before supply to an installation can be turned on, the customer must open an
account with SPSL. An application to open an account for electricity supply can
be made either personally, through the post or Internet. A sample of the
Application(s) for the Supply of Water, Electricity and /or Gas and GIRO forms to
be completed are shown in Appendix 6 and Appendix 7 respectively.

4.9.2.2. Application in person can be made at SPSL's Customer Services Centre, Upper
First Storey, 111 Somerset Road #01-10, Singapore Power Building; or at SPSL's
Application counter at Woodlands Civic Centre #02-06, 900 South Woodlands
Drive, Singapore 730900.

Applications through the post should be addressed to:

Deputy Director (Customer Services)

SP Services Ltd
P O Box 341 Orchard Post Office
Singapore 912312

4.9.2.3. The following documents must be shown at the time of application in person:

4.9.2.3.1. Identity Card/Passport of owner/tenant/authorised signatory*

4.9.2.3.2. Copy of Business/ Company Registration Certificate*

4.9.2.3.3. Documentary proof of occupation of premises, e.g. rent receipt or sales letter from
HDB confirming the purchase of the premises

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4.9.2.3.4. Bank account book to effect GIRO deduction from the account

*applicable for account in company's/organisation's name.

4.9.2.4. For applications submitted through the post, copies of the above-mentioned
documents must be enclosed.

4.9.2.5. An initial deposit is payable on opening an account. Customers may call the
Customer Enquiry Auto-Link (U-Link) at 1800-7380038 to enquire about the
opening and closing of accounts.

4.9.2.6. For domestic premises, the deposits are as follows:

Type of Premises Deposit

GIRO Non-GIRO
Customers Customers
HDB 1/ 2 rooms S$ 40 S$ 60
HDB 3/ 4/ 5 rooms S$ 70 S$ 100
HDB Executive/ HUDC/ Terrace S$ 100 S$ 150
Private Apts/ Semi-Detached/ Condo S$ 150 S$ 250
Bungalow/ Penthouse/ Townhouse S$ 250 S$ 400

4.9.2.7. The deposit for non-domestic premises varies according to the electricity load
required, the estimated water consumption, the floor area and type of operations.
For enquiry on the amount of deposit required, customers can call 1800-2356841.

4.9.3. Handover Of Completed Substation

4.9.3.1. The handover of substation to SPPG for installation of equipment is a key event,
which determines the earliest date when supply can be made available.

4.9.3.2. One week prior to the intended handover of the substation, the LEW must submit
a Request to Handover Substation form (Appendix 5) to Deputy Director
(Customer Projects - East / West / Distribution Projects), SPPG. Before this is
done, the LEW must ensure that the customer/developer has accepted the terms
and conditions of connection, including the payment of necessary charges.

4.9.3.3. It must be emphasised that SPPG will take over the substation only when it is
completed in accordance with plans and specifications approved by SPPG and
the relevant authority. It is particularly important that the access to the substation
must be clear and passable for transportation of heavy equipment.

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4.9.3.4. Floor frames are needed for some types of switchgear. Prior to the final rendering
of the switchroom floor, the LEW is to notify the project engineer-in-charge to
make arrangements for the floor frame to be installed, if it is necessary.

4.9.3.5. Requirements on handover of a completed transmission substation are given in

General Requirements for EHV Substation (Appendix 17).

4.9.4. Installation Of Current Transformer Operated Meters

4.9.4.1. For supply capacity exceeding 75kVA, current transformer operated meters are
required. The LEW is required to provide the three metering current transformers
and a pre-wired metering panel on the customer's intake switchboard complete
with Meter Section approved type test block, 6A 10kA MCB and pilot lamps and
metering cables to the busbars.

4.9.4.2. On the day the LEW arranges with SPSL for a date for energisation of the service
connection, he should also bring the letter of appointment for energisation of the
service connection to Meter Section to arrange for the installation of meters.
On the appointed day of meter installation, the LEW or his representative must be
present to provide a 230V 13A single phase supply for testing of the meters.

4.9.5. Procedure For Application For Licence To Use Or Operate An Electrical

Installation

4.9.5.1. General

4.9.5.1.1. Under The Electricity Act, electrical installations in non-domestic premises,

residential buildings and condominiums with an approved load greater than 45kVA
are required to be licensed. In addition, certain premises classified as engaging in
dangerous trades, are also required to be licensed even though they may have
approved electrical loads not exceeding 45kVA.

4.9.5.1.2. Application forms for electrical installation licences are available at Energy Market
Authority, 111 Somerset Road, #11-06, Singapore Power Building, Singapore
238164, or via the EMA website at www.ema.gov.sg.

4.9.5.2. Conditions For The Issue Of The Licence

4.9.5.2.1. Conditions for the issue of the electrical installation licences are governed by
EMA.

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4.9.5.2.2. The minimum grade of LEW required to take charge of the electrical or supply
installation is determined by the total approved load. The grades of Electrical
Workers and their authorisation conferred under the respective EMA licences are:-

Grade of Authorisation
Electrical Workers Design Maintain/Operate
Electrician 45kVA 45kVA
Technician 150kVA 500kVA
Engineer No Limit Subject to licence conditions

4.9.5.3. Submission Of EMA Forms

4.9.5.3.1. The relevant application forms are to be completed and submitted to EMA with the
necessary licence fees through the LEW in charge of the electrical installation.
This must be done no later than 2 weeks before the date of the turn-on of the
electricity supply.

4.9.5.3.2. The validity of the licence is for a period of 12 calendar months.

4.9.6. Procedure For De-Energisation /Disconnection Of Service Cables.

4.9.6.1. De-Energisation Of Service Cable For Maintenance Purpose

4.9.6.1.1. The LEW who needs to de-energise an existing service cable for the purpose of
maintenance or upgrading of the customer’s installation must submit the ADRE
form to SPPG 7 business days in advance (Appendix 19). For Contestable
Customers, an advance notice of 14 business days is required.

4.9.6.1.2. The SDRE form (Appendix 20) must be used to ensure that the service cable is
safely isolated after de-energisation and fit to be energised before re-energisation.
Both SPPG’s officer in-charge and the LEW must duly complete and sign Part I
and Part II of the form after de-energisation and before re-energisation of the
service cable respectively. For Contestable Customers, the LEW must duly
complete and sign Part III of the SDRE form.

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5. Customer's
Installation Requirements

5.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR HV AND LV CONNECTION (22kV AND BELOW)

5.1.1. Short-Time Withstand Current Ratings of Switchgear

5.1.1.1. For electrical installations taking electricity supply directly from SPPA’s network,
the customer’s main supply incoming switchgear must comply with the following
short-time withstand current ratings:

5.1.1.1.1. For supply at 22kV

- 25kA for 3 sec

5.1.1.1.2. For supply at 6.6 kV

- 20kA for 3 sec

5.1.1.1.3. For supply at low voltage,

a) Single Phase 230V

- 6kA for supply capacity up to 15kVA
- 9kA for supply capacity more than 15kVA and up to 23kVA

b) 3-Phase 400V
- 9kA for supply capacity up to 75kVA
- 25kA, 3 sec for supply capacity more than 75kVA and up to 180kVA
- 36kA, 3 sec for supply capacity more than 180kVA.

Note: The 3-second duration is not applicable to switchgear incorporating direct

acting tripping devices.

5.1.1.2 For electrical installations taking electricity supply from the landlord’s or
management corporation’s electrical installations, the LEW in-charge must ensure
that the customer’s main supply incoming switchgear is capable of withstanding
the prospective short-circuit current at the connection point.

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5.1.2 Protection Requirements

5.1.2.1 Typical schemes and the protection requirements for customer’s HV and LV main
incoming switchgear taking electricity supplies from SPPA’s system are shown in
Appendix 18. It must comply in general to conditions as set out in the
Transmission Code, Section 6.3 and Appendix F3.

5.1.2.2 For electrical installations taking electricity supply from the landlord’s or
management corporation’s electrical installations, advice on protection
requirements must be sought from the LEW responsible for the respective
licensed electrical installation.

5.1.2.3 Protection Requirement For 22kV And 6.6kV Customer Connection

The main protection for the 22kV and 6.6kV customer connection must be pilot
wire differential protection. The current transformers of ratio 500/5 must be of
Class X and the CT secondary star-point must be towards the protected line.
The standard overcurrent/earth fault setting for the incomer is shown in Appendix
18.

The LEW of the customer installation is responsible for:

5.1.2.3.1 proper specification, setting/commissioning of the protection system at the

customer incomers, and
5.1.2.3.2 ensuring that the 22kV circuits within the customer installation are equipped with
unit protection for fast fault clearance, inclusive of fault at cable terminations.

5.1.2.4 Protection Requirement For LV Supply Connection

The customer’s incoming circuit breaker shall be set according to the approved
load. For approved load exceeding 300A, external overcurrent relays of IDMTL or
DTL characteristics and earth fault protection (DTL) must be provided at the
incoming switchgear. The current transformer must be of Class 5P10, 15VA or
better. Details are shown in Appendix 18.

5.1.2.5 Every low voltage electrical installation of supply capacity exceeding 75kVA must
be provided with short-circuit protection in the form of direct acting trip element at
the incoming switchgear as follows:

Approved Load Direct Acting Trip Setting

Above 1500A Up to 4500A
400A< Approved Load < 1500A Up to 3200A
260A < Approved Load < 400A Up to 2400A
200A < Approved Load < 260A Up to 2000A
200A and below Up to 1200A

Alternatively, a backup HRC fuse may be used in place of direct acting trip.

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5.2. REQUIREMENTS FOR EHV CONNECTION (230kV and 66kV)

5.2.1. Short-Time Withstand Current Ratings Of Switchgear

For electrical installations taking electricity supply directly from SPPA’s network,
the customer’s main supply incoming switchgear must comply with the following
short-time withstand current ratings:

5.2.1.1. For 230kV Switchgear

- 63kA (1 sec)

5.2.1.2. For 66kV Switchgear

- 40kA (3 sec)

5.2.2. Protection Requirement For 66kV and 230kV Customer Connection

5.2.2.1. General

5.2.2.1.1. The protection system for the connections has to comply in general to the
conditions as set out in the Transmission Code.

5.2.2.1.2. All circuits connected to SPPA’s transmission network, inclusive of busbars for
230kV and above, must be provided with unit protection for fast fault clearance.

5.2.2.1.3. Engineering details and protection settings will be discussed with the customer
during the project implementation.

5.2.2.1.4. The relays used for a unit protection scheme, and the characteristics of its
associated current transformers should be matched. For reason of obsolescence
or availability, the type of protection relays, signaling equipment and the protection
schemes is subject to review and confirmation during the consultation period.

5.2.2.1.5. Wherever applicable, signaling equipment is to be provided for tele-protection

function and for end-to-end transfer of intertrip and interlock signals.

5.2.2.1.6. Generally, the star-point of the current transformer secondary circuit must be
towards the protected object/zone.

5.2.2.1.7. Generally, the location of the current transformers for the circuit and that of the
installation’s busbar protection system for 230kV and above must be overlapped
across the circuit breaker to eliminate protection blind zone.

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5.2.2.1.8. Current transformers supplied for unit protection must be rated in accordance with
IEC 60044 Part 1 & 6, BS 3938. They must be adequately dimensioned and of an
accuracy class meeting the specified relay’s requirement. The characteristic of
the current transformers installed at both ends of the connected circuit must be
closely matched with each other to ensure stability.

5.2.2.2. The proposed settings for the backup protection for the 66KV customer incomer
must generally be as follows:

PROPOSED RELAY SETTING FOR 66kV CUSTOMER INCOMER

Protection Relay General Setting

Over Current Protection CT Ratio Setting
Feeder Circuit (1000/5) 150% 0.15
(800/5) 200% 0.15
Feeder Transformer Circuit (1000/5) 100% 0.20 Hi-Set: 27A
(for 75MVA transformer) (800/5) 125% 0.16 Hi-Set: 34A
Earth Fault Protection
Feeder Circuit (1000/5) 10% 0.10
(800/5) 15% 0.10
Feeder Transformer Circuit N/A
(for 75MVA transformer)

Notes:
- The coordinated setting for the backup protection is applicable to the standard
protection scheme proposed for a feeder or feeder-transformer type customer connection
and is applicable to radial feed connection only. (Refer to Appendix 18)

- The overcurrent and earth fault setting are subjected to periodic review by SPPG.

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6. Metering
Requirements

6.1. General

6.1.1. All metering requirements must comply with EMA’s Metering Code. SPPG will
determine the location where the supply line terminates in the premises, based on
ease of accessibility to SPSL and SPPG personnel.

6.1.2. The developer or customer bears the cost of providing and maintaining the meter
boards, miniature circuit breakers (MCBs), isolators and wiring for installation of
meters. The meters are supplied and maintained by SPPA.

6.1.3. Meters can be mounted on any of the following types of meter boards:

6.1.3.1. Teak board or any hardwood board chemically treated against attacks by termites.
Plywood should not be used. The meter board must be at least 20mm thick and
rigidly fixed with a minimum of 4 fixing screws.

6.1.3.2. Metal panel with nylon inserts accurately positioned to accommodate the meter.

6.1.3.3. Glass reinforced polyester base fitted with nylon inserts accurately positioned to
accommodate the meter.
If item 6.1.3.2 or 6.1.3.3 is provided, SPPG’s Meter Section has to be consulted on
the locations of the nylon inserts.

6.1.4. The LEW must ensure that all metering requirements are complied with, and
submit, at the planning stage, all relevant drawings on meter locations, meter
board size, meter rooms, meter compartments/riser ducts/ cupboard, etc to Meter
Section for approval. Sample units of each approved type of meter compartment/
riser duct/ cupboard and meter board must be provided for final inspection and
approval by Meter Section before meters are installed.

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6.1.5. If the doors of centralised meter rooms, meter gate posts, meter compartments/
riser ducts/ cupboards, etc are to be locked, they must be fitted with locksets which
can be opened with one of the following master keys:

6.1.5.1. Abloy master key code reference MK 911047

6.1.5.2. Chubb (Union) master key code reference G1HBG

6.1.5.3. Yale master key code reference MK48

The doors of meter rooms/compartments must be able to be opened from the

inside without the need to use a key or other devices/tools.

6.1.6. All access doors to meter rooms/compartments/riser ducts/cupboards, etc must

have a clear access opening of at least 600mm (width). The doors must be fitted
with doorknobs or handles.

6.1.7. Security access systems installed in any premises must not impede access by
SPSL and SPPG personnel.

6.2. LOCATION OF METER

6.2.1. General

6.2.1.1. The service board accommodating SPPA's service MCBs and meters must be
located near the termination of the service line. The meter/service position must
be easily accessible at all times to SPSL and SPPG personnel for maintenance
and reading of meters.

6.2.1.2. Meters must be installed in a safe location where they will not be damaged or be a
cause of danger to personnel (viz, in a clean and dry location, not exposed to
weather, mechanical damage, vibrations, extremes of temperature or dampness).

6.2.1.3. The height of the meter on the meter board must be between 1.0m and 1.8m
above ground level, and the depth of the compartment for installation of meters
must be between 200mm and 300mm.

It is advisable that the service board is housed in an approved box of non-

combustible high-impact material to give added protection to the metering
equipment and safety.

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6.2.2. Grouping of Meters

Meters must be installed outside each tenant unit for ease of meter reading,
maintenance, etc. Where this is not possible for practical reasons, meters may be
grouped together in easily accessible centralised meter rooms or meter
compartments/riser ducts/cupboards in multi-metered premises (eg residential,
office, shopping or industrial high-rise building/complex).

6.2.3. Meters in Meter Compartments/ Riser Ducts/Cupboards

6.2.3.1. Meters are to be grouped on the same floor as the tenant units.

6.2.3.2. There may be more than one group metering location on each floor.

6.2.3.3. There must be adequate lighting in the group meter location to facilitate meter
installation/maintenance and meter reading.

