EDS 08-0143 - Customer LV Supplies Above 100A PDF

Document Number: EDS 08-0143
Date: 18/02/2014
ENGINEERING DESIGN STANDARD
EDS 08-0143
CUSTOMER LV SUPPLIES ABOVE 100A SINGLE PHASE
Network(s):
EPN, LPN, SPN
Summary:
This standard provides guidance on the provision of large three-phase LV

supplies between 100A and 1600A (69kVA to 1MVA).
Owner:
Stephen Cuddihey
Date:
18/02/2014
Approved By:
Stephen Mockford
Approved Date:
20/02/2014
Review Date:
01/03/2017
This document forms part of the Companys Integrated Business System and its requirements are mandatory throughout UK
Power Networks. Departure from these requirements may only be taken with the written approval of the UK Power Networks
Director of Asset Management. If you have any queries about this document please contact the author or owner of the current
version.
Document History
(The document history notes below are intended as a guide only and may not cover all of the changes. If you wish to make use
of this document it should be read in full.)
Version
Date
Details
Author
3.0
18/02/2014
Document Reviewed. Point of isolation clarified,

supply arrangements clarified and metering
options clarified. Document restructured for ease
of use.
S. Cuddihey
2.0
17/12/2012
Minor corrections and revision of incept date
S. Cuddihey
1.0
15/03/2012
Initial issue
Pete Lawson
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Contents
1
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4
Scope ....................................................................................................................... 4
Definitions, Abbreviations and Terminology ......................................................... 5
3.1
Metering Definitions, Abbreviations and Terminology ................................................ 5
New Supply Arrangements ..................................................................................... 6
Guidance on BS7671 (IET Requirements for Electrical Installation) .................... 6
100A TPN Supplies .................................................................................................. 7
6.1
Supply Termination.................................................................................................... 7
6.2
Ownership Boundary ................................................................................................. 7
6.3
Customer Cables ....................................................................................................... 7
200A to 400A TPN Supplies .................................................................................... 8
7.1
7.2
7.3
Customer Cables ....................................................................................................... 8
8.1
8.2
8.3
Customer Cables ....................................................................................................... 9
8.4
On-site Substation ................................................................................................... 10
800A to 1600A TPN Supplies ................................................................................ 11
9.1
Supply Termination.................................................................................................. 11
9.2
Ownership Boundary ............................................................................................... 11
9.3
Customers Cables .................................................................................................. 11
9.4
On-site Substation ................................................................................................... 12
9.5
Control and Protection ............................................................................................. 12
9.6
Emergency Tripping ................................................................................................ 12
10
General Requirements .......................................................................................... 13
10.1
Construction, Design and Management ................................................................... 13
10.2
Earthing ................................................................................................................... 13
10.3
Metering .................................................................................................................. 13
10.4
MPANs .................................................................................................................... 14
10.5
Service Intake Location and Requirements ............................................................. 14
10.6
Switchroom Security ................................................................................................ 16
10.7
Load Growth considerations .................................................................................... 16
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10.8
Substation Civil and Physical Considerations .......................................................... 16
10.9
Generator Connections ........................................................................................... 17
10.10 Increased Security of Supply Arrangements ............................................................ 17

