ns130 Nsa
ns130 Nsa
ns130 Nsa
SUMMARY Network Standard NS130 provides the requirements for trenching, reinstatement, and laying underground conduits and cables, up to and including nominal 22,000 Volts in Ausgrids supply area.
ISSUE Ausgrid staff: This document is for issue to all staff involved with the design and installation of underground cables and conduits. Where this standard is issued as a controlled document replacing an earlier edition; remove and destroy the superseded document. Accredited Service Providers: This document is issued on an uncontrolled basis. Users are responsible for ensuring that the document they are using is current and includes any amendments issued since the date on the document. Ausgrid will not accept any liability for work carried out to a superseded standard. Ausgrid may not accept work carried out which is not in accordance with current standard requirements. Ausgrid maintains a copy of this and other Network Standards together with updates and amendments on www.ausgrid.com.au. Ausgrid also offers a subscription service which provides for updates and amendments to standards on payment of an annual fee.
DISCLAIMER As Ausgrids standards are subject to ongoing review, the information contained in this document may be amended by Ausgrid at any time. It is possible that conflict may exist between standard documents. In this event, the most recent standard is to prevail. This document has been developed using information available from field and other sources and is suitable for most situations encountered in Ausgrid. Particular conditions, projects or localities may require special or different practices. It is the responsibility of the local manager, supervisor, assured quality contractor and the individuals involved to ensure that a safe system of work is employed and that statutory requirements are met. Ausgrid disclaims any and all liability to any person or persons for any procedure, process or any other thing done or not done, as a result of this Network Standard.
INTERPRETATION In the event that any user of this Standard considers that any of its provisions is uncertain, ambiguous or otherwise in need of interpretation, the user should request Ausgrid to clarify the provision. Ausgrids interpretation shall then apply as though it was included in the Standard, and is final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into with any person disputing the meaning of the provision published in the Standard or the accuracy of Ausgrids interpretation.
Network Standard NS130 Specification for Laying of Underground Cables up to 22 kV November 2008 CONTENTS
1 2 3 4 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 1 OTHER RELEVANT STANDARDS ............................................................................. 1 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................. 2 RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................... 5
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Clients .............................................................................................................. 5 Accredited Service Providers ........................................................................... 5 Ausgrid Representatives .................................................................................. 5 Electrical Safety Rules ..................................................................................... 5 Confined Spaces.............................................................................................. 5 Asbestos........................................................................................................... 5 Admittance to Ausgrid Premises ...................................................................... 6
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Protection of Trees......................................................................................... 17
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BREAKING INTO AND REMOVAL OF CONCRETE ENCASED CONDUITS ............................................................................................................. 18 JOINTING PITS AND VAULTS.................................................................................. 19
10.1 Removal and/or reconstruction of existing jointing pits containing cables .......................................................................................................... 19 10.2 Construction of Jointing Pits and Vaults ........................................................ 19 10.2.1 Additional Penetrations in Cable Pits or Vaults...................................... 19
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INSTALLATION OF CONDUITS................................................................................ 23
12.1 General Conduit Requirements ..................................................................... 23 12.2 Approved Conduits......................................................................................... 23 12.3 Coupling of Conduits...................................................................................... 24 12.4 Conduit Bends................................................................................................ 25 12.5 Coupling of Telecommunication Conduits ..................................................... 25 12.6 Sealing of Conduits ........................................................................................ 25 12.7 Laying of Conduits ......................................................................................... 25 12.8 Banks of Conduits .......................................................................................... 25 12.8.1 Standard conduit and cable spacings .................................................... 26 12.9 Standard Depth of Cover ............................................................................... 26 12.10 Reduced Depth of Cover................................................................................ 26 12.11 Bedding types ................................................................................................ 30 12.12 Concrete Encased Conduits .......................................................................... 30 12.13 Sand/Cement Bedding of Banks of Conduits................................................. 33 12.14 Standard Bedding of Banks of Conduits ........................................................ 33 12.14.1 Standard Bedding Material..................................................................... 33 12.14.2 Construction procedure .......................................................................... 33 12.15 Dry Bedded Banks of Conduits ...................................................................... 33 12.16 Protection of Conduits.................................................................................... 34 12.17 Use of Warning Tape ..................................................................................... 35 12.18 Hold Point....................................................................................................... 35 12.19 Kerb Marking .................................................................................................. 35
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13.1.2 Regular Mix (slurry) ................................................................................ 38 13.1.3 Bentonite Slurry ...................................................................................... 39 13.1.4 Pumpable Slurry ..................................................................................... 39 13.1.5 Alternative TSB Materials....................................................................... 39 13.2 Minimum Cover of Thermally Stable Bedding................................................ 40 13.3 Installation of Thermally Stable Bedding Mixes ............................................. 40 13.3.1 Hold Points ............................................................................................. 40 13.3.2 Trench Preparation................................................................................. 40 13.3.3 Flotation.................................................................................................. 41 13.3.4 Placing of TSB........................................................................................ 41 13.3.5 Air Voids ................................................................................................. 41 13.3.6 Bleed Water and Hardening ................................................................... 41 13.3.7 Typical Installation Methodologies ......................................................... 41
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CABLE TESTING REQUIREMENTS......................................................................... 62 PROTECTION OF EXPOSED UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION ........................ 63 COMMUNICATION CONDUITS AND PITS............................................................... 63
22.1 Licensed Telecommunications Carriers Conduits and Pits ........................... 63 22.2 Ausgrid Fibre Pilot Conduits and Pits ............................................................ 63 22.2.1 Conduit Requirements............................................................................ 64 22.2.2 Pit Requirements .................................................................................... 64
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APPENDIX A -
APPENDIX B - TYPICAL CABLE ARRANGEMENTS IN FOOTWAYS................................ 68 APPENDIX C - FOOTWAY ALLOCATIONS ........................................................................ 71 APPENDIX D - GUIDE TO MAXIMUM PULLING TENSIONS ............................................. 78 APPENDIX E - GUIDE TO CALCULATING CABLE PULLING TENSION ........................... 81 APPENDIX F - STOCKCODES OF APPROVED ITEMS..................................................... 86 APPENDIX G- CABLE DESCRIPTION CODES .................................................................. 90 APPENDIX H 125MM AND 150MM SPACERS FOR CONDUITS.................................... 91 APPENDIX I - TYPICAL FINAL RESTORATIONS............................................................... 93 APPENDIX J INSTALLATION OF NETWORK DUCTLINES THROUGH BUILDINGS............................................................................................................. 95 APPENDIX K TESTING OF BACKFILLS: THERMAL RESISTIVITY ..................................................................................................... 95
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INTRODUCTION
The requirements for Trenching, Laying Conduits and Reinstatement have been established over a number of years to meet the particular needs of Ausgrid, Developers, Customers, Local Councils and other service utilities. These requirements are specified in this Network Standard. The requirements of this standard must always be adhered to. Any departures from this standard must be submitted to Ausgrid for approval prior to their implementation. Work on Ausgrids supply system can only be performed by authorised personnel, as detailed in Ausgrid's publication ES4 Service Provider Authorisation.
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NS177 NRS 203 NRS 204 NUS 211 ES1 ES4 ES5 ES8 ES9 ES10
11kV Joints (including Transition Joints) and Terminations Polymeric Insulated Cables Planning and Design Standards for Electrical Network Communications Assets Communications Pits Specifications and Installation Guidelines Working with Asbestos Products Customer Connection Information Service Provider Authorisation Charges for Network Miscellaneous and Monopoly Services Capital Contributions Guidelines Agreement for Connection of Developments Requirements for Electricity Connections to Developments
This Network Standard should be read in conjunction with the following industry standard documents: New South Wales Specification (AUS-SPEC#2, 306U) Road Openings and Restorations Aus-Spec 1152 Road Openings and Restorations (Utilities) Streets Opening Conference Guide to Codes and Practices for Streets Opening
DEFINITIONS
Accredited Service Provider
An individual or a company with current accreditation under the NSW Accredited Service Provider Scheme administered by the NSW Office of Fair Trading. The Accredited Service Provider, as a sole trader or the Accredited Service Provider's employee, who has personally been granted permission in writing by Ausgrid after demonstrating to the authorising officer that they have the necessary safety training, qualifications and competence to perform Authorised Work. Work requiring specific permission in writing from Ausgrid to work on or near its network. Refer to ES 4 for further information. The layer of the pavement immediately below the wearing surface.
Authorised Person
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A day which is Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. That portion of a road or bridge devoted particularly to the use of vehicles, inclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes and heavy duty vehicular crossings. The removal of vegetation or other obstacles at or above ground.
Clearing
Client
A Client is an individual or an entity who has responsibility for the design and construction of the network addition, and who enters into an agreement/contractual arrangement with accredited parties, who may be internal or external to Ausgrid, for developing the installation. A Client could be a developer, an accredited service provider or a customer. Accredited parties include designers and service providers. Works (including design), funded by the Client, required to enable a new or altered connection where the Client may choose the Accredited Service Provider to carry out the works. A Customer is an individual or an entity that is an end-user of electricity. Cables installed underground whose outer surface is in direct contact with the general mass of the earth. Electricity Distributor means an electricity distributor constituted as a body corporate under the Electricity Act 1945 (as amended). It is the party setting conditions under which assets shall be constructed, and will eventually take over title and maintenance responsibility for these assets. The paved section of a pathway. A defined position in the construction stages of the Contract beyond which work shall not proceed without mandatory verification and acceptance by Ausgrid. The Local Government Authority responsible for the area where the work is being performed. Those roads controlled by Local Council. The dividing boundary line between adjoining lots. The network addition (the installation) shall mean the electricity cables, wires, substations and associated equipment involved in a project. The project could be Client driven (eg. to extend or augment the existing electricity network to supply the Client's premises or development) or Ausgrid driven (eg. to augment or refurbish the existing
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electricity network).