6.2.3.4. Meter boards in meter compartments/riser ducts/cupboards must be such that

meters can be mounted facing the doors.

6.2.3.5. All meter compartments/riser ducts/cupboards where meters are installed are to be
clearly and permanently labeled. Tenant unit numbers on permanent labels must
be fixed adjacent to their respective meters.

6.2.3.6. Meter compartments/riser ducts/cupboards housing the meters must have clear
glass windows provided on the doors, if these are locked, for ease of meter
reading. The window for each meter must not be less than 200mm (W) x 300mm
(H) x 6mm (thickness) and must be correctly positioned in front of where the meter
is to be installed. Plastic windows and UV resistant polycarbonates are not
acceptable. Full glass doors are not acceptable.

6.2.4. Meters in Centralised Meter Rooms

6.2.4.1. The height of the meter board or panel must be such that meters can be mounted
with the highest row not exceeding 1.8m above floor level and the lowest row not
less than 1m above floor level.

6.2.4.2. There must be standing space of at least 700mm in front of the meter panel.
However, if the meters are mounted on a free-standing panel, a clearance of
700mm all round the panel is required.

6.2.4.3. The meter board or panel must be rigidly and vertically mounted. The doors of the
panel must be hinged.

6.2.4.4. The meter room must not be used as a storeroom.

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6.2.5. Meters Installed in Landed Properties

6.2.5.1. The meters and service cables must be installed in a weatherproof compartment
located at the gate pillar or perimeter wall. For supply capacity up to 100A 3–
phase, the technical requirements for this compartment are as given in Appendix
24. For supply capacity greater than 100A 3-phase where a CT-operated meter
will be installed, the LEW has to submit the technical requirements to Meter
Section for approval.

6.2.5.2. If there is no gate pillar or fencing around the perimeter of the landed properties,
meters must be installed inside a weatherproof meter box/compartment and easily
accessible to SPSL and SPPG personnel. Meters must not be installed inside the
house.

6.3. METER/SERVICE BOARD SPECIFICATIONS (SINGLE-PHASE AND 3-

PHASE SERVICES, NOT EXCEEDING 100A PER PHASE)

The meter/service board for SPPA's service MCBs and meters must be as
specified in Section 6.1.3 and in accordance with the drawings in Appendices 25,
26 and 27.

6.4. WIRING, LAYOUT OF METERS, MCBs, ETC IN CENTRALISED METER

ROOMS, METER COMPARTMENTS/RISER DUCTS/CUPBOARDS

6.4.1. All wiring leading in and out of the group meter location must comply with SS CP5.
The landlord's wiring must be segregated from the tenant's wiring.

6.4.2. Meters are to be mounted together with their associated service MCBs/ neutral
connectors such that each meter can be visually identified with its associated
service MCBs. Each meter position must be clearly labeled according to the
tenant unit number. There should be a space of 70mm between vertically
mounted meters.

6.4.3. Meters are to be mounted in neat vertical columns and/or horizontal rows.

6.4.4. Service MCBs shall be sealable. MCBs must be clearly labeled according to the
tenant units served. The labeling must also correspond to the labels used for the
meters.

6.4.5. All wiring on the meter boards from service MCBs/ neutral connectors to the
meters and from the meters to the customer's main switches must be neatly run on
the surface - horizontally and/or vertically.

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6.5. SUBMISSION OF LAYOUT PLANS

The layout of the meter rooms, meter compartments/riser ducts/cupboards

together with the meter board drawings and plans of the units served, must be
submitted at the planning stage by the LEW for approval by Meter Section.

6.6. METERS FOR 3-PHASE LOW VOLTAGE CONNECTION

(EXCEEDING 100A PER PHASE)

6.6.1. Meters for connections exceeding 100A per phase are operated from metering
current transformers and are to be fixed on a pre-wired metering panel on the
customer’s main switchboard. However, where the length of the connecting leads
are not excessive, the pre-wired metering panel may, with the prior approval of
Meter Section, be wall-mounted away from the main switchboard or in a separate
meter room. The pre-wired metering panel with Meter Section approved type test
block, 6A (10kA) MCB, pilot lights and metering cables to the busbars and the
three metering current transformers, must be provided by the customer. Drawings
of the meter panel can be obtained from Meter Section at St James District Office,
Telok Blangah Road.

6.6.2. Meter Panel Compartment Specifications

6.6.2.1. Meter panels must be of mild steel of at least 1.6mm thickness or other materials
subject to approval by Meter Section

6.6.2.2. The panels must be detachable and of a size given in Appendix 28.

6.6.2.3. The compartments must have a minimum depth of 100mm between cover and
base.

6.6.2.4. There must be openings with appropriate bushing for the meter wires.

6.6.2.5. The cover must have at least 3 hinges and be able to swing and open out at least
90o.

6.6.2.6. Facilities for sealing must be provided. Methods of sealing are illustrated in the
drawings in Appendix 29.

6.6.3. Meter Installation Requirements

6.6.3.1. The switchboard must be complete and securely mounted in its final position
before meters can be installed.

6.6.3.2. The top of the meter panel must not exceed 2.0m from the ground.

6.6.3.3. A 50mm x 50mm trunking of metal or other approved material between the
switchboard and the meter panel must be provided to house the meter cables if
the latter is installed away from the customer’s main switchboard.

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6.6.3.4. A 6.0mm tap-hole plus screw/washer on each busbar must be provided to facilitate
connection of the voltage cables to the meter voltage coils.

6.6.3.5. If the meter panel is away from the customer’s main switchboard, sealable 30A
HRC fuse for each phase and a sealable 3-pole ganged MCB of 6A 10kA rating
must be provided on the front of the switchboard panel near the metering CT
enclosure for the protection of the meter voltage wiring. The MCB must be
appropriately labeled.

6.6.3.6. Mounting of metering current transformers must be as follows:

- Current transformers must be mounted on jumpers for easy installation.
- Bakelite clamps must be provided to secure the meter current transformers
in position.
- Adequate insulation between the metering current transformers and the
busbar must be provided.
- The metering current transformers and meter voltage tap off points must be
installed after the incoming connection main protection current
transformers.

6.6.3.7. Enclosure

A rigid enclosure of mild steel plate of thickness not less than 1.6mm must be
provided solely for housing the metering current transformers and voltage tap off
points. The enclosures must have facilities for sealing. A typical construction of
the enclosure is shown in Appendix 30.

6.7. HIGH VOLTAGE/EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE METERING

6.7.1. General Requirements

6.7.1.1. The customer is required to provide, install and maintain, at his own expense,
current transformers, voltage transformers, a pre-wired metering panel with test
blocks, MCBs, pilot lamps and accessories, at his receiving HV switchboard.
These must meet SPPA’s requirements. Drawings of the metering panel can be
obtained from Meter Section at St James District Office, Telok Blangah Road.

6.7.1.2. All metering current and voltage transformers must be used solely for SPPA's
revenue metering equipment. No other apparatus of the customer is permitted to
be connected to such metering current and voltage transformers. However, a
voltmeter may be allowed to be connected via a 100 mA fuse (sealable) subject to
approval by Meter Section.

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6.7.1.3. The customer must also provide a metering kiosk to be located close to where the
metering current and voltage transformers are installed, such that the route length
of the cables from the current and voltage transformers to the metering kiosk does
not exceed 10m. Where this cannot be complied with because of site constraints,
the LEW must consult Meter Section concerning the type and size of cables to be
provided and installed by the customer.

6.7.1.4. The requirements for the kiosk are given in Appendices 31 and 32. The access to
the metering kiosk must be from outside the HV switchroom and fitted with any
one of SPPA's approved master lock series as specified in Section 6.1.5.

6.7.1.5. The customer must provide an appropriate metering panel of a size given in
Appendix 33 and install a 50mm x 50mm trunking of metal or other approved
material between the customer’s HV switchboard and the metering panel together
with the required type and size of cables.

6.7.1.6. Facilities for sealing connections of all metering wire termination at the customer's
HV switchboard must be provided.

6.7.1.7. A schematic and wiring diagram of the customer’s switchboard must be supplied to
facilitate installation of the meters.

6.7.2. Specifications For Metering Current Transformers

6.7.2.1. The customer will provide two metering current transformers of 30VA burden for
66kV connection or 15VA burden for connection at 6.6kV or 22kV. These must be
of accuracy class 0.5 complying with SS 318 or IEC 60044-1.

6.7.2.2. The current transformers are to be installed on the red and blue phases at the
cable end for each of his receiving switchboard. The current transformer ratio will
be determined by SPPG based on the customer’s load requirement. For
connection at 230kV, the LEW will liaise with Meter Section on metering
requirements.

6.7.2.3. The rated short-time current rating must not be less than 63kA 1 second, 40kA 3
seconds, 25kA 3 seconds and 20kA 3 seconds for connection at 230kV, 66kV, 22
kV and 6.6 kV respectively.

6.7.3. Specifications for Voltage Transformers

6.7.3.1. For each of the customer’s receiving switchboard, one of the following voltage
transformers must be provided:

6.7.3.1.1. One unit 3-phase 66kV/110V, 22kV/110V or 6.6kV/110V voltage transformer of

100VA burden per phase, connected star-star with the yellow phase terminal of the
secondary winding earthed, or

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6.7.3.1.2. Three units single phase,

66kV 110V or 22kV 110V or 6.6kV 110 V

3 3 3 3 3 3

Voltage transformers of 100VA burden per phase, connected star-star with the
yellow phase terminal of the secondary winding earthed, or

6.7.3.1.3. Two units single-phase 66kV/110V, 22kV/110V or 6.6kV/110V voltage

transformers of 180VA burden per phase, 'V' connected with the yellow phase
terminal of the secondary winding earthed.

6.7.3.1.4. Voltage transformers must be of accuracy class 1.0 complying with BS3941 or IEC
60186.

6.7.3.1.5. The secondary wiring of the voltage transformer must terminate in a sealable MCB
incorporated in the switchgear panel. The MCB must be rated at 6A, 110V, 50Hz
with breaking capacity not less than 10kA and the terminals of the MCB must be
able to accept cables of cross section up to 6mm2.

6.7.3.1.6. The voltage transformers must be fused and adequate stock of spare high-voltage
fuses must be kept by the customer.

6.7.3.2. All metering current transformers and voltage transformers together with their
manufacturers' test certificates must be submitted for testing and approval by
Meter Section at least 2 weeks before connection is required. Voltage
transformers at 66kV and 230kV are exempted from testing and only the
manufacturer’s test certificates have to be submitted.

6.8. MASTER AND SUB-METERING SCHEME

All multi-metered premises will be metered under master- and sub-metering

arrangement. Each individual unit within the premises must be metered
individually under their respective Sub-meter whereas the landlord or the owner of
the premises will be metered under the Master-meter. The landlord or owner will
pay the amount of electricity representing the difference between the amount of
electricity consumed and registered by the Master-meter and the aggregate of the
amount of electricity consumed by the occupants of the individual units within the
premises.

6.9. METERING REQUIREMENTS

6.9.1. Low Voltage Customer

6.9.1.1. Single Customer - More Than 75kVA

6.9.1.1.1. The customer will provide three metering current transformers (CTs) of 5VA
burden and accuracy class 0.5 complying with SS 318 or IEC 60044-1 and the
pre-wired metering panels on the customer’s intake switchboard. The pre-wired
metering panel must be fitted with SPPA approved type test block, MCB and pilot

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 lights and connected with metering cables to the CTs and busbars. The CTs
together with their manufacturer’s test certificates must be submitted for testing
and approval at least 2 weeks before connection is required.

6.9.1.1.2. A request for appointment to fix meters should be made only after the LEW has
arranged with SPSL for a date to energise the service connection.

6.9.1.1.3. Meter Section will arrange to install the meters upon production of the energisation
appointment letter issued by SPSL and requires at least 4 business days before
the energisation of service connection date.

6.9.1.2. Multi-Metered Buildings

6.9.1.2.1. Submission of floor plans of building showing the locations of metering kiosks,
meter room, meter compartments/riser ducts/cupboards.

6.9.1.2.2. Submission of dimensioned metering layout showing the plan, front and side
elevations of the meter boards/rooms/compartments/riser ducts/cupboards, etc.

6.9.1.2.3. Arrangements for sample units of each approved type of meter compartment/riser
duct/ cupboard and meter board to be inspected and approved by Meter Section
before meters are installed.

6.9.1.3. Landed Housing Development

6.9.1.3.1. Submission of site plans of building showing the locations of meter compartments
at gate pillars.

6.9.1.3.2. Submission of dimensioned metering layout showing the plan, front and side
elevations of the meter compartments in the gate pillars.

6.9.1.3.3. Arrangement for sample units of each approved type of meter compartment and
meter board to be inspected and approved by Meter Section before meters are
installed.

6.9.2. High Voltage/Extra High Voltage Customer

6.9.2.1. The revenue metering equipment will be installed at the customers’ end of the
service connection. The customer will provide a suitable metering kiosk at his
intake station, and metering CTs and VTs for each of his receiving switchboard.
The metering CTs ratio will be based on declared demand as shown in 6.9.2.6.

6.9.2.2. The metering CTs and VTs are to be used solely for revenue metering purposes.
The CTs and VTs up to 22kV supply are to be sent together with the
manufacturer's test certificates to Meter Section for testing and approval at least 2
weeks before supply is required. For supply at 230kV, the LEW has to liaise with
Meter Section on metering requirements.

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6.9.2.3. The VTs, after re-installation onto customer's switchgear, have to be tested and
phased out, and a test report as per Appendix 34 submitted to Meter Section for
approval before installation of meters.

6.9.2.4. The customer will provide and maintain at its own cost, a fixed telephone line to
the metering kiosk to be used exclusively for the purpose of remote meter reading.
This telephone line must be terminated in a standard telephone socket at the
metering kiosk. Provision of this telephone line must be made before installation
of meters.

6.9.2.5. If the customer is unable to provide the fixed telephone line due to site constraint,
a GSM line can be considered subject to approval by Meter Section.

6.9.2.6. Based on the contracted capacity stated in the application form, the customer is
required to provide the correct metering CTs as follows:

Contracted Capacity CT Ratio

MW
22kV Service Connection 0.0-0.8 50/25/5
0.81-1.7 100/50/5
1.71-2.5 150/75/5
2.51-3.2 200/100/5
3.21-5.0 300/150/5
5.01-6.6 400/200/5
6.61-10.0 500/300/5
66kV Service Connection 0.0-5.0 100/50/5
5.01-10.0 200/100/5
10.01-20.0 400/200/5
20.01-30.0 500/300/5
30.01-40.0 800/400/5
40.01-80.0 1000/500/5

6.10. CONTESTABLE CUSTOMERS

6.10.1. Eligibility

The eligibility of contestable customers are determined by EMA.

6.10.2. Additional Requirements For Contestable Customers

A contestable customer must provide and maintain at its own cost a fixed
telephone line to be used exclusively for the purpose of remote meter reading.
The LEW must liaise with Meter Section for the location and termination of this
telephone line.

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Appendices

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■ Appendix 1
APPLICATION FORM For official use only
FOR CONNECTION TO SP POWERASSETS Application
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM Number. :
Date Received :
To : SP Services Ltd
111 Somerset Road #06-05
Singapore Power Building
Singapore 238164
PART 1 APPLICANT’S DETAILS
Sub-metered customers (tenants) are not eligible for this application. All tenants in multi-metered premises are required
to obtain supply from their landlord / MCST or HDB for HDB premises.

