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Minimum Electrical Clearance As Per BS:162.

INDOOR
Voltage in KV
Phase to earth in mm
Phase to phase in
mm
0.415
15.8
19.05
0.600
19.05
19.05
3.3
50.8
50.8
6.6
63.5
88.9
11
76.2
127.0
15
101.6
165.1
22
139.7
241.3
33
222.25
355.6
Minimum Electrical Clearance As Per BS:162.

OUTDOOR
Voltage in KV
Phase to earth in mm
Phase to phase in
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mm
6.6
139.7
177.8
11
177.8
228.6
22
279.4
330.2
33
381
431.8
66
685.8
787.4
110
863.6
990.6
132
1066.8
1219.2
220
1778
2057.4
Minimum Working Clearance:

OUTDOOR SWITCHYARD
Voltage in
KV
To ground in mm
Between
section(mm)
11
2750
2500
33
3700
2800
66
4000
3000
132
4600
3500
220
5500
4500
Minimum Ground Clearance As Per IE-1956(Rule

77)
Voltage in KV
To ground in mm
132
6.10
220
7.00
400
8.84
800
12.40
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Minimum Clearance between Lines Crossing Each

Other (IE-1957)
System Voltage
132KV
220KV
400KV
800KV
Low & Medium
3.05
4.58
5.49
7.94
11-66KV
3.05
4.58
5.49
7.94
132KV
3.05
4.58
5.49
7.94
220KV
4.58
4.58
5.49
7.94
400KV
5.49
5.49
5.49
7.94
800KV
7.94
7.94
7.94
7.94
Minimum Height above Railway As Per IE-1957

Voltage
Broad Meter & Narrow

Gauges
Above 66KV up to 132KV
14.60 Meter
Above 132KV up to
220KV
15.40 Meter
Above 220KV up to
400KV
17.90 Meter
Above 400KV up to
500KV
19.30 Meter
Above 500KV up to
800KV
23.40 Meter
Various Air clearances to be provided as per IE rule

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Voltage KV
33KV
66KV
110KV
220KV
400KV
BIL (Kvp)
170
325
550
1050
1425
P-E (cm)
30
63
115
240
350
P-P(cm)
40
75
135
210
410
P-G (Meter)
3.7
4.0
4.6
5.5
8.0
Section
Clearance(Mt)
2.8
3.0
3.5
4.3
6.5
Clearances from Buildings of HT and EHT voltage

lines IE Rule 80
Vertical Distance
High voltage lines up to
33KV
Extra High Voltage
3.7 Meter
3.7 Meter + Add 0.3 meter for
every additional 33KV
Horizontal clearance between the conductor and Building

High Voltage Up to 11 KV
1.2 Meter
11KV To 33KV
2.0 Meter
Extra High Voltage

Clearance above ground of the lowest conductor As

per IE Rule 77
Over head Line Across Street
Low and Medium Voltage
5.8 Meter
High Voltage
6.1 Meter
Over head Line Along Street (Parallel To Street)

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5.5 Meter
High Voltage
5.8 Meter
Over head Line Without Across or Along Street

Low/Medium /HT line up to
11KV If Bare Conductor
4.6 Meter
Low/Medium /HT line up to

11KV If Insulated
Conductor
4.0 Meter
Above 11 KV Line
5.2 Meter
Above 33KV Line

Clearance between conductors and Trolley / Tram

wires (IE Rule 78)
1.2 Meter
High Voltage Line Up to 11KV
1.8 Meter
High Voltage Line Above to

11KV
2.5 Meter
Extra High Voltage Line
3.0 Meter
Clearances from Buildings of low & medium

voltage lines(IE Rule 79 )
For Flat roof, Open Balcony, Verandah Roof and lean to
Roof
Line Passes Over Building Vertical
Clearance
2.5 Meter
Line Passes Adjustment of Building

Horizontal Clearance
1.2 Meter
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For pitched Roof

Line Passes Over Building Vertical
Clearance
2.5 Meter
Line Passes Adjustment of Building

Horizontal Clearance
1.2 Meter
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110 Responses to Minimum Electrical Clearance.

