Guideline for Installation of Fire Extinguisher


Guideline for Installation of Fire Extinguisher

FIRE EXTINGUISHER REFERENCE
AreaCodeClause NoDescriptions
Mounting HeightNFPA 106.1.3.8.1Fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding 18.14 kg shall be installed so that the top of the fire extinguisher is not more than 1.53 Meter above the floor.
NFPA 106.1.3.8.2Fire extinguishers having a gross weight greater than 18.14 kg (except wheeled types) shall be installed so that the top of the fire extinguisher is not more than 1.07 Meter  above the floor.
NFPA 106.1.3.8.3In no case shall the clearance between the bottom of the hand portable fire extinguisher and the floor be less than 102 mm.
OSHA 1910.157(c)(1)To prevent fire extinguishers from being moved or damaged, recommends mounting on brackets or in wall cabinets, with carrying handles 0.9 to 1.5 Meter  above the floor.
OSHA 1910.157(c)(1)Larger extinguishers should have the carrying handle about 0.9 Meter from the floor. This also aligns with general fire extinguisher mounting requirements.
AS2445 No extinguisher should be mounted higher than 1.2 Meter off the floor. The bottom of the extinguisher should be no less than 100mm from the floor.
NBC: 20165.1.1These fire extinguishing equipment and their installation  shall  be  in  accordance with accepted standards [4(17)]. The extinguishers shall be mounted at a convenient height to enable its quick access and efficient use by all  in  the  event  of  a  fire  incidence.
PlacementNFPA 106.1.3.1Fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located where they are readily accessible and immediately available in the event of fire.
NFPA 106.1.3.2 Fire extinguishers shall be located along normal paths of travel, including exits from areas.
IS 2190 : 20106.2Generally, fire extinguishers should be placed as near as possible to exits or stair lands without hindering the escape routes. Wherever possible, advantage should be taken of normal routes of escape by placing these in positions where these shall readily be seen by persons following the natural impulse to get out of danger.
IS 2190 : 20106.3The extinguishers should be available for immediate use at all times. Extinguishers should be
sited in such a way that the user may not have to travel more than 15 Meter  from the site of the fire to reach the extinguishers. Similar positions on each floor are advisable.
AS2444Section 2.3.10Fire extinguishers should be located between 2 Meter and 20 Meter the hazard (eg: switchboard, kitchen..)
NFPA 10E.3Class A: Where the floor area of a building is less than 279 m2 at least one fire extinguisher of the minimum size recommended should be provided.
Maximum travel distanceNFPA 106.2.1.2.2Class A Hazards: Fire extinguishers shall be located so that the maximum travel distances shall not exceed 22.9 Meter, except as modified by 6.2.1.4.(Where hose stations are so provided, they shall conform to NFPA 14.)
NFPA 106.3.1.3Class B Hazards: Fire extinguishers shall be located so that the maximum travel distances do not exceed 9 Meter to 15 Meter.
NFPA 106.3.3.1Class B Hazards: Where hand portable fire extinguishers are installed or positioned for obstacle, gravity/three-dimensional, or pressure fire hazards, the actual travel distance to hazard shall not exceed 9.1 Meter unless otherwise specified.
NFPA 106.3.3.2Class B Hazards: Where wheeled fire extinguishers of 56.7 kg agent capacity or larger are installed or positioned for obstacle, gravity/three-dimensional, or pressure fire hazards, the actual travel distance to hazard shall not exceed 30.5 Meter unless otherwise specified.
NFPA 106.5.2Class D Hazards: Fire extinguishers or extinguishing agents (media) shall be located not more than 22.9 Meter of travel distance from the Class D hazard.
NFPA 106.6.2Class K Hazards: Maximum travel distance shall not exceed 9.1Meter from the hazard to the extinguishers.
OSHA1910157(d)(2)Class A: Portable fire extinguishers must be placed so that the travel distance for employees to any extinguisher is 22.8 Meter feet or less
OSHA1910157(d)(4)Class B: Portable fire extinguishers must be placed so that the travel distance for employees to any extinguisher is 15 Meter or less
OSHA1910157(d)(5)Class D: Portable fire extinguishers must be placed so that the travel distance for employees to any extinguisher is 22.8 Meter or less
OSHA1910157(d)(6)Class K: Portable fire extinguishers must be placed so that the travel distance for employees to any extinguisher is  9 Meter or less
IS 2190 : 20105.4.1Class-A: Fire extinguishers shall be located so that the maximum travel distances shall not exceed 15 Meter for all type of Hazard
IS 2190 : 20105.4.2Class-B: Fire extinguishers shall be located so that the maximum travel distances shall not exceed  9 Meter for Light Hazard  and 15 Meter for all rest of Hazard
IS 2190 : 20105.4.3Class-C: Fire extinguishers with Class C ratings shall be required where energized electrical equipment can be encountered. This requirement includes situations where fire either directly involves or surrounds electrical equipment. Since the fire itself is a Class A
or Class B hazard, the fire extinguishers shall be sized and located on the basis of the anticipated Class A or Class B hazard
IS 2190 : 20105.4.4Class -D: Fire extinguishers or extinguishing agents (media) shall be located not more than 15 Meter of travel distance from the Class D hazard
Fire Extinguisher Sign HeightNFPA 106.1.3.3.3Signs or other means used to indicate fire extinguisher location shall be located in close proximity to the extinguisher
NFPA 10B.1.3 Where markings are applied to wall panels, and so forth, in the vicinity of fire extinguishers, they should permit easy legibility at a distance of 4.6 Meter.
OSHA1910.157OSHA regulations only require that portable fire extinguishers be identified
AS2444 The sign must be mounted such that it is no less than 2 Metres from the floor level or at a height that makes it the most apparent to a person of average height and visual acuity’
AS2444 The extinguisher or extinguisher sign shall be clearly visible for up to 20 Metres on approach. The size of the sign shall be determined by location on and distance at which the sign must be legible
Fire Extinguisher PlanIS 2190 : 20106.9A framed plan showing the location of fire extinguishers, means of access and other useful
information should be displayed at suitable places on each floor, but should be available near to the entrance to the premises preferably at the security gate or the reception office