10.11 Approved Equipment and Materials ......................................................................... 18
10.12 Existing Supply Arrangements Modifications ........................................................ 18
10.13 Legal Requirements ................................................................................................ 18
10.14 Commissioning and Energisation ............................................................................ 18
11
Metering Diagrams ................................................................................................ 20
11.1
100A TPN Supplies ................................................................................................. 20
11.2
11.3
11.4
800A to 1600A TPN Supplies .................................................................................. 26
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References ............................................................................................................. 29
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Introduction
This standard provides guidance on the provision of large three-phase LV supplies between
100A and 1600A (69kVA to 1000kVA).
A range of LV service arrangements and different types of cable may be encountered across
UK Power Networks three licence areas. This standard defines the installation of new large
LV services and deals with alterations to existing services.
Scope
This standard applies to new and increased capacity LV supplies (except IDNOs), where a
capacity of more than 100A per phase is required in EPN, LPN and SPN.
Supplies of more than 1000kVA to a single customer shall be provided at HV (refer to EDS
08-0141).
For supplies up to 100A single-phase refer to EDS 08-0129.
For supplies to multi-occupied buildings refer to EDS 08-0118.
The LV supply arrangements to a licensed distribution system i.e. Inset Network (IDNOs) are
described in EDS 08-0113 and should be read in conjunction with this standard.
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Definitions, Abbreviations and Terminology
Term
Definition
ACB
Air Circuit Breaker
BNO
Building Network Operator
DNO
Distribution Network Operator, in this instance Eastern Power Networks (EPN), London
Power Networks (LPN), South Eastern Power Networks (SPN)
EDNO
Abbreviation for the private network operator as a licence exempt distribution network
operator, to differentiate these licence exempt distributors from IDNOs who hold a distribution
licence.
EHV
Voltages above 11kV. These may be both transmission and distribution networks depending
on location and requirement
HV
Voltages above 1000V; generally used to describe 11kV or 6.6kV distribution systems but
may include higher or other legacy voltages.
ICP
Independent Connection Provider
IDNO
Independent Distribution Network Operator who holds a Distribution License
GRP
Glass Reinforced Plastic
LV
Voltages up to 1000V; generally used to describe 230/400V or 230/460V distribution systems
CHLDZ
Central High Load Density Zone, for example the City of London.
MPR
Maximum Power Requirement
PLTU
Parasitic Load Trip Unit (LPN CHLDZ interconnected network only)
TMFC
Transformer Mounted Fused Cabinet
TPN
Three-phase and Neutral
3.1
Metering Definitions, Abbreviations and Terminology
Term
Definition
MOCOPA
Meter Operation Code of Practice Agreement
CT/CT
metering
Current Transformer/CT metering normally reserved for large loads and cables where
load cannot be safely passed through a metering device; the CT device is clipped around
a supply cable and takes an indirect measurement of the incoming supply
Full
Settlements
Metering
A method of metering provision; metering is applied only to the end points within a building
network. End point meter readings are subtracted from the boundary meter and customers
billed accordingly
MOP
An appointed agent approved for installing and maintaining electricity metering equipment
MPAN
Metering Point Administration Number, a unique number for each metering point by the
relevant licensed distributor for use in the settlement system.
Partial
Settlements
Metering
A method of metering provision; formally known as difference metering, this is metering

is applied to both the boundary point of supply and to end points within a building network,
though not all points. End point meter readings are subtracted from the boundary meter
and customers billed accordingly
Whole
Current
Metering
Whole current metering: normally reserved for smaller loads and cables where load can
be safely passed through a metering device; the device is installed in line with the
incoming supply and takes a direct measurement of the incoming supply
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New Supply Arrangements
The following table provides a summary of the supply arrangements appropriate for the
varying levels of customer demand.
Table 4-1 Standard Supply Sizes for Customer Loads
MPR (kVA)
Service Cable
Rating and
Termination
Max.
Fuse
Rating
(A)
Detailed in
Metering
Diagram
0 - 23
35mm Single-phase
Aluminium Concentric
100A Singlephase cut-out
100
EDS 08-0129
n/a
24 - 69
35mm Three-phase
Aluminium Concentric
100A Threephase cut-out
100
Section 0
Section 11.1
70 - 138
95mm Three-phase
Aluminium Waveform
200
Section 7
Section 11.2
139 - 217
185mm Three-phase
Aluminium Waveform
315
Section 7
Section 11.2
218 - 277
300mm Three-phase
Aluminium Waveform
400
Section 7
Section 11.2
278 - 415
Cables to be specified
and provided by the
Customer. Refer to
ECS 03-0054 for typical
cable sizes and
terminations
800A LV Way
630
Section 8
Section 11.3
800A LV Way
800
Section 8
Section 11.3
1600A ACB
n/a
Section 9
Section 11.4
316 - 555
556 - 1000
1000+
Supplies of greater than 1000kVA shall not be provided at LV.

