MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

IN ELECTRICAL PLANNING
Mesias, Kyle Jan Kristoffer D.
Ruaring, Norel Jr. E. BSCE IV-A
 In order to perform a thorough
electrical plan review, the following
specifications, drawings, and
details should be submitted:
 Complete, signed and sealed plans and
specifications of all electrical work
 Labeling criteria of all electrical equipment

 Lighting floor plan, including electrical circuits

indicating conduit and wiring sizes
 Power floor plans, including electrical circuits

indicating conduit and wiring sizes, equipment,

and disconnect switches
 Exit sign and/or means of egress lighting
location and power supply
 Panelboard schedule

 Lighting fixture schedule

 Symbol schedule and diagrams

Specifications to include requirements
 Raceway and conduit
with fittings
 Wire and cable
 Electrical boxes,
fittings, and installation
 Electrical connections
 Electrical wiring
devices
 Circuit and motor
disconnects
 Hangers and
supporting devices
 Electrical identification
 Service entrance and
details
 Overcurrent protection
 Switchboards  Lighting fixtures
 Grounding  Fire protective
 Transformers signalling systems
 Panelboards  Automatic fire
 Motor control centers detection systems
 Emergency/standby
systems
Supplemental electrical plan submittal
requirement
1.) Identify the size (ampere rating), voltage,
and type (single phase or three phase) of the new
or increased electric service.
2.) Load calculations must be included in
electrical plans for all commercial/industrial
projects and must be prepared by a State of
California licensed electrical engineer or State
licensed as an Electrical Contractor provided said
Electrical Contractor performs the installation.
3.) Electrical system single line diagrams must be
included in electrical plans for all
commercial/industrial projects and must be prepared
by a State of California licensed electrical engineer
or State licensed as an Electrical Contractor provided
said Electrical Contractor performs the installation.
4.) Load calculations must be prepared for all
electric services greater than 200 amperes and
must be prepared by a State of California
licensed electrical engineer or State licensed as an
Electrical Contractor provided said Electrical
Contractor performs the installation.
5.) If a new, relocated or upgraded electric
service is required, applicants must contact the
local utility company for approval of meter
location and the available short circuit current
information.