Minimum Electrical Clearance.


Minimum Electrical Clearance As Per BS:162.

INDOOR
Voltage in KV Phase to earth in mm Phase to phase in mm
0.415 15.8 19.05
0.600 19.05 19.05
3.3 50.8 50.8
6.6 63.5 88.9
11 76.2 127.0
15 101.6 165.1
22 139.7 241.3
33 222.25 355.6

Minimum Electrical Clearance As Per BS:162.

OUTDOOR
Voltage in KV Phase to earth in mm Phase to phase in mm
6.6 139.7 177.8
11 177.8 228.6
22 279.4 330.2
33 381 431.8
66 685.8 787.4
110 863.6 990.6
132 1066.8 1219.2
220 1778 2057.4

 Minimum Working Clearance:

OUTDOOR SWITCHYARD
Voltage in KV To ground in mm Between section(mm)
11 2750 2500
33 3700 2800
66 4000 3000
132 4600 3500
220 5500 4500

 Minimum Ground Clearance As Per IE-1956(Rule 77)

Voltage in KV To ground in mm
132 6.10
220 7.00
400 8.84
800 12.40
   

Minimum Clearance between Lines Crossing Each Other (IE-1957)

System Voltage 132KV 220KV 400KV 800KV
Low & Medium 3.05 4.58 5.49 7.94
11-66KV 3.05 4.58 5.49 7.94
132KV 3.05 4.58 5.49 7.94
220KV 4.58 4.58 5.49 7.94
400KV 5.49 5.49 5.49 7.94
800KV 7.94 7.94 7.94 7.94

Minimum Height above Railway As Per IE-1957

Voltage Broad Meter & Narrow Gauges
Above 66KV up to 132KV 14.60 Meter
Above 132KV up to 220KV 15.40 Meter
Above 220KV up to 400KV 17.90 Meter
Above 400KV up to 500KV 19.30 Meter
Above 500KV up to 800KV 23.40 Meter

Various Air clearances to be provided as per IE rule 64

Voltage KV 33KV 66KV 110KV 220KV 400KV
BIL (Kvp) 170 325 550 1050 1425
P-E (cm) 30 63 115 240 350
P-P(cm) 40 75 135 210 410
P-G (Meter) 3.7 4.0 4.6 5.5 8.0
Section Clearance(Mt) 2.8 3.0 3.5 4.3 6.5