S.CHELLAPPA says:
June 24, 2011 at 8:12 am
There seems to be an inadvertent error (probably typing error)Under the heading
Minimum Ground Clearance As Per IE-1957 (Rule 77), the heights are given in mm
Kindly correct the same
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Shivaji Mande says:
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May 9, 2012 at 1:26 pm

Jignesh sir,
Can you pl. explain, what should be the height of foundation of Indoor transformer (22KV, 1
MVA) from ground. Which standard do we refer for that???
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Vikas Garg says:
July 5, 2011 at 5:10 pm
i m Electrical Engineer with 2 year of experiance in grid construction and transmission. can u please
suggest me some Electrical handbooks
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Ramachandra laxman says:
July 5, 2011 at 6:06 pm
Hai sir. can u please tell me what is the clearence between two phases in a 11KV indoor substation
panel.
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hari says:
July 20, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Hai sir.
can u please tell me what will be the clearence between phase to phases of 11 kv line & 220 line as
when new 11 kv line to be erected /passed just below at mid point tower of 220 kv line
Regards,
Hari Vallavah
Mail ID hari.v.sharma @gmail.com
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Jignesh.Parmar says:
July 20, 2011 at 2:42 pm
Please refer Indian Electricity Rule abstract
http://electricalnotes.wordpress.com/2011/04/22/minimum-electrical-clearance-2/
Minimum Clearance between Lines Crossing Each Other As Per IE-1957 Rules
System Voltage 132KV 220KV 400KV 800KV
Low & Medium 3.05 4.58 5.49 7.94
11-66KV 3.05 4.58 5.49 7.94
132KV 3.05 4.58 5.49 7.94
220KV 4.58 4.58 5.49 7.94
400KV 5.49 5.49 5.49 7.94
800KV 7.94 7.94 7.94 7.94
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Sanjay Bhalodiya says:
May 20, 2013 at 9:16 am
Dear Mr. Jignesh,
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Can you give detail of What is the minimum P-E clearance between conductor(Jumper) to
IPS tube in air for voltage 420 KV as per different standard ?
P-E when IPS Eathed
P-P when conductor & IPS tube both charged.
Regards,
Sanjay Bhalodiya
agni says:
July 3, 2013 at 10:23 am
Sir Could you please tell me whether partition wall between HT & LT panel is required ?IF
no please send me the IS codes or any relevant documents
Gnanaprakash says:
July 19, 2013 at 3:53 pm
WHAT IS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE 33KV LINE POLES?ANY IE Rule?
om prakash says:
December 12, 2011 at 5:00 am
Clearence between 11Kv & 220Kv when crossing is 4.58 Mtr
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S A PATEL says:
August 27, 2011 at 3:26 am
Empty Drum to be removed from transformer area.
is it comes the Indian electricity rule -64 ?
Safety inspector has given the command to remove the empty oil drums from transformer yard.
is it ok as per ie rule 64 ???
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September 8, 2011 at 4:20 pm
IE-64
(iv) State in case of transformers or switches or static condensers involving the use of more than
2,275 litres of oil in one chamber, if suitable oil soak pits are provided.
(v) Where 9,000 litres or more of oil is used in any one oil tank, has provision been made for
draining away or removal of oil which may leak or escape from such tank(s)?
9000 liters of oil in any one oil tank, receptacle or chamber is involved,provision shall be made
for the draining away or removal of any oil which may leak
or escape from the tanks receptacles or chambers containing the same, special precautions shall
be taken to prevent the spread of any fire resulting from the
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ignition of the oil from any cause and adequate provision shall be made for extinguishing any
fire which may occur. Spare oil shall not be stored in an such
sub-station or switch station.
There is no any indication for Empty Barrel. If The Authorized person said to remove barrel as a
safety view than it is understood.Please follow one Golden Rule Do not argue the Person who
have authority so follow Instruction of authorized person to sort out issue.
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Pradeep Kumar Yadav says:
September 14, 2011 at 9:57 am
Hi sir,
I am working in BHEL as a electrical engineer . Can you please tell me what is the minimum
clearance required between 33 KV underground power cable and GAIL gas pipeline. kindly reply
me soon with some evident documents .
Matter Urgent
Pradeep Kumar yadav
Reply
As Per QUATAR GENERAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION
2.3 Telephone, Water, Sewerage & Gas Services
The service facilities for telephone, water, sewerage, gas, etc. shall not be permitted to be laid
within the cable reservations. The following minimum clearances shall be
observed for respective service lines at crossing points. Such crossings may not be permitted if
the cables rating / integrity will be affected in any way by the services to
cross the cable reserve.
Service/Utility Vertical clearance (Minimum)
Water & TSE Mains (to crossbelow EHV cable level) 500 mm
Water distribution lines 200 mm above cable protective tile Sewerage Mains (to cross below
EHV cable level)=
1000 mm
Drainage= 500 mm below the cable or
200 mm above the cable protective tile
Gas pipes= 600 mm
Telephone lines =200 mm above the cable protective tile
LV / 11kV cables 150 150 mm above the cable protective tile
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Pradeep Kumar Yadav says:
sir,
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sir,
In my case the GAIL Gas line is approximately 1000mm below the ground and I am
planning to keep power cable 500mm inside PVC conduit below the Gas pipeline, I am
unable to execute it due to lack of supporting document, can you please suggest me any
source for this.
Pradeep Kumar Yadav
As per IS 1255
Clearances The desired minimum clearances are as follows:
Power cable to power cable Clearance not necessary;
however, larger the
clearance, better would be
current carrying capacity
Power cable to control cables : 0.2 m
Power cable to communication cable : 0.3 m
Power cable to gas/water main : 0.3 m
As per The Iranian Petroleum Standards (IPS)-160
FOR 400/230 volt.
Minimum vertical distance between power cables and gas pipelines in intersections.
TABLE 3
VOLTAGE MINIMUM DISTANCE METERS
380/220 volt 0.5
20 kilo volt 1
63 kilo volt 1.5
Henri Botha says:
June 5, 2012 at 1:48 am
Water pipeline to be 500mm from an 11kv MV cable?
Is this assumption correct?
Can you please advise?
Regards
Henri Botha
Electrical Superintendant
Ulan West Mines Australia
amin ur rashid khan mayo says:
my learned sir,
i am not an electrical engineer but as an internal auditor i have to deal with them,here in pakistan.
we installed static meters on connection above 5kw,especially CNG connection escaping by paying
penalty against LPF,how ever the kvarh showing,consumer using ground earth system. notices
issued to consumer for improving pf but in vain, do i proceed further if u agree. thank you
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antony says:
October 19, 2011 at 7:22 am
I have a 500kva generator supply a 53km 33kV line with over 8 transformers along differents points
of the load centres. th line is built soundly but has a problem of tripping the generator everytime. i
have been told its a problem of capacitance build up. can you kindly explain what could be the
problem with this line
antony
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antony says:
October 19, 2011 at 7:24 am
can 150kVa transformer supply a 23km 33kv line? if yes after how long should the conductors be
transposed
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om prakash dashora , Assistant Manager , MPRRDA. Dhar says:
December 4, 2011 at 12:30 pm
How maney minimum vertical clearance should be adopted for highway construction under power
line 400 kv.
Reply
Please refer Electrical Notes of This Blog..
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babsabM. Yunus Shaikh says:
December 7, 2011 at 6:16 am
can a portion(300mtr span) of 400kV HT overhead line be replaced with underground cable on the
outskirts of mumbai. What would be the cost and time for completion of 300mtr span. Please
coment
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sanjay says:
January 20, 2012 at 11:42 am
How to decide the busbar size & how to decide the electrical clearences between phase to phase
,phase to earth?
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sanjay says:
January 20, 2012 at 11:43 am
What is the exact difference between precision & accuracy?
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prashant agrawal says:
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January 22, 2012 at 4:48 am

