One classic example is the use of Earthing in metro rail projects. The following case study is from Chennai Metro Rail (source – tender documents) designed by M/S SYSTRA RAIL.
We have been carrying out webinars and trainings on electrical safety subjects for the last few months. The response of these webinars shows the interest of engineers in improving safety methods implemented in every building.
Industrial and commercial premises the electrical inspectors after conducting inspection used to make the following comment (or comments with similar meaning) with a reference to regulation 41 of CEA regulation “Measures relating to safety and electric supply 2010”.
Industrial and commercial premises the electrical inspectors after conducting inspection used to make the following comment (or comments with similar meaning) with a reference to regulation 41 of CEA regulation “Measures relating to safety and electric supply 2010”.
Mumbai 04 Feb 2022: The fire in 60 storeyed Avighna Park is from video door bell, later spread to other parts.
Misunderstandings and misinterpretations are often the reasons for diluting the electrical safety requirements, which are leading to accidents such as fire due to short circuit.
The IEC 60364-4-42 in conjunction with national statutory requirements are followed globally to ensure protection of persons and property against thermal effects such as fire from short circuit.
Approximately 723 people are electrocuted annually per 100 million population in India according to a presentation made on National Workshop on Electrical Safety 12thApril, 2016. This figure is multiple times high in comparison to other nations.
Electrical safety in hospitals is a subject of high attention due to the recent fire incidents in Covid Hospitals. In comparison to a general electrical installation, in medical locations it is necessary to ensure the safety of patients likely to be subjected to the application of medical electrical equipment.
The reason for accidents in residential buildings are (1) failure of power supply company to provide safe power supply complying the regulations. (2) Safety officers (Electrical inspectorates) failing to ensure implementation of safety regulations by the energy supply company.