Clearances from Buildings of HT and EHT voltage lines IE Rule 80

Vertical Distance
High voltage lines up to 33KV 3.7 Meter
Extra High Voltage 3.7 Meter + Add 0.3 meter for every additional 33KV
Horizontal clearance between the conductor and Building
High Voltage Up to 11 KV 1.2 Meter
11KV To 33KV 2.0 Meter
Extra High Voltage 2.0 Meter + Add 0.3 meter for every additional 33KV

Clearance above ground of the lowest conductor As per IE Rule 77

Over head Line Across Street
Low and Medium Voltage 5.8 Meter
High Voltage 6.1 Meter
Over head Line Along  Street (Parallel To Street)
Low and Medium Voltage 5.5 Meter
High Voltage 5.8  Meter
Over head Line Without Across or Along  Street
Low/Medium /HT line up to 11KV If Bare Conductor 4.6 Meter
Low/Medium /HT line up to 11KV If Insulated Conductor 4.0 Meter
Above 11  KV Line 5.2 Meter
Above 33KV Line 5.8 Meter + Add 0.3 meter for every additional 33KV

Clearance between conductors and Trolley / Tram wires (IE Rule 78)

Low and Medium Voltage 1.2 Meter
High Voltage Line Up to 11KV 1.8 Meter
High Voltage Line Above to 11KV 2.5 Meter
Extra High Voltage Line 3.0 Meter
   

 Clearances from Buildings of low & medium voltage lines(IE Rule 79 )

For  Flat roof, Open Balcony, Verandah Roof and lean to Roof
Line Passes Over Building Vertical Clearance 2.5 Meter
Line Passes Adjustment of Building Horizontal Clearance 1.2 Meter
For pitched Roof
Line Passes Over Building Vertical Clearance 2.5 Meter
Line Passes Adjustment of Building Horizontal Clearance 1.2 Meter

Electrical Clearance in Substation


Minimum Clearance in Substation:

Voltage Highest Voltage Lighting Impulse Level (Kvp) Switching Impulse Level (Kvp) Minimum Clearance Safety Clearance(Mt) Ground Clearance(Mt)
Phase-Earth Phase-Phase
11KV 12KV 70   0.178 0.229 2.600 3.700
33KV 36KV 170   0.320 0.320 2.800 3.700
132KV 145KV 550   1.100 1.100 3.700 4.600
650   1.100 1.100 2.700 4.600
220KV 245KV 950   1.900 1.900 4.300 5.500
1050   1.900 1.900 4.300 5.500
400KV 420KV 1425 1050(P-E) 3.400 4.200 6.400 8.000 

 Electrical Clearance in Substation:

Voltage Height of I Bay From Ground (Mt) Height of II Bay From Ground (Mt) Bay Width (Mt) Phase-Phase (Mt) BetweenEquipment Earth Wire From Ground
132KV (Single) 8.0 11.0 3.0 3.0 10.5
220KV (Single) 12.5 18 4.5 4.5 15.5
220KV (Double) 18.5 25 25 4.5 4.5 28.5
400KV 15.6 22 22.0 7.0 >6.0 30.0

Standard Bay Widths in Meters:

Voltage Bay Width (Meter)
11KV 4.7 Meter
33KV 4.7 Meter
66KV 7.6 Meter
132KV 12.2 Meter
220KV 17 Meter
400KV 27 Meter

 Standard Bus and Equipment Elevation

Voltage Equipment live Terminal Elevation (Meter) Main Bus Take of Elevation (Meter)
Low High
11 KV/33KV 2.8To 4 5.5  To6.5 9 6.5To8.5
66KV 2.8To 4 6To8 9To 10.5 9.5
132KV 3.7To5 8To9.5 13.5To14.5 12To12.5
220KV 4.9To5.5 9To13 18.5 15To18.5
400KV 8.0 15.5 23

 Phase spacing for strung Bus:

Voltage Clearance
11KV 1300 mm
33KV 1300 mm
66KV 2200 mm
132KV 3000 mm
220KV 4500 mm
400KV 7000 mm

 Minimum Clearance of Live Parts from Ground:

Voltage Minimum Clearance to Ground (Mt) Section Clearance (Mt)
11KV 3.700 2.600
33KV 3.700 2.800
66KV 4.600 3.000
132KV 4.600 3.500
220KV 5.500 4.300
400KV 8.000 7.000

 Insulator String:

 Voltage No of Suspension String Length (mm) No of Disc for Tension String Length in (mm)
66KV 5 965 6 1070
132KV 9 1255 10 1820
220KV 14 1915 15 2915
400KV 23 3850 2 X 23 5450

 Nominal Span:

Voltage Normal Span (Meter)
66KV 240-250-275
132KV 315-325-335
220KV 315-325-335
400KV 315-325-335

 Minimum Ground Clearance:

Voltage Ground (Meter)
66KV 5.5
132KV 6.1
220KV 7.0
400KV 8.0
800KV 12.4

 Indoor Substation Minimum Clearances

 

Distance Descriptions
0.9 Meter Horizontally between any item of equipment and thesubstation wall
0.6 Meter Horizontally between any Two items of equipment
1.2 Meter Horizontally in front of any HV switchgear

 Clearance of Conductor on Tower

Voltage Tower Type Vertical Space (Mt) Horizontal Space(Mt) Total Height From Ground(Mt)
66KV A 1.03 4.0 15.91
  B 1.03 4.27 15.42
  C 1.22 4.88 16.24
132KV A 7.140 2.17 23.14
  B 4.2 6.29 22.06
  C 4.2 7.15 22.68
  D 4.2 8.8 24.06
220KV A 5.2 8.5 28.55
  B 5.25 10.5 29.08
  C 6.7 12.6 31.68
  D      

 NORMS OF PROTECTION FOR EHV CLASS POWER TRANSFORMERS

Voltage ratio & capacity HV Side LV Side Common relays
 132/33/11KV up to 8 MVA   3 O/L relays + 1 E/L relay 2 O/L relays + 1 E/L relay Buchholz, OLTC Buchholz, OT, WT
 132/33/11KV above 8 MVA and below 31.5 MVA   3 O/L relays + 1 dir. E/L relay 3 O/L relays + 1 E/L relay Differential, Buchholz, OLTC Buchholz, OT, WT
 132/33KV, 31.5 MVA & above   3 O/L relays + 1 dir. E/L relay 3 O/L relays + 1 E/L relay Differential, Over flux,Buchholz, OLTC PRV, OT, WT
 220/33 KV, 31.5MVA & 50MVA 220/132KV, 100 MVA   3 O/L relays + 1 dir. E/L relay 3 O/L relays + 1 dir. relay Differential, Over flux,Buchholz, OLTC PRV, OT, WT
 400/220KV 315MVA   3 directional O/L relays (with dir. High set) +1 directional E/L relays. Restricted E/F relay + 3 Directional O/L relays for action 3 directional O/L relays (with dir. High set)+1 directional E/L relays. Restricted E/F relay Differential, Over flux,Buchholz, OLTC PRV, OT, WT and overload (alarm) relay

 The bottom most portion of any insulator or bushing in service should be at a minimum height of 2500 mm above ground level.

 Location of L.A (From T.C Bushing):

Voltage BIL KV Peak Distance (Mt)
11KV 75 12
33KV 200 15
66KV 325 24
132KV 550 35
220KV 900 To 1050 Close To T.C
400KV 1425 To 1550

Typical Limiting Values of SubStation Equipments.


Typical Limiting Values of Sub Station Electrical Equipments.

1. Transformer / Reactor:

Sr. No. Equipment / test data Permissible limits Reference
A) Transformer oil    
a) BDV    
-At the time of first charging 600 kV (Gap – 2.5 mm) – Minimum IS – 1866
-During O&M 50 kV (Gap – 2.5 mm) – Minimum IS – 1867
b) Moisture content   IS – 1868
-At the time of first charging 15 PPM (Max.) IS – 1869
-During O&M 25 PPM (Max.) IS – 1870
c) Resistivity at 90 degree C 0.1-1012 Ohm-CM (Min.) IS – 1871
d) Acidity 0.2 mg KOH/gm (Max.) IS – 1872
e) IFT at 27 degree C 0.018 N/M (Min.) IS – 1873
f) Tan delta at 90 degree C 0.20 (Max.) IS – 1874
g) Flash point 126 Deg. C (Min.) IS – 1875
B) Vibration level for reactors 200 Microns (Peak to Peak) IS – 1876
  60 Microns (Average) IS – 1877
C) Tan delta for bushing at 20 Deg. C 0.007* IEC – 137
D) Capacitance for bushing + 5% variation IEC – 138
E) IR value for winding 1000 M-Ohm By 5.0/10.0 kV Megger IEC – 139
F) Tan delta for windings at 20 Deg. C 0.007* IEEE/C57.12.90.1980
G) Contact resistance of bushing terminal connectors 10 M. Ohm / Connector NGC.UK Recommendations
H) Turret Neutral CT ratio errors 39 IS – 2705

