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Significant Changes to Philippine Electrical Code

(PEC) 2017 Edition Technical Articles
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Philippine Electrical Code
The new edition of the PEC 2017 was based on the 2017 National Electrical Code. The Your Cart
primary objective of the code is to establish basic materials quality and electrical works Purchases
standards for the safe use of electricity for light, heat, power, communications, signaling and
for other purposes. This code is intended as a design speci cation or an instruction manual
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for quali ed persons. Electrical designs must comply with the requirements of Code to
ensure safety.  103,136 hits
Energy Management, maintenance, and power quality issues aren’t within the scope of the
Code. Consideration should be given for future expansion of electrical systems but this is
not a Code requirement.

Table of Contents 
Why change the PEC?
1. Editorial Improvements
2.Improve Clarity and Usability
3.Technical Revision
Deleted Terms, for example:
New Terms, for example:
4.New Technologies and Requirements
CHANGES IN PEC 2017 PER CHAPTER
Chapter 1 – General
Chapter 2 – Wiring and Protection
Chapter 3 – Wiring Methods and Materials
Chapter 4 –  Equipment for General Use
Chapter 5 – Special Occupancies
Chapter 6 –  Special Equipment
Chapter 7 – Special Conditions
Chapter 8 – Communication Systems
Chapter 9 – Tables
EFFECT ON ENFORCEMENT
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6. New products and equipment
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1. Editorial Improvements and Tension in
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for more readable layout and sleek design and handling. There is only one volume for the
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new edition. Watercraft, which is used to form Volume 2 of the previous editions will be form
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part of the single volume of the 2017 print. There will be no more Part 1a and Part 1b.
Plan? -Based on PEC 2017

2.Improve Clarity and Usability

PEC 2009 PEC 2017

Device is a unit of an electrical system that is Device is a unit of an electrical system that
intended to carry or control but not utilize carries or control electric energy as its
electric energy. principal function.

The de nition of a device have been editorially revised for usability and clarity. The revision is
intended to clarify that a device has the primary function of carrying and controlling electric
energy or current.
For example, this revision clari es that a snap switch with a pilot light is a device because its
principal function is to carry and control electrical energy.

PEC 2009 PEC 2017

Bonded (Bonding) – The permanent joining of metallic parts to Bonded (Bonding) –

form an electrically conductive path that ensures electrical Connected to establish
continuity and the capacity to conduct safely any current likely to electrical continuity and
be imposed. conductivity.

The revision provides clarity by simply describing the purpose and function of bonding.

3.Technical Revision

This new edition has new provision regarding locations that requires GFCI protection other
than the dwelling units.

Deleted Terms, for example:

Effectively Grounded – The use of this term is subjective and without de ned values or
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New Terms, for example:
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Neutral Conductor – The conductor connector to the neutral point of a system that is
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intended to carry current under normal conditions.

4.New Technologies and Requirements

Art 406.12 – All 15 and 20A 230V nonlocking-type receptacles in the speci ed areas shall be
listed tamper-resistant receptacles.

CHANGES IN PEC 2017 PER CHAPTER

Chapter 1 – General

New de nitions have been included, notably O ce of the Building O cial/EE (OBO/EE),
National Electrical Engineering Law and Service Protective Device.

The OBO/EE refers to the licensed electrical practitioner employed with the Office of the
Building Official. He/she replace the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in the Code’s various
provisions.
The second new definition expounds references to Republic Act 7920 (RA 7920) which is the
current national engineering law. This way, the nation engineering law remains relevant should
Republic Act 7920 be superseded.
Service Protective Device defines the new equipment addition to Code provisions related to
service equipment.

