{"id":1693,"date":"2022-03-01T10:09:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T10:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/?p=1693"},"modified":"2025-03-29T14:20:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T14:20:11","slug":"electrical-fire-due-to-short-circuit-electrical-safety-part-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/electrical-fire-due-to-short-circuit-electrical-safety-part-4\/","title":{"rendered":"ELECTRICAL FIRE DUE TO SHORT CIRCUIT &#038; ELECTRICAL SAFETY \u2013 Part 4"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-foo\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\"><strong>Methods and tips to make Electrical Safety Audits<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-6erkf\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z KSJjC aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7- KSJjC\">This part of the webinar discussed about the legal requirements of verification and safety audits in an electrical installation and few of the methods to Inspect and Test an electrical installation. It was specially organised due to the news in media that <a class=\"vs-VF efNGO\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/mumbai-news\/70-fire-incidents-due-to-short-circuit-bmc-wants-housing-societies-to-conduct-electrical-audit-101635343178092.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u>70% fire incidents due to short circuit; BMC wants housing societies to conduct electrical audit in Mumbai.<\/u><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block4\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-bibbp\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z KSJjC aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7- KSJjC\">Key note speaker Shri. M V Deshmukh explained about his experience on fire accidents and electrical fires (fire due to short circuit) in Maharashtra.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block6\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<div id=\"viewer-70k50\" class=\"_3pLto\">\r\n<div class=\"zc6hD TPfi2\">\r\n<figure class=\"lnHUv\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\r\n<div class=\"c-jqz\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"true\">\r\n<div id=\"70k50\" class=\"ULq8n oDRe0 vcbZe\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ea1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ea1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ea1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ea1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"_3pLto\">\r\n<div class=\"_3pLto\">\r\n<div class=\"POAnb\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"PYa49\">fire due to short circuit and electrical safety audits<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-ubmg\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">The webinar was attended by more than 300 participants, with more than 160 joining at the beginning of the program.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block8\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<div id=\"viewer-chr10\" class=\"_3pLto\">\r\n<div class=\"zc6hD TPfi2\">\r\n<figure class=\"lnHUv\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\r\n<div class=\"c-jqz\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"true\">\r\n<div id=\"chr10\" class=\"ULq8n oDRe0 vcbZe\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ea2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"685\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ea2.jpg 685w, https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ea2-300x152.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"_3pLto\">\r\n<div class=\"_3pLto\">\r\n<div class=\"POAnb\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"PYa49\">fire due to short circuit and electrical safety audits<\/figcaption>\r\n<div id=\"viewer-chr10-caption\" class=\"_3pLto\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block10\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-bbkij\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z KSJjC aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7- KSJjC\">Safety audits is the best technique to ensure safety in an electrical installation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-e037s\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z KSJjC aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7- KSJjC\">Electrical safety audits if made as per the modern methods will ensure safety against the possible risk such as electrocution and ignition of fire from short circuit. But What to be audited and how to audit depends up on the knowledge of the auditor. Most often unimportant subjects are audited, which do not produce any result. The IS732:1989 included 10 different testing, how ever this is yet to be practices in India. It is not a surprise to know that there are safety auditors who are unaware of the recommended electrical safety Inspection and testing requirements.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-6he61\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z KSJjC aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7- KSJjC\">Part 4 of the webinar series \u201cFIRE DUE TO SHORT CIRCUIT\u201d explains the ways and methods of an electrical safety audit based on the upcoming National Electrical Code of India.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<div id=\"viewer-7j8s7\" class=\"_3pLto\">\r\n<div class=\"zc6hD TPfi2\">\r\n<figure class=\"lnHUv\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\r\n<div class=\"c-jqz\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"true\">\r\n<div id=\"7j8s7\" class=\"ULq8n oDRe0 vcbZe\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ea3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ea3.