 2. Circuit Breakers 

Sr. No. Equipment / test data Permissible limits Reference
A) Dew point of SF6 gas Dew point values as per Annexure – II  
B) Dew point of operating air -45 Deg. C at ATM. Pressure  
C) CB Operating timings 400 kV               220KV  
a) Closing time (Max.) 150 MS              200MS  
b) Trip time (Max.) 25 MS                35MS  
c) Close/trip time, Pole discrepancy    
– Phase to Phase (Max.) 3.33 MS            3.33MS  
-Break to break (Max.) of same phase 2.5 MS              2.5MS  
D) PIR time    
BHEL make 12-16 MS Manufacturers Recommendations
     
ABB make 8-12 MS Manufacturers Recommendations
NGEF make 8-12 MS Manufacturers Recommendations
M&G make 8-12 MS Manufacturers Recommendations
TELK make 8-12 MS Manufacturers Recommendations
ABB make (HVDC) 8-12 MS Manufacturers Recommendations
E) PIR opening time prior to opening of main contacts (ABB, CGL, NGEF make CBs) 5 MS (Min.) at rated pressure Manufacturers Recommendations
F) Pir and main contacts overlap time [BHEL, M&G, ABB (imported) make CBs] 6 MS (Min.) at rated pressure Manufacturers Recommendations
G) Tan delta of grading capacitors 0.007 at 20 Deg. C  
H) Capacitance of grading capacitors Within + 10% / -5% of the rated value IEC 359
I) Contact resistance of CB 150 M. Ohm  
J) Contact resistance of CB terminal connector 10 M. Ohm per connector NGC, UK recommendations
K) IR value:    
1. Phase – earth 1000 M Ohm (Min.) by 5.0 / 10.0 kV Megger  
2. Across open contacts 1000 M Ohm (Min.) by 5.0/10.0 kV Megger  
3. Control cables 50 M Ohm (Min.) by 0.5 kV Megger  
L) Pressure switch settings    
-SF6 gas pressure switches Within + 0.1 Bar of set value  
-Operating air pr. Switches Within + 0.1 Bar of set value  
-Operating oil pr. Switches Within + 0.1 Bar of set value  
M) BDV of oil used for MOCB    
-At the time of filling 40 kV at 2.5 mm Gap (Min.) Mfgs. Recommendation
-During O&M 20 kV at 2.5 mm Gap. (Min.) Mfgs. Recommendation

 3. Current Transformer

Sr. No. Equipment / test data Permissible limits Reference
A) IR value    
1. Primary – earth 1000 M – Ohm (Min.) by 5.0/10.0 kV Megger  
2. Secondary – earth 50 M – Ohm (Min.) by 0.5 kV Megger  
3. Control cables 50 M-Ohm (Min.) by 0.5 kV Megger  
B) Tan delta value 0.007* at 20 Deg. C  
C) Terminal Connector 10 M-Ohm per connector NGC, UK Recommendations
D) CT ratio errors + 3% -Protection cores IS – 2705
D) CT ratio errors + 1% -Metering cores IS – 2706