Refer to EDS 08-0141 and EDS 08-0145
Guidance on BS7671 (IET Requirements for Electrical Installation)
UK Power Networks is not an enforcing or advisory body for BS 7671. Where questions of
the adequacy of the customers installation need to be resolved the electrical contractor
should seek advice from the trade body providing his accreditation e.g. Electrical Contractors
Association (ECA), National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting
(NICEIC) etc.
Arrangement of the customer installation is entirely at the discretion of the customer.
Legislation requires that the customer installation shall be provided, installed and maintained
in accordance with BS 7671 by the customers electrical contractor.
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100A TPN Supplies
6.1
Supply Termination
A 100A TPN supply shall be provided via 35mm2 three-phase service cable terminated into a
three-phase 100A cut-out (refer to EAS 08-0023).
Use of a pup busbar allows up to a maximum of four direct services to be supplied from the
three-phase 100A cut-out. Note: The WT Henley pup busbar it is only permitted for use on
new services up to 30A and the main fuse shall only be rated up to 60A
Refer to EDS 08-0118 for the post cut-out distribution requirements of new multi-occupied
buildings and modifications to existing Small Service customers.
CT metering is not available for 100A TPN supplies; these shall be whole current, full
settlements metered.
6.2
Ownership Boundary
As full settlements metering is required, the ownership boundary shall be at the outgoing
terminals of the cut-out.
The ownership boundary shall be indicated on site by the use of the approved boundary
label EDS 07-0009.147 (refer to EAS 07-0021).
6.3
Customer Cables
The customer shall provide and maintain the LV tails from either the metering points of
isolation or a single point of isolation from the outgoing terminals of the cut-out.
The point of isolation may be an isolating switch, a fuse or link in a cut-out, either integral to
the intake position, distribution equipment or a standalone device.
Armoured cables shall not be terminated into a 100A TPN cut-out.
Suitable trunking to contain the LV tails between the metering cabinet(s) and the customers
point of isolation shall be provided, installed and maintained in accordance with BS 7671 by
the customers electrical contractor.
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200A to 400A TPN Supplies
7.1
Supply Termination
A 200A to 400A TPN supply shall be provided via 95mm2 300mm2 three-phase service
cables terminated into a heavy duty cut-out (refer to EAS 00-0008) connected to a CT
chamber (refer to EAS 00-0009).
The incoming duct, cable, earth-wire and cut-out standard arrangement for a basement
intake are shown in EDS 08-0123.
All cut-outs shall use bottom entry as standard. New supplies shall not be provided with a
top entry cut-out.
Service length shall be limited to ensure a maximum voltage drop of 3% at the customer
cut-out.
7.2
Ownership Boundary
The ownership boundary shall be at either:

For Partial settlements: the outgoing terminals of the UK Power Networks CT cabinet.
For Full settlements: the outgoing terminals of the cut-out.
7.3
Customer Cables
The customer shall provide and maintain LV tails from the customers point of isolation to the
outgoing terminals of the CT chamber.
Armoured cables shall not be terminated into a 200A to 400A TPN cut-out.
Suitable trunking to contain the LV tails between the metering cabinet(s) and the customers
point of isolation shall be provided, installed and maintained in accordance with BS 7671 by
the customers electrical contractor.
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8.1
Supply Termination
A 400A to 600A TPN supply shall be provided from an on-site substation via either:
An 800A 5-way TMFC fused at 630A, or;
An 800A LV board extension fused at 630A.
A 600A to 800A supply shall be provided from an on-site substation of no less than 800kVA
via either:
An 800A 5-way TMFC fused at 800A, or;
An 800A LV board extension fused at 800A.
It is not possible to equip a substation of less than 800kVA with an 800A way due to network
protection discrimination.
Both TMFC and LV board extension are equipped with integral metering CTs on the
outgoing (load) side (refer to EAS 08-0052).
The on-site substation shall be directly adjacent to the customers supply intake position and
where practicable at a boundary location with access from the public highway.
Note: The 800A way occupies 2 LV ways, leaving 3 LV ways for LV network use on a 5-way
TMFC.
8.2
Ownership Boundary
The ownership boundary shall be at the outgoing terminals of the TMFC or LV board
extension.
8.3
Customer Cables
The customer shall provide, install, own and maintain the cable from the TMFC or LV Board.
The cables shall be of a type suitable for termination in the TMFC or LV board (refer to
EAS 08-0052). Customer cables shall be selected and installed in accordance with BS 7671.
Armoured cables are acceptable for TMFC or LV board terminations. The armour shall be
terminated at the customer end only and shall be secured in a plastic gland within the
substation.
The minimum cross sectional size of the neutral conductor shall be the same size as phase
conductors. Alternatively the cross sectional size can be determined in accordance with BS
7671:2011 Regulation 524.2.
The minimum cross sectional size of a copper earth conductor shall be half the size of the
phase conductors in accordance with BS 7671:2011 Regulation 543.1.4. Alternatively the
cross sectional size can be calculated in accordance with BS 7671:2011 Regulation 543.1.3.
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The customer shall:

Advise UK Power Networks of the number and size of LV tails to be installed so that the
civil works can be designed accordingly.
Fit suitable termination lugs onto their cables. These shall be provided by UK Power
Networks refer to ECS 03-0054.
Provide appropriate physical protection for the cables between the ownership boundary
and the customers point of isolation in accordance with BS7671.
The customer cables shall be terminated in the LV equipment within the substation by UK
Power Networks or suitably authorised ICP staff.
8.4
On-site Substation
The RMUs on all new substations shall be fitted with remote control in accordance with
EDS 08-0114 and commissioned at the same time as the substation.
Dedicated substations without LV interconnection which supply customers in the CHLDZ will
require a PLTU to be fitted to the RMU.
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9.1
Supply Termination
An 800 to 1600A TPN supply shall be provided via an ACB in a 5-way TMFC with a spare
630A way and equipped with integral metering CTs on the outgoing (load) side (refer to
EAS 08-0052).
The on-site substation shall be directly adjacent to the customers supply intake position and
where practicable at a boundary location with access from the public highway.
Note: The single spare 630A LV way may be used for limited LV backfeed to the customer
property where feasible.
9.2
Ownership Boundary
The ownership boundary shall be at the outgoing terminals of the ACB.