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ea3-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"_3pLto\">\r\n<div class=\"_3pLto\">\r\n<div class=\"POAnb\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"PYa49\">fire due to short circuit and electrical safety audits<\/figcaption>\r\n<div id=\"viewer-7j8s7-caption\" class=\"_3pLto\">\r\n<div class=\"POAnb\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<h5 id=\"viewer-fjdq2\" class=\"fLFPg xb1AM kuIFz aey9d wp-block-heading\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ym-gy\">Videos of the webinar<\/span><\/h5>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-8bojk\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Video Main presentation<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><iframe id=\"widget2\" title=\"Fire due to short circuit part 4: Tips Electrical safety audits\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7ynYISPrpnE?autoplay=0&amp;mute=0&amp;controls=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfees.info&amp;playsinline=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;rel=0&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;widgetid=1&amp;forigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfees.info%2Fpost%2Felectrical-fire-due-to-short-circuit-electrical-safety-part-4&amp;aoriginsup=1&amp;gporigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfees.info%2F&amp;vf=6\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block23\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-ch47f\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Video Q&amp;A<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><iframe id=\"widget4\" title=\"fire due to short circuit part 4 Q&amp;A\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xWJfLYHXeW0?autoplay=0&amp;mute=0&amp;controls=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfees.info&amp;playsinline=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;rel=0&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;widgetid=3&amp;forigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfees.info%2Fpost%2Felectrical-fire-due-to-short-circuit-electrical-safety-part-4&amp;aoriginsup=1&amp;gporigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfees.info%2F&amp;vf=6\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block28\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<h5 id=\"viewer-di2kp\" class=\"fLFPg xb1AM kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ym-gy\">Q&amp;A of the webinar<\/span><\/h5>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block29\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<div id=\"viewer-d8e63\" class=\"_3pLto\">\r\n<div class=\"ejWuE zc6hD\">\r\n<div class=\"_48x3x\">\r\n<table class=\"_340dN\" data-hook=\"table-component\"><colgroup><col \/><col \/><\/colgroup>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-ibo1yubse\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Question<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-ndjepuslf\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Answer<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-ls1wmdcvt\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">\u200bIn electrical wiring how much minimum distance should be maintained between water tap and electrical socket in 220 vac supply in Kitchen?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-59sz9hako\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\"><a class=\"vs-VF efNGO\" href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/publication\/28906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u>It is not simply some distance. The location is divided into zones 0,1 &amp; 2. Except SELV or PELV or &#8220;protection by electrical separation\u201d, for 220 volt lines, additional protection by the use of one or more RCDs having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA shall be provided for circuits serving the location containing a bath tub and\/or a shower, circuits passing through zone 1 and\/or zone 2 not serving this location <\/u><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-4b32m9isp\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Sir, What is the meaning of &#8221; Equipotential &#8221; in Protective Equipotential Bonding System and why it is Called as &#8221; equipotential &#8221; ? And Is it required to connect the Protective Equipotential Bonding System to Earth Electrodes for a TNS System ? If Earth Electrodes are required, How many Earth Electrodes are required for a Hospital having a Load of 1000Kws,with 1600KVA 11KV\/433 Volts transformer, 1 &#8211; X Ray, 1 &#8211; CT Scan, 1 &#8211; Cath Lab ? Please Explain.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-eeh8qy8yg\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">equipotential is Equal Potential (between simultaneously accessible metal parts). In a TN-S system connection to earth electrodes are not mandatory. Hospitals can use foundation earthing, means earth electrodes embedded inside concrete&#8221; so that there is no maintenance necessary.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-kx50o3w1d\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">While efforts are made by various Fire Protection associations and agencies to spread Fire safety, how can we spread Electrical safety awareness amongst general public<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-8ecx4gadn\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Would be a big task. Before general public, first the electrical engineers and engineers in safety and HSE shall be aware of electrical safety.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-jgy2f6zof\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Please elobrate about the term &#8220;residual voltage&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-mcyq2qns3\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">\u200bA voltage created in an undesired part due to various reasons including magnetic field.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-izrbs8nbs\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">please share the testing methods. where is it and what are the procedure of testing? who can test it?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-yn9tyl2xo\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Explained in the webinar. pl have a look at the video.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-6ay309xhp\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">\u200bIn class 2 conductor is single strand but for class 5 it is flexible i.e multi strand , if the same electrolytic copper is used , why the difference?Single strand are susceptible to break.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-9vyy1zcng\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Class 2 and Class 5 are multistrand cable. Class 1 is single strand<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-uyznk0f5d\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">As we are increasing Solar PV system footprint, could you please put some light on potential contribution electrical safety \/ fire.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-fd8ronom8\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">There are accidents happening in the SOLAR PV installations. Several reasons are there including product quality, poor quality installation and testing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-lwis1d17z\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">You said for LV applications, earth electrode resistance does not matter. We are required to conduct Earth resistance measurement for Street light poles. Do we need to do it in newer context.