 4. Capacitive Voltage

Sr. No. Equipment / test data Permissible limits Reference
A) Tan Delta 0.007* at 20 Deg. C  
B) Capacitance Within +10%/-5% of the rated value IEC – 358
C Contact resistance of terminal connector 10 M-Ohm per connector NGC, UK Recommendations
D) IR Value IR Value  
1. Primary – earth 1000 M – Ohm (Min.) by 5.0/10.0 kV Megger  
2. Secondary – earth 50 M – Ohm (Min.) by 0.5 kV Megger  
3. Control cables 50 M-Ohm (Min.) by 0.5 kV Megger  
E) EMU tank oil parameters EMU tank oil parameters  
a) BDV (Min.) 30 kV (Gap. –2.5 mm) IS – 1866
b) Moisture content (Max.) 35 ppm -do-
c) Resistivity at 90 Deg. C 0.1 – 1012 Ohm. – CM -do-
d) Acidity 0.5 mg kOH /gm (Max.) -do-
e) IFT at 27 Deg. C 0.018 N/M (Min.) -do-
f) Tan delta at 90 Deg. C 1.0 Max. -do-
g) Flash point 125 Deg. C (Min.) -do-
F) CVT voltage ratio errors + 5% protection cores IEEE/C93.1.1990
F) CVT voltage ratio errors + 0.5% metering cores IEC 186

 5. Isolators

Sr. No. Equipment / test data Permissible limits Reference
A) Contact resistance 300 M-Ohm. (Max.)  
B) Contact resistance of terminal connector 10 M – Ohm per connector NGC, UK Recommendations
C) IR value    
1. Phase – earth 1000 M – Ohm (Min.) by 5.0/10.0 kV Megger NGC, UK Recommendations
2. Across open contacts 1000 M – Ohm (Min.) by 5.0/10.0 kV Megger NGC, UK Recommendations
3. Control cables 50 M-Ohm (Min.) by 0.5 kV Megger  

 6. Surge Arrester

Sr. No. Equipment / test data Permissible limits Reference
A) Leakage current 500 M-Amp. (Resistive) Hitachi, Japan Recom.
B) IR value 1000 M-Ohm. (Min.) Hitachi, Japan Recom.

 7. Miscellaneous

Sr. No. Equipment / test data Permissible limits Reference
A) Station earth resistance 1.0 Ohm (Max.)  
B) Thermo vision scanning    
Temp. up to 15 Deg. C (above ambient) Normal  
Temp. above 15-50 Deg. C (above ambient) Alert  
Temp. above 50 Deg. C (above ambient) To be immediately attended  
C) Terminal connectors – Contact resistance 10 M-Ohm per connector HGC, UK Recommendations
D) IR values    
1. All electrical motors 50 M-Ohm (Min.) by 0.5 kV Megger  
2. Control cables 50 M-Ohm (Min) by 0.5 kV Megger  
3. Lt. Transformers 100 M.-Ohm (Min.) by Megger  
4. Lt. Switchgears 100 M – Ohm (Min.) by 0.5 kV Megger  

 8. Batteries

Sr. No. Equipment / test data Permissible limits Reference
A) Terminal connector resistance 10 M – Ohm + 20% ANSI/IEEE – 450 1989
B) Specific gravity 1200 + 5 GM/L at 27 Deg. C  

 Temperature Correction Factor for Tan Delta Measurement

 Sr. No.  Oil temperature Deg. C  Correction factor(K)
 1  10  0.8
 2  15  0.9
 3  20  1.0
 4  25  1.12
 5  30  1.25
 6  35  1.40
 7  40  1.55
 8  45  1.75
 9  50  1.95
 10  55  2.18
 11  60  2.42
 12  65  2.70
 13  70  3.00

If Tan Delta of bushing/winding/CVT/CT is measured at oil temperature T Deg. C. Then Tan Delta at 20 Deg. C shall be as given below:

Tan Delta at 20 Deg. C = Tan Delta at Temp T Deg. C / Factor K.

Dew Point Limits for SF6 Gas in EHV Circuit Breakers

Sr. No Make of C.B Dew point at rated Pr. Deg. C  Corresponding dew point at Atmospheric .Pr.  Remarks
1 BHEL   -15  -36  At the time of commissioning
 -7  -29  During O&M
 -5  -27  Critical
2 M&G  —  -39  At the time of commissioning
   -32  During O&M
3 CGL  -15  -35  At the time of commissioning
 -10  -31  During O&M
4 ABB  -15  -35  At the time of commissioning
 -5  -26 During O&M
5 NGEF  -15  -36 At the time of commissioning
 -7  -29  During O&M

 Note: Dew point of SF6 gas varies with pressure at which measurement is carried out. So it is to be ensured that if measurement is done at pressure other than atmospheric pressure, it needs to be converted to the atmospheric pressure.