9.3
Customers Cables
The customer shall provide, install, own and maintain the cable from the ACB.
The cables shall be of a type suitable for termination in the ACB (refer to EAS 08-0052).
Customer cables shall be selected and installed in accordance with BS 7671.
Armoured cables are acceptable for the ACB terminations. The armour shall be terminated
at the customer end only and shall be secured in a plastic gland within the substation.
The minimum cross sectional size of the neutral conductor shall be the same size as phase
conductors. Alternatively the cross sectional size can be determined in accordance with BS
7671:2011 Regulation 524.2.
The minimum cross sectional size of a copper earth conductor shall be half the size of the
phase conductors in accordance with BS 7671:2011 Regulation 543.1.4. Alternatively the
cross sectional size can be calculated in accordance with BS 7671:2011 Regulation 543.1.3.
The maximum length of the cables will be determined by the need to ensure that the ACB
provides the required protection for the cables in the event of an earth fault.
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The customer shall:

Advise UK Power Networks of the number and size of LV tails to be installed so that the
civil works can be designed accordingly.
Fit suitable termination lugs onto their cables. These shall be provided by UK Power
Networks refer to ECS 03-0054.
Provide an appropriate sized earthing conductor from the main earth bar of the customer
LV installation to a UK Power Networks LV earth terminal.
Provide appropriate physical protection for the cables between the ownership boundary
and the customers point of isolation in accordance with BS7671.
The customer cables shall be terminated in the LV equipment within the substation by UK
Power Networks or suitably authorised ICP staff.
the intake position, distribution equipment, circuit breaker or a standalone device.
9.4
On-site Substation
The RMUs on all new substations shall be fitted with remote control in accordance with
EDS 08-0114 and commissioned at the same time as the substation.
Dedicated substations without LV interconnection which supply customers in the CHLDZ will
require a PLTU to be fitted to the RMU.
9.5
Control and Protection
It is the customers responsibility to ensure that the characteristics of the ACB provide
effective short circuit protection for the size of LV tails selected.
The customer shall ensure that an LV fault at any point up to the customers first circuit
breaker or fuse will trip the ACB within five seconds.
Standard protection settings for the ACB are specified in EDS 05-2011 in order to provide
the maximum grading margins for customers protection, while ensuring discrimination with
the HV protection.
UK Power Networks shall provide a copy of the applicable ACB protection settings and the
maximum earth loop impedance value at the ACB terminals to the customer.
9.6
Emergency Tripping
ACB emergency trip facilities may be provided in accordance with EDS 08-0149 at customer
request.
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General Requirements
These requirements apply to all types of connection governed by this standard.

10.1
Construction, Design and Management
The CDM Regulations 2007 remain paramount at all stages of the design process, including
requirements to identify, remove or reduce risk at the design stage and the need to liaise
with other designers to develop safe designs. This will require a detailed assessment of
access/egress arrangements and the safe use of the site as a place of work (refer to
EDS 08-0142).
10.2
Earthing
Earthing arrangements on the LV network and at the ownership boundary are detailed in the
earthing standards EDS 06-0016 and EDS 06-0017 respectively.
For large LV supplies to multi-occupied buildings provided in accordance with EDS 08-0118
an earth electrode shall be installed at the cut-out as standard.
The earthing system for 800A LV way and ACB fed supplies shall be TN-S (Terra / Neutral
Separated, refer to EDS 06-0016).
10.3
Metering
The application of whole current or CT metering is an essential element of the Gas and
Electricity (Internal Markets) Regulations 2011. The following sub-sections are an attempt to
address each scenario that has arisen in the application of these new regulations.
Where all end connections within a building network are equipped with full settlements
metering issued from UK Power Networks MPANs, a CT chamber shall not be installed
nor any integral CTs connected.
Where some but not all end connections within a building network are equipped with full
settlements metering issued from UK Power Networks MPANs, a CT chamber shall be
installed or integral CTs connected as appropriate.
Where the development is of a speculative nature or the final arrangements for a building
network are not finalised then a CT chamber shall be installed or integral CTs connected
as appropriate at the intake by UK Power Networks. It is acceptable for a CT chamber or
integral CTs to remain connected when all end points of a building network have
received metering and the boundary metering function is no longer required.
Metering CTs, CT chambers or provisions for whole current meters within a building network
shall not be installed or owned by UK Power Networks. Refer to EDS 08-0118.
In relation to a connection to a licensed distribution system, i.e. IDNO Inset Network, the
intake connection shall not be metered and therefore no metering CT connection or metering
CT chamber is required. Refer to EDS 08-0113.
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Where metering of the intake is required the customer shall provide:

Accommodation for a metering termination box to be located no further than 20m from
the CT position.
The metering accommodation shall be weather protected and be provided with lighting.
The accommodation shall allow the metering termination box to be mounted at a height
of between 1m and 1.8m, with a free working space of not less than 1m.
A duct for the multicore cable from the CT position to the meter box.
An external meter cabinet of a type approved by UK Power Networks.
UK Power Networks shall provide and install a 12 or 19 multicore armoured cable which
shall be installed within the provided duct.
Duplicate metering CT ratio name plates are provided by the supplier of the CT
chamber/integral CTs. These CT ratio name plates shall be fitted inside the metering
termination box when this is installed.
10.4
MPANs
MPANs shall be registered by:

UK Power Networks where the building network is owned by an unlicensed BNO.
The BNO where building network is owned by a licensed BNO.
10.5
Service Intake Location and Requirements
10.5.1
Intake Position
For supplies covered in sections 6 and 7, the proposed location of the service intake position
shall be agreed at the design stage and approved by UK Power Networks.
The location of the intake position shall ensure continuous and unrestricted access for UK
Power Networks staff. Every opportunity shall be taken to ensure that the intake service
position can be accessed independently from the main building.
The intake position shall not be located in inappropriate or insecure locations without the
installation of segregation or safeguards, for example:
In an area which constitutes a hostile environment e.g. where steam, water vapour or
chemical fumes are present.
In an area where it may be subjected to mechanical damage i.e. behind a door which
when opened could strike the unit, in an open area where vehicular access/use of mobile
equipment could cause damage by impact. It is particularly important for a free standing
supply intake position (building, cubicle or cupboard) that it is located in a safe and
secure location inaccessible to impact from vehicles.
Directly beneath, within, or immediately adjacent to the bottom of a vertical service duct
containing a water pipe where a leak could result in water ingress to the electrical
equipment.
In a location with insufficient headroom, clear access and egress or working space
where there is a risk of personal injury.
In a location that may be particularly susceptible to fire damage e.g. a communal bin
store or public area.
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Refer to EDS 08-0123 for additional information.

The intake position shall be segregated from the gas and water pipes, with a minimum
separation of 0.5m and shall not be installed adjacent to a gas intake/regulator nor water
pipes.
As a result of these conditions it is extremely unlikely that a basement intake room will be
acceptable for a new development, therefore every effort shall be made at the design stage
to allocate sufficient space for a UK Power Networks service position at ground level.
Mitigating circumstances shall be considered by UK Power Networks on a case by case
basis.
Where an internal service position is unavoidable the incoming cable route shall be designed
to give the shortest possible length of incoming cable inside the building. The service shall
be located on or as close as possible to an outside wall nearest to the direction of cable
entry into the building.
10.5.2
Cable Entry Ducts and Trays
UK Power Networks cable entry to the building or cabinet shall be via 125mm or 150mm
inside diameter rigid duct(s) (refer to EAS 00-0002).
The provision of a 150mm duct will facilitate up to a 300mm Service upgrade in the future
and is at the discretion of the customer.
The ducts shall extend to a position clear of the building and any concreted area. The ducts
shall be buried to a minimum depth of 450mm.
Approved 125mm or 150mm entry ducts with a non-corrosive draw cord shall be provided by
the developer or customer (refer to EDS 08-0123).
Ducts to be provided by the developer under hard standings on route shall be 125mm
minimum inside diameter. If ducts are used over a 40 metre or greater run the ducts shall be
150mm inside diameter. If the route is not straight then draw pits (refer to EDS 08-0123)
shall be provided to enable the cables to be installed. Ducts shall be sealed against the
ingress of water and gas.
LV cable minimum duct sizes and bending radii are shown in EDS 08-0123 and
ECS 02-0019.
For EDNO/LDNO/BNO cables refer to EDS 08-0118.
10.5.3
Service Intake Space
The customer or developer will be required to provide sufficient space and lighting to
accommodate the service and metering equipment as shown in EDS 08-0123. A minimum of
1m clear space in front of the metering equipment door is required.
As an alternative, the use of a brick built external electricity service facility may be
appropriate in some circumstances (refer to EDS 08-0123).
Other suitable external options may also be considered, including GRP cabinets (refer to
EAS 07-0003), provided that they are fit for purpose and a secure location is afforded.
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10.6
Switchroom Security
Where a dedicated electrical switch room, cubicle or cupboard is provided, a dual locking
facility shall be provided. Where the security risk is high the customer or BNO may, by
agreement with UK Power Networks, deem it necessary to provide a more secure
arrangement, retaining control and responsibility to enable quick entry to the Supply Intake in
an emergency
10.7
Load Growth considerations
For LV connections covered in Section 8 where anticipated load growth is greater than
550kVA the customer shall be advised to consider other supply arrangements, for example
the ACB option or an HV supply.
10.8
Substation Civil and Physical Considerations
10.8.1
Substation Design
For supplies covered within Sections 8 and 9 UK Power Networks shall ensure at the point
of first contact with the customer that the need for a substation on site is recognised by the
customer.
The substation design shall comply with EDS 07-0102.
The location and access arrangements of the new customer substation shall comply with
EDS 08-0142.
24 hour access requirements for personnel and plant shall be available. The substation shall
be suitably located at ground level. There shall be adequate provision for installation and
maintenance of cables. The proposed site shall be a safe place of work.
Outside the declared CHLDZ the standard accommodation shall be an approved GRP
housing subject to ESQCR risk assessment (refer to EAS 07-0003). The customer shall
provide the base and cable entry ducts.
Alternatively and within the declared CHLDZ the customer shall provide a free standing brick
or integral substation, subject to approval of the design by UK Power Networks. Ventilation e
(in accordance with EDS 07-0100), lighting and heating shall be provided.
10.8.2
Substation Risk Assessment
Risk assessments shall be carried out by UK Power Networks to identify hazards associated
with the proposed substation and to determine what action is required to mitigate these.
EOS 09-0061 provides a standard risk assessment method to be used to assess the risk to
the public. External bodies may wish to utilise their own approved risk assessment
documents or consult the Health and Safety Executive for guidance.
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10.8.3
Access Requirements
10.8.3.1 UK Power Networks and/or ICP Entry

