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Clearances (Extract from Manual of Electricity Laws)
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1. Building:
Where a high or extra high voltage over head line passes above or adjacent to any building or
part of a building, it shall have on the basis of maximum sag, a vertical clearance above the
highest part of the building immediately under such line, of not less than:
(a) for high voltage line upto and including.
(a)
33 KV 3.685 mtrs. (12 ft.)
(b) for extra high voltage lines 3.685 mtrs. (12 ft.) plus
0.305 mtrs. (1 ft.) for every additional 33 KV or part
there of
The horizontal clearance between the nearest conductor and any part of such building shall
on the basis of maximum deflection due to wind pressure, be not less than:
(a) for high voltage line upto and
1.219 mtrs. (4 ft.)
including 11 KV
(b) (b) for high voltage line above 11 KV
1.829 mtrs. (6 ft.)
and upto and including 33 KV
(c) For extra high voltage line 1.829 mtrs. (6 ft.) plus
0.305 mtrs. (1 ft;) for every additional 33 KV or part
thereof.
Clearance Above Grounds:
(Clause 77 of Indian Electricity Rules)
m.m.
2. 33 KV 5100
66 KV 5490
132 KV 6100
220 KV 7015
400 KV 8840
3. Clearance Over Rivers :
(Above maximum flood level) 3050 mm above HFL.
Rivers not Navigable Suitable clearance in maximum water level
Rivers Navigable condition, above the tallest mast, in consultation
with Navigational authorities concerned.
4. Clearance Over PTCC Line:
m.m.
66 KV 2440
132 KV 2745
1/3
220 KV 3050
400 KV 4880
Minimum Clearance Between Power Lines :
Nominal System Voltage of line to be crossed:
KV 11 33 66 132 220 400
11 2.44 2.44 2.44 3.05 4.58 6.10
33 2.44 2.44 3.05 4.58 6.10
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66 2.44 3.05 4.58 6.10
132 3.05 4.58 6.10
220 4.58 6.10
400 6.10
Higher voltage line normally be kept over lower voltage line.
As per ISS 162-1961 minimum electrical clearance from live part to earth and safety
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clearance in case of different voltage must be kept as follows:
Electrical Clearance
Voltage (mm) Phase-Earth / Safety Clearance in SIS (mm)
Phase-Phase
KV
33 381 432 2740
66 658 786 3050
132 1127 1473 3810
220 2082 2388 4570
4000 3500 4000 6100
7. Clearance From Railway Tracks:
(As per Regulation for Electrical Crossing of Railway Tracks 1963)
The relevant provisions for the crossings of Railway Tracks by the power lines are as under:
The minimum height above rail level of the lowest portion of any conductor under conditions
of maximum sag are as follows in accordance with the Regulations for Electrical Crossings of
Railway Tracks, 1963:
(i) For Unelectrified Tracks or Tracks Electrified on 1500 Volts D.C.
Broad Gauge Meter and Narrow Gauge
Inside Outside Inside Outside
station station station station
limits limits limits limits
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
66 KV 10,300 7,900 9,100 6,700
132 KV 10,900 8,500 9,800 7,300
220 KV 11,200 8,800 10,000 7,600
440 KV* 13,600 11,200 12,400 10,000
(ii) Tracks Electrified on 25 KV A.C.
For Broad, Meter and Narrow Gauges
Inside Outside
station station
limits limits
(mm) (mm)
66 KV 13,000 11,000
132 KV 14,000 12,000
2/3
220 KV 15,300 13,300
440 KV* 16,300 14,300
* Tentatively assumed.
No conductor of an extra high voltage overhead line crossing a tramway or trolley bus using
trolley wires should have a clearance less than 3050 mm above the trolley line.
The provisions of the above Regulations must be kept in mind while carrying out the patrolling
of Transmission lines. Any deviation noticed should be reported / attended on top-priority.
8. Provisions of PTCC:
The requisite information's as per the questionnaire of PTCC Proforma have to be taken care
of during patrolling / checking of the line. The copy of the above proforma is also enclosed in
the manual at Annexure XVIII
An abstract from the "Model Code for Safe Operation and Maintenance of Transmission and
Distribution System" as published by the Ministry of Irrigation and power, Central Electricity
Board vide No. PMIP-27/ 200-1979 (DSKII) is also enclosed herewith for general guidance at
Annexure XV.
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