Pathway
That portion of a road or bridge reserved for the movement of pedestrians and manually propelled vehicles.
Pavement
That portion of a carriageway placed above the subgrade for the support of, and to form a running surface for, vehicular traffic including the sub-base and basecourse.
Pillar-Standard
A steel street lighting column with an enlarged lower section providing for the connection of low voltage services. Pillar-Standards are mounted on ragbolt assemblies. (See definition for 'Street Alignment') Those roads controlled by Local Council. The portion of the carriageway beyond the traffic lanes and contiguous and flush with the surface of the pavement. Those roads controlled by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA). The Street Alignment (also referred to as the Property Alignment) is the boundary line between the dedicated roadway and the adjoining subdivision lots. The lowest layer of the pavement immediately above the sub-grade (often a different quality material to the base course). Sub-grade level is the level immediately below the pavement. A measure of the resistance of a material to the flow of heat through it. Unit of measure used in this standard is K.m/W The electricity cable laid in public roadways and easements which originates at the low voltage switchboard of a distribution substation, and serves to supply electricity to end users at low voltage. That part of the road reserve between the carriageway and the road reserve boundary. Bitumen, Asphaltic Concrete or Concrete Surface of the carriageway (with concrete pavements the concrete often forms the base and wearing surface).
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Clients
It is the responsibility of Clients to ensure that only authorised personnel are engaged on projects involving Ausgrid's transmission and distribution network as detailed in Ausgrid's publication ES4 Service Provider Authorisation.
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4.3
Ausgrid Representatives
For each contestable project, a representative will be appointed by Ausgrid to be the single point of contact for all aspects of the project. This Representative will also be responsible for organising the necessary audits to ensure compliance with approved construction standards. For each Ausgrid internal project, the Project Manager will have overall responsibility for the project. Where the project involves contract cable laying, Ausgrid will appoint a representative who will be responsible for all aspects of the contractors work. Audits will be carried out either progressively or at the completion of the work, depending on the specific requirements of each project.
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4.5
Confined Spaces
Entry to and work in a confined space must comply with the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and Regulation 2001, the requirements of the Australian Standard AS 2865 Safe Working in a Confined Space.
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Asbestos
All materials and equipment used for construction of Ausgrids assets are to be free from Asbestos and or Asbestos related products. Suppliers are expected to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (NSW) together with the NS130 + NSAs 1533, 1535 & 1536
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Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 (NSW) and confirm in writing that all products supplied to Ausgrid contain no Asbestos related materials. Some of the existing conduits and troughings are made of asbestos cement. The Accredited Service Provider shall comply with NUS 211 Working with Asbestos Products to safeguard against the health risks associated with asbestos products. All materials recovered from such conduits, including stripped concrete encasement, shall be regarded as asbestos waste, and shall be disposed of accordingly.
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AUS-SPEC 1152
This Network Standard frequently refers to the Aus-Spec 1152, document which is a national Specification template dealing with road openings and restoration. It is managed by NatSpec, and supercedes AUS-SPEC#2, 306U, which was previously used in this regard. The method used in this Network Standard to call up a specified Clause in the AusSpec 1152 document is as follows, 1152.1.10 Subheading where 1.10 is the section number and Subheading is the title of the relevant paragraph (generally a bold heading in 1152) if necessary. A copy of the Aus-Spec 1152 - Road Openings and Restorations (Utilities) document is available from Natspec via their website, at http://www.natspec.com.au/Documents/AUS-SPEC%20FAQs.pdf. Note that this provides a one off copy of the document, and that a subscription would be necessary to routinely receive updates.
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6.2
CBD Projects
HV and LV cable installations in Sydney's Central Business District are generally pit and duct configurations. Specific details relating to conduit configuration, number, size etc depend on the purpose of the project and shall be provided on a project by project basis.
6.3
Useful traffic related guides are: AS 1742 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Roads and Traffic Authority Traffic Control at Worksites manual
Traffic management and any associated costs are the responsibility of the Client for contestable work.
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6.5
Environmental Requirements
The Client shall conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment prior to commencement of work. All work must be carried out in accordance with environmental requirements in a manner that will prevent pollution and environmental damage. Accredited Service Providers shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and contract provisions regarding environmental protection measures, including NUS174 Environmental Procedures.
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Roadway Crossings
All distribution cables shall be laid in approved conduits across roadways to allow for future system alterations/augmentations with minimal civil works. Refer to Section 11 for construction requirements. Additional spare conduits in roadway crossings may also be required by Ausgrid. This will be specified on the Design Information Package. Due to the requirements of certain Roads Authorities (eg RTA and Local Councils), open trenching across certain roadways and other public thoroughfares may not be permitted without specific approval. Refer to Clause 6.9 Trenchless Technology. Once an installation is completed, all conduits shall be tested in accordance with Clause 16.7 Testing of Conduits.
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Driveway Crossings
Where a cable route crosses concrete formed or paved driveways, special precautions shall be taken to ensure minimal damage to such driveways. Trenchless methods of crossing these driveways shall be considered to minimise the impact of cable laying on the local community, and to reduce the overall cost of cable laying. Once an installation is completed, all conduits shall be tested in accordance with Clause 16.7 Testing of Conduits.
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Representative will co-ordinate approval. Approval to proceed with the work shall be obtained before the commencement of any work. All new rail crossings (overhead or underground) should allow for all poles or the ends of conduit banks to be located OFF rail property. Poles should be located in the road either side of a rail crossing, provided Rail's technical requirements on maximum span lengths etc permit this. Conduits should be run the full width of the rail corridor, finishing just outside the rail property boundary, so that the need to enter rail land for works is minimised. The cable installation across the railway tracks shall be made by trenchless methods in accordance with the requirements of the Rail Authority concerned. Note that a bore across the entire width of rail land may not be necessary.
Where new works on existing crossings permit, the opportunity to extend conduit banks or relocate poles should be considered. Any such projects should be referred to the Asset and Investment Management Branch for a decision on what work should be included.
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Trenchless Technology
Ausgrid encourages the use of trenchless technology for general cable laying where it can be demonstrated to be more cost effective than open trenching methods, or where local conditions preclude the use of open trenching. Various trenchless methods exist, such as directional boring, thrust boring, tunnelling. The trenchless method chosen for a particular installation shall be the most cost effective and practical. If a trenchless method is used, and more than one conduit is installed in the bored hole, or the hole exceeds the outer diameter of the conduit by more than 25mm,
the resulting voids shall be suitably filled with an approved slurry. Where banks of conduits are to be installed in a bore and grouted in place, they shall be built and installed using spacers and feet with banding so that their cross section is circular. The exit points at each end of the conduit bank shall correspond exactly without any cross-overs. The design and construction of a bore means polyethylene pressure pipe is usually required instead of PVC conduits. The Australian Standard for PE Pressure pipes differs from the PVC standards in that it nominates pipe sizes by the external diameter rather than the internal diameter. Thus, if a project calls for 125mm conduit to AS2053, any section of the job to be bored using PE pipe must use pipe selected so that the internal diameter is no less than the ID of the specified PVC conduit. For example, a job calling for 125mm PVC conduit (ID 131.4-133.0 mm) would require the use of 140-160mm PE pipe (depending on the required pressure rating). The relevant Australian Standard for PE pipe is AS4130. Where the conduits are intended to be used for HV cables, the slurry shall be pumpable slurry installed in accordance with Clause 13.1.4. LV cables shall not be installed in bores unless they are unlikely to be connected to services eg LV cables may be installed in underbored road crossings. As it is near impossible to bore adjacent to an existing bore, therefore Design Information shall specify the bore to accommodate all future network requirements along that route. Depth of cover must also be specified, taking consideration of
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potential de-rating of deeper burial. As it is not possible to install cable covers, a minimum of one metre cover is required on all bores.
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6.13
Inspection by Ausgrid
Ausgrid will carry out an appropriate level of site inspection during the construction phase to ensure that the network assets, including cables and conduits, are being constructed in accordance with the approved design specification and this Network Standard. Unforeseen site conditions requiring a design change must be documented and approved by Ausgrid prior to construction. Site inspections may require oversight by Ausgrid's Clerk of Works. Note: Inspection is at the Client's cost (refer to publication ES 5 Charges for Network Miscellaneous and Monopoly Services for details).
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6.14
Hold Points
Where Hold Points are specified in this Standard, the Accredited Service Provider shall give Ausgrids Representative at least one full Business Days notice of the intention to move from one hold point to the next to allow inspection to be carried out.
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6.15.2
Survey Plan
Red Lined Plan Where cables or substations are to be located on private property, a survey (lease/easement) plan is required in order to establish easements or a lease to cover the electrical works. A copy of this plan is to be provided to Ausgrid showing the following additions in red ink: i. The centreline of electricity cables (or cable conduits if used) with offsets to the easement boundaries. ii. The location of the substation and associated access and ventilation facilities if not already shown on the original plan. iii. Signature by the Registered Surveyor with an accompanying statement to certify that the information shown in red ink has been accurately located to their satisfaction. The as built drawings shall include appropriate information required to permit the Surveyor to provide this certification. Refer to ES10 for further information. Pegging of Easement The location of the easement shall be pegged by a Registered Surveyor prior to commencement of excavation work. If the pegs or marks made by the Surveyor have been disturbed or removed, excavation shall not commence until the pegs or marks have been re-established. The only time re-establishment of the pegs may not be required is if the easement boundaries have been thoroughly marked subsequent to the Surveyor pegging them, and those boundary markings are sufficient to permit the trench to be excavated and recorded relative to the easement boundaries. If it is necessary to locate any part of the trench outside the planned easement boundaries due to other obstructions, then the extent of the
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diversion must be clearly marked and the markings preserved until the Surveyor can return to adjust the plan. Registration of Easement Refer to ES 10 Clause 10.2.