As outlined in Section 10.8.1 UK Power Networks staff, representatives or ICPs with
appropriate authorisation shall be provided with full access to the UK Power Networks
substation. Expected activities are:
To lay incoming cables into the substation.
To install plant and equipment in the substation.
To install the metering termination box and the multicore cable from the substation.
To operate in an emergency.
10.8.3.2 Customer Entry
No customer operational access to UK Power Networks substations shall be provided.
10.8.3.3 Meter Operator Entry
The customer shall provide access for the meter operator to the metering termination box to
install the meter and for routine reading and inspection of the meter.
No access to the substation shall be provided by UK Power Networks for the meter operator.
10.9
Generator Connections
In addition to the provisions of this standard, connections for customers who require parallel
generation shall also comply with EDS 08-0051.
10.10
Increased Security of Supply Arrangements
LV networks are not monitored for continuity of supply and are subject to alteration without
notice; it is therefore generally not possible to provide LV supplies with additional security
arrangements.
Supplies within the CHLDZ may be less prone to fault outage than other LV networks;
however the customer cannot be given a guarantee of supply availability from such
networks.
Multiple LV supplies shall not be installed at the request of a customer to provide additional
security of supply.
A supply with an agreed increase of security can only be provided from supply voltages of
HV and above, as detailed in EDS 08-0141 for HV and EDS 08-0145 for EHV.
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10.11
Approved Equipment and Materials
All equipment and materials shall be approved by UK Power Networks, as detailed in the
following equipment approval standards:
EAS 00-0002
EAS 00-0007
EAS 00-0008
EAS 00-0009
10.12
Cables and Joints

Substations and Service Designs
LV Plant
Metering Equipment
Existing Supply Arrangements Modifications
It is not intended that the provisions of this standard are applied retrospectively to existing
installations. Where such a supply is to be augmented or modified and a change to the
electricity service is part of this work then the opportunity to apply the principles described in
this design standard should be taken.
10.13
Legal Requirements
All necessary consents relating to the substation, switchroom, cables and access
arrangements shall be provided by the customer.
If the substation or switchroom is to provide a strategic purpose additional to the function of
a supply point for the large LV supply customer, UK Power Networks shall ensure that its
interests are adequately protected by the agreed tenancy arrangements.
The rights for the cable route from the point of connection on the UK Power Networks
distribution network to the boundary equipment shall be obtained by UK Power Networks or
by the customer/IDNO on behalf of UK Power Networks, as these circuits form part of its
network.
Necessary land rights shall be secured before starting construction as detailed in
EDS 08-0142.
10.14
Commissioning and Energisation
10.14.1 Single Customers or Building Networks with Partial Settlement Metering