I request you to provide / upgrade the load connection service to my premises as given in Part II by my Licensed Electrical Worker
undertaking the project

Name of Company/Applicant*: ________________________________________________ ROC/NRIC No: ________________

Name of Authorised Person & Designation* ___________________________________________________________________

Forwarding Address : ________________________________________________ Postal Code : Singapore______________

Tel : _________________ Fax : __________________ Mobile Phone : ___________________ Pager : ________________

Email : _______________________ Signature of Applicant : _______________________________ Date : _______________

PART 2 INSTALLATION DETAILS – (To be completed by LEW)
Project Description : ________________________________________________________________________________________

Site Address : ___________________________________________________ Postal Code : Singapore ________________

Utility Account No (existing) : ______________________________ Existing Approved Load : ______________________ kVA/kW*

Any previous Consultation? Yes / No* If Yes, please provide Consultation No : __________________
TYPE OF CONNECTION (Please tick appropriate box)
‫ڤ‬ New Connection ‫ ڤ‬Temporary Connection ‫ ڤ‬Change of connection point

‫ڤ‬ Upgrade existing connection point ‫ ڤ‬Upgrade with new connection point

‫ ڤ‬Others (please specify) : _________________________________________________________________

TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT (Please tick appropriate box)
‫ڤ‬ Industrial ‫ڤ‬ Commercial ‫ڤ‬ Residential

‫ڤ‬ Others (Please specify) : _______________________________________________________

Type of Business Activity (Brief Description) : __________________________________________ Voltage Sensitive? Yes / No*
LOAD REQUIREMENT (One intake connection point per premises)
Total load requirement (to include existing load, if any)
‫ڤ‬ 30A/60A/100A* ‫ڤ‬ 30A/60A/100A* ‫ڤ‬ __________ kVA at 400V three-phase
230V single-phase 400V three-phase
‫ڤ‬ 22kV ‫ڤ‬ 66kV/230kV*
(min 1,700kW for 2 HV services, min 12,750 kW for 4 HV services) (min 25.5MW for 66kV, min 85MW for 230kV)

Total Contracted Capacity of _________________ kW at _______________________ kV via __________ service cable(s).

Initial Contracted Capacity of _________________ kW (shall not be less than ¼ of the Contracted Capacity) for _______ months
(not exceeding 12 months)

Landlord’s Contracted Capacity (minimum 1,700kW) : _______________________ kW (for multi-metered premises only)

Initial Landlord’s Contracted Capacity : _________________ kW (shall not be less than ¼ of the total Contracted Capacity)

For multi-tenanted installation with the exception of HDB residential installation, the metering scheme shall be designed as Master/Sub-metering
scheme.

Target date of Energisation : ________/_________/___________ Estimated ultimate load : ___________________ kVA/kW*

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 EXISTING TYPE OF PREMISES (Please tick appropriate box)

‫ ڤ‬Single user premises ‫ ڤ‬Multi-tenanted Master-sub premises ‫ ڤ‬Multi-tenanted premises

TYPE OF METERING SCHEME

Please specify the metering scheme : Master / Normal*

Any change in metering scheme? Yes / No*. If yes, please specify _______________________.

OTO BE COMPLETED FOR INSTALLATION EXCEEDING 45kVA

Total Land Area : ___________________________ m2 Gross Floor Area : ______________________________ m2

PLANS AND DETAILS (Mandatory)

‫ڤ‬ 2 copies of Architect’s site and location plan

‫ڤ‬ 2 copies of plan showing proposed customer’s intake connection point and the existing intake point (if applicable)
‫ڤ‬ Details of the type, floor area & designed load of individual premises for multi-metered premises

PART 3 LEW DETAILS

I confirm that the above information is correct and agree to advise SP Services should there be subsequent changes.

Name of Authorised LEW : __________________________________ Licence Number : ________________________________

Registered Forwarding Address :_______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________ Postal Code : Singapore ________________________________

Tel : _____________________ Fax : __________________ Mobile Phone : ____________________ Pager : __________________

Email : ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Authorised LEW ______________________________________________________ Date _______________________

* Delete where not applicable

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■ Appendix 2
CONSULTATION FORM For official use only
FOR CONNECTION TO THE Consultation
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM Number. :
Date Received :
To : SP PowerGrid Ltd
111 Somerset Road #08-05
Singapore Power Building
Singapore 238164
CONSULTATION DETAILS

Sub-metered consumers (tenants) are not eligible for this application. All tenants in multi-metered premises are required to
obtain supply from their landlord/MCST or HDB for HDB premises.

Reference to the consultation, I hereby enclose one copy of site & location plans including proposed customer’s intake connection point

Drawing No. ____________________________________________________________ for your advice on connection requirements.

SITE DETAILS

Connection Applicant/Developer* : _____________________________________________________________________________

Project Description : _____________________________________________________________________________

Site Location – Lot & Mk No : _____________________________________________________________________________

Street Name : __________________________________________________________ Blk/Unit No :_______________________

LOAD REQUIREMENT (One intake connection point per premises)
New Connection Upgrading the existing service cable Temporary Connection

Change of intake connection point Other Services (Please specify):________________________________________

Type of Premises : Industrial/Commercial/Residential/Others*_________________________Gross Floor Area(m2): _____________

Type of Business Activity (for non-residential premise only) : _______________________________ Voltage Sensitive? Yes / No *

Existing Utility A/C No.(if any) : ________________________________

Existing Approved Load (kVA) : ________________________________ at 230V/400V/22kV/66kV/230kV*

Load Requirement (kVA) : ____________________________________ at 230V/400V/22kV/66kV/230kV*

Target date of Energisation :__________/___________/__________ Previous consultation No. (if any) : _________________

Additional information : ______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

LEW DETAILS
I confirm that the above information is correct and agree to advise SP PowerGrid should there be subsequent changes.

Name of Authorised LEW : _____________________________________ Licence Number:_______________________________

Company Forwarding Address :________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________ Postal Code : Singapore __________________________

Tel : ______________________ Fax : __________________ Mobile Phone : _____________________ Pager : _______________

Email : ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Authorised LEW ______________________________________________________ Date ______________________

* Delete where not applicable

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 ■ Appendix 3
Form CS/3
Letter of Consent from the Landlord/Management Corporation
To: SP Services Ltd
111 Somerset Road #06-05
Singapore Power Building
Singapore 238164

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO :______________________________________________________________________

(Full Address of the Customer)
FOR :________________________________________________________________________________________
(Name of Customer)
TOTAL LOAD ALLOWED FOR: _______________________________ AT ___________________________ VOLTS
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

PART I

1. I have checked the loading of the electrical installation of the abovementioned building/complex and hereby
confirm that the abovementioned load requirement can be catered for from the rising/horizontal mains
system/main switchboard of the building/complex, and the total approved load to the entire building/complex will
not be exceeded.

2. I have no objection for the abovementioned load to be connected to the rising/horizontal mains system/main
switchboard of the building/complex.

3. The Electrical Installation Licence No. of the building/complex is ______________________.

4. The electrical installation of the building/complex from which this load is to be connected is

Unmetered (i.e. without Master Account)

Metered under Master Account No. ________________________.

5. I will check to ensure that the abovementioned installation is compatible with the electrical installation of the
building/complex.

_____________________________________ Date: ______________

Signature of Licensed Electrical Worker

Licence No: _____/___________ Tel No: __________________

Name: ______________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________S (______________)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

PART II

I hereby give consent for the abovementioned customer to tap electricity supply of a capacity indicated above from
the rising/horizontal mains system/main switchboard of the building/complex.

___________________________________ Date: ________________

Signature of authorised person

__________________________________________ ________________________
Name Designation

Official Stamp of the

landlord/developer/management corporation
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■ Appendix 4

FORM CS/3H
Letter of Consent from Housing & Development Board
To: SP Services Ltd
111 Somerset Road #06-05
Singapore Power Building
Singapore 238164

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO :______________________________________________________________________

(Full Address of the Customer)

FOR : ________________________________________________________________________________________
(Name of Customer)

TOTAL LOAD ALLOWED FOR: ________________________________ AT _________________________ VOLTS

_____________________________________________________________________________________________
PART I

1. I have checked the loading of the electrical installation of the above-mentioned building/complex and hereby
confirm that the above-mentioned load requirement can be catered for from the rising/horizontal mains
system/main switchboard of the building/complex, and the total approved load to the entire building/complex will
not be exceeded.

2. I have no objection for the above-mentioned load to be connected to the rising/horizontal mains system/main
switchboard of the building/complex.

3. The Electrical Installation Licence No. of the building/complex is ___________________________.

4. The electrical installation of the building/complex from which this load is to be connected is

Unmetered (i.e. without Master Account)

Metered under Master Account No. _________________________________.

5. I will check to ensure that the above-mentioned installation is compatible with the electrical installation of the
building/complex.

________________________________ Date: _______________________

Signature of LEW

Licence No.: ______________________________________

Name: __________________________________________ Tel No.: _____________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________
PART II

I hereby give consent for the above-mentioned customer to tap electricity supply of a capacity indicated above from
the rising/horizontal mains system/main switchboard of the building/complex.

________________________________ Date: _______________________

Signature of Authorised Person
For and on behalf of Housing & Development Board

________________________________ ____________________________
Name Designation

Official Stamp of the

Landlord/Developer/Management Corporation

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 ■ Appendix 5
Request to Handover Substation
Date:

To: SP PowerGrid Ltd

111 Somerset Road #08-05
Singapore Power Building
Singapore 238164
Attn: Deputy Director
(Customer Projects – East / West / Distribution Projects)

Dear Sir

PROJECT: ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO ________________________________________________________________________

1. In connection with the electrification scheme (SPSL Appln No: ________________), I wish to advise that the proposed SPPA
substation has been completed in accordance with plans and specifications approved by your Company and the Competent
Authority.

2. I confirm that the structural Professional Engineer in-charge has certified that the substation structure is constructed according
to the approved plan to withstand the load specified by your Company.

3. I also certify that the electrical installation at the substation has been inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements
of your Company as follows:
a Earth value of electrode system is ______________ ohms.

b The continuity of each circuit protective conductor is satisfactory.

c All metal conduits have been bonded to earth.

d Polarity throughout the installation is correct.

e All single pole control devices are in live conductors only.

f The insulation resistance of the fixed wiring installation is ___________ Megaohm.

g All flexible cords, switches, fuses, plugs and socket outlets are in good serviceable condition.

h The installation includes ______________ Nos lighting points and _______________ Nos socket outlets.

4. I shall be obliged if you could send your representative for a joint site inspection on _____________________, and thereafter
to takeover the said substation.

Yours faithfully

_______________________________
Signature of Licensed Electrical Worker

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Tel No: _______________________

NB: This form must be submitted one week prior to the date for joint site inspection, which shall normally take place
from 10 am to 12 noon.

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■ Appendix 6
SP SERVICES LTD
(Acting for itself and as agent for and on behalf of Public Utilities Board and City Gas Pte Ltd for the supply of utilities)
APPLICATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF WATER, ELECTRICITY AND/OR /GAS

Name of Applicant/Company: ________________________________________________________________________________

(“the Consumer”)
NRIC/FIN/Employment Pass/Co Reg No. : _____________________ Co Reg Date (for application in Co. name): ______________________

Tel No. : ________________________________ Fax : ________________________________________________

Handphone No. : ________________________ ________ E-mail address : ________________________________________

Contact person : ________________________ ________ Contact no regarding your supply _____________________________

(for application in Co. name) (if different from above)

Declaration (For application in personal name)

Please check here if you are an undischarged bankrupt. Bankruptcy number: _____________________________

Details of Premises
a. Address of Premises _______________________________________________________________________

where supplies are required ________________________________________________________S ____________________

(“the Premises”)
b. Owner Tenant
c. Residential Use Business Use

d. Mailing Address ________________________________________________________________________________

(if different from ___________________________________________________________S____________________

the Premises)

e. For application made in person before 3pm at our service centers, supplies to your premises will be turned on on the next business day.
For application submitted by fax or mail, supplies to your premises will be turned on in 3 business days. Alternatively you may indicate
your preferred turn on date.

Preferred Date of Turn on of Supplies: ________________________________

Express turn-on of supplies is also available subject to availability of appointments and an express charge.
*Next day turn on/Express service does not apply for premises without meters or requiring a Licensed Electrical Installation

I/We make application(s) for the following utilities:

Water supply from the Public Utilities Board Electricity supply from SP Services Ltd Gas supply from City Gas Pte Ltd
For gas turn-on/ installation,
please call City Gas at 1800-555 1661 for
an appointment.
*For Non Residential Application (please indicate): Temp Supply Permanent Supply
1. I/We agree that each application for a utility, when accepted, will constitute a binding contract between myself/ourselves and Public
UtilitiesBoard / SP Services Ltd / City Gas Pte Ltd (as the case may be) and I / We agree that such contract shall be separate and
independent from each other and shall be separately enforceable.

2. In the event that I / We make an application for gas at a later date, I / We agree to be bound by the terms and conditions for supply of gas set
out in Part III overleaf and such other terms and conditions which City Gas Pte Ltd may, at its absolute discretion, notify and impose. I / We
understand that nothing herein shall be constructed as an offer by City Gas Pte Ltd to supply gas to me / us and that City Gas Pte Ltd has the
absolute discretion to reject my application for gas supply for any reason.

3. I/We agree to be bound by the terms and conditions specified by each supplier as set out in Part I (Water Supply) / Part II (Electricity Supply) /
Part III (Gas Supply) overleaf.

…………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………….
Consumer’s Signature / Date Name, Designation & NRIC / FIN No.
of Person signing for the Company
For Official Use

Date of Application received: __________________ Contact Log Ref : _______________

PART I
Deposit $ ____________ Billed Collected (cash/cheque #_______________)

Remarks:___________________________________________________________________________________________________

111 Somerset Road #01-10 Enquiry Hotline : 1800-2356841 Fax : 68238229 e-mail : [email protected]
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 ■ Appendix 6
SP SERVICES LTD
(Acting for itself and as agent for and on behalf of Public Utilities Board and City Gas Pte Ltd for the supply of utilities)

Terms and Conditions of the Contract for the Supply of Water by The Public Utilities Board ("PUB")

PART I

1 The Consumer shall pay an initial deposit and maintain it at an amount not less than one and a half times the monthly
charges. For non-Singaporeans and non-permanent residents an amount not less than 3 times the monthly charges.
2 The Consumer shall accept liability for this account.
3 Either party may give 4 working days' notice in writing to the other party to terminate this agreement.
4 If the water meter does not in the opinion of PUB correctly register the amount of water supplied to the Premises,
PUB shall be entitled to charge such sum as it shall assess and the Consumer shall accept such assessment as final
and conclusive.
5 The Consumer shall pay for the water supplied to the Premises at the appropriate water tariff according to the use of
the Premises. The Consumer shall notify PUB of the change of use of the Premises within 7 days of such change.
6 The Consumer shall pay a fee on every reminder issued to the Consumer for failure to make payment in accordance
with a bill sent to the Consumer.
7 The Consumer shall pay a late payment charge on any outstanding amount owed by the Consumer.
8 PUB shall not be liable for any failure or inconsistency in the water supply to the Premises howsoever and
whatsoever caused.

PART II

Terms and Conditions of the Contract for the Supply of Electricity by SP Services Ltd ("SP Services")

1 The Consumer shall pay an initial deposit and maintain it at an amount not less than one and a half times the monthly
charges. For non-Singaporeans and non-permanent residents an amount not less than 3 times the monthly charges.
2 The Consumer shall accept liability for this account.
3 Either party may give 4 working days' notice in writing to the other party to terminate this agreement.
4 If the electricity meter does not in the opinion of SP Services correctly register the amount of electricity supplied to the
Premises, SP Services shall be entitled to charge such sum as it shall assess.
5 The Consumer shall pay for the electricity supplied to the Premises at such rates of electricity tariffs for the
appropriate category of consumer as is fixed by SP Services from time to time.
6 The Consumer shall pay a fee, as is fixed by SP Services from time to time, for every reminder issued to the
Consumer for failure to make payment in accordance with a bill sent to the Consumer.
7 The Consumer shall pay a late payment charge of 1% on any outstanding amount owed by the Consumer.
8 SP Services shall not be liable for any failure or defect in the supply of electricity to the Premises howsoever and
whatsoever caused.