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7.2
Additional Work
Local Council may request additional removal and restoration works beyond the scope of works approved by Ausgrid (see 1152.1.7). If the additional work is deemed non-contestable, such work will be identified and defined by Ausgrid in negotiation with the Local Council's Restoration Officer. If the additional work is contestable work, the Client shall consult with the Local Council's Restoration Officer concerning Council's requirements, and shall make these details available to Ausgrid's Representative at the Set Out Inspection and Approval Hold Point of the project.
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Where the 1998 agreement is invoked, the positioning of the trench and the associated services shall be as detailed in the shared trenching agreement. Further, the recording details of the project shall clearly define the start and finish points of the shared trench, its dimensions, and the service utilities involved (sectionalised if necessary to indicate the presence or absence of certain utilities). Where trenches are shared with other Utilities, the Client is responsible for coordinating the laying of other Utilities' services.
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7.4
Dimensions of Trenches
The trench size depends on the following factors: Number and type of cables. Number of conduits. Location of trench (ie. footpath or roadway). Any shared trenching arrangements agreed to with other utilities.
Unless otherwise specified, or changes have been approved by Ausgrid, the guidelines for trench dimensions given in Appendix A, and the cable layouts shown in Appendix B must be used.
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Segmental Paving Units - The set out line shall be at least one whole unit clear of both sides of the minimal alignment of the trench. Textured or Patterned Concrete - The set out line shall enable an aesthetically acceptable restoration of the pavement as approved by Ausgrid. Where Ausgrid directs that certain driveways are not to be disturbed, services under these driveways shall be installed by trenchless technology. Carriageways In asphalt pavements, the trench set out shall be at minimum width, and wherever possible, shall be at right angles to the street alignment. In concrete pavements, the advice of the appropriate road authority and/or professional engineering advice shall be sought and approved by Ausgrid regarding the location of trench set-out lines.
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Any trench or surface work proposed in the vicinity of Permanent or State Survey Marks shall be referred to the Land Information Centre of the Department of Lands, prior to commencement of Work, to obtain protection or relocation requirements.
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8.3
Excavation of Trenches
Trenches shall be excavated according to Ausgrids standard widths and depths as specified in the Certified Design and this Network Standard unless variations have been approved at the set out stage. Trenches shall be kept as straight as possible, and the bottom of an open trench shall be firm and smooth, free of rocks, pebbles,
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foreign matter and sharp projections. Where trenches pass from footway to roadway and a change of level is necessary the rise and fall shall be gradual. If the excavated material is considered by Ausgrid to be unsuitable for re-use as backfill, the material shall be removed and disposed of as specified in 1152.3.2 Disposal of unsuitable material / Contaminated, hazardous material and Section 6.5. If the excavated material meets the requirements of Section 16 and additionally is considered suitable by Ausgrid, the excavated material shall be reused in backfilling operations. Stockpiling of suitable excavated material shall be in accordance with 1152.3.2 Stockpiles.
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8.6
Protection of Trees
The Accredited Service Provider shall comply with the guidelines relevant to the protection of trees found in 1152.3.3.
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(a) Trial Mixes If required by Ausgrid, the correct proportions of water, cement and fine and coarse aggregates shall be determined by trial mixes, and the proportions shall be adjusted to suit the available aggregates and placing conditions. Preliminary test results of the trial mixes shall be submitted to Ausgrid for approval before any concrete is poured.
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Concrete Construction
(a) Formwork Formwork shall comply with AS3610. Forms shall conform to the shapes, lines and dimensions shown on the drawings. All forms and supports shall be of sound timber or steel, masonite, plywood or similar material of sufficient strength and be adequately tight to prevent leakage of mortar. Formwork ties shall be used to maintain correct separation of vertical surfaces. Timber formwork for exposed surfaces shall be dressed. All forming surfaces shall be coated with an approved form release agent before pouring commences. Coating shall be done before any reinforcement is fixed in position. (b) Fixing of Reinforcement Reinforcement shall be accurately placed and tied at alternate intersections with 1.2mm soft iron wire so as to form a rigid cage or mat which will maintain its shape and position both before and during placing of concrete. Sufficient supporting devices shall be used to ensure the correct concrete cover as shown on the drawings or as required by the provisions of AS3600, if not shown on the drawings. (c) Cast-in Fixtures All holding-down bolts and other fixtures to be incorporated in the concrete shall be accurately fixed in position before pouring. (d) Inspection Before any concrete pour, the reinforcement and fixtures for that pour may be inspected by a Representative of Ausgrid. This constitutes a Hold Point. At the time of inspection, the work shall be in every respect, ready for concrete placing. This requirement includes fixing and tying of all reinforcement and cleaning-out of formwork. (e) Transporting of Concrete Concrete shall be transported to its final location as rapidly as practicable by methods which will prevent segregation or loss of ingredients. Under no circumstances shall concrete which has partially hardened, be used. The containers used for transporting concrete shall be thoroughly cleaned before use. Pumping of concrete will be acceptable provided the methods and equipment used are approved by Ausgrid. Pumped concrete shall comply with this Specification in all other respects. NS130 + NSAs 1533, 1535 & 1536
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(f) Testing of Concrete Testing of concrete shall comply with the provisions of AS3600 and the constituent parts with AS1012. Test results must be supplied to Ausgrid on request. Test cylinders and slump tests may be taken on site as required by Ausgrid. The minimum sampling frequency shall be that specified in AS3600. Plant-control testing will be accepted at the discretion of Ausgrids Representative, provided that the testing is by characteristic strength and that all relevant provisions of AS3600 are met. (g) Placing and Compaction All water and debris shall be removed from foundations and forms and any flow of water shall be diverted before any concrete is placed. Concrete shall be thoroughly compacted using mechanical vibration. Manual compaction shall be permitted only when approved by Ausgrid. Over-compaction shall be avoided. Concrete shall be thoroughly worked around reinforcement and embedded fixtures and into the corners of the formwork. To minimise flotation or buoyancy forces on the conduits, the concrete shall have a low slump value (typically 80 100mm) and be placed from a minimum height, not exceeding 1.8 metres. (h) Construction Joints Before fresh concrete is placed against hardened concrete at construction joints, the joint surface of the hardened concrete shall be cleaned by removing all loose and soft material and laitance. The surface shall be well roughened, thoroughly wetted and covered with a coating of 1:2 sand/cement mortar, against which the fresh concrete is to be placed before the mortar has attained its initial set. (i) Curing All concrete work shall be fully protected and kept moist for at least seven (7) days after pouring. After initial set has occurred, all exposed surfaces shall be continuously protected against drying by covering with reinforced building paper or an approved alternative. (j) Construction Loading and Stripping Time Formwork and propping shall not be removed earlier than seven (7) days after pouring. During such period, no construction loading of any type or duration shall be permitted without the specific approval of Ausgrid. This requirement prohibits the transportation of loads across concrete surfaces and stacking of materials thereon, prior to stripping of formwork and propping. Formwork shall be removed in such a way as not to shock or jar the concrete. (k) Concrete Finishing Unrendered off-form surfaces shall comply with the tolerances and surface finish requirements described in Class 3 Formwork of AS3610. Surfaces to be rendered shall comply with Class 4 Formwork of AS3610. Unformed surfaces shall be finished by steel trowel or equivalent. The top surface of concrete encased conduit banks need not be trowelled.
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INSTALLATION OF CONDUITS
General Conduit Requirements
Where required, the number of conduits and spare conduits shall be specified on the Certified Design. Conduits shall be of the approved type, and shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Certified Design, and this Network Standard. Obstructions and other site constraints may make alterations to the approved design necessary during installation. Any proposed departures from the approved plans shall first be submitted to Ausgrid for approval.
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Approved Conduits
Ausgrid has approved a rationalised range of Unplasticized Poly Vinyl Chloride (UPVC) orange conduits for underground cabling as a minimum standard. The stockcode numbers for these conduits are listed in Appendix F. The application of the various sizes is as follows: Table 1 Conduit Size General Application Low voltage services in accordance with NSW Service and Installation Rules and optic fibre cables to support the electricity network. Low voltage services supplied from low voltage pits. Distribution cables (high voltage, low voltage, some street lighting and services). 11kV 500mm2 three core cables where 125mm conduits are not considered adequate, eg complex cable routes which have excessive bends. Sub-transmission cables.
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The requirements for the various installation conditions are provided in Table 2. These requirements constitute a minimum standard. The use of heavier class conduits of the same nominal diameter as specified below will be at the discretion and cost of the Accredited Service Provider. Heavier duty polyethylene ducts is normally required for trenchless installation. Details are to be agreed with the bore contractor.
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Table 2 - Conduit Specification Installation Type Complex cable routes when 500mm2 three core cables are used. Concrete encased and sand/cement encased conduits, regardless of location (eg city conduits, major roadway crossings). All sand/cement grouted bore holes Conduit Requirements 150mm Light Duty (LD) UPVC (orange) conduit to AS/NZS 2053.2 125mm Light Duty (LD) UPVC (orange) conduit to AS/NZS 2053.2
125mm Light Duty (LD) UPVC (orange) conduit to AS/NZS 2053.2 125mm Light Duty (LD) UPVC (orange) conduit to AS/NZS 2053.2
All State Roadway crossings. All city roadway and laneway crossings. All commercial/industrial driveway crossings. All local and regional roadway crossings, (eg URD subdivisions), for high voltage, low voltage and service cables. All light traffic driveway crossings Conduits in footways and non-roadway easements for high voltage and low voltage network cables. Conduits for low voltage services supplied from low voltage pits. Conduits for low voltage domestic services and street lighting cables in footpaths or non-roadway easements. Conduits in substation chambers and for high voltage and low voltage cables to and from substation chambers. Conduits for the installation of fibre optic pilot cables (new installations).