i am a petrol pump owner wants to know about the minimum distance from over head high tension
line (11-33kva) from a petrol pump licence area.
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Nazeer says:
July 25, 2012 at 6:23 am
Hi sir iam working in 33.2 mv substation. Here in daily 5 to 6 a day voltage fluctuavatio (under
voltage, over voltage) i want to know what is the resens behind that fault.
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gajendiran says:
February 8, 2012 at 3:48 am
i need clarification, minimum distance from Transformer HT side to fencing
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vikas says:
February 8, 2012 at 3:11 pm
sir
my name is vikas working as surveyor in aptransco.
sir i can do towerspotting manually .can i have any indian software for the tower spotting .please
refer
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gajendiran says:
sir,
im gajendiran working as Electrical engineer in L&T.
minimum clearance between 22KV HT cable & LT ,LV cable in UG system
Reply
Please refer Abstract of CPWD and IS code of this Blog
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Ejaz Ahamed says:
Hi sir,
Could you please tell me the minimum space required around an indoor substation(33/415v) so as
to attain fire safety requirements?
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Naveen says:
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pls refer any book for substation design. I want Know details of SAS also.
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Nikita says:
Hi,
I am interested to buy an apartment near electrical transmission line (it looks like very very high
power line).
Builder has maintained distance from centre line of powerline to building at 75 meters..
Is there any health hazard involved in living near high tension line?
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Ar M S Devarmani says:
Please tell me what will be clear horizontal and vertical distance between 110kv line and building,
as i am comming up with resdiantial building beside 110kv line in karnataka. as per KEB SR
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mega says:
why we have maintain phase to phase clearance? if we didt maintain the clearancewhat will
happen?
Meganathan.A
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R u Electrical engineer !!!
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karthick says:
y upper & lower lips have some gap for eating
ph to ph clearance to aviod short circuit of phase to phase
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Marcos says:
June 25, 2012 at 12:17 am
For obvious reasons.
But there are indicated minimun values.
The real minimun I believe should be checked against line reactance and other parameters, as
there may be for example loses due to these factors.
(btw: i am not electrical, i am civil. Sorry for my comments, may be unaccurate or wrong)
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manoj arora says:

March 23, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Hi Friends , Need ur advice ..
What should be the minimum vertical clearance between 11 KV HT ABC(3*35+75 sq mm) and 415
LT ABC(2*16+25 sq mm) . Both the cables are crossing at one point ( Used for overhead distribution
system)
Thanx in advance
Waiting for response
Manoj Arora
Reply
March 23, 2012 at 5:52 pm
As Per IE Rules:
Low/Medium Crossing to 11KV to 66KV= 3.05 Meter
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manoj arora says:
March 24, 2012 at 3:00 am
But i think it is for bare conductor , i need to know about cable (Both are cable)
manoj arora says:
March 25, 2012 at 7:47 am
waiting for advice
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March 25, 2012 at 10:36 am
Power cable to power cable Clearance not necessary;
however, larger the clearance current carrying capacity would be better
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manoj arora says:
March 26, 2012 at 8:13 am
didnt get you sir .
just wanted to know about this particular case:
11 KV HT ABC used for 10KVA Distribution Transformer , Further 415 V LT ABC for laying LT
Lines
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muthukumaran says:
March 27, 2012 at 4:16 am
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Hi could you share What does the IEC mentions about the clearanace between phase to ground and
phase to phase ,For the variuos voltage levels?
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sudarshan says:
March 28, 2012 at 2:10 am
We are going to installing in 11kv/420 transformer opencast mine in one shed.what is safe distance
for installing control panels and starters? what are safety we have to follow /
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Abhishek Sarkar says:
March 28, 2012 at 6:26 pm
what is the minimum ground clearance required for a low tension aerial bunched cable line?
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Hemant Sali says:
April 4, 2012 at 6:41 am
Dear Jignesh please correct the reference of Indian Electricity Rules as IE Rules 1956 instead of 57.
Besides Central Electricity Authority Regulations Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply
2010 have replaced IE Rules. Refer Govt of India Notification dated 24 September 2010.
Reply
April 4, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Thanks for highlighting Typing ERROR.
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Hemant Sali says:
April 8, 2012 at 9:44 am
I had also mentioned IE Rules have been replaced with the regulations as, safety measures
for Generation Transmission Distribution and Use of Electrical Power have so far been
regulated by Indian Electricity Rules 1956 and as amended time to time. These Rules were
made as per the Section 37 of Indian Electricity Act 1910 by Central Electricity Board. After
enactment of Electricity Act 2003, the Indian Electricity Act 1910 stood repealed as per
Section 185 of EA 2003. However the savings from the same section clause (2) (c) states that:
the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 made under section 37 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910
(9 of 1910) as it stood before repeal shall continue to be in force till the regulation under
section 53 of this Act are made
As per the powers conferred to Central Electricity Authority (CEA), by section 177 clause (2)
(b) read with section 53 of Electricity Act 2003, stating to provide suitable measures relating
to safety and electric supplynotified Regulations were published on website of CEA. Its date
of publish in Gazette of India is 24th September 2010.
April 8, 2012 at 11:12 am
Dear Completely Agree with You. But Still Lots of Engineer confused between IE Act and 15/25
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Dear Completely Agree with You. But Still Lots of Engineer confused between IE Act and IE
Rule and its revision (Further Grid Code,supply code,GERC for gujarat).I have also faced a
problem in one Interview in Power distribution company. I could not succeed to explain
interviewer about IE Rule and IE Act. Interviewer himself was confused between IE Rules
and IE act.By the way thanks for explained it deeply.
Hemant Sali says:
April 8, 2012 at 9:14 am
for clearance between underground electrical cable and other utility service like gas, water, sewage
pipe lines is there any reference in IEC or IEEE
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ram says:
April 14, 2012 at 12:26 pm
please send me notes regarding testing,commisioning,operation & maintenance of electrical
equipments for132 kv s/s
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Santosh Behera says:
April 20, 2012 at 6:20 am
Dear Jignesh
Could you please tell me the minimum clearance of 400 KV line from building, so that the
electronics equipements like communication panels, SCADA panels etc. will not be effected from
electomagnetic induction.
Thanking you
Santosh Behera
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April 22, 2012 at 1:31 pm
As per IE Rules & CPWD Noms:
Horizontal Clearance of HT Line from Building is 2 Meter for 33KV and Add 0.3 Meter
for Next each 33KV So for 440KV
It is 5.9 Meter.
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Tahid Alli says:
May 3, 2012 at 2:48 pm
hi ,
sir i am satyam want to know about all ie rules in internet .plz help me.i am not belongs to
elect. engg.
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Senthil says:
June 19, 2012 at 4:44 pm
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Hi Mr. Jignesh Parmer,