PART III

Terms and Conditions of the Contract for the Supply of Gas by City Gas Pte Ltd ("City Gas")

1 City Gas has appointed SP Services Ltd to be its agent for the opening and termination of this gas supply account,
and the billing, collection and settlement of all charges under this account.
2 The Consumer shall pay an initial deposit and maintain it at an amount not less than one and a half times the monthly
charges. For non-Singaporeans and non-permanent residents an amount not less than 3 times the monthly charges.
3 The Consumer shall accept liability for this account.
4 Either party may give 4 working days' notice in writing to the other party to terminate this agreement.
5 If the gas meter does not in the opinion of City Gas correctly register the amount of gas supplied to the Premises, City
Gas shall be entitled to charge such sum as it shall assess.
6 The Consumer shall pay for the gas supplied to the Premises at such rates of gas tariffs for the appropriate category
of consumer as is fixed by City Gas from time to time. The Consumer shall notify SP Services Ltd of the change of
use of the Premises within 7 days of such change.
7 The Consumer shall pay a fee, as is fixed by City Gas from time to time, for every reminder issued to the Consumer
for failure to make payment in accordance with a bill sent to the Consumer.
8 The Consumer shall pay a late payment charge of 1% on any outstanding amount owed by the Consumer.
9 City Gas shall not be liable for any failure or defect in the supply of gas to the Premises howsoever and whatsoever
caused.

111 Somerset Road #01-10 Enquiry Hotline : 1800-2356841 Fax : 68238229 e-mail : [email protected]
 ■ Appendix 7

APPLICATION FOR INTERBANK GIRO

Please tick: New Application Change of Bank Account

PART 1: FOR APPLICANT’S COMPLETION

Date: Name of SP Services Customer

To: Name of Bank: SP Services Account Number (1 account per form)

Branch

(a) I/We hereby instruct you to process SP Services instructions to debit my/our account.
(b) You are entitled to reject SP Services debit instructions if my/our account does not have sufficient funds and charge me/us a fee for this. You
may also at your discretion allow the debit even if this results in an overdraft on the account and impose charges accordingly.
(c) This authorisation will remain in force until termination by written notice sent to my/our address last known to you or upon receipt of my/our
revocation through SP Services.

My/Our Name(s) As in Bank Account:

My/Our Bank Account No: My/Our Contact (Tel / Pager / Handphone) No(s)

Bank Account Holder NRIC No/ P/P No:

Please remember to sign in this box.

Please impress your thumbprint clearly

if your bank account is operated by
thumbprint.
My/Our Signature(s)/Thumbprint(s)/Company Stamp

PART 2: FOR SP SERVICES’S COMPLETION

Bank Branch SP Services’s Account Number Utilities Account Number

Bank Branch Account Number To Be Debited

PART 3: FOR BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION’S COMPLETION

To: SP Services Ltd

This application is hereby REJECTED (Please tick) for the following reason(s):

Signature / Thumbprint # differs from Financial institution’s records Wrong account number
Signature / Thumbprint# incomplete / unclear# Amendment not countersigned by customer
Account operated by signature / thumbprint# Others:______________________________

___________________________________ ___________________________ _____________________________

Name of Approving Officer Authorised Signature Date

# Please delete where inapplicable

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 ■ Appendix 8
FORM CS/5
APPLICATION FOR INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

For official use

To: SP Services Ltd
111Somerset Road #06-05 APPLICATION NO:
Singapore Power Building
Singapore 238164

PART I

I/We,
#Mr/Mrs/Miss/Messrs____________________________________________________________________________________
(# Delete as appropriate). (name of applicant/company)
Utility Account No :
___________________________________________________________________________________________

request you to provide an electrical installation inspection and install kWh meter.
(Please tick if meter is required)
Details of my/our application are as follows:
(Please fill in the appropriate box below)

An application for electricity supply service has been submitted earlier and approved.

SP Services Application Reference No is: _______________________________________

OR

This is a new application with details as given in Part II by my/our Licensed Electrical Worker undertaking the project.
(Form CS/3 or CS/3H shall be attached for supply connection from landlord’s or HDB’s electrical installation.)

My/Our particulars:
NRIC number/Company ROC number: ________________________________
Name of Authorised Person for Company:_________________________________________________________________
(if applicable)

Forwarding Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________Postal Code: ______________

Tel:___________________ Fax : ___________________ Mobile phone: ___________________ Pager:_____________

Email: ____________________________

--------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------
Signature of Applicant Date
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PART II (INSTALLATION DETAILS - To be completed by Licensed Electrical Worker if there is no application submitted earlier)

Project Description: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Site Address: ___________________________________________________________________Postal Code: ________________
Type of Application (Please tick the appropriate boxes)

New Supply Temporary Supply Upgrading of Supply Downgrading of Supply

Extension Rewiring Replacement of switchboard/switchgear

Amalgamation Shifting of Meter

Conversion to Master/Sub Metering Scheme

Other Services (Please specify) ………………………………………………………………………………

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 ■ Appendix 8
Landlord’s installation HDB’s installation Public Lighting Network
Supply SP PowerAssets (Form CS/3 is to be (HDB's endorsement (Form CS/3 PL is to be
Connection from: installation/mains submitted) is required) submitted)

Type of Development: Industrial Commercial Residential Others

Metering Scheme: *Master / Sub / Normal *(Delete as appropriate)

Type of Business (Brief Description): ___________________________________________________________________

Total supply capacity (including existing requirement, if any)

30/40A# 230V 60A/80A/100A# 230V 30A/60A# 400V .............kVA

single-phase single-phase three-phase at 400V three-phase
(# Delete as appropriate)

PART III DETAILS OF PROPOSED INSTALLATION OR EXTENSION. For HDB residential unit, erasure/amendment to any of
the “QTY” figure below is NOT acceptable.)

QTY QTY QTY QTY

5A socket outlets 20A SPN ISO Cooker Point Oven Point
13A socket outlets 20A TPN ISO Connection Unit Shaver Unit
15A socket outlets 30/32A SPN ISO Fan Point Urinal Sensor Point

10A SPN/DP ISO 30/32A TPN ISO Hair Dryer Point Washing Machine
10A TPN ISO 60A SPN/DP ISO Hand Dryer Point Water Heater Points

15/16A SPN ISO 60A TPN ISO Lamp points Other Equipment
15/16A TPN ISO Cooker hob point Neon Sign
( A completed Certificate of Compliance is required to be submitted if a new meter is required.)

Name of LEW : _____________________ LEW Licence No. : _____________

__________________________________
Signature of Licensed Electrical Worker Date : ______________________

Forwarding address (as registered with EMA): __________________________________ Fax No.: ____________________

_______________________________________________________________________ Contact No.: ___________________

Postal Code: ________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

PART IV Endorsement by HDB (applicable for HDB residentiaI premises)

1 I have checked the loading of the electrical installation of the abovementioned building/complex and hereby confirm that
the abovementioned load requirement can be catered for from the rising/horizontal mains system/main switchboard of the
building/complex, and the total approved load to the entire building/complex will not be exceeded.

2 I hereby give consent for the abovementioned customer to tap electricity supply of a capacity indicated above from the
rising/horizontal mains system/main switchboard of the building/complex.

_______________________________________
Name/designation/signature of authorised person Date: ___________________
for and on behalf of Housing & Development Board

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■ Appendix 9
Types and Layout of Substation

The type of substation required will depend on the customer's load requirement. SPSL shall endeavour to provide the
requirement of the substation within 10 business days following the receipt of application form.

Typical layout plans and details for substations of the independent building type are given in Appendices 11 to 14.

As a guide, the types of substations applicable for the various load requirements are as follows: -

Load Requirement Primary Type of Drawings Applicable/Substation size

Distribution rooms
Voltage
Up to 1,000 kVA at 400/230V 6.6kV Appendices 11
22kV Switchroom 7.6M x 6.2M x 5.6M
Transformer 4.0M x 4.5M x 3.6M
Up to 2,000 kVA at 400/230V 22kV Appendices 12
Up to 4,250 kW at 22kV 22kV Switchroom 6.9M x 6.2M x 5.6M

The functional requirements of the substation structure, however, must be complied with. For example, the minimum
clear height of the cable chamber and switchroom must be 1.5m and 3.1m respectively even if the substation is
integrated into a multi-storey building.

Subject to the layout and access being suitable, the customer may incorporate the substation as part of his main
building. The typical layout plans shown in this handbook depict only the functional requirements.

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 ■ Appendix 10
Submission of Substation Site and Design Plans

Before construction of the substation, the LEW shall submit to SPPG, 2 sets of plans showing the location of the
proposed substation in relation to the rest of the development and detailed layout plans for the substation. One set of
plan will be endorsed and returned to the LEW.

All plans/drawings to be submitted must be on appropriate A1 or A2 size paper and endorsed by the LEW responsible
for the planning, design and supervision of the installation. To facilitate processing, SPSL's Application Reference
Number must be indicated in all submissions which shall be accompanied by a Checklist for Submission of
Substation Plans (Appendix 15).

In the case of re-submission of plans, all amendments (addition/deletion/revision) made must be highlighted in the
new set of drawings and listed out in covering letters.

All plans are to be drawn to scale and dimensions used shall be in metric units.

Substation Site Plans

These plans should show the location of the proposed substation(s) in relation to the surrounding area and should
include the following:

(i) The proposed substation(s)

(ii) The customer's switchroom(s)
(iii) The proposed SPPA's incoming cable and customer's service cable routes
(iv) The orientation of other buildings within the development site
(v) The proposed driveway to the substation entrance (to be shaded in red)
(vi) The existing and proposed drains; and
(vii) North-East Gridlines or 2 NE survey coordinates.

Substation Design/Layout Plans

It is mandatory that the drawings must include
1 The detailed requirements for the design of the substation are listed in Appendix 16. Unless explicit
waiver is granted, these requirements are to be incorporated in the architectural plans.
2 Plan, Front, Rear and Side Elevations of the substation and at least 2 cross-sections showing the
surrounding roads, cable chamber, switchroom beams and clear height, switchroom floor openings,
transformer plinths and other pertinent details.
3 Details of immediately adjoining upper floor, basement as well as adjacent space all around the
substation shall be depicted, if the substation is part of a larger building

It is the responsibility of the LEW in charge to ensure that all the requirements as endorsed on the drawings are
incorporated in the architectural and structural plans before construction work of the substation begins.

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■ Appendix 11
6.6KV/LV SUBSTATION

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 ■ Appendix 11
6.6KV/LV SUBSTATION

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■ Appendix 11
6.6KV/LV SUBSTATION

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 ■ Appendix 11
6.6KV/LV SUBSTATION

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■ Appendix 12
22KV/LV SUBSTATION

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 ■ Appendix 12
22KV/LV SUBSTATION

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■ Appendix 12
22KV/LV SUBSTATION

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 ■ Appendix 12
22KV/LV SUBSTATION

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■ Appendix 12
22KV/LV SUBSTATION

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 ■ Appendix 13
HEAVY ALUMINIUM LOUVRED DOOR
FOR ELECTRIC SUBSTATION

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■ Appendix 13
HEAVY ALUMINIUM LOUVRED DOOR
FOR ELECTRIC SUBSTATION

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 ■ Appendix 13
HEAVY ALUMINIUM NON-LOUVRED DOOR
FOR ELECTRIC SUBSTATION

ELEVATION

PLAN OF ALUMINIUM DOOR FOR

CABLE CHAMBER EMERGENCY EXIT

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■ Appendix 13
HEAVY ALUMINIUM NON-LOUVRED DOOR
FOR ELECTRIC SUBSTATION

ELEVATION

PLAN OF ALUMINIUM DOOR FOR EMERGENCY EXIT

(2100 X 900 PANIC DOOR)

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 ■ Appendix 13
HEAVY ALUMINIUM DOOR
FOR ELECTRIC SUBSTATION

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■ Appendix 13
HEAVY ALUMINIUM DOOR
FOR ELECTRIC SUBSTATION

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 ■ Appendix 14
GATE DETAILS

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■ Appendix 14
GATE DETAILS

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 ■ Appendix 15
SPPG
CHECKLIST FOR SUBSTATION BUILDING PLAN SUBMISSION

Proposal:

Name of Licensed Electrical Worker:

BP No (if any) :

Yes Not
Applicable

1) Drawings are in A1 or A2 series.

2) Plan, front, rear and side elevations are included.

3) Cross-sections in relation to roads and immediate surroundings are included.

4) Detailed layout scales of 1:50 for all plans and 1:100 for all sections and elevations.

5) Substation requirements stated in Handbook on How to Apply for Electricity Connection

including latest updating are complied with.

6) Plans are signed by the Licensed Electrical Worker.

7) Proper vehicular access to the substation from main road is coloured.

8) I have advised the structural PE that substation structure is to be designed to

withstand the loading specified in the Handbook and all structural requirements
have been reflected in this submission.

9) All trenches/floor openings are not affected by any beam.

10) Required clear height (from underside of any beam) of all equipment rooms
and cable chamber are complied with.

11) No column within substation

12) No wet area above substation

13) Location of Customer's Switchroom shown with proposed service cable route shown

14) I undertake to advise the architect and structural PE to ensure that all the requirements,
as endorsed, are incorporated into the architectural and structural plans prior to
substation construction

15) Previous drawings with SPPG's comments are attached (for resubmission case)

16) All additions/deletions/amendments are coloured

17) Any encumbrances?

Signature & Stamp of Licensed Electrical Worker License No Date

Note: Please tick in appropriate box for all items.

This checklist is to be submitted for every submission/re-submission.

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SPPG

SUBSTATION LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS TO BE

INCORPORATED IN THE ARCHITECTURAL PLANS
Item Requirement
Cable Entry Ducts • Heavy duty 150mm dia. UPVC pipes in concrete jacket to be provided and terminated 300mm
after the roadside drain.
• To be sealed with removable water-tight plugs at both ends of pipes.
• To have piling, if necessary.
Cable Entry Ramp • Cross Sectional views to be shown.
• 150mm wide removable hot-dipped galvanised mild steel gratings to be provided.
• Walls and floors to be plastered and rendered waterproof.
Cable Trenches • Sand filling to be carried out after cable installation.
• Depth of 900mm (no beams shall be allowed within/across the trenches).
• Openings to be covered by removable hot-dipped galvanised mild steel.
Switchgear Floor • Grating of 300mm width which is able to support at least 100 kg.
• To take a load of 1,600 kg per sq m. Floor beam is to be 200mm away from the HV floor
opening. All floor openings to be free of beam.
Switchroom • Louvred heavy duty aluminium door to Appendix 13.
Size: 2.9M X 1.8M wide nett for 22KV switchroom 2.7M X 1.8M wide nett for 6.6KV switchroom,
• Floor to have a 50mm thick cement rendering including a 20mm granolithic smooth finish of
cement, granite chips and sand in the ratio of 1:1:1 plus 9kg ironite or equivalent approved
hardener to each 45 kg of cement. For 22kV substations, final rendering of SPPA switchroom
floor to be done after installation of switchgear floor frame.
• Height: No part from floor to ceiling beams to be less than 3.1M. No column allowed within the
switchroom.
• Hot-dipped galvanised mild steel/stainless steel railing to be provided for stairs and loading
platform. (Removable type in front of door.)
• Hasp and staple (140mm x 65mm x 6mm) and door hinges to be of brass or stainless steel.
• Adequate natural lighting required. Provision of glass block in small modules.
• Ventilation panels to be installed at high level
Transformer Room • Noise level of 60 dB emitted from each transformer to be considered in the choice of
location of transformer yard.
• Adequate natural cross air ventilation required. Provision of PC vent block or Aluminium
ventilation panels.
• Each transformer plinth to be able to take a dead load of 6 tonnes.
• Door: 2.7M x 2.7M nett for each transformer. Heavy duty aluminium louvered doors to
Appendix 13.
• LV trench of 800mm min. width for every 2 transformers. Separate LV trench to be provided for
additional transformers.
• Hasp and staple (140mm x 65mm x 6mm) and door hinges to be of brass or stainless steel.
Wall/Column finishes • All concrete surfaces shall be properly prepared and 20mm cement plastering work carried out
such that there should be no cracks, blisters and other defects.
• The emulsion painting system used for external walls shall be suitable for outdoor application.
There shall be a five (5) years warranty of the textured coating on all walls against all defects
arising from colour–fastness, faulty workmanship and/or materials, etc.