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-zvqls1rhd\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Annual tests are necessary at distribution and up to point of commencement of supply. Not inside consumer premise. ref regulation 41 of CEA measures relating to safety and electricity supply 2010<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-2u4e5uyyn\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Which type of earthing is promoted. Conventional or Chemical pipe earthing<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-h8z57nanh\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">\u200bTN-S earthing shall be provided as per the regulations. earth electrode inside soil does not have much role in an LV system. be it conventional or chemical or digital.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-z0ewc9e8q\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Lead Free FR wires OR FRLS wires.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p id=\"viewer-46l5\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Which one is better?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-ke5kkgcvr\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Zero halogen (halogen free) wires<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-rdgbdgs29\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Sir when we are using the welding machine in the construction site, is it required body earthing for each machine?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-npin36vex\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">\u200bYes but not to earth electrode, but to the incoming electrical panel which is feeding power to welding machine.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-yrtw4wj2g\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">We have observed fire in specificaly wall mounted fan ( pvc make ) any standard for such type \/ prevention<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-mjf6faf4f\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Ensure that your MCB is tripping in such cases. Do a test on automatic disconnection of protective device.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-46mc3y9vy\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">\u200bWhat is the name of Loop Impedence Testing meter?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-52tddo7ac\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Loop impedance meter.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-05icq93s1\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">any standard for static discharge points<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-r7wnaoe39\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">IS 7689 is the Guide for the Control of Underisable Static Electricity<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-l7pjrlext\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">How can we measure earthing resistance at equipment and ensure the healthiness of circuit.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-97sm05fk7\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">check the efficiency of automatic disconnection of supply for checking healthiness during earth fault.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-fa702s7df\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Can we connect lightening earthing pits with building earthing pits.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-lq00q94ew\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">YES. Down conductor and MET of the mains incoming panel to be bonded. <a class=\"vs-VF efNGO\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capeelectric.in\/publications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u>Type 1 SPD&#8217;s are also necessary at mains incoming panel<\/u><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-r2rhi8mgo\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Any comment on stastic electricity shocks, whic we are facing regularly<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-uvj1yc4i1\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Protective measures need to be implemented.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-cvkhis1o6\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">How to provide protection to VFD incoming for personnel safety<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-p18fpnjlo\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">If its a class 1 product, make protective earthing as the first measure for personal safety.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-9cnj5vc8i\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\">Is all electrical panels installed in open public places should have red colour to identify it is dangerous to go near it. Any reference standard for same. Some power distribution companies use grey colour as paint for electrical panels<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td class=\"xNK4s\" data-hook=\"table-plugin-cell\">\r\n<div class=\"TkbO5 aFmz-\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-rdgkinpuc\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"UfL7-\"><a class=\"vs-VF efNGO\" href=\"https:\/\/standardsbis.bsbedge.com\/BIS_Login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u>pl refer NEC part 1 section 22. There are IS codes as well such as IS 2551.<\/u><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lCXO5\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"IPR1f\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"n83vo\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"vuo6m\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block30\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\r\n<div id=\"viewer-8lfp2\" class=\"wyQnS _92a4z kuIFz aey9d\" dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class='epvc-post-count'><span class='epvc-eye'><\/span>  <span class=\"epvc-count\"> 522<\/span><span class='epvc-label'> Views<\/span><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 &#8220;Measures relating to safety and electric supply 2010&#8221;. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1699,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,6,26,2],"tags":[11,29,27,28],"class_list":["post-1693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-electrical-safety","category-fire-accidents-in-mumbai","category-fire-due-to-short-circuit","category-safety-audits","tag-electrical-safety","tag-fire-accidents-in-mumbai","tag-fire-due-to-short-circuit","tag-safety-audits"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1693","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1693"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1843,"href":"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1693\/revisions\/1843"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nfees.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}