I intend to purchase an apartment near a 40 feet HT line (voltage unknown, probably 33kV), which
is located 7 meters away from the building. Is it safe to buy the house? What are the ill effects of
having HT line near residential house? Could you please advise?
Thank you In advance
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akhilesh sharma says:
June 21, 2012 at 5:46 pm
sir, what sould be the min. distance between new petrol pump and 11kv line in national highway
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Julian Rudzki says:
June 27, 2012 at 8:34 am
what is the minimum clearance between 100 mm water pipe and 11kv cable
Julian
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ram chandra says:
July 5, 2012 at 7:46 am
sir.
Two lines ( one 400 Kv and other 200 KV) are parallel to each other, is any criteria for Maritain
minimum distance between two Parallel line.
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July 12, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Please Refer Abstract of IE rules and CPWD of this Blog.
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CHANDRASHEKHAR M says:
July 6, 2012 at 4:04 pm
HI ,
Sir, MY QUERY REGARDING 22KV LINE , LINE START FROM RECEIVING STATION AFTER
22 KV GANTRY A TAKE OFF STRUCTURE IS ERECTED.
can we have a 22 KV , 300 amp drop out out door fuse for 3 phase 20 kv line , fault level is 16 KA.
i am working on project 20 kv line d/c where i have to install 300 amp out door drop out fuse on
Take off structure.
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CHANDRASHEKHAR M says:
July 6, 2012 at 4:12 pm
SIR,
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SIR,
FOR 22 KV FEEDING D/C OVER HEAD LINE WHAT SHOULD BE THE CLEARANCE FROM
GROUND , PHASE TO PHASE AND PHASE TO EARTH
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mahesh.b says:
July 13, 2012 at 8:36 am
SIR PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE GROUND CLEARENS OF 66KV LANE PASSING ABOVE
THE STREET AND THE CONSTRUCTION DISTANCE (GROUND CLEAREANS ETC)
Reply
July 13, 2012 at 2:11 pm
It is already given On BlogJust Read Abstract of IE Rule and CPWD.
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Subhendu Mohanta says:
July 20, 2012 at 11:57 am
Dear Sir,
Kindly let us inform that, what is the minimum clearance to be maintained between wall & the
transformer body. ( Note: Transformer Rating : 33 KV, 15 MVA)
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Shailesh tripathi says:
July 21, 2012 at 6:10 am
Hai sir please tell what is the minimum clearence between 11 kv HT line & 415 v LT line at the
crossing.
Reply
July 21, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Refer Abstract of IE Rules and CPWD of this Blog..
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Lalan says:
July 28, 2012 at 1:13 am
Sir, can u please tell me is there any EMF (Electro Magnetic Field) norms in India to be followed for
erecting 33 KV overhead line, coz im following all norms as per IE 1956, but still Civil Court have
injunction-ed my n stopped my line work
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joshthangiah says:
July 29, 2012 at 7:15 am
sir, What is the minimum distance clearance from the Diesel tank to EB Sub station For
giving NOC to install 15000 litres Diesel tank in a private company which is very next to EB sub
station ..can we allow..if there is an electical burst or disaster in the EB sub station will it affect
the diesel tanks of the pvt company
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SYUKRI says:
August 12, 2012 at 1:45 pm
HI Sir
Need to know the status overhead laying if HV and LV lay in the same pole, that is still under
safety hazard or there is a dispute act installation,,,,need comment,,,,thanks
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August 12, 2012 at 2:09 pm
Depend upon Your Country Nome,Rules&Regulation ..Normally not in Practice but if Required
to do for min Clearance Refer Electrical Safety Clearance Part-3 of this Blog.
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Kapil says:
August 17, 2012 at 9:33 am
Sir,
Could you please tell us the minimum distance (horizantal) required between an underground
storage tank storing class A product (petrol) at a petrol pump and an HT (LT line also).
I have so much, but not able to find any such rule.
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Rsy Buxton says:
Please let me know in feet the distance that power lines can be above ground level, sidewalks,
streets, etc. My email is pud56@aol.com. Thanks in advance.
Reply
Ground clearance,Street Clearance,Side walks for Power line for various voltage and Code is
already given in the post of Electrical Safety Clearance from 1 to 