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Item Requirement
Electrical Installation • Schematic layout to be shown.
• All wiring to be in surface conduits.
• Circuits to be controlled by miniature circuit breakers and ELCB.
• Isolators for battery chargers to tap supply by-passing ELCB.
• Substation to be adequately lit. Light fittings are to be installed at 3M (suspension in type)
and 2.4M (wall-mounting type) from floor level.
• Wire-mesh casing to be provided for light fittings installed in cable chamber.
• To label circuits at DB (distribution board) corresponding to the respective switches, sockets
and isolators, etc.
Cable Chamber • Trap door floor openings 760mm x 760mm leading to cable chamber to have –
‘Basement’ (where (a) hinged aluminium chequered covers complete with wall catch.
required) (b) cat ladders with 6 non-skip steps. Details as shown on drawings.
• Adequate natural ventilation required e.g. PC vent block/Aluminium vent panels.
- Height: 2.0m with no part less than 1.5m.
- To paint the front and back of all beam with 50mmH red luminous paint.
- Chamber floor to be ‘suspended’ type capable of supporting 400 kg/m2 (min).
• Floor level: 150mm above the immediate external final road or driveway level and above
highest flood level recorded. Wall and floor to be waterproofed and adequate drainage to be
provided, where necessary.
• Doors to be fitted with panic hardware and paint in red “Push lever down to open” on internal
side of door.
Metering Kiosks • To be provided for SPPA (see Appendices 31 to 33) when customer is taking HV supply.

Woodwork, MetalWork, etc • To be suitably painted and anti-termite treated for all woodwork.
Ceiling • To be of smooth finishes and emulsion painted. All beam to be encased in RC concrete.

Roof • To be of flat RC suitably waterproofed and laid to falls of 1:80 minimum.

• Roof eaves with multiple 150mm wide long slot openings to be incorporated for rain water to
free-fall direct into apron drain.
Drainage • Proper drainage around the substation to be provided with hinged hot-dipped
galvanised m.s. gratings.
Gate/Perimeter • To be 1.8m high and designed to blend aesthetically with the overall development.
Fencing(where required) • Hollow section anodised aluminium gates to Appendix 14.
• A 600mm wide concrete apron to surround the fence externally.
Access Road • To withstand heavy vehicles with laden load of 10 tonnes for all 22kV & 6.6KV substations.
• Width of driveway to be 4000mm (min) and surface to be properly paved.
• No car parking lots are to be drawn in such a way as to obstruct vehicular access to
substation.

NOTE: (a) Appointed project LEW is to liaise closely with Architect and Structural Engineer to obtain all their
respective requirements for incorporation into final layout plans submitted for SPPG’s endorsement.
(b) All dimensions and figures are to be checked by the Architect/structural engineer/appointed project LEW prior to
substation construction.
(c) If the Management Committee (MC) were to subsequently replace the security personnel with other means e.g.
electronic security systems, etc; SPPG shall be consulted on the free access arrangement to the substation.
(d) LEW/M&E consultants are to ensure that the proposed substation is constructed to SPPG approved plans.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR EHV SUBSTATION
(66KV and 230KV ONLY)

1. Where an application for supply of electricity necessitates the provision of a substation, the site shall be provided and
substation constructed by the applicant consumer at his own cost. The “Guidelines/Requirements for EHV Substation
Buildings” will be made available in SPPG’s service connection proposal to the applicant.

2. The applicant shall grant SPPG, its officers and agents an irrevocable licence at all times to have full and unrestricted
use of the substation and have free access thereto.

3. SPPA may utilize the substation and site in such manner as it deems fit. Subject to the applicant’s requirement being
fully provided for, SPPA shall be at liberty to use the substation for the purpose of supplying other customers or for the
improvement of the transmission network (e.g. upgrading, modification to substation structure, alteration and addition
works, etc.)

4. The substation site within the substation perimeter fence shall be intended solely for the substation development.

5. The substation structure may be an independent building or form part of a larger building. It shall be located at the 1st
storey level and must be readily accessible from the public road. Proper vehicular access to the substation shall be
provided for transportation of substation equipment by normal means, i.e. truck and trailer. The gradient of the access
road to the EHV substation site (66kV and above) shall not be more than 1:20.

6. There shall be no danger from flooding and fire hazards.

7. The substation site shall be free from all encumbrances (existing and future proposed services).

8. Suitable and proper cable access shall be provided on at least two sides of the substation site for all cables entering
and leaving the proposed site. If there is any roadside drain fronting/surrounding the substation site, the applicant shall
be required to install cable ducts under-crossing the drain. If the depth of the drain is more than 2.0 meters from the
proposed substation ground level, the cable ducts shall be installed to over-cross the drains with approval from the
relevant authorities.

10. The applicant consumer shall consider the effect of noise disturbance to neighbouring development in its selection of
the substation site.

11. The site of the substation shall be approved by SPPG and the relevant authorities. The applicant shall ensure that all
necessary approval for the substation site be obtained from the relevant authorities.

12. The applicant shall consult SPPG on the substation site before commencement of detail design for the substation
building.

The applicant shall submit the necessary architectural and M&E design drawings, incorporating the necessary
requirements in the above-mentioned guidelines/requirements, for SPPG’s review and clearances. The applicant shall
also obtain the necessary clearances from the relevant authorities.

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PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR CUSTOMER’S
22KV and 6.6 KV MAIN INCOMING SWITCHGEAR
INCOMING SUPPLY FROM
SPPA SUB-STATION
CABLE TERMINATIONS

METERING CTs/PTs M
TO SPPG’S REVENUE METERS
REQUIREMENTS

500/5
CLASS 5P20 15VA
OR BETTER O
R Y B C

O E/F
A
C

O
C
PILOT WIRES TO
SPPA’S SWITCHGEAR
500/5
CLASS X
PW

CB

CUSTOMER’S 22kV and 6.6kV MAIN INCOMING SWITCHBOARD

O/C - Overcurrent relay type IDMTL with 3/10 characteristics.

Plug Setting =100%, Time Multiplier=0.1.
E/F - Earth fault relay type IDMTL with 3/10 characteristics.
Plug Setting =20%, Time Multiplier=0.1.
PW - Pilot wire protection relay Solkor ‘R’/ ‘RF’, HOR 4, (For 22kV connection)
A - Ammeter
CB - Circuit breaker
To circuit breaker trip circuit
Notes:
1. Pilot wire protection CTs shall comply with the following requirements:
a. Rated knee point voltage at maximum secondary turns not less than 80V.
b. Exciting current at the rated knee point voltage not more than 150mA.
c. Resistance of the secondary winding, corrected to 75oC not more than 0.15 ohm.
2. No other auxiliary device shall be connected to the pilot wire protection CTs. Pilot wire protection CT star-point shall
be towards protected line.
3. Where there is more than one incoming service, a bus-section breaker shall be provided and be electrically and
mechanically interlocked against parallel operation of the incoming services.
4. All 22kV circuits in the customer installation shall be equipped with unit-protection for fast fault clearance, inclusive
of fault at cable terminations.

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PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR CUSTOMER’S
LV MAIN INCOMING SWITCHGEAR

INCOMING SUPPLY

CB
X
R Y B N

CLASS 5P10 15VA

OR BETTER

O
C

O
C
E/F
O
C

METERING CTs

KWH REVENUE METER

CUSTOMER’S LV INCOMING SWITCHBOARD

O/C - Overcurrent relay type IDMTL with 3/10 characteristics or DTL relay. For DTL relay, the setting shall be 100%
of approved load with a time lag of not more than 0.5 sec. For IDMTL relay, the plug setting shall be 100% of
approved load with a time multiplier of 0.1(or 0.2 for approved load more than 1.5kA and up to 2.2kA and with
source from SPPA’s 22kV substation).
E/F - Earth fault relay operating at primary fault current of 20% of approved load subject to a maximum of 120 Amp
with time lag of not more than 0.5 second.
Note: LEW is reminded that under CP5, the overall ohmic resistance of earthing system should not exceed one
ohm. The maximum earth fault current setting shall be equal to 50V divided by the earth resistance value.
CT - Current transformer Class 5P10, 15VA or better.
CB - Circuit breaker with adequate breaking capacity and circuit breaker using shunt trip shall be provided with
series trip (Direct acting trip) device that operates with no time delay under short-circuit condition, or with HRC
fuses in series.

To circuit breaker trip circuit.

Note:
Where there is more than one incoming service, a 4-pole bus-section breaker shall be provided and be mechanically
interlocked against parallel operation of the incoming services.

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TYPE 1: CUSTOMER 66KV FEEDER CONNECTION
(WITHOUT EMBEDDED GENERATION PLANT)

Type 1a : Supply from SPPA 66kV Source Station

Numerical Relay System (OFC) (see note iii)
SPPA
66kV S/S Feeder Main 1 Current Differential 1
Feeder Main 2 Current Differential 2
Inter-tripping Current Differential 1
Remote End Interlock (on ES & DS) Mechanical
Feeder Main 1 Electromechanical Relay System
(plus Main 2 if 87L
Source S/S)
(Metallic pilot wire) (see note iii)
Feeder Main 1 Solkor - Rf
Feeder Main 2 Translay S
Inter-tripping Solkor-Rf
Remote End Interlock (on ES & DS) Mechanical

Interface Type 1b : Supply from SPPA 66kV

points Non-Source Station
SPPA’s
Scope Numerical Relay System (OFC pilot wire) (see note iii)
Feeder Main 1 Current Differential
Customer’s
Scope Inter-tripping Current Differential
Pilot/FOC
Marshalling Remote End Interlock (on ES & DS) Mechanical
Box Electromechanical Relay System
(Metallic pilot wire) (see note iii)
87L Feeder Main 1 Solkor - Rf
Inter-tripping Solkor-Rf
Remote End Interlock (on ES & DS) Mechanical

Customer Notes:
66kV S/S i) All electromechanical feeder protection relays are to be
equipped with supervision and guard relays.
ii) Engineering and Protection details shall be discussed
on application.
iii) For reason of obsolescence or availability, the type of
Relays, signalling equipment and protection schemes
shall subject to review and confirmation during the
consultation period.
iv) Customer to supply and install pilot marshalling board
of approved design to accommodate the optic fibre
cables and other auxiliary cables.
v) Intertrip scheme where applicable shall be
implemented via the main protection system

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TYPE 2: CUSTOMER 66KV FEEDER CONNECTION
(WITH EMBEDDED GENERATION PLANT)

Type 2a : Supply from SPPA 66kV Source Station

Numerical Relay System (OFC) (see note iii)
SPPA
Feeder Main 1 Current Differential 1 66kV S/S
Feeder Main 2 Current Differential 2 Feeder Main 1
Inter-tripping Signalling equipment (plus Main 2 if
Source S/S)
Remote End Interlock Mechanical & Electrical
(on ES, DS & CB) (via signalling equipment)
Switching sequencing Signalling equipment Signalling 87L
equipment
Electromechanical Relay System
(Metallic pilot wire) (see note iii) For inter-tripping
Feeder Main 1 Solkor - Rf and remote
electrical interlock
Feeder Main 2 Translay S
Inter-tripping Signalling equipment

Remote End Interlock Mechanical & Electrical Interface

(via signalling equipment) points
(on ES, DS & CB) SPPA’s
Scope
Switching sequencing Signalling equipment

Customer’s
Type 2b : Supply from SPPA 66kV Scope
Pilot/FOC
Non-Source Station Marshalling
Box
Numerical Relay System (OFC pilot wire) (see note iii)
Feeder Main 1 Current Differential
Inter-tripping Signalling equipment 87L
Signalling
Remote End Interlock Mechanical & Electrical equipment
(on ES, DS & CB) (via signalling equipment)
Switching sequencing Signalling equipment
Customer
Electromechanical Relay System 66kV S/S
(Metallic pilot wire) (see note iii)
Feeder Main 1 Solkor - Rf
Inter-tripping Signalling equipment
Remote End Interlock Mechanical & Electrical
(on ES, DS & CB) (via signalling equipment)
Switching sequencing Signalling equipment
Notes:
i) All electromechanical feeder protection relays are to be
equipped with supervision and guard relays.
ii) Engineering and Protection details shall be discussed on
application.
iii) For reason of obsolescence or availability, the type of
Relays, signalling equipment and protection schemes shall
subject to review and confirmation during the
consultation period.
iv) Customer to supply and install pilot marshalling board of
approved design to accommodate the optic fibre cables
and other auxiliary cables.

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TYPE 3: CUSTOMER 66KV FEEDER
TRANSFORMER CONNECTION

Type 3a : Supply from SPPA 66kV Source Station

Numerical Relay System (OFC) (see note iii)

SPPA Feeder Main 1 Current Differential 1
66kV S/S
Feeder Main 2 Current Differential 2
Inter-tripping Current Differential 1
Feeder Main 1
(plus Main 2 if Remote End Interlock
Source S/S) Mechanical
(on ES & DS & neutral)
Electromechanical Relay System
87L (Metallic pilot wire) (see note iii)
Feeder Main 1 Solkor - Rf
Feeder Main 2 Translay S
Inter-tripping Signalling equipment
Remote End Interlock
Mechanical
(on ES & DS & neutral)

Interface Type 3b : Supply from SPPA 66kV

points
SPPA’s Non-Source Station
Scope
Numerical Relay System (OFC pilot wire) (see note iii)

Customer’s Feeder Main 1 Current Differential

Pilot/FOC Scope
Marshalling Inter-tripping Current Differential
Box Remote End Interlock
87L
Mechanical
(on ES & DS & neutral)
Electromechanical Relay System
(Metallic pilot wire) (see note iii)
Include REF,
TF Diff, OC/EF Feeder Main 1 Solkor - Rf
& other local
Inter-tripping Signalling equipment
protection
87T system Remote End Interlock
Mechanical
(on ES & DS & neutral)

Customer Notes:
22kV S/S
i) All electromechanical feeder protection relays are to be
equipped with supervision and guard relays.
ii) Engineering and Protection details shall be discussed
on application.
iii) For reason of obsolescence or availability, the type of
Relays, signalling equipment and protection schemes
shall subject to review and confirmation during the
consultation period.
iv) Customer to supply and install pilot marshalling board
of approved design to accommodate the optic fibre
cables and other auxiliary cables.
v) Intertrip scheme where applicable shall be
implemented via the main protection system

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TYPE 4: CUSTOMER 230KV
FEEDER CONNECTION

Supply from SPPA 230kV Source Station

Numerical Relay System (OFC) (see note ii)
SPPA
Feeder Main 1 : Current Differential 230kV S/S
Feeder Main 2 : Current Differential with
Distance Protection
Main 1 and
Teleprotection Signalling equipment Main 2
Inter-tripping Signalling equipment
Remote End Interlock Mechanical & Electrical Signalling 87L
(on ES, DS & CB): (via signalling equipment) equipment