100mm Light Duty (LD) UPVC (orange) conduit to AS/NZS 2053.2 50mm (min) Heavy Duty (HD) UPVC (orange) conduit to AS/NZS 2053.2
Sizes, types and quantities are as specified in Network Standard NS113, as amended. 50mm (min) Heavy Duty (HD) UPVC (orange) conduit to AS/NZS 2053.2
Note: CORFLO type conduits shall not be used. EA does not presently have a standard range of approved polyethylene pipes for use in trenchless technology (bores). The PE pipes to be used in bores shall generally comply with the requirements of AS4130, with the internal diameter determined in accordance with clause 6.9 and wall thickness determined in accordance with the requirements of the bore design (grouting pressure and temperatures).
12.3
Coupling of Conduits
Conduits are to be coupled using spigot and socket arrangements. PVC solvent cement must be used first as a primer for both mating surfaces. Glue shall then be applied to bond the primed surfaces.
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All joints must be properly made to eliminate the entry of water and foreign matter into the installed conduits.
12.4
Conduit Bends
Conduit bends shall be selected giving consideration to the during installation minimum internal cable bending radius as detailed in Tables 7 and 8 of Section 15. Excessive bending of conduits to avoid using conduit bends is not acceptable. Where obstructions require conduits to be diverted, only gradual large radius bends (minimum 2.3 metres) shall be used so as not to limit the size of cables that can be pulled through. Approved bends are listed in the Appendix F.
12.5
12.6
Sealing of Conduits
Refer to NS171 - Fire Stopping in Substations for details on Ausgrids specification and requirements for the installation of fire stopping materials in openings in substation walls, floors and ceilings. All conduits must be sealed against the ingress of water and any foreign material which may hinder the removal and/or pulling through of cables. Apart from being susceptible to blockage, unsealed conduits may cause flooding of cable pits and basement type substations and switchrooms. Unused conduits 100mm or larger must be sealed using moulded plastic plugs. Used conduits (ie conduits with cables in them) and conduits smaller than 100mm in diameter (used and unused) must be sealed using approved conduit sealing foam/putty.
12.7
Laying of Conduits
The roadway conduits at street intersections and other locations should be laid as nearly perpendicular to the street as practicable, terminating at the road-side edge of Ausgrid cable allocation. Refer to Appendix C for the cable allocation that applies in the relevant area. Minor deviations to align with offset lot boundaries on opposite sides of the road are permitted. All conduits shall be installed so that they are true to line. The ends of conduits shall be smooth and cleanly cut, with sharp edges removed. Where conduits enter pits, the ends are to be cut off flush with the inside wall, and bell-mouths installed. Once installed, the marking on the conduits must be visible for inspection.
12.8
Banks of Conduits
In busy shopping centres, pedestrian malls and the Central Business District of Sydney (the City), conduits are generally installed in multiple rows linking vaults and pits. These are usually referred to as banks of conduits. Conduit requirements and layouts are usually specified on the Certified Design.
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Banks of conduits shall be built so that their cross section is rectangular. The exit points at each end of the conduits bank shall correspond exactly without any crossovers.
12.8.1
12.9
Table 3 Standard Cover and Bedding Requirements for Conduits Standard Cover* (mm) 1000 750 750 750 600 500
Location Roadway crossings - State Roads City of Sydney Roadway or Laneway pit and duct system Roadway crossings - Regional Roads Roadway crossings - Local Roads Footway and driveway High Voltage Conduits Footway and driveway Low Voltage Conduits
Bedding Material 7MPa Concrete encased* 20:1 sand/cement dry mix Standard bedding material as per Clause 12.14.1 Standard bedding material as per Clause 12.14.1 Standard bedding material as per Clause 12.14.1 Standard bedding material as per Clause 12.14.1
* In accordance with RTA Specification M209 for State Roadways and Streets Opening Conference for all other roads. If the standard depth of cover requirements cannot be met, reduced cover in accordance with the requirements of Clause 12.10 may be allowed by Ausgrid if prior approval is sought.
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requirements below generally preclude directional drilling being utilised at reduced cover. a) Cables must be laid in conduits. b) The reduced depth shall be limited to a maximum of 5 metres of continuous trench length. The total length of trenching subject to reduced depth shall not exceed 5% of the total length of trenching involved in any one project or part thereof unless specifically approved by Ausgrids Representative. Where a roadway crossing involves obstructions which necessitate invoking this clause and it can be demonstrated that it would be more practical to do the full roadway crossing at the same reduced depth, Ausgrid will consider exempting the roadway crossing from the 5% rule. c) The transition between standard depth and reduced depth shall be gradual, and shall not exceed the minimum bending radius of the cables expected to be accommodated within the conduits. For the purpose of determining the minimum bending radius of spare conduits, and in the absence of any other information, it shall be assumed that 125mm and 150mm conduits will respectively accommodate three core polymeric cables up to 400mm2 and 500mm2 in cross sectional areas. Refer to Clause 12.4 for further information. d) Trench dimensions, bedding, backfill and protection requirements shall be as specified in Table 4 below. e) The 50mm pilot cable conduit will be at the same depth or deeper than the electrical cables. f) Where it is impractical to comply with reduced cover requirements in special concrete encased cable installations eg bridge culverts, underneath suspended slabs, paved areas outside of Ausgrid s cable allocation, within buildings (including cable risers, walls and beams), a clearly visible permanent surface marking at 3 metre intervals along the cable route shall be centrally affixed to all surfaces (where attachments may be made or holes drilled) of the concrete encasement to warn of the presence of these cables. An example of a suitable marking is a 250mm x 180mm rectangular stainless steel warning plate with the words DANGER, ELECTRIC CABLES BELOW; secured to surface by stainless steel screws. See Figure 1.
Figure 1
Surface marking
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Table 4 Reduced Cover and Backfill Requirements for Conduits (refer notes 1 and 6 below) Location Reduced Cover (mm) 500* Bedding / Backfill / Protection Requirements 20MPa (min) Concrete encased (refer to Figure 2 and notes 2 and 5 below) Standard bedding material (see Clause 12.14.1) and one extra layer of polymeric cable covers (refer to Figure 3 and note 4) Standard bedding material (see Clause 12.14.1) and a 20MPa (minimum) concrete slab 100mm above the top row of conduits (refer to Figure 4 and note 5) 7MPa (min) Concrete encased (refer to Figure 2 and notes 3, 5 and 6 below)
HV conduits in footway
450
LV conduits in footway
300
LV and/or HV conduits in other public access areas, eg car parks, recreation areas, etc.
450
* In accordance with RTA Specification M209. Notes: 1. Subject to the requirements of Clause 12.10. 2. The actual strength of the concrete mix shall be to the requirements of the roads authority if it has to be higher than 20MPa. 3. The actual strength of the concrete mix shall be to the requirements of the land owner if it has to be higher than 7MPa. 4. Polymeric cable covers shall be laid across the full width of the trench. Refer to Clause 12.16 for installation parameters. 5. Cable warning tapes shall be laid across the full width of the trench. Refer to Clause 12.17 for installation parameters. 6. Where a thermally stable bedding material is required in lieu of concrete, it shall have a compressive strength matching the concrete it is replacing.
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Any variations to bedding materials will require Ausgrid's approval before implementation. The above bedding materials have traditionally been used with paper insulated lead covered cables. Where a Certified Design calls for polymeric cables to be used, it may also call for special bedding materials to ensure thermal stability of the installation. Thermally stable bedding material shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of Section 13 of this Network Standard. Special installation requirements may be necessary in some circumstances in which case appropriate instructions will be noted on the relevant plans.
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Table 5
Bottom 50 70
Sides 50 70
Encased conduits shall be installed with suitable spacers between the conduits prior to placing the encasement material. Refer to Appendix H for further information on suitable spacers. Where construction joints in the encasing material occur, each joint shall be provided with at least four 16mm diameter steel dowels, extending into the encasement material for 450mm on either side. Two additional dowels shall be provided for every additional row of four conduits above four installed. Conduits should be secured to avoid flotation during the pouring of concrete. This may be achieved by tying the conduits with rope at three metre intervals and anchoring the conduits using timber stakes driven into the cable trench, or by other approved methods. Concrete encasement should be designed to ensure the heat of hydration does not result in overheating and deformation of the conduits. Ausgrid specifies that conduits shall not be damaged by operation at 80oC. The conduits shall be fixed in place so that the top concrete cover remains at no less than 100mm. Special attention shall be paid to recording the depth of cover (refer to Network Standard NUS100 - Field Recording of Network Assets). The Project Manager for the work shall be responsible for ensuring that the concrete cover over the top conduits is uniform, or if this is not possible, that the actual cover is accurately recorded, in accordance with NUS100. Depth gauges may be used if required to measure the actual cover at critical locations. Figure 5 shows the typical layout of a nine-way bank of conduits where 125mm conduits are installed as three layers of three. The conduit spacer shown in the illustration has stockcode which appears in Appendix F. Figure 6 shows a nine-way bank of 150mm conduits.