The customer shall appoint an energy supplier and a meter operator before the supply can
be energised.
In accordance with ESQCR the following shall be provided before testing and energisation of
the incoming supply by UK Power Networks up to the first point of isolation:
A formal confirmation of work completed including customer tails/cables.
A request for energisation in writing together with a statement of testing/compliance with
BS7671 (and any other applicable legislation) for the building network, signed by an
appropriately authorised person.
A point of isolation on the customers network, which shall be secured in an open
position.
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These tests shall include tests for continuity, insulation, polarity and EFLI values.
Failure to comply with the above requirements may prevent connection and energisation.
Energisation beyond the first point of isolation on the customers network is not the
responsibility of UK Power Networks.
A Notification of Energised Apparatus Certificate shall be issued to the customer or site
manager responsible for works on the site, as detailed in EOP 09-0065.
10.14.2 Building Networks with Full Settlements Metering
Where the customer network is not settlements metered at the intake connection, the
customer network shall be commissioned with the liaison of UK Power Networks or its
chosen contractor so that the following aspects are addressed:
Securing and sealing, where required, of all circuitry and end points of connections to
reasonably prevent interference and illegal abstraction of electricity.
Application of MPAN labels at the intake connection and on the relevant end points of
connection within the private network.
Ensure that no end connections exist or are made at the time of commissioning for which
MPANs are intended to be registered that havent had MPANs registered. In the scenario
of Full Settlements all end connections should have an MPAN generated and no end
connections should exist for which an MPAN has not been registered.
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Metering Diagrams
This section contains supporting diagrams for the connection types detailed in Sections 6, 7,
8 and 9. These diagrams are indicative only and should be used in conjunction with the
appropriate section. In all diagrams:
UK Power Networks is shown in RED.
The Customer is shown in BLUE.
The meter operator is shown in BLACK.
11.1
100A TPN Supplies

Existing LV main
New UK Power Networks 35 mm2 service cable
UK Power
Networks
100A TPN cut-out
Ownership boundary
Customer
Customer point of isolation
Meter operator
SM
SM
SM
SM
Full settlements metering
SM: Settlements meter i.e. MPAN and supplier meter

Meter operator to provide and fit settlements meter
Figure 11-1 New Service from an Existing LV Main with Whole Current Metering
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Existing LV Main cable
New UK Power Networks service cable up to 300 mm2
UK Power
Networks
200A to 400A
TPN cut-out
Meter operator
Test block or
front of CT
panel
CTs
Ownership boundary
SM

Customer
PM
PM
PM
SM
Partial settlements metering

PM: Private meter i.e. no MPAN and private network operator
Figure 11-2 New service from an Existing LV Main with CT, Private and Settlement Metering
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Distribution substation
630A LV ways
New UK Power Networks dedicated LV way
200A to 400A TPN cut-out
UK Power
Networks
Meter
operator
Test block or
front of CT
panel
CTs
Ownership boundary
SM

Customer
PM
PM
PM
SM

Figure 11-3 A New Service from a Dedicated LV Way with CT Metering, Private Metering and
Settlement Metering
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630A LV ways
UK Power
Networks
New UK Power Networks dedicated LV way
200A to 400A TPN cut-out
Ownership boundary
Customer
Meter
operator

SM
SM
SM
SM

Figure 11-4 A New Service from a Dedicated LV Way with Full Settlement Metering
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Distribution substation directly

adjacent to supply intake position
Meter operator
SM
UK Power
Networks
Test
block
600A or
800A
fuse way
TMFC
CTs
Ownership boundary
Customer
PM
PM
PM
SM

Figure 11-5 A New Service from a CT Metered TMFC with Private Metering and Settlement Metering
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UK Power
Networks
600A or 800A
fuse way
TMFC
Ownership boundary
Customer
Meter operator
SM
SM
SM
SM

Figure 11-6 A New Service from a CT Metered TMFC with Full Settlement metering, CT Metering
Disconnected
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directly adjacent to
supply intake position
TMFC
ACB
UK Power Networks
CTs
Ownership boundary
Test
block
Customer
SM
Meter operator
PM
PM
PM

SM
Figure 11-7 A New Service from a CT Metered ACB with Private Metering and Settlement Metering
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directly adjacent to
supply intake position
TMFC
ACB
UK Power Networks
CTs
Ownership boundary
Test
block
Customer
SM
Meter operator
SM
SM
Test
Block
CTs

Customer provided CT chamber to be arranged with meter operator
PM
PM
Partial settlements
metering
Figure 11-8 A New Service from a CT Metered ACB with Private Metering and both Whole Current
and CT Metered Settlement Metering (End Point CT Chamber is Not Owned by UK Power Networks)
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UK Power Networks
TMFC
ACB
Ownership boundary
Customer
Customer
point of
isolation
Meter operator
SM
SM
SM
SM

Figure 11-9 A New Service from a CT Metered ACB with Full Settlement Metering CT Metering
Disconnected
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References
BS 7671
IET Requirements for Electrical Installation
CDM Regulations Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007