Switching sequencing: via signalling equipment For teleprotection

inter-tripping and
remote electrical
interlock
Notes:
i) Engineering and Protection details shall be discussed on
application. Interface
points
ii) For reason of obsolescence or availability, the type of SPPA’s
Scope
relays, signalling equipment and protection schemes shall
subject to review and confirmation during the consultation Customer’s
Scope
period. Pilot/FOC
Marshalling
iii) Customer to supply and install pilot marshalling board of Box
approved design to accommodate the optic fibre cables
and other auxiliary cables. 87L
Signalling
equipment

Customer
230kV S/S

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TYPE 5: CUSTOMER 230KV
FEEDER TRANSFORMER CONNECTION

Supply from SPPA 230kV Source Station

Numerical Relay System (OFC) (see note ii)
SPPA Feeder Main 1 Current Differential
230kV S/S
Feeder Main 2 Current Differential with
Distance Protection
Main 1 and
Main 2 Teleprotection signalling equipment
Inter-tripping signalling equipment
Signalling
87L Remote End Interlock Mechanical & Electrical
equipment
(on ES, DS & CB) (via signalling equipment)
For teleprotection
inter-tripping and Switching sequencing signalling equipment
remote electrical
interlock
Notes:
i) Engineering and Protection details shall be discussed

Interface
on application.
points ii) For reason of obsolescence or availability, the type of
SPPA’s
Scope Relays, signalling equipment and protection schemes
shall subject to review and confirmation during the
Pilot/FOC Customer’s consultation period.
Marshalling Scope
Box iii) Customer to supply and install pilot marshalling board of
87L approved design to accommodate the optic fibre cables and
other auxiliary cables.
Include T/F
Diff, REF,
OC/EF &
other local
protection
Signalling 87T
equipment

Customer
230kV S/S

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APPLICATION FOR DE-ENERGISATION / RE-ENERGISATION (ADRE)

Licensed Installation No Service No Voltage

Name of Installation:

Address of Installation:

Requested De-energisation Requested Re-energisation

Date Time *am/pm Date Time *am/pm

Contestable #Name of Customer : #MSS A/C No : #Name of Retailer:

Customer :
*Yes / No

To: *Deputy Director (EHV Network) Section Fax No Tel No

EHV 62909124 62909121
*Deputy Director (Regional Network - *West/Central/East/North/South) RNW 66609390 66609301
*Deputy Director (Customer Project- East / West) RNC 62799590 62799501
*Deputy Director (Distribution Projects) RNE 62409203 62409218
RNN 67653745 63146172
RNS 62909110 62909101
CPE 62409225 62409257
CPW 62799532 62799559
DP 62909140 62909139
(1) I, the undersigned LEW for the above installation, wish to apply for a *de-energisation/re-energisation at the
time stated above. My work, after the de-energisation, will involve the following:

*1 Routine Servicing
2 Change of switchboard with change of metering scheme: *Yes / No
3 (Please specify)

(2) * I / or (Name / Licence No of appointee approved by

Regulation Division of EMA) will attend to the *de-energisation / re-energisation PERSONALLY.

(3) I understand that: -

(a) No work is to be carried out on the service cable until both SPPG officer and myself have signed the
SDRE (“Statement for De-energisation and Re-energisation”) after we have safely isolated the service
cable at both ends.
(b) I am required to be on time on the approved date of de-energisation or re-energisation, failing which the
SPPG officer may cancel any appointment made.

Signature : Telephone/HP No.:

Name :

Date : Licence No : *Grade: Engineer

Technician
Electrician

Notes : (a) All requested date and time are subject to SPPG’s approval.
(b) For non-contestable customers, this form should reach SPPG 7 business days before the requested date.
(c) For contestable customers, this form should reach SPPG 14 business days before the requested date.
(d) For urgent work on Sundays / Public Holidays and after office hours, LEW is required to co-ordinate with
SPPG personally.
(e) * Delete whichever not applicable.
(f) # To be filled in for contestable customer

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SPPG A No. 00001

STATEMENT FOR DE-ENERGISATION AND RE-ENERGISATION (SDRE)

Part I & II concern the de-energisation and re-energisation of the service cable specified below. Each statement is
valid only when it is signed by both the LEW of the installation and the SPPG officer-in-charge of the de-energisation
or re-energisation.
Name of Installation:
Service Cable No. : *1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Isolated From (Substation Name, OG Box, Etc):
This de-energisation is *due to tripping / requested by SPPG / Requested by LEW.
* - please delete whichever not applicable
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
PART I : DE-ENERGISATION STATEMENT (TO BE SIGNED AFTER DE-ENERGISATION)
(This statement is required only when work is to be done on the service cable by either the LEW or the SPPG officer,
or both)

Date: Time:

DECLARATION BY LEW: I, the undersigned LEW, hereby declare that the above service cable has been turned –off
safely isolated from the customer's intake switchboard.

Signature : Name : Licence No :

DECLARATION BY SPPG OFFICER: I, the undersigned SPPG officer, hereby declare that the above service cable
has been de-energised and safely isolated from the SPPA’s network.

Signature : Name : Section :

_____________________________________________________________________________________________
PART II : RE-ENERGISATION STATEMENT (TO BE SIGNED BEFORE RE-ENERGISATION)

Date: Time:

DECLARATION BY LEW: I, the undersigned LEW, hereby declare that the customer's switchgear, to which the above
mentioned service cable is connected, is cleared of all earthing leads, labour and tools, and that the switchgear is fit
for re-energisation from the SPPA’s end with effect from the time specified above. I undertake to ensure that no work
by any person will be carried out on the service cable at the customer's end until a new de-energisation statement is
signed by both parties.

Signature : Name : Licence No :

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY SPPG OFFICER:

Signature : Name : Section :

_____________________________________________________________________________________________
PART III : DECLARATION BY LEW ON THE TIME OF TURN-OFF AND TURN-ON OF INCOMING SUPPLY AT
CUSTOMER’S INTAKE SWITCHBOARD (for Contestable Customer only)

To : SP SERVICES LTD (Fax No.: 6826800)

Name of Customer : MSS A/C No :

Address of Installation :

DECLARATION BY LEW: I, the undersigned LEW, hereby declare that I had turn-off and turned-on the incoming
supply at the customer's intake switchboard at the following date / time :

Date of Turn-Off : Time of Turn-Off :

Date of Turn-On : Time of Turn-On :

Signature : Name : Licence No :

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CERTIFICATE OF READINESS
FOR THE ENERGIZATION OF SERVICE CONNECTION

Name of Customer Installation:

Address:

Customer Installation License No/Expiry Date:

Connection Voltage:

Approved Load:

Name of Connection Cable(s):

Owned by Connection Applicant (Yes / No)

MSS Account No:

Name of Retailer:

Certification By LEW

I, ______________________(name) the undersigned LEW, hereby certify that the service connection*, the equipment
and works at the above installation (License No: ______________) is now ready and fit for energisation with effect
from the date and time specified below.

Date:
Time:

I certify that:

a. protection details are as follows:

CT Ratio: /1A or 5A*

Short-Time Withstand Current Ratings of Main Supply incoming Switchgear KA for 3 sec
Main 1 Type:
Main 2 Type*: Direct Acting Tripping Setting :___________
O/C Type: Setting:
E/F Type: Setting:

b. the switching equipment/transformer/service connection* and all associated apparatus related to the service
connection have been tested and checked by me and they have passed the pre-commissioning checks and
tests in compliance with the Market Rules, Transmission Code, Handbook on How to Apply for Electricity
Connection, Connection Agreement, all other applicable standards, and the associated protection systems
have all been proven effective

c. The main protection schemes for the service connection have been commissioned by load simulation method
on date: _______________**.

d. *for multi-metered installation with the exception of HDB residential installation, the metering scheme has
been designed as master/sub-metering scheme.

* Delete where applicable

** To indicate NA where protection scheme is not applicable

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e. all necessary meters have been installed.

f. the safety coordination requirements of the Transmission code have been fully complied with.

g. all workmen have been withdrawn and warned that it is no longer safe to continue to work on the equipment
without a ‘Permit-to-work (PTW)’, and that all tools, scaffolding, ladders, construction materials including any
temporary local earthing connections have been removed from the equipment, and all protective screens or
guards, if any, have been securely fixed and the appropriate warning signs displayed and that all keys, if any,
necessary for the isolation and operation of the equipment have been handed to me.

h. all circuit earth on equipment to be energized are removed.

i. equipment to be energized in this request (the diagram must clearly indicate the portion of the
equipment to be energized. If space is insufficient, please provide diagram as attachment) is shown below:

Name & Signature of LEW requesting for License No. Date

energisation of supply line

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FORM CS/6
REQUEST FROM CONTESTABLE CUSTOMER FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICITY KWH METER
For official use
Serial No.: ____________________
CMS Installation no. ________________
PART I : Customer Details – To be completed by LEW

To: Meter Section, SP PowerGrid Ltd through SP Services Ltd

Name of Customer (Mr/Mdm) /Company(Messrs): __________________________________________________

NRIC/Company ROC:____________ Telephone No. : _____________ Pager/Handphone No. : _____________

Application no.: ____________________ Type Of Business: _____________________

Site Address as given by IRAS :___________________________________________________________________

(You are required to enclose a copy of the IRAS letter.)

Telephone point(s)/No(s). : ____________________________________________________________________

(For contestable customer, you are required to install telephone point(s) adjacent to the meter panel before applying for the installation of the meters)

Existing MSS Account no: ___________________ Master Account No. : ________________________

Supply Capacity :___________KVA/KW at ___________ Volts
[Form CS/3 or CS/3H(if supply is from landlord) and COC shall be submitted together with this form]

Metering Scheme: ________________ Turn on date : ______________________

Source of supply : SP PowerAssets Landlord

Type of connection : New Connection Upgrading Downgrading

Name of LEW : ___________________ LEW License no. : ___________

Telephone no. : _____________ Handphone no. : ______________ Facsimile no. : ______________

Signature : __________________________________ Date : ____________________

*Note: For new supply, LEW shall be informed of MSSL account no. after meters have been installed. LEW shall apply for license to operate
electrical installation before proceeding to Installation Section to book for turn on appointment date.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
PART II (For official use)

To: Metering Data Management Branch, SP Services Ltd Facsimile no.: 6737 2472
Meter Serial No. Opening Meter Reading Installation Date

Date : ______________ Data Entered by: ________________________ Signature : _______________

(Full Name)
___________________________________________________________________________________________

PART III (For official use)

To: Client Relation Branch (MSSL Section), SP Services Ltd Facsimile no.: 6820 6800

Create MSSL Account no. : ______________________ LEW has been notified of MSSL account no.

Date : ______________ Account Opened by: ________________________ Signature : _______________

(Full Name)

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Form CS/7
REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICITY KWH METER (FOR LOAD EXCEEDING 45KVA)
For official use
Serial No.: ____________________
Electricity Installation Number
___________________
PART I Customer Details – To be completed by LEW
To: Meter Section, SP PowerGrid Ltd through SP Services Ltd
Name of Customer (Mr/Mdm) /Company (Messrs): _________________________________________________
NRIC/Company ROC:________________ Name of Contact Person for Company: _______________________
Telephone No. : ____________________ Pager/Handphone No. : ____________________

Site Address for Installation of Meter: ___________________________________________________________

Detail location of supply intake point: ___________________________________________________________

A/c no.: : _________________________ Master A/c no.: ___________________________

Source of supply : SP PowerAssets Landlord HDB

Type of connection : New Connection Upgrading Downgrading Others : ____________

Supply Capacity :___________kW at ___________ Volts Type of Business: ______________________

(Form CS/3 or CS3/H and COC shall be submitted together with this form)

Details of Landlord/MCST

Name of Landlord/MCST: _______________________________ Landlord’s Account no. : ___________________

Forwarding Address : _______________________________________________________Postal Code ________
Name of LEW in charge of landlord’s electrical installation : ____________________________________________

Contact no of Landlord’s LEW : _____________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of LEW : ___________________ LEW Licence no. : ___________

Forwarding Address (as registered with EMA) : ____________________________________Postal Code_________

Telephone no. : _____________ Handphone no. : ______________ Facsimile no. : ______________

Signature : __________________________________ Date : ____________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________
PART II (For official use)

To: Meter Section, SP PowerGrid Ltd Facsimile no.: 62777 008

Meter Serial No. Opening Meter Reading Installation Date

Date : ______________ Data Entered by: ________________________ Signature : _____________________

(Full Name)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
PART III (For official use)

To: Supply Application, SP Services Ltd

Check and perform Master-sub Tagging
Sent to CRO for account move in on ____________
Move in/ Turn-On Date is on __________________

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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT FOR

ENERGISATION OF SERVICE CONNECTION BY FAX

Total No. of Pages (including this page): [ ]

FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET

To: Manager, Installation Branch From [Name of LEW]:

Company: SP Services Ltd Company:
Fax No.: 62777044 Fax No.:

Date: Office Telephone No.:

Application No.: Pager/Handphone No.:

MSS A/C No.: Approved Load:

I would like to make an appointment for energisation of service connection to _________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________.
(site address)

The following documents are faxed together with this application.

Documents Tick if applicable

1) Opening of Account with SP Services Ltd
2) Opening of Account with Electricity Retailer (for contestable consumer)
3) Confirmation of meters already fixed (for contestable consumer)
4) Electrical Installation Licence issued by EMA
5) Certificate of Compliance (original to be submitted to SPPG’s project officer)
6) Letter from IRAS confirming official address

I will submit the Certificate of Readiness on site, failing which service connection shall not be energised and SPPG & SPPA shall
not be liable for any loss arising therefrom.

I understand that the date of appointment is subject to confirmation by SP Services Ltd and the appointment date shall not be earlier than 4
business days from this fax date. The preferred appointment dates are as follows:
st
1 choice: Date: Time: Morning / Afternoon*

2nd choice: Date: Time: Morning / Afternoon*

rd
3 choice: Date: Time: Morning / Afternoon*

( *delete whichever not applicable )

Name & Signature of LEW Licence No.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
FOR OFFICIAL USE

The appointment for energisation of service connection is fixed on ______________________ at ________________.

(date) (time)
Please liaise with Meter Section of SPPG for the fixing of revenue meter before the energisation.

For clarification, please contact at Telephone No.: 627770 _______.

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■ Appendix 24
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE CABLE
AND METER COMPARTMENT FOR LANDED HOUSES

1 The service cable termination and meter compartment shall be located at the front-gate pillar/perimeter wall
such that it is accessible to SPSL's and SPPG's officer without the need to enter the customer's premises.
2 It shall be constructed of concrete, brick or high impact fibre glass and shall be completely weatherproof.
Provision shall be made to prevent any stagnation of water within the compartment.
3 The main dimensions of the compartment are shown in the layout drawing (see Appendix 25). The depth of
the compartment shall be between 250 mm and 300 mm.
4 A meter board of 20 mm thick and constructed of teak wood or any hardwood chemically treated against
termite attack shall be provided. Plywood board is not acceptable. A minimum space of 450 mm (W) x
800 mm (H) shall be allowed for the termination of the service cable and the installation of service MCBs and
meters. Customer's MCBs or connectors shall be mounted on a separate board in a separate compartment.
5 A hinged door with a clear glass viewing window shall be provided. The viewing window with a 200 mm (W) x
300 mm (H) x 6 mm (thickness) glass cover shall be positioned to be directly in front of the meter location. To
avoid high humidity and condensation within the compartment, sufficient ventilation shall be provided. The
access door shall not have less than 450 mm clear access opening.