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Figure 5
Figure 6
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12.14.2
Construction procedure
The conduit banks shall be constructed using the procedure in Clause 12.15.
For 150mm conduit: 1. Place a 105mm deep layer of bedding material at the bottom of the trench and compact the bedding down to 70mm. 2. Lay the first row of conduits. Maintain a minimum separation of 70mm between conduits, and 70mm between the outer conduits and the sides of the trench.
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3. Place bedding material over the first row of conduits to a depth of 345mm and compact the bedding material down to 230mm. 4. Lay any additional rows, then place more bedding material and compact between the rows in the same manner. 5. Place a 150mm layer of bedding material over the top layer of conduits and compact down to 100mm.
Note: When adding and compacting the bedding material, care shall be taken to avoid dislodging the laid cables and/or conduits from their required position. Conduit spacers should be used to progressively construct the conduit bank. Particular care shall also be taken when bedding cables to ensure that excavated material is not mixed with the bedding material. The layer of bedding material over the cables and/or conduits shall be carefully consolidated using hand rammers only. Under no circumstances shall mechanical rammers be used to consolidate the cable bedding material. On steep inclines and other locations where scouring of the bedding material is likely to occur, bulkheads consisting of bags packed with 20:1 sand/cement mix must be installed at regular intervals.
are considered inherently protected from mechanical damage. These installations do not require additional cable protection covers. Dry bedded conduit and cable installations shall be protected against mechanical damage using Ausgrid approved cable protection covers laid directly above the bedding material. Currently approved cable protection covers are of the polymeric type complying with Ausgrid's performance requirements. The standard sizes used and the corresponding stockcode numbers are listed in Appendix F. Where there is a single cable and/or conduit in the trench, a single 150mm or 300mm wide strip of polymeric cable cover shall used. The single cable cover shall completely cover and be centred over that cable or conduit. Where 2 or more cables and/or conduits are laid side-by-side, the wider 300mm size of polymeric cable cover shall be used. If more than one strip of 150mm wide polymeric cable cover are required side by side, 300mm wide strips shall be used. Polymeric cable cover strips laid side-by-side shall butt up against each other. Polymeric cable cover strips laid end-to-end shall overlap by approximately 20mm. NS130 + NSAs 1533, 1535 & 1536
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Cable covers must be immediately secured in position by covering with a 150mm thick (minimum) layer of backfill material.
Where used, the tape shall cover the full width of the trench, or portion thereof containing cables. Where two or more strips of warning tape are laid side-by-side, they shall butt up with minimal overlap.
Figure 7
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13
13.1
Approved Material
Four types of TSB mixes have been developed for use in various applications, as discussed in Clauses 13.1.1 to 13.1.4. For effective TSB performance, periodic tests are required to ensure that: the specified mix ingredients continue to be used, and similar ingredients are not substituted without approval, and the TSB mixes achieve their designated function, including thermal and mechanical characteristics.
Consequently, TSB mixes should be tested according to the following guidelines: prior to delivery of the first batch of a new mix (i.e. from a new batch plant or source of supply) and at least every 5th batch or whenever one or more ingredients are to be sourced from a different location or supplier
Each test shall consist of assessment against the criteria specified in 13.1.5 below. In addition, slump shall be tested prior to every installation of slurries, while compaction testing of dry mixes shall be as specified in Section 18.
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Dry Mix Recipe Component Coarse Aggregate - 10mm aggregate Fine Aggregate - see Sand table below Fly Ash (Eraring) Cement Wt.(kg/m3) SSD* 725 1095 140 25
Water 105 * SSD = Saturated Surface Dry - the condition of the aggregate in which the pores in each particle of the aggregate are filled with water but no excess water is on the particle surface.
Coarse aggregate must be smooth, rounded with no sharp edges. Fine aggregate (sand) may be from one of the following suppliers or from other sources, if proven to have a thermal resistivity (TR) less than 1.75 when fully dried out and compacted to 98%. Crushed or recycled glass or alternative sands from these or other suppliers must not be used without approval through the NS181 process.
Region
Supplier
Dry Density TR values (kg/m3) 95%1 0.1 (oK.m/W) 1707 1682 1623 1895 1685 1665 1895 1708 1768 1.27 1.46 1.75 1.69 1.44 1.80 1.69 1.51 1.75
Hunter
Brandy Hill2 (coarse sand) CMS (Black sand) 5mm dust (Black sand) 5mm minus Manufactured (black sand) Teralba coarse (Coarse sand) Rosebrook Coarse (Coarse sand) 5mm minus Manufactured (black sand) 27BA3 (Black sand) Coarse dust (Black Sand)
CCR
Sydney
Notes: 1. TR values are quoted for 95% compaction, as this is a more realistic value for typical installations. 2. 5mm minus Manufactured Sand 3. Manufactured coarse, washed 27BA 4. Double or triple washed sands are not acceptable
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Alternative dry mix Where a fully dried TR of approximately 1.5K.m/W (95% compaction) is acceptable to the designer, 20:1 sand/cement mix may be used in accordance with Clause 12.13.
13.1.1.1
Joint bays
Note that joint bays are the most likely section of a project to be re-excavated, and so these will normally be filled with compacted, well graded sands or finely crushed rock (same fineness as sand). Coarse aggregates must not be used in joint bays due to risk of damage to the cable during compaction.
13.1.1.2
Alternative Slurry Mix As an alternative to the above Regular Mix slurry, normal ready mix concrete may be installed around conduit banks without additional testing of thermal NS130 + NSAs 1533, 1535 & 1536
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characteristics. Note that this will normally be more expensive than using the slurry. For cables installed in conduit banks, the compressive strength shall normally be 7MPa. Refer also to Section 16.3. Concrete must not be used as bedding for direct buried cables.
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Alternative mixes shall be tested in accordance with an approved testing facility in accordance with the requirements of external appendix K, and shall comply with the following thermal and mechanical performance parameters: Thermal parameters: Thermal parameters are specified in the Certified Design. If not specified, refer to the Ausgrid representative for direction. Mechanical parameters: For direct laid cables, the compressive strength must not exceed 3MPa after 28 days, where this is consistent with roads authority requirements. Where the trench is in roads or footpaths that require a stronger surface, a capping mix or subgrade and grade with compaction strength to the requirements of the roads authority may be used above the TSB mix. Refer to Section 16.3. For cables installed in conduit banks, the compressive strength of the bedding shall be 7MPa. Refer to Section 16.3.
13.2
13.3
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13.3.3 Flotation
Since thermally stable bedding mixes are a hydraulic fill, conduits may tend to float, and therefore they must be anchored to the bottom of the trench. The TSB shall be placed from a minimum height, not exceeding 1.8 metres.
13.3.7.1 Forming
If the trenches are shored or bulkheads are used on sloping ground, the shoring should be removed during the mix pour or within one hour after the mix is poured that is, while the mix is still in a semi-fluid state. However, the mix should not to be allowed to develop cracks as it flows into the space created by removal of the shoring. If cracks or voids are found, these shall be filled in by pouring additional TSB material into them. Limited vibration may be used to ensure the TSB effectively fills the void left by the timbers, if it appears not to be doing so.
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14
14.1
Position the base so that the top is level and 50mm above the footpath level at street alignment as shown in the above figure. Allow for grass when determining the final footpath level. Cable terminations shall be installed in accordance with NS 0127 Specification for Low Voltage Joints and Terminations. Once the distributor and service cables have been installed and terminated, the trench around the base and supporting structure must be backfilled with well compacted granular soil.
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14.2
Installation of the rag-bolt assembly and plinth shall be in accordance with Ausgrid drawing 514087, using plinth steel mould to Ausgrid drawing 514020. The rag-bolt assembly must be installed in a 600mm diameter hole. Where unstable ground exists or shared trenching is used, a 600mm diameter former tube must be fitted to the hole. The hole or former tube must be filled with 32MPa concrete. The approximate concrete mix proportions for 32MPa are: 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, and 3 parts coarse aggregate with a water to cement ratio of 0.5 by weight. Any gaps around the concrete core must be filled with well compacted granular soil, and any sharp edges must be removed after the concrete has set.
Once in its final position, the rag-bolt assembly must: be vertically aligned in both planes be square to the kerb have its centre line 400mm from the street alignment (unless specified otherwise) have the top of the threaded rods 75mm above the final footpath level at the centre line of the assembly
Once the street lighting cables have been installed and terminated in accordance with NS118 Specification for Street Lighting Design Standards (Sydney) or NS119 Specification for Street Lighting Design Standards (Newcastle), the trench around the rag-bolt assembly must be backfilled with well compacted granular soil.
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15
15.1
Figure 10
15.2
15.3
Sealing of Cables
All power and control cables shall be protected against moisture ingress at all times, including while being laid, regardless of site and/or weather conditions. Cable ends which are not intended to be worked on immediately after laying must be electrically shorted and sealed against moisture ingress as soon as they are cut. This requirement applies to all cable ends, including cables in pillars and pillarstandards, cables intended to be abandoned or temporarily decommissioned, and cables still on cable drums. The seals and electrical shorts must not be removed until the cables are ready to be connected. Stripping of the outer sheathing of LV service cables, and connection of any of the cores must not be carried out until connection of supply is required. Where a laid cable is found to have high moisture content due to inadequate sealing, the Accredited Service Provider must remedy at its own cost. A polymeric cable drying procedure may be required to be carried out by Ausgrid at the Accredited Service Providers expense.