ESQCR
Electricity Safety Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 (as amended)
EAS 00-0002
UK Power Networks Approved Materials List Cables and Joints
EAS 00-0007
Approved Substation Civil Equipment List
EAS 00-0008
LV Plant Materials List
EAS 00-0009
Metering Equipment
EAS 07-0003
Approved Glass Fibre (GRP) Housing
EAS 07-0021
Signs and Labels for Operational Sites & Equipment (internal document)
EAS 08-0023
100A Single-pole, Neutral and Three-phase PME Cut-outs and Red

Head Link from WT Henley (internal document)
EAS 08-0052
Schneider Electric LV Equipment for Large LV Services (internal

document)
ECS 02-0019
Cable Installation LV to 132kV
ECS 03-0054
Connection of Large LV Services to Secondary Distribution Substations

(future issue)
EDS 05-2011
ACB Protection Settings
EDS 06-0016
LV Network Earthing Design
EDS 06-0017
Customer Installation Earthing Design
EDS 07-0100
Ventilation for Substations
EDS 07-0102
Secondary Substation Civil Designs
EDS 08-0113
Inset Networks Planning Guidance
EDS 08-0114
Remote Control and Automation of HV Switchgear
EDS 08-0118
Supplies to Multi-Occupied Buildings
EDS 08-0123
LV Electrical Service Drawings
EDS 08-0141
Customer HV Supplies (future issue)
EDS 08-0142
Planning Requirements for Distribution Substations (internal document

only)
EDS 08-0145
EHV Network Design
EDS 08-0149
Customer Emergency Trip (future issue)
EOP 09-0065
Energisation and Disconnection Procedure
EOS 09-0061
Assess the Risk to the Public from Overhead and Substation Assets
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ENGINEERING DESIGN STANDARD

CUSTOMER LV SUPPLIES ABOVE 100A SINGLE PHASE

EPN, LPN, SPN

This standard provides guidance on the provision of large three-phase LV

Document Reviewed. Point of isolation clarified,

Minor corrections and revision of incept date

Customer LV Supplies above 100A Single Phase

Document Number: EDS 08-0143

Definitions, Abbreviations and Terminology ......................................................... 5

Metering Definitions, Abbreviations and Terminology ................................................ 5

New Supply Arrangements ..................................................................................... 6

Guidance on BS7671 (IET Requirements for Electrical Installation) .................... 6

100A TPN Supplies .................................................................................................. 7

Ownership Boundary ................................................................................................. 7

Customer Cables ....................................................................................................... 7

200A to 400A TPN Supplies .................................................................................... 8

Ownership Boundary ................................................................................................. 8

Customer Cables ....................................................................................................... 8

400A to 800A TPN Supplies .................................................................................... 9

Ownership Boundary ................................................................................................. 9

Customer Cables ....................................................................................................... 9

On-site Substation ................................................................................................... 10

800A to 1600A TPN Supplies ................................................................................ 11

Ownership Boundary ............................................................................................... 11

Customers Cables .................................................................................................. 11

On-site Substation ................................................................................................... 12

Control and Protection ............................................................................................. 12

Emergency Tripping ................................................................................................ 12

General Requirements .......................................................................................... 13

Construction, Design and Management ................................................................... 13

Service Intake Location and Requirements ............................................................. 14

Switchroom Security ................................................................................................ 16

Load Growth considerations .................................................................................... 16

UK Power Networks 2014 All rights reserved

Customer LV Supplies above 100A Single Phase

Document Number: EDS 08-0143

Substation Civil and Physical Considerations .......................................................... 16

Generator Connections ........................................................................................... 17

10.10 Increased Security of Supply Arrangements ............................................................ 17

Metering Diagrams ................................................................................................ 20

100A TPN Supplies ................................................................................................. 20

200A to 400A TPN Supplies .................................................................................... 21

400A to 800A TPN Supplies .................................................................................... 24

800A to 1600A TPN Supplies .................................................................................. 26

UK Power Networks 2014 All rights reserved

Customer LV Supplies above 100A Single Phase

Document Number: EDS 08-0143

UK Power Networks 2014 All rights reserved

Customer LV Supplies above 100A Single Phase

Document Number: EDS 08-0143

Definitions, Abbreviations and Terminology

Air Circuit Breaker

Building Network Operator

Independent Connection Provider

Independent Distribution Network Operator who holds a Distribution License

Glass Reinforced Plastic

Voltages up to 1000V; generally used to describe 230/400V or 230/460V distribution systems

Maximum Power Requirement

Parasitic Load Trip Unit (LPN CHLDZ interconnected network only)

Transformer Mounted Fused Cabinet

Three-phase and Neutral