6 The door shall be constructed of stainless steel, anodised aluminium or high impact type fibre glass reinforced
material. Where a metal door is provided, a means of earthing shall be provided.
7 One 100mm diameter UPVC lead-in pipe shall be provided for SPPA service cable. The pipe shall be laid up
to 100 mm from the floor slab of the electric meter compartment and shall undercross any drain in front of the
compartment.
8 There shall be adequate standing space in front of the compartment to facilitate meter reading, installation
and maintenance work. Where there exists a drain in front of the compartment, a suitable concrete platform or
hinged galvanised steel grating shall be provided.
9 The compartment shall be exclusively used for service cable and electricity meter. No water meter, gas meter
or other facilities shall be placed within the same compartment.
10 Please obtain clearance from URA's Development Control Division if the meter-box structure exceeds their
stipulated dimensions.

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STANDARD METER COMPARTMENTS AT GATE PILLAR

98
■ Appendix 25
STANDARD METER BOARD

99
 ■ Appendix 26

STANDARD SIZE FOR SINGLE- PHASE METER BOARD

100
■ Appendix 27

STANDARD SIZE FOR THREE – PHASE METER BOARD

101
 ■ Appendix 28

CT METER PANEL FOR LOW VOLTAGE SUPPLY

102
■ Appendix 29

METHODS OF SEALING METERING PANELS

103
 ■ Appendix 30

ENCLOSURE FOR LOW VOLTAGE METERING CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

104
■ Appendix 31

HV METERING KIOSK REQUIREMENTS

(FOR 1 OR 2 FEEDERS)

Note: Drawing not to scale. All dimension in mm

Side Elevation of Metering Kiosk for 1 or 2 feeder panel

The following are required:

a) Metering kiosk : 650mm by 1700mm by minimum height 2400mm of solid brick as shown.
b) Floor opening 50mm by 50mm as shown.
c) Staircase and 1000mm landing where required.
d) Steel or heavy duty aluminium door of 1200mm wide by 2100mm height to be fitted with one of the SPPA
approved master series locksets as given in section 6.1.5.
e) One 13A switched socket outlet, two 40W lighthing points and one fixed telephone c/w telephone socket
outlet.
f) Metal grill top cover if the back wall does not extend to the roof or two ventilation louvers of size 600mm X
900mm if the back wall extends to the roof.
g) if landing is above ground level, safety railings must be provided.

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HV METERING KIOSK REQUIREMENT

(FOR 3 OR 4 FEEDERS)

Note: Drawing not to scale. All dimension in mm

Side Elevation of Metering Kiosk for 3 or 4 feeder panel

The following are required:

a) Metering kiosk : 810mm by 2650mm by minimum height 2400mm of solid brick as shown.
b) Floor opening 100mm by 60mm as shown.
c) Staircase and 1000mm landing where required.
d) Steel or heavy duty aluminium door of 800mm wide by 2100mm height to be fitted with one of the SPPA
approved master series locksets as given in section 6.1.5.
e) One 13A switched socket outlet, two 40W lighthing points and one fixed telephone c/w telephone socket
outlet.
f) Metal grill top cover if the back wall does not extend to the roof or two ventilation louvers of size 600mm X
900mm if the back wall extends to the roof.
g) if landing is above ground level, safety railings must be provided.

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HV METERING KIOSK REQUIREMENTS

(FOR 3 OR 4 FEEDERS)

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 ■ Appendix 33

HV METERING PANEL REQUIREMENT

(FOR 1 OR 2 FEEDERS)

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■ Appendix 34
METERING VTS
Voltage Ratio, Sequence & Phase Angle Tests Report

Customer : ____ A/C No. :

Project Address : A/C No. :

PT No. : Voltage Ratio :

For Feeder No. :

I, , EMA Licensed No. had carried out the above test

and results are given below.

I hereby certified that the VTs are correctly connected up for tariff metering.

Stamp & Signature of LEW

Date :

Primary ( V) Secondary Phase Angle

Frequency
Across Sequence Across Volt Lead Lag

RY RE

YR
RY
YB YE

BR BE

YB YE

BY
YB
BR BE

RY RE

BR BE

RB
BR
RY RE

YB YE

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BASIS FOR THE SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGE

1 Service Connection Charges for Low Voltage (LV) Connection

All LT consumers are required to pay a one-time upfront service connection charge. These charges which vary for
different load requirements are categorised depending on the provision of a substation.

For larger consumers with substations, their supply intake point is usually adjacent to the substation, which requires a
service cable of approximately 15m in most instances. Therefore, the standard connection charge is computed based
on a cost of service cable length of 15m. Consumers shall pay the additional cost for service cable exceeding 15m. In
addition, consumers shall also pay for those dedicated assets, such as switchgear and transformers, which are
serving them and do not benefit others.

For individual small consumers without substations, the cost of LT service cable for the same capacity may vary
widely depending on their locations with respect to the nearest LT mains. These consumers are not the sole
beneficiaries of the extension of the LT network. To achieve a greater degree of equity in terms of cost for these
general consumers, a standard cost approach is adopted based on similar requirements. The average global cost
based on capacity is determined from past statistics. As such, this category of consumers which comprises mainly the
individual landed residential owners, applying for the same applied load would pay the same standard connection
charge regardless of the location of their premises from the existing LT network.

Standard charges are only applicable to consumers who are connected to the shared network. The rates, which are
approved by EMA, are available in the Transmission Services Rate Schedule. Standard charges are not applicable to
consumers where the network created is unlikely to be shared by others. Some of these include supply to HDB
premises, premises involving installation of bigger capacity cable in order to overcome the excessive voltage drop,
temporary work sites, public installations and offshore island premises. These consumers would have to pay for the
full connection network cost, based on user-pay principle, as they are the main beneficiaries.

2 Service Connection Charges for HV and EHV Connection

Customers receiving HV and EHV connection shall pay the cost of the service connections to their intake equipment
including cables, associated equipment and facilities to effect the connection of customer’s equipment to SPPA’s
substation/network. The service connection shall cater for single contingency.

Customers requesting for additional level of contingency above single contingency are required to pay for the full cost
of such provision.

3 Dedicated Network/Substation

The customer shall pay the full cost for all associated equipment and facilities under a dedicated network/substation
scheme which the network capacity is intended to serve to its development exclusively.

Substation comprises land, building, electrical equipment and associated cables. Substations which serve a
development or premises have to be provided and paid for by the developer or customer. As the capacity of electrical
equipment is lumpy, the substations may have excess capacity. The developer or customer will carry the cost of this
excess capacity which cannot be avoided. As these substations are required to serve the development or customer
loads, they are dedicated substations.

To reduce cost, a developer or customer can choose to let SPPA bear the cost of the electrical equipment and
associated cables. In return, SPPA must therefore be allowed to sell off the excess capacity. Even after the excess
capacity is sold off, SPPA remains committed to return the capacity to the customer if his demand grows later. At
present, most substations provided by developer or customer are non-dedicated substations.

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STANDARD SERVICE CONNECTION CABLES
The type of service connection cables for terminating into a customer’s intake point for the applied load connected
at the LV and 22kV level and the typical connection schemes are illustrated as follows:
Voltage Level Applied Load (kVA) Size of Cables Type of cables
2
LV Up to 15 35mm 2Core Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC
16 – 45 35mm2 4Core Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC
46 – 75 35mm2 4Core Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC
76 – 140 120mm2 4Core Al/XLPE/SWA/PVC
141 – 180 185mm2 4Core Al/XLPE/SWA/PVC
181 – 230 300mm2 4Core Al/XLPE/SWA/PVC
231 – 280 300mm2 4Core Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC
281 – 460 2x300mm2 4Core Al/XLPE/SWA/PVC
461 – 560 2x300mm2 4Core Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC
561 – 1000 7x500mm2 1Core Cu/XLPE/PVC
1001 – 1500* 7x1000mm2 1Core Cu/XLPE/PVC
1001 – 2000^ 2 sets of 7x500mm2 1Core Cu/XLPE/PVC
2001 – 3000^ 3 sets of 7x500mm2 1Core Cu/XLPE/PVC
22kV+ Up to 12750kW^ 2x300mm2 3Core Cu/XLPE/DSTA/PVC
12751 – 25500kW^ 4x300mm2 3Core Cu/XLPE/DSTA/PVC
25501 – 38250kW^ 6x300mm2 3Core Cu/XLPE/DSTA/PVC
Pilot cables 1.5 mm2 5 pair Cu/PE/DSTA/PVC

For development whereby the service connection cables is to be supplied and installed by the customer (i.e., via
cable tray or the customer’s switchroom is not at the same level as SPPA’s switchroom), the LEW shall, in the event
of a non-standard cable installation, seek approval from SPPG prior to installation.
* applies to upgrading of applied load.
+ The 22kV scheme is designed to cater for the outage of a single service connection circuit. The customer is
required to reduce or maintain his load to within the rated capacity of the remaining service connection circuit(s)
in the event of a busbar failure or outage for maintenance.
^ There must be an electrical and mechanical interlocking bus coupler between each set of cables terminating
into the customer’s switchboard as shown below, and to ensure that there is no possibility of paralleling SPPA
source:

Normally Open LV Customer’s

SwitchBoard
1001- 2000kVA
Bus Coupler

2 2
7x500mm 1Core 7x500mm 1Core
Normally Open Normally Open LV Customer’s
SwitchBoard
2001- 3000kVA
Bus Coupler Bus Coupler

2 2 2
7x500mm 1Core 7x500mm 1Core 7x500mm 1Core

Normally Open Normally Open

Bus Coupler Bus Coupler

HV Customer’s HV Customer’s
2 2 2
300mm 3Core SwitchBoard 300mm 3Core 300mm 3Core 300mm2 3Core SwitchBoard 300mm2 3Core 300mm2 3Core
Up to 12750kW 12751- 25500kW

Normally Open HV Customer’s

SwitchBoard
25501- 38250kW
Bus Coupler (subject to SPPG
approval)
2 2 2 2 2 2
300mm 3Core 300mm 3Core 300mm 3Core 300mm 3Core 300mm 3Core 300mm 3Core

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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

Particulars of Electrical Installation

Name of Consumer: ________________________________________________

Address of Installation: ______________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

Electrical Installation Licence No. _________ MSS Account No. _____________

Approved load & Supply Voltage: _______________ kW ____________ Volts

Generator(s) Installed: Operated in parallel with SP PowerAssets’ network.

No. of generator: ________ Rating: _________ kVA
Standby generator.
No. of generator: ________ Rating: _________ kVA
Not applicable

Electrical Installation Design Certification

I certify that the design of the above-mentioned electrical installation complies with the
requirements of the Electricity (Electrical Installations) Regulations 2002 and the relevant
Singapore Standard Code of Practice. With the certification of compliance by the LEW
responsible for the installation work as shown below, I hereby request for the energisation of
the supply line to the said electrical installation on _________________ (date).

__________ _________
Name & Signature of LEW responsible Licence No. Date
for design of electrical installation*

Electrical Installation Inspection Certification

I have supervised the work of the above-mentioned electrical installation and hereby certify
that the electrical installation complies with the requirements of the Electricity (Electrical
Installations) Regulations 2002 and the relevant Singapore Standard Code of Practice. I
further certify that the technical requirements as stipulated by the person responsible for
turning on the switchgear which controls the supply of electricity to the said electrical
installation have been complied with.

__________ _________
Name & Signature of LEW responsible Licence No. Date
for electrical installation work*

* The same LEW may perform both design and installation work for the electrical installation.

Copy to:

Market Support Services Licensee

REF: E(EI)Reg5(2)

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STATEMENT OF TURN-ON OF ELECTRICITY

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO _____________________________________________________________

(Name of Applicant)
AT__________________________________________________________________________________
(Address of Installation)

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION LICENCE NO : ______________________________________________

APPLICATION NUMBER : ______________________________________________________________

I agree that the above-mentioned electrical installation is suitable for connection to the electrical system.
I certify that the supply line to the installation has been energised on

_______________________at ______________________.
(date) (time)

____________________________________ _____________ ____________

Name & Signature of SP PowerGrid officer NRIC No. Date
SP PowerGrid Ltd
As agent for and on behalf of SP PowerAssets Ltd

I acknowledge that the supply line has been energised on the date and time as indicated above.

_______________________________________ ________________ ____________

Name & Signature of LEW requesting for Licence No. Date
energisation of supply line

I acknowledge that the supply line has been energised on the date and time as indicated above and
confirm that I will be responsible for the operation of this electrical installation hereafter.

_______________________________________ ________________ ____________

Name & Signature of LEW responsible for the Licence No. Date
operation of the electrical installation*

I acknowledge that the supply line has been energised on the date and time as indicated above.

______________________________________ ________________ _____________

Name & Signature of Applicant NRIC / Passport No. Date
or his representative

*Not Applicable for an electrical installation that is exempted from licensing

Original Copy - SP PowerGrid Ltd

Pink Copy - LEW (Requesting)
Yellow Copy - LEW (Operation)
Green Copy - Applicant
Blue Copy - MSSL
White (last) Copy - File REF: E(EI) REG 5(4)

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REQUIREMENTS FOR EXEMPT GENERATION FACILITY
NOT EXCEEDING 1MW

The customer applying for an exempt generation facility are required to obtain SPPA’s approval and shall comply with
the technical, safety & operational and commercial & legal requirements as follows:

A) Technical Requirements

1 real and reactive power/voltage output and voltage and frequency response times must be within agreed limits

2 not contribute to the voltage unbalance, voltage fluctuation and harmonic content specified for the transmission
network

3 ensure that there is no interference to SPPA’s Equipment or any other directly or indirectly connected consumers.

4 ensure adequate partitioning of the exempt generation facility equipment from SPPA’s equipment

5 ensure that there is no fault level contributing exceeding 1.5kA to the distribution network

6 where required by SPPA, install harmonic filtering circuit at the incoming switchboard of the service connection in
compliance with the harmonics standard

B) Safety & Operational Requirements

1 provide an interlocking and inter-tripping facility for the service connection that meets SPPA’s requirement

2 fit exempt generation facility with reverse power relays to prevent export of power to the transmission system

3 not operate the exempt generation facility in islanding mode i.e.the embedded generator must isolate itself from
the distribution network when there is a fault on the latter or the customer’s installation (non-islanding protection)

4 provide a synchronizing facility at the incoming switchboard of its service connection and ensure that any output is
always synchronized with the distribution network

C) Commercial & Legal Requirement

The customer with an exempt generation facility shall

1 pay standby use of system charges or any other charges approved by the EMA

2 indemnify SPPA
i) for all losses and liabilities arising from any loss of synchronisation caused by any tripping or re-closing of any
breakers in the transmission system and the exempt generation facility connected in parallel to the
transmission system ; and
ii) against losses to third parties caused by impedance, disruption degradation interference or failure of
transmission services to third parties caused by the system or works carried out on the transmission system.

3 certify to SPPG that the exempt generation facility meet all conditions of the relevant legislation, regulation
(including installation, fire and safety, noise and environment);

4 conduct regular site tests and to notify the SPPG of the results

5 allow SPPG to conduct inspection of, disconnect and enforce conditions in respect of the service connection if the
exempt generation facility fails to meet any of the above requirements.