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15.3.1
Method of sealing
Protection against moisture ingress shall be effected by the use of suitable heatshrink end caps or any other products specifically approved by Ausgrid for that purpose. A permanent triple seal arrangement is required. A list of approved triple end seal kits is given in Appendix F. The triple end seals shall be constructed in accordance with the installation instruction (ESD-3410-AU-5/03 for high voltage single core cables and ESD-3408-AU-5/03 for multicore cables) supplied in the triple end seal kit. Completed permanent sealed ends must be laid in either suitable toughing or 1000mm lengths of UPVC conduit, and filled with sand. The sealed ends must then be buried and protected with approved polymeric cable covers. Sealed cable ends which are awaiting jointing shall be elevated clear of any free standing water in the excavation. For polymeric insulated/polymeric sheathed service cables of cross sectional area 50mm2 or less, which are intended to be buried, a single heatshrink cap over the mastic tape may be used instead of the triple seal arrangement. The end caps used shall be selected from the approved range specified in Appendix F. Note that cable surfaces which will come into contact with adhesive lined heatshrink components must be thoroughly cleaned, then degreased and abraded before applying the heatshrink components. Some older cables may have graphite coatings on the outer sheaths, which must be removed before the cable surfaces are cleaned. Refer to NS177 Clause 5.2 for the graphite removal procedure.
15.3.2 Safety Precautions and First Aid Procedures for Graphite Coated Cables
Graphite has been classified as having low toxicity, and is a non-carcinogenic substance. However, normal industrial safety precautions such as wearing leather gloves, safety glasses and safety boots should be observed. First aid procedures are: Swallowed: Eye: Skin: Inhaled: Keep individual calm, do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention. Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes, seek medical attention if irritation persists. Wash with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. If affected, remove individual to fresh air, seek medical attention if breathing difficulties occur.
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15.4
15.4.1
Figure 11
15.4.2
15.4.3
15.4.4
15.5
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from street corners and similar sharp bends, and from other locations limiting access for future joint repair/replacement. Cables are to be installed with a 1 metre overlap at all joint positions. Where two or more cables are installed and the joints occur in the same vicinity, joints are to be staggered by a minimum of 1 metre if space is available.
15.6
15.7
15.8
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Table 6 - Minimum Internal Bending Radii for LV and 11kV Cables Minimum Internal Bending Radius Cable type Polymeric insulated cables: All Low Voltage cables with circular stranded conductors Less than or equal to 25mm dia. Greater than 25mm dia. All Low Voltage cables incorporating sector shaped conductors 11kV PVC sheathed cables 11kV HDPE sheathed cables 11kV Composite HDPE and PVC sheathed cables 11kV nylon sheathed cables Paper insulated cables: 11kV multicore, lead sheathed, PVC oversheathed 11kV multicore, lead sheathed, HDPE oversheathed 11kV single core, lead sheathed, PVC oversheathed Note: 18D 12D 6D 4D During Installation After Installation
9D 12D
6D 8D
30D
20D
25D
15D
22D
15D
The minimum internal bending radius of each core of a three core polymeric cable after it has been trifurcated is 15D, where D is the diameter of the rejacketed individual core. Refer to Table 8 for more details.
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Table 7 Nominal Minimum Internal Bending Radii for Specified Cables (Guide only) Minimum Internal Bending Radius Cable type LV XLPE insulated cables: 240 AL4 XQ Z 240 AL4 XQ Z/SAC 11kV XLPE and TRXLPE insulated cables: 35 AL 1 G TRXQ G 16 CU(WS) YQ 70 CU 1 G TRXQ G 16 CU(WS) YQ 300 AL 3 XQ MB CU(WS)Z YQ/ISC 300 AL 3 G TRXQ G 35 CU(WS)Z YQ/ISC 400 AL 3 XQ MB CU(WS)Z YQ/ISC 400 AL 3 G TRXQ G 35 CU(WS) Z YQ/ISC 500 AL 3 XQ MB CU(WS) Z YQ/ISC 500 AL 3 G TRXQ G 35 CU(WS) Z YQ/ISC 11kV EPR insulated cables: 35 AL 1 EPR CU(WS) YQ 70 CU 1 EPR CU(WS) YQ 95 AL 3 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ /ISC 150 CU 3 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ /ISC 185 CU 1 EPR CU(WS) YQ 185 AL 3 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ /ISC 300 CU 1 EPR CU(WS) YQ 300 CU 1 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ / Triplex 605 675 1530 1745 855 1840 970 1335 365 405 920 1050 515 1105 580 890 (Bundled) 620 (Phase) 300 CU 1 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ / 3 Cables * 500 CU 3 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ /ISC 630 CU 1 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ 980 2380 1275 590 1430 765 550 650 2060 1900 2230 2100 2430 2300 340 380 1240 1200 1340 1300 1460 1400 650 600 430 390 During Installation (mm) After Installation (mm)
* This cable is designated for use in the CBD and will normally be supplied on segregated drums.
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Table 8 Nominal Minimum Internal Bending Radii for the Individual Cores of the Three Core Polymeric Cable (After Trifurcation) (Guide only) Minimum Internal Bending Radius Cable type 11kV XLPE and TRXLPE insulated cables: 300 AL 3 XQ MB CU(WS)Z YQ/ISC 300 AL 3 G TRXQ G 35 CU(WS)Z YQ/ISC 400 AL 3 XQ MB CU(WS)Z YQ/ISC 400 AL 3 G TRXQ G 35 CU(WS) Z YQ/ISC 500 AL 3 XQ MB CU(WS) Z YQ/ISC 500 AL 3 G TRXQ G 35 CU(WS) Z YQ/ISC 11kV EPR insulated cables: 95 AL 3 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ /ISC 150 CU 3 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ /ISC 185 AL 3 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ /ISC 500 CU 3 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ/ISC 410 440 490 660 560 535 605 580 660 630 After Installation (mm)
15.8.1
15.9
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12-15 metres per minute. The cable drum shall be placed so that the cable is pulled from the top of the drum. On completion of a cable pulling operation, all cable ends shall be inspected for damage. The length of cable laid shall be extended to compensate for damaged cable ends.
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15.13.1
Ausgrid will not accept excessive bending of cables, so failure to observe these requirements could necessitate costly relocation of conduits that may have been embedded in concrete.
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Polymeric cables have a relatively high thermal coefficient of expansion and will soften when operating at high temperatures. If a polymeric cable is clamped too tightly when it is installed, the polymeric insulation may permanently deform when the cable heats up resulting in a reduction in the insulation thickness. Another possible cable damage that could occur as a result of over-clamping is that the screen wires could be forced through the insulation screen and into the polymeric insulation. Therefore, clamps shall be tightened only to the extent necessary to ensure that the cables are held firmly in place. Where single core cables are used, the cables shall be laid and clamped in a trefoil configuration unless specified otherwise. The following also applies: Where single core cables are clamped in a trefoil configuration, the clamps used must be sufficiently robust to withstand the potential repulsive forces acting on individual phase cables under fault conditions. Clamps utilising magnetic material can be used for clamping single core cables in a trefoil configuration, as magnetic fields generated by the three currents cancel each other out. Where single core cables are required to be clamped individually in a flat formation, the clamps shall be of a non-magnetic material to prevent localised heating of the cores due to the closed magnetic circuit of the clamp.
Clamps approved by Ausgrid are listed in Table 10. All cable clamps shall be used with a nitrile or neoprene rubber-cushioning strip of minimum thickness 3mm, wrapped around the cable assembly. Other clamps may be acceptable subject to Ausgrids approval. Examples of the approved clamps are shown in Figure 12.
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Installation Environment Flat on trays Trefoil on trays Flat, perpendicular to Unistruts (in substations, High-rise buildings etc) Trefoil, perpendicular to Unistruts (in substations, High-rise buildings etc) Flat, at an angle to Unitstruts Trefoil, at an angle to Unitstruts Trefoil, freestanding Individual or trefoil on UGOHs
70 Cu 1
ABB:EAUKR100 UNISTRUT: TF27 UNISTRUT: P2031SS
185 Cu 1
ABB:EAUKR100 UNISTRUT: TF37 UNISTRUT: P2033SS
300 Cu 1
ABB:EAUKR100 UNISTRUT: TF41 UNISTRUT: P2035SS
630 Cu 1
ABB:EAUKR100 ABB:EAUKRB200* UNISTRUT: P2039SS
300 Al 3
ABB:EAUKR100 UNISTRU T:P2049S S
400 Al 3
ABB:EAUKR100 UNISTRU T:P2051S S
500 Al 3
ABB:EAUKR100 UNISTRUT: P2055SS
UNISTRUT: TF27
UNISTRUT: TF37
UNISTRUT: TF41
IdTechnik KP39/53
ABB:EAUKR100 ABB:EAUKR100
ABB:EAUKR100 ABB:EAUKR100
ABB:EAUKR100 ABB:EAUKR100
* Note: EA-UKRB200 is supplied with one bracket. Use an additional bracket (ABB part number EA-B200) on trefoils of large cables such as 630mm2 polymeric cable.
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ABB: EAUKR100
UNISTRUT: TF Series
Nitrile rubber liner to be used with all clamps Approved Cable Clamps
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16.1
BACKFILLING OF EXCAVATIONS
Backfill Material
Ideally, the backfill material should restore the sub-grade to its original condition, which may be achieved by replacing the excavated materials in the same position from which they were excavated, and in the same state with regard to moisture content and compaction. This is usually difficult with "moisture unstable" clay soils. Where these exist under heavy traffic pavements, it will generally be required to import granular material that is capable of spreading the traffic load over a larger area of sub-soil. In general, backfilling materials shall be to the satisfaction of the Roads Authority (Local Council or RTA). Where Ausgrid or the relevant Roads Authority considers the backfilling material unsuitable for a particular project, this material shall be removed and replaced by material which is considered suitable by that Authority. Unsuitable backfill materials include building materials (eg concrete, bricks, pavers, rocks, roofing tiles, rubble) and contaminated substances (including Hazardous Materials). Trenching can alter or even divert existing sub-surface drainage so as to concentrate sub-surface water with disruptive scouring effects where flow occurs. In the selection of backfill material this aspect shall be taken into account in relation to the nature and topography of the particular location. Where sub-surface water flow exists or is likely to occur (eg. steep inclines) or where sand is used as backfill material, suitable water barriers shall be provided in the trench, spaced at regular intervals appropriate to site conditions. Approved water barriers are bulkheads consisting of bags packed with 20:1 sand/cement mix. Accredited Service Providers must comply with the guidelines relating to the seepage of water found in 1152.4.2 General.
16.2
16.3
Backfill to Subgrade Level under Footpaths and Carriageways (including heavy duty driveways)
The Accredited Service Provider must comply with the guidelines in 1152.4.2 Backfill to subgrade level under footpaths and carriageways (including heavy duty driveways).
16.4
16.5
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16.6
16.7
Testing of Conduits
After installation and backfilling of a bank of conduits, Ausgrids representative is to be notified to witness conduit testing. This constitutes a Hold Point. All new conduits shall be thoroughly cleaned and an approved solid mandrel of diameter 12mm less than the internal diameter of the conduit and 230mm in length, shall be pulled by hand through every conduit in both directions to ensure their integrity.
After passage through each conduit, the mandrel shall be thoroughly inspected for cuts or damage. If in the opinion of Ausgrids Representative, there is any doubt as to the freedom from foreign material or any object or defect that may cause damage to the cable in the conduit, the Accredited Service Provider shall repeat pass the mandrel through the conduit(s) until Ausgrid Representative is satisfied. Ausgrid reserves the right to request that a waste length of the cable to be installed be passed through the conduits, or video cameras be used to inspect the conduits where reasonable concern exists as to the condition of the conduits or if they have been backfilled without Ausgrid's Representative being present. Conduits found to have defects which, in the opinion of Ausgrids Representative, may cause damage to cables shall be repaired by the Client/ Accredited Service Provider at no cost to Ausgrid and at a time nominated by Ausgrids Representative. Several commercial conduit repair systems are available.
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17.1
17.1.1
17.1.2
Reinstatement Requirements
Unless final reinstatement is intended to be carried out immediately after completion of backfilling, temporary reinstatement of pavements and pathways shall be carried out as follows: Surfaced driveways and footpaths - Temporary reinstatement must be carried out by the Accredited Service Provider in accordance with 1152.5.2 Footpaths, including driveways. Surfaced roadways controlled by Local Councils (except those carrying heavy traffic) - Temporary reinstatement must be carried out by the Accredited Service Provider in accordance 1152.5.2 Carriageways. Surfaced roadways controlled by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) of NSW - a layer of roadbase compacted to a thickness of 250mm shall be placed on the compacted backfill. The roadbase shall then be topped up with bituminous hot mix of 50mm compacted thickness. A camber not exceeding 50mm in height shall be formed on top of the trench. The roadbase used shall be DGB20 dense graded granular material complying with the requirements of the Roads and Traffic Authority's (RTA) Specification No. 3051. All temporary restorations in carriageways and pathways must be of sufficient quality, and must be maintained as such to ensure the safety of the site for pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
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17.2
Final Reinstatement
Other than for State Roads, the Client shall arrange for permanent reinstatement which complies with 1152.5.3-5.5. For State Roads, the Client shall arrange for permanent reinstatement which complies with RTA Specification M209.
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Table 11
Activity to be Tested
Minimum Test Frequency (see note 5) 1 per contract or source of supply for each type of material used or suppliers test certificates 1 per contract or source of supply for each type of material used or suppliers test certificates 1 per layer, per 30 metre length per trench (see note 6)
Test Method
Materials supplied for trench backfill under carriageways, footpaths, and all joint holes Materials supplied for sub-base and base layers
As specified
1 contract
As specified
Trench and joint bay backfill and sub-base and base under carriageways, heavy duty vehicular crossings and car parks Trench backfill and sub-base and base under footpaths, light/medium duty driveways and turfed areas Backfilling of individual joint bays in footways (see note 3) Backfill of trial holes (Including location of duct ends) (see note 3) Materials supplied for temporary road surface (or sealing material) Temporary road surface placement Notes:
Compaction
Compaction
1 per layer, per 100 metre length of trench or part thereof (see notes 2 and 3) 1 per layer
Compaction
Compaction
1 per layer
1 contract
Supplier test certificates Check evenness and camber of all restored surfaces
As specified in Section 17
1. Project refers to the works executed within a reasonable timeframe by the same contractor as part of a single Notification Plan (NP). Where a Notification Plan involves two or more well-defined stages, and each stage is executed separately, each stage shall be regarded as a separate project for the purpose of testing frequency. 2. The length of trench backfilled shall be taken to be the total of all discrete excavations backfilled together by the same contractor. 3. Joint bays and trial holes backfilled and compacted concurrently with cable trenches shall be regarded as cable trenches for the purpose of testing frequency.
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4. Individual joint bays shall be taken as those which were part of a cable trench but were backfilled separately from this trench, or any discrete joint bays which were not associated with any other cable trenches. 5. A layer is defined as: (a) Any different type of backfill material. (b) Every 500mm depth or part thereof of each type of backfill material 6. Every separate trench in a roadway or carriageway must have at least one compaction test. For example if there is a requirement for two road crossings of 10m each, a compaction test is required for each road crossing.
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CABLE JOINTING
Jointing work on the electrical distribution system and details of the joints and terminations required, are referenced in NS127 - Specification for LV Cable Joints and Terminations, NS129 11kV Joints and Terminations - Paper Insulated Lead Covered Cables and NS177 11kV Joints (including Transition Joints) and Terminations - Polymeric Insulated Cables.
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(*Ausgrid's Electrical Safety Rules cover access permit procedures and requirements).
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22.2
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For the purpose of the shared trench agreement, the pilot cable is to be treated as an electrical, NOT a communications cable. Its main purpose is to monitor, protect and control the electrical network. The conduits will form a conduit network and include communication pits. Trenches carrying LV cables only do not require a 50mm optic fibre pilot conduit unless explicitly designed. If it is required, the 50mm conduit must be below the LV electrical cables and a deeper trench is required.
22.2.1
Conduit Requirements
Refer to NRS 203 Planning and Design Standards for Electrical Network Communications Assets.
22.2.2
Pit Requirements
Refer to NS 204 Communications Pits Specifications and Installation Guidelines.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
Contestable Project
The Client and/or Accredited Service provider shall comply with the provisions of the Streets Opening Conference's Model Agreement for Quality Assurance reporting. Acceptance of completed works and/or supply of electricity will not be made available until all specified works are satisfactorily completed and the necessary Quality Assurance documentation provided. Refer to ES 9 Agreement for Connection of Developments. Warranty and liability requirements are detailed in ES 9, and ES10 Requirements for Electricity Connections to Developments. The responsibility for correcting any defects will be that of the Client or Accredited Service Provider.
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REFERENCES
Australian Standards
AS 1012 AS 1141 Methods of Testing Concrete Methods for sampling and testing aggregates
AS 1289.5.1.1 Soil compaction and density tests - Determination of the dry density/moisture content relation of a soil using standard compactive effort. AS 1289.5.2.1 Soil compaction and density tests - Determination of the dry density/moisture content relation of a soil using modified compactive effort. AS 1289.5.6.1 Soil compaction and density tests - Compaction control test Density Index method for cohesionless material. AS 1302 AS 1304 AS 1379 AS 1742 AS 2053.2 AS 2758.1 Aggregates AS 3600 AS 3610 AS 3972 AS 4130 AS 4671 Steel Reinforcing Bars for Concrete Welded Wire Reinforcing Fabric for Concrete The Specification and Supply of Concrete Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Rigid Plain Conduits and Fittings of Insulating Material Aggregates and Rock for Engineering Purposes Concrete Concrete Structures Formwork for Concrete Portland and Blended Cement Polyethylene (PE) Pipes for Pressure Applications Steel reinforcing materials
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25.3 25.4
RTA Specifications
M209 Road Openings and Restoration
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State Roadway Trench width (mm) 530 760 530 760 depth (mm) 1330 1330 1560 1560
Regional and Local Roadway Trench width (mm) 530 760 530 760 depth (mm) 1080 1080 1310 1310
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Cover*
** Note:
Width of Ausgrid allocation depends on the date of roadway dedication. Refer to Appendix C for further details.
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* Width of Ausgrid allocation depends on the date of roadway dedication. Refer to Appendix C for further details. All trenches shall be 750mm deep. Refer to Clause 12.8.1 for standard spacings. 50mm orange conduit for Ausgrid pilot cable is still required on the property side of Ausgrid s allocation. Minimum vertical separation between communications conduits and cable protection covers: 150mm above cable protection covers over low voltage cables or conduits 300mm above cable protection covers over high voltage cables or conduits
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Footway Allocations - Lake Macquarie and Newcastle City Councils and Port Stephens Shire Council
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Type of Cable** 11kV Unarmoured Power Cables 500 CU3 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ/ISC 500 AL 3 G TRXQ G 35 CU(WS) Z YQ/ISC 500 AL3 XQ MB CU(WS) Z YQ/ISC 500 AL 3 P H L YQ 400 AL 3 G TRXQ G 35 CU(WS) Z YQ/ISC 400 AL 3 XQ MB CU(WS) Z YQ /ISC 300 AL 3 G TRXQ G 35 CU(WS)Z YQ/ISC 300 AL 3 XQ MB CU(WS) Z YQ /ISC 300 CU 3 P H L YQ 300 AL 3 P H L YQ 240 AL 3 P H L YQ 185 AL 3 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ /ISC 150 CU 3 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ /ISC 95 AL 3 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ /ISC 630 CU 1 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ 300 CU 1 P H L Z 300 CU 1 EPR CU(WS) Z YQ / Triplex 300 CU 1 EPR CU(WS) YQ 185 CU 1 P H L Z 185 CU 1 EPR CU(WS) YQ 70 CU 1 G TRXQ G 16 CU(WS) YQ 70 CU 1 EPR CU(WS) YQ 35 AL 1 G TRXQ G 16 CU(WS) YQ 35 AL 1 EPR CU(WS) YQ LV Unarmoured Power Cables 240 AL 4 XQ Z 240 AL 4 XQ Z / SAC 120 AL 4 XQ Z/SAC 300 CU 1 XQ Z 185 CU 1 XQ Z LV Service and Street Lighting Cables 16 CU 4 XQ Z 25 CU 4 XQ Z 50 CU 4 XQ Z * Using stocking grips. ** 1 tonne = 10kN (approx.) N/A = Not applicable, cable to be installed by hand.
*Max. Pull Tension (kN**) 22 25 25 20.1 25 25 21.2 23.8 14.4 14.4 12.2 18.9 17.1 13.1 9.1 4.6 22 5.5 3.4 4.1 5 2.6 1.8 1.7 10.0 9.0 4.8 3.1 1.8 N/A N/A N/A
Approximate Cable Mass (kg/m) 18.3 8.6 8.8 13.2 7.09 7.3 6.02 6.2 15.0 9.3 8.1 4.9 7.0 3.2 8.0 5.2 12.87 3.8 3.6 2.6 1.1 1.2 0.54 0.6 3.9 3.7 1.8 3.1 1.9 0.9 1.3 2.2
*** When pulling multiple single core cables together, the maximum pulling tension is the maximum pulling tension of one single core cable multiplied by the number of cables.
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Where a pulling eye is considered necessary, the cable supplier shall be contacted for either fitting the pulling eye to the cable or providing details of approved pulling eyes. Before pulling a cable with a pulling eye, the installer shall ascertain from the cable supplier what maximum sidewall pressure can be applied to the cable, and shall ensure that this sidewall pressure is not exceeded during cable installation. Cable ends fitted with pulling eyes shall be waterproofed to ensure water does not enter the cables during installation, regardless of the type of pulling eyes fitted. Waterproofing can be effected by shrinking a length of mastic lined heatshrink sleeve, covering the full length of the pulling eye and overlapping the cable sheath by at least 150mm. Before installing heatshrink sleeves, the pulling eyes and associated cable ends shall be thoroughly degreased and cleaned. The heatshrink sleeves used shall be abrasion resistant, and shall have a minimum wall thickness of 3mm after recovery over the pulling eye. Particular care must be exercised when pulling at the relatively high tensions allowed by the use of pulling eyes. Large bending radii and adequate support using rollers must be provided to avoid causing flattening, distortion or other damage to the cables.
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The following coefficients of friction are extracted from EPRI Report EL3333. Duct Material Cable Outer Covering XLPE PE (Polythene) PVC HDPE Neoprene Lead XLPE PE PVC Neoprene Lead XLPE PE PVC Neoprene XLPE PE PVC Neoprene Lead XLPE PE PVC Neoprene XLPE PE PVC Neoprene Coefficient of Friction 0.40 0.40 0.50 0.50 0.90 0.25 0.45 0.25 0.30 0.65 0.20 0.30 0.25 0.40 0.40 0.30 0.35 0.55 0.50 0.55 0.70 0.70 0.70 1.00 0.60 0.50 0.65 1.05
UPVC
PE
Concrete
Fibre Cement
Steel
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Heavy Duty Rigid UPVC Orange Bends to AS/NZS 2053.2 and AS/NZS 1477: Conduit Dia Radius R Angle Nominal Bend Length (mm) (degrees) (m) from coupling to coupling L (mm) 50 1.2 45 50 1.2 90 -
Stockcode
179832 179941
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Light Duty Rigid UPVC Orange Bends to AS/NZS 2053.2 and AS/NZS 1477: Conduit Dia Radius R Angle Nominal Bend Length (mm) (degrees) from coupling to coupling L (m) (mm) 100 0.6 90 1300 100 1 11.25 450 100 1 22.5 700 100 1 90 1950 125 1 11.25 550 125 1 22.5 800 125 1 90 2000 125 1.8 6 550 125 1.8 11.25 750 125 1.8 22.5 1100 125 1.8 45 1850 125 1.8 90 3400 125 2.3 6 600 125 2.3 11.25 900 125 2.3 22.5 1300 125 2.3 45 2200 125 2.3 90 4050 150 2.5 6 650 150 2.5 22.5 1400 150 2.5 45 2420 150 6 15 2100 150 10 11.25 2100 200 6 15 2100
EA Stockcode 77602 77461 77487 H8503 77503 77529 77610 77578 77586 77545 77552 177101 177856 177857 177858 177859 177860 179064 179065 179066 178791 77560 178772
UPVC Couplings to AS/NZS 2053.2: 50mm, light duty rigid UPVC orange coupling 125mm, light duty rigid UPVC orange coupling 150mm, light duty rigid UPVC orange coupling 200mm, light duty rigid UPVC orange coupling 150mm to 125mm conduit reducer, medium duty PVC white Heavy Duty Bellmouths: 50mm 100mm 125mm 150mm
Stockcode 179754
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Plug for 125mm plug for light duty rigid conduit (Kelvindale) Plug for 150mm light duty rigid conduit (Universal /flower-pot style) Plug for 150mm light duty rigid conduit Spacer for 125mm conduit in accordance with Appendix H of this document Spacer for 150mm conduit in accordance with Appendix H of this document PVC solvent cement Conduit sealing putty Black heat-retardant blanket Lubricant: Petroleum jelly Polymeric Cable Protection Covers, Steel Plates and Warning Tape: 150mm x 1.2m slabs polymeric cable cover 300mm x 1.2m slabs polymeric cable cover 150mm x 20 m rolls polymeric cable cover 300mm x 10 m rolls polymeric cable cover 200mm x 25 m rolls polymeric cable cover 750 x 200 x 6mm Galv. mild steel plate 150mm x 100 m roll orange polythene warning tape to drawing no. 49070 Ragbolt assembly Heatshrink End Caps: Heatshrink end caps (lined) for cable diameters in the range 3mm to 8mm Heatshrink end caps (lined) for cable diameters in the range 4mm to 8mm Heatshrink end caps (lined) for cable diameters in the range 8mm to 17mm Heatshrink end caps (lined) for cable diameters in the range 13mm to 22mm Heatshrink end caps (lined) for cable diameters in the range 17mm to 30mm Heatshrink end caps (lined) for cable diameters in the range 28mm to 50mm Heatshrink end caps (lined) for cable diameters in the range 38mm to 70mm Heatshrink end caps (lined) for cable diameters in the range 65mm to 95mm Heatshrink end caps (lined) for cable diameters in the range 95mm to 115mm Heatshrink end caps (unlined) for cable diameters in the range 95mm to 115mm Heatshrink Tubing: Heatshrink tubing `for cable diameters in the range 14mm to 31mm Heatshrink tubing for cable diameters in the range 20mm to 45mm Heatshrink tubing for cable diameters in the range 27mm to 55mm Heatshrink tubing for cable diameters in the range 50mm to 100mm Triple End Seals: Triple End Seal Kit for 95mm2 to 240mm2 Multicore Cables Triple End Seal Kit for 300mm2 to 500mm2 Multicore Cables Triple End Seal Kit for 185mm2 to 300mm2 High Voltage Single Core Polymeric Cables
175974
62232 62166 176801 62117 180005 62067 62042 62026 178062 62208
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Cable Clamps for Polymeric Cables: Nitrile Rubber Liner to be used with all Cable Clamps for Polymeric Cables Single Core Cable for attachment to Unistrut 70mm2 Single Core Cable for attachment to Unistrut 300mm2 Single Core Cable Held in Quad Arrangement 185mm2 LV Parrot Cable Single Core Cable Held in Trefoil Arrangement 70mm2 to 185mm2 Single Core Cable Held in Trefoil Arrangement 185mm2 to 300mm2 Single Core Cable Held in Trefoil Arrangement 630mm2 Stainless Steel Band Type Part No ABB:EA-UKR100
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Backfill Zone Compaction Requirement Finished Surface Levelw Final wear surface Match existing Match existing
Backfill Material
Base course Match existing Sub-base Level Sub-base course Match existing Sub-grade Level Below sub-grade Varies As specified in Clause 16 Sub-base as specified
Base as specified
98% MMD D or
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Zone
Zone Thickness
Material
Compaction Requirement
Finished Surface Levelw Final wear surface 25MPa concrete 75mm MIN or match existing AC5 Asphalt match existing Segmental paving units match existing Match existing thickness (minimum 50mm) Fine crushed rock 92% MMDD or 95% SMDD
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APPENDIX J
Appendix J Installation of Network Ductlines Through Buildings is external to NS130. It can be obtained via internal or external Ausgrid websites.
APPENDIX K
Appendix K Testing Of Backfills: Thermal Resistivity is external to NS130. It can be obtained via internal or external Ausgrid websites.
Revision History Initial issue: Last issue: Current issue: 10/1995 26/09/2002 21/11/2008
Document Control Authorised By: Keith Newland Document Number: NS130 Date:21/11/2008
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