Also, three important new sections have been added:

(1) Section 1.0.1.10 Apprenticeship

(2) Section 1.10.1.24 Available Fault Current (which require markings of such on the service
equipment and would necessarily need short-circuit calculations complimenting Section
1.3.2.1(F)(4),
(3) Section 1.10.1.25 Lockable Disconnecting Means. Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis has been added
to the requirements under Section 1.3.2.1(F) Design Analysis a 1.3.2.1(F)(5).
Chapter 2 – Wiring and Protection

Important revisions include:

(1) Deletion of requirement for arc-fault circuit-interrupter due to non-availability for Philippine
specifications,
(2) In addition to Code requirements on multi-occupancy buildings, their application to site
developments -where group(s) of single detached buildings are constructed – have been
included,
(3) Clarified and expanded provisions on Service Protective Device when installed ahead of
Service Equipment, and
(4) clarified provisions on grouping of Disconnecting Means.

Chapter 3 – Wiring Methods and Materials

Rationalized ampacity tables of conductors – copper and aluminum – for three conductors
in raceway and in free air up to 2000 volts, Tables 3.10.2.6(B)(16) and 3.10.2.6(B)(17),
respectively. Ampacities are based on current densities of the cross-sectional areas of the
conductors.

Article 3.10 has been expanded to two parts. Four new articles have also been added:
(1) Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Conduit: Type RTRC,
(2) Cablebus,
(3) Low-voltage Suspended Ceiling Power Distribution System,
(4) Outdoor Overhead Conductors over 1,000 V.

Chapter 4 –  Equipment for General Use

Previous editions of PEC1, at one time or another, permitted a speci c number of

overcurrent protective devices in a panel board enclosure. This limitation has been removed
from PEC1 2017 and is required only (maximum of 48) if the panel board is protected on its
supply side by two sets of circuit breakers or two sets of fuses.

Fixed Electric Space-heating Equipment has been expanded while Fixed Resistance and
Electrode Industrial Process heating equipment has also been added.

Chapter 5 – Special Occupancies

Spray Application, Dipping, Coating and Printing Processes using Flammable or Combustible
Materials has been expanded while adding Control Systems for Permanent Amusement
Attractions.

Chapter 6 –  Special Equipment

Electric Vehicle Charging System has been expanded with new sections on Electri ed Truck
Parking Spaces, Modular Data Centers, Large-Scale Photovoltaic (PV) Electric Power
Production Facility, and Wind Electric Systems.

Chapter 7 – Special Conditions

Interconnected Electric Power Production Sources and Optical Fiber Cables have been
expanded. Five new articles have been added:

Energy Storage Systems,

Critical Operations Power Systems,
Stand-Alone Systems,
Direct Current Microgrids, and
Fire-Resistive Cable Systems.

Chapter 8 – Communication Systems

Added new Article 8.40 – Premises-Powered Broadband Communications-Systems has been
added.

Chapter 9 – Tables

A new Table 10.1.1.10 has been added.

EFFECT ON ENFORCEMENT
The Office of the Building Official (OBO) are given the clear authority to implement all the
provisions of the Code. Hence, OBO personnel are obliged to complete BOSH and COSH
Training. They must be competent on the PEC Part 1. Stakeholders like MERALCO, VECO,
CEPALCO, and Davao Light can assists in the capacity building of the OBO.

The interpretation of this Code shall be by licensed electrical practitioners. In case of

con icting interpretations, these may be referred to the PEC Part 1 Committee. Should
disagreement remain, thereafter, the Committee’s interpretation shall be referred to the
Board of Electrical Engineering who shall render nal decision.

Electrical Plans and Speci cations should include Design Analysis which shall show:

1. Branch Circuits, sub-feeders, feeders, busways, and service entrance;

2. Types, rating, and trip setting of overload protective devices;
3. Calculation of voltage drops;
4. Calculation of short circuit current for determining the interrupting capacity of overcurrent
device for residential, commercial, and industrial establishment
5. Protection Coordination of overcurrent protective devices;
6. Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis to determine the required personal protective equipment in other
than dwelling place.

OBO is mandated not accept electrical plans without

Design Analysis. Hence, electrical practitioners must be
well-versed in doing these calculations.

You may purchase the new edition of PEC from your IIEE Chapter or through their facebook
page and o cial website.

References:

“The Electrical Engineer”. Volume XLVII Double Issue 2018

iiee.org.ph
PEC 2017

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