6 resolve, at its own expense all third party complaints concerning the exempt generation facility (e.g.complaints
due to noise, or aesthetic reasons); and

7 use the service connection at its own risk to operate in parallel with its exempt generation facility

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■ Appendix 40
LIST OF STANDARDS
IEC Standards
IEC 60044-1 (2003-02) Consol. Ed. 1.2 (incl. am1+am2) Instrument transformers – Part 1:
Current transformers
IEC 60044-2 (2003-02) Consol. Ed. 1.2 (incl. am1+am2) Instrument transformers – Part 2:
Inductive voltage transformers
IEC 60044-5 (2004-04) Ed. 1.0 Instrument transformers – Part 5: Capacitor voltage
transformers
IEC 60044-6 (1992-03) Ed. 1.0 Instrument transformers – Part 6: Requirements for protective
current transformers for transient performance
IEC 60060-1 (1989-11) Ed. 2.0 High-voltage test techniques – Part 1: General definitions and
test requirements
IEC 60060-2 (1994-11) Ed. 2.0 High-voltage test techniques – Part 2: Measuring systems
IEC 60060-2-am1 (1996-03) Ed. 2.0 Amendment No.2 to IEC 60-2
IEC 60076-1 (2000-04) Consol. Ed. 2.1 (incl. am1) Power transformers – Part 1: General
IEC 60076-2 (1993-04) Ed. 2.0 Power transformers – Part 2: Temperature rise
IEC 60076-3 (2000-03) Ed. 2.0 Power transformers – Part 3: Insulation levels, dielectric tests
and external clearances in air
IEC 60076-4 (2002-06) Ed. 1.0 Guide to the lightning impulse and switching impulse testing of
power transformers and reactors
IEC 60076-5 (2000-07) Ed. 2.0 Power transformers – Part 5: Ability to withstand short circuit
IEC 60076-8 (1997-11) Ed. 1.0 Power transformers – Part 8: Application guide
IEC 60076-10 (2001-05) Ed. 1.0 Power transformers – Part 10: Determination of sound levels
IEC 60068-1 (1988-06) Ed. 6.0 Environmental testing. Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-3 (1969-01) Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests. Tests Ca: Damp heat, steady
state.
IEC 60068-2-11 (1981-01) Ed. 3.0 Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests. Tests Ka: Salt Mist.
IEC 60068-2-30 (1980-01) Ed. 2.0 Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests. Tests Db and guidance:
Damp heat, cyclic (12 + 12-hour cycle)
IEC 60068-2-30-am1 (1985-08) Amendment no.1
IEC 60068-2-67 (1995-12) Ed. 1.0 Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Cy: Damp heat,
steady state, accelerated test primarily intended for components.
IEC 60068-3-4 (2001-08) Ed. 1.0 Environmental testing – Part 3-4: Supporting documentation and
guidance – Damp heat tests
IEC 60068-4 (1987-09) Ed. 1.0 Environmental testing. Part 4: Information for specification
writers – Test Summaries
IEC 60068-4-am1 (1992-02) Ed. 1.0 Amendment no.1
IEC 60068-4-am2 (1994-03) Ed. 1.0 Amendment no.2
IEC 60099-4 (2004-05) Ed. 2.0 Surge arresters – Part 4: Metal-oxide surge arresters without
gaps for a.c. systems
IEC 60137 (2003-08) Ed. 5.0 Insulating bushings for alternating voltages above 1000V
IEC 60141-1 (1993-09) Ed. 3.0 Tests on oil-filled and gas-pressure cables and their accessories
– Part 1: Oil-filled, paper-insulated, metal-sheathed cables and accessories for
alternating voltages up to and including 400kV
IEC 60141-1-am1 (1995-02) Ed. 3.0 Amendment No.1
IEC 60141-1-am2 (1998-08) Ed. 3.0 Amendment No.2
IEC 60228 (1978-01) Ed. 2.0 Conductors of insulated cables
IEC 60228-am1 (1993-01) Ed. 2.0 Amendment No.1
IEC 60230 (1966-01) Ed. 1.0 Impulse tests on cables and their accessories
IEC 60255-3 (1989-06) Ed. 2.0 Electrical relays – Part 3: Single input energizing quantity
measuring relays with dependent or independent time
IEC 60255-5 (2000-12) Ed. 2.0 Electrical relays – Part 5: Insulation coordination for measuring
relays and protection equipment – Requirements and tests
IEC 60255-6 (1988-12) Ed. 2.0 Electrical relays – Part 6: Measuring relays and protection
equipment
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LIST OF STANDARDS
IEC Standards
IEC 60255-8 (1990-09) Ed. 2.0 Electrical relays – Part 8: Thermal electrical relays
IEC 60255-12 (1980-01) Ed. 1.0 Electrical relays – Part 12: Directional relays and power relays
with two input energizing quantities
IEC 60255-13 (1980-01) Ed. 1.0 Electrical relays – Part 13: Biased (percentage) differential
relays
IEC 60255-14 (1981-01) Ed. 1.0 Electrical relays – Part 14: Endurance tests for electrical relay
contacts – Preferred values for contact loads
IEC 60255-16 (1982-01) Ed. 1.0 Electrical relays – Part 16: Impedance measuring relays
IEC 60255-23 (1994-10) Ed. 1.0 Electrical relays – Part 23: Contact performance
IEC 60255-24 (2001-05) Ed. 1.0 Electrical relays – Part 24: Common format for transient data
exchange (COMTRADE) for power systems
IEC 60273 (1990-03) Ed. 3.0 Characteristics of indoor and outdoor post insulators for
systems with nominal voltages greater than 1000V
IEC 60287-1-1 (2001-11) Consol. Ed. 1.2 (incl. am1 + am2) Electric cables – Calculation of the
current rating – Part 1-1: Current rating equations (100% load factor) and
calculation of losses – General
IEC 60287-1-2 (1993-12) Ed. 1.0 Electric cables – Calculation of the current rating – Part 1:
Current rating equations (100% load factor) and calculations of losses – Section 2:
Sheath eddy current loss factors for two circuits in flat formation
IEC 60287-2-1 (2001-11) Consol. Ed. 1.1 (incl. am1) Electric cables – Calculation of the current
rating – Part 2-1: Thermal resistance – Calculation of the thermal resistance
IEC 60287-2-2 (1995-05) Ed. 1.0 Electric cables – Calculation of the current rating – Part 2:
Thermal resistance – Section 2: A method for calculating reduction factors for
groups of cables in free air, protected from solar radiation
IEC 60287-3-1 (1999-05) Consol. Ed. 1.1 (incl. am1) Electric cables – Calculation of the current
rating – Part 3-1: Sections on operating conditions – Reference operating
conditions and selection of cable type
IEC 60287-3-2 (1995-07) Ed. 1.0 Electric cables – Calculation of the current rating – Part 3:
Sections on operating conditions – Section 2: Economic optimization of power
cable size
IEC 60287-3-2-am1 (1996-10) Ed. 1.0 Amendment No.1 to IEC 287-3-2
IEC 60289 (1988-05) Ed. 2.0 Reactors
IEC 60332-1-1 (2004-07) Ed. 1.0 Tests on electric cables under fire conditions – Part 1-1: Test on
a single vertical insulated wire or cable
IEC 60354 (1991-10) Ed. 2.0 Loading guide for oil-immersed power transformers
IEC 60376 (1971-01) Ed. 1.0 Specification and acceptance of new sulphur hexafluoride
IEC 60502-1 (2004-04) Ed. 2.0 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for
rated voltages from 1kV(Um = 1,2kV) up to 30kV (Um = 36kV) – Part 1: Cables for
rated voltages of 1kV (Um = 1,2kV) and 3kV (Um = 3,6kV)
IEC 60529 (2001-02) Consol. Ed. 2.1 (incl. am1) Degrees of protection provided by
enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60660 (1999-10) Ed. 2.0 Insulators – Tests on indoor post insulators of organic material
for systems with nominal voltages greater than 1000V up to but not including
300kV
IEC 60694 (2002-01) Consol. Ed. 2.2 (incl. am1+am2) Common specifications for high-
voltage switchgear and controlgear standards
IEC 60811-1-1 (2001-07) Consol. Ed. 2.1 (incl. am1) Common test methods for insulating and
sheathing materials of electric cables and optical cables – Part 1-1: Methods for
general application – Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions - Tests for
determining the mechanical properties
IEC TS 60840 (2004-04) Ed. 3.0 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for
rated voltages above 30kV (Um = 36kV) up to 150kV (Um = 170kV) - Test
methods and requirements

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IEC Standards
IEC/TS 60859 (1999-07) Ed. 2.0 Cable connections for gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear
for rated voltages of 72.5kV and above - Fluid-filled and extruded insulation cables
- Fluid-filled and dry type cable-terminations
IEC 60885-1 (1987-03) Ed. 1.0 Electrical test methods for electric cables. Part 1: Electrical tests
for cables, cords and wires for voltages up to and including 450-750V
IEC 60885-2 (1987-03) Ed. 1.0 Electrical test methods for electric cables. Part 2: Partial
discharge tests
IEC 60885-3 (1988-07) Ed. 1.0 Electrical test methods for electric cables. Part 3: Tests methods
for partial discharge measurements on lengths of extruded power cables
IEC 60947-1 (2004-03) Ed. 4.0 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 1: General rules
IEC 60947-7-1 (2002-07) Ed. 2.0 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 7-1: Ancillary
equipment - Section 1: Terminal blocks for copper conductors
IEC/TR 61000-1-1 (1992-05) Ed. 1.0 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 1: General – Section
1: Application and interpretation of fundamental definitions and terms
IEC/TS 61000-1-2 (2001-06) Ed. 1.0 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 1-2: General –
Methodology for the achievement of the functional safety of electrical and
electronic equipment with regard to electromagnetic phenomena.
IEC 61000-4-2 (2001-04) Consol. Ed. 1.2 (incl. am1+am2) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -
Part 4-2: Testing and measurement techniques – Electrostatic discharge immunity
test
IEC 61672-1 (2002-05) Ed. 1.0 Electroacoustics - Sound level meters – Part 1: Specifications
IEC 61811-10 (2002-11) Ed. 1.0 Electromechanical elementary relays of assessed quality – Part
10: Sectional specification - Relays for industrial application
IEC 62052-11 (2003-02) Ed.1.0 Electricity metering equipment (AC) – General requirements,
tests and test conditions – Part 11: Metering equipment
IEC 62053-22 (2003-01) Ed. 1.0 Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) - Particular Requirements -
Part 22: Static meters for active energy (classes 0,2 S and 0,5 S)
IEC 62067 (2001-10) Ed. 1.0 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for
rated voltages above 150kV (Um = 170kV) up to 500kV (Um = 550kV) – Test
methods and requirements
IEC/TS 62098 (2000-11) Ed. 1.0 Evaluation methods for microprocessor based instruments
IEC 62271-100 (2003-05) Consol. Ed. 1.1 (incl. am1) High-voltage switchgear and controlgear -
Part 100: High-voltage alternating-current circuit-breakers
IEC 62271-102 (2003-08) Ed. 1.0 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 102: High-
voltage alternating-current disconnectors and earthing switches
IEC 62271-200 (2003-11) Ed. 1.0 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 200: A.C. metal-
enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and
including 52 kV
IEC 62271-203 (2003-11) Ed. 1.0 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 203: Gas-
insulated metal-enclosed switchgear for rated voltages above 52 kV

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British Standards
BS 89-2 (1990) Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their
[IEC 60051-2 (1984)] accessories. Part 2: Specification for special requirements for ammeters and
voltmeters
BS 89-3 (1990) Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their
[IEC 60051-3 (1984)] accessories. Part 3: Specification for special requirements for wattmeters and
varmeters.
BS 89-4 (1990) Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their
[IEC 60051-4 (1984)] accessories. Part 4: Specification for special requirements for frequency meters
BS 89-5 (1990) Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their
[IEC 60051-5 (1985)] accessories. Part 5: Specification for special requirements for phase meters,
power factor meters and synchroscopes
BS 89-9 (1990) Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their
[IEC 60051-9 (1988)] accessories. Part 9: Recommended test methods
BS 148 (1998) Specification for unused and reclaimed mineral insulating oils for transformers
and switchgear.
BS 159 (1992) Specification for high-voltage busbars and busbar connections
BS 171-5 (1978) Power transformers. Part 5: Specification for ability to withstand short circuit.
[IEC 60076-5 (1976)]
BS 3938 (1973) Specification for current transformers
BS 3941 (1975) Specification for voltage transformers (incl. am1+am2)
BS 5207(1975) Specification for sulphur hexafluoride for electrical equipment
BS 5209 (1975) Code of practice for the testing of sulphur hexafluoride taken from electrical
equipment
BS 5311(1996) High-voltage alternating-current circuit-breakers (incl. am1)
BS 5685-1(1979) Electricity meters. Specification for class 0.5, 1 and 2 single-phase and
polyphase, single rate and multi-rate watt-hour meters.
BS 5685-2 (1986) Electricity meters. Specification for single-phase coin operated prepayment flat
rate and two-part tariff watt-hour meters of class 2 and fixed charge collectors of
class 2
BS 5685-3 (1986) Electricity meters. Specification for meters having class 1 electro-mechanical
maximum demand indicators
BS 5685-4 (1986) Electricity meters. Specification for class 3 var-hour meters.
BS 5685-5 (1987) Electricity meters. Specification for input and output switching or logic
arrangements for multi-rate registers for electricity meters.
BS 5685-8 (1991) Electricity meters. Specification for impulse operated multiple registers for use
with induction electricity meters.
BS 5730 (2001) Monitoring and maintenance guide for mineral insulating oils in electrical
equipment.
BS 5992-1(1980) Electrical relays. Part 1: Specification for contact performance of electrical
[IEC 60255-0-20 (1974) relays
BS 6231(1998) Specification for PVC-insulated cables for switchgear and controlgear wiring.
BS EN 60044-2 (1999) Instrument transformers. Part 2: Inductive voltage transformers
[IEC 60044-2 (1997)]
BS EN 60051-1 (1999) Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their
[IEC 60051-1(1997)] accessories. Part 1: Definitions and general requirements common for all parts.
BS EN 60076-1(1997) Power transformers. General (incl. am1+am2)
BS EN 60060-2 (1995) High-voltage testing techniques. Part 2: Measuring systems (incl. am1)
BS EN 60214 (1998) On-load tap changers
BS EN 60947-4-1 (1992) Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear. Part 4-1: Contactors and motor-
starters - Electromechanical contactors and motor-starters

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Singapore
Standards
SS 318 (1987) Specifications for current transformers for measurement and protection
SS 404 (1997) Specifications for power transformers Part 1: General
SS 404 (1997) Specifications for power transformers Part 2: Temperature rise
SS 404 (2001) Specifications for power transformers Part 3: Insulation levels and dielectric tests
and external clearances in air
SS 404 (2001) Specifications for power transformers Part 5: Ability to withstand short circuit
SS 404 (2000) Specifications for power transformers Part 8: Application guide
SS 443 (1998) Specifications for power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for
rated voltages from 1kV (Um = 1.2kV) up to 30kV (Um = 36kV) – Part 1: Cables
for rated voltages of 1kV (Um = 1.2kV) and 3kV (Um = 3.6kV)
SS ISO 9000 (2000) Quality management systems – Fundamentals and vocabulary
SS ISO 9001 (2000) Quality management systems – Requirements
SS ISO 9004 (2000) Quality management systems – Guidelines for performance improvements
CP 5 (1998) Code of practice for electrical installations
CP 10 (1993) Code of practice for the installation and servicing of electrical fire alarm systems
CP 16 (1991) Code of practice for earthing
CP 19 (2000) Code of practice for the installation and maintenance of emergency lighting and
power supply systems in buildings
CP 31 (1996) Code of practice for installation, operation, maintenance, performance and
constructional requirements of mains failure standby generating systems
CP 33 (1996) Code of practice for lightning protection (incl. am1)

Other Standards
IEEE C37.09 Test procedure for A.C high-voltage circuit breakers rated on a symmetrical
current basis
ANSI/IEEE 32 (1972) IEEE Standard requirements, terminology and test procedure for neutral
grounding devices
ISO 7-2 (2000) Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads – Part 2:
Verification by means of limit gauges
AEIC CS2-97 (1993) Specifications for impregnated paper and laminated paper polypropylyne insulated
cable high-pressure-pipe type
AEIC CS4-93 (1993) Specifications for impregnated-paper-insulated-low and medium pressure self-
contained liquid filled cable
ASTM B187 (2000) Standard specification for copper bar, bus-bar, rod and shapes
ASTM B3 (2001) Standard specification for soft or annealed copper wire

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