Western Australian Distributino Connections Manual 2015

1 2013 Western Australian Distribution Connections Manual 2015 Western Australian Distribution Connections Manual Fifth edition 2015 Page 2 of 368 Document Control Endorsement/Approvals Name Title Signature Approved by Justin Murphy Manager Asset Management Services Horizon Power See hardcopy on file for 2015 wet signature Approved by Andy Kondola Head of Function Network Policy & Standards Western Power See hardcopy on file for 2015 wet signature Record of revisions This document contains multiple formatting sections. When it is updated please ensure all section headers and footers have also been updated with correct version numbers and dates. Revision no. Date DMS Version Revised by Description Initial June 2010 7159802 v1 R Hale The Distribution Connection Manual supersedes the Transitional Connection Manual .

2 Version 2 February 2011 7159802 v2 R Hale Various Amendments. Refer to the WADCM Appendices. Version 3 February 2012 7159802 v3 R Hale Various Amendments. Refer to the WADCM Appendices. Version 4 May 2013 7159802 v5 R Hale B Blechynden Various Amendments. Refer to the WADCM Appendices. Version 5 December 2014 7159802 v6 R Hale Various Amendments. Refer to the WADCM Appendices. Version 6 December 2015 7159802 v7 R Hale consolidated edition incorporating addendums 1 and 2. Version 7 October 2016 34050949 R Hale consolidated edition incorporating addendum 3. Documents referenced in this document DMS# Title of document Refer to Section 1 Other documents that reference this document DMS# Title of document Refer to Section 1 Western Australian Distribution Connections Manual Fifth edition 2015 Page 3 of 368 Stakeholders In the process of document update, the following Internal and External Stakeholders must be consulted.

3 Internal Sections Horizon Power / Western Power External Organisations Connections (Energisation) Australian Institute of Architects Design Engineering Consult Australia Customer Solutions EnergySafety Operations Housing Industry Association Metering and Inspection Master Builders Association Network Operations Control Centre Master Electricians Association Training Services Section National Electrical Communications Association Primary Response Teams National Electrical Switchboard Manufacturers Association Safety Compliance and Investigations Synergy WorkSafe Notification list When this document is updated, the following positions must be notified of any authorised change: Position/title Stakeholder Reference Group Registered Documentation Subscribers Stakeholders Copyright 2010, Electricity Networks Corporation trading as Western Power and Regional Power Corporation trading as Horizon Power.

4 Use of the material in this Western Australian Distribution Connections Manual without the permission of the copyright owners, is prohibited. Western Australian Distribution Connections Manual Fifth edition 2015 Page 4 of 368 FOREWORD Welcome to this fifth (revised) edition of the WA Distribution Connections Manual . The intended purpose of this Manual is to provide a comprehensive single point of reference for industry and the community for an electrical connection of a customer s installation to the distribution network of: Horizons Power s Non-Interconnected Systems (NIS). Horizon Power s North West Interconnected System (NWIS); Western Power s South West Interconnected System (SWIS): Western Power and Horizon Power recognised that a consolidated Manual was needed to provide clear connection requirements in a format and language familiar to the electrical consulting and contracting industry, builders, architects and customers.

5 The Manual is intended to: Provide the necessary information to enable users to comply with statutory requirements and obligations; Incorporate commonly understood and universally accepted language; Consolidate all of the connection reference material into a single document; Provide a format that is easily accessible for all users; Involve and gain industry and community support. The Manual has been constructed using both technical and non-technical Sections including diagrams and flow charts to aid the reader in achieving the required connection outcome. This edition supersedes all previous versions of the Manual , the Transitional Connections Manual and Horizon Power/ Western Power material contained within the redundant Section 13 of WAER. Horizon Power and Western Power would like to acknowledge the valuable support and contribution made during the development of this Manual by officers and personnel from industry Associations, EnergySafety, Synergy and both Network Operators.

6 The authors hope you find this Manual informative and easy to read. Feedback on any aspect of the Manual is welcome and valued. We look forward to your support and involvement in the development of future editions of this document. Ted Brereton Cameron Parrotte General Manager Executive Manager Power System Services Network Planning and Operations Horizon Power Western Power Western Australian Distribution Connections Manual Fifth edition 2015 Page 5 of 368 Manual quick reference guide The intent of this Manual is to provide relevant and related information associated with a customer s residential or business electrical connection to a Network Operator s distribution network.

7 It is understood that not all users of this document will have an electrical background therefore the Manual has been constructed in such a way so as assist and guide both technical and non-technical readers to those Sections of specific or relevant interest. Although the below groupings have been provided to assist the reader, all Sections of this Manual need to addressed to obtain a network connection. For all Manual users Sections 1 to 3 contain definitions, document management processes and relevant legislation for the community and the industry. Architects, Builders, Customers and Designers. Sections 4,5,6,7,9, and part of Section 11, provide specific and detailed information on electrical safety together with guidance for readers on how they will be charged, metering (location, tariffs etc), what the connection will look like and what needs to be done by the various parties to achieve the connection.

8 Electrical Consultants, Contractors, Designers and Workers Sections 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 contain specific technical content describing the technical requirements that must be satisfied before a Network Operator will allow the connection to their distribution network. Additional information is also provided on the ongoing customer obligations to keep and maintenance connection. Hyperlinks Section 1 Definitions and abbreviations- contains an explanation of commonly used terms, phases and references contained throughout the Manual . Section 2 Document management- provides details on the date of application for the Manual , together with instructions and to how to register as a user and subscriber or on how to provide feedback on the content. Section 3 Scope and legislation- outlines how and where the Manual is to be used inclusive of an overview of the various pieces of State and Commonwealth Legislation that underpins both network and industry activity.

9 Section 4 Roles and responsibilities- describes the regulatory, contractual and practical roles that must exist and fulfilled by each party to ensure the effective connection, supply, distribution and consumption of electricity throughout the electricity supply chain. Section 5 Contact details- is a useful summary and reference point within the Manual that provides regular contact details for both Horizon Power and Western Power. Section 6 General requirements- contains information on general safety, clearances from overhead and underground electrical cables, site preparation, easements, network equipment and industry Connections programs. Section 7 Connection and disconnection applications- this part of the Manual is designed to provide guidance on the applicable processes when seeking either a new or upgraded connection or the removal of an existing connection to the network.

10 The Section covers both low and high voltage Connections as well as renewable energy Connections including details and links to the various application forms. Western Australian Distribution Connections Manual Fifth edition 2015 Page 6 of 368 Section 8 Notices and notifications- explains the statutory obligations and notices used by the electrical industry prior to and on completion of electrical work. These notices form the basis of the regulatory system and the foundation of the industry safety and compliance structure. Section 9 Charging policies- includes guides to the applicable Network Operator policies on fees and charges. It is not a definitive source of information but does provide appropriate links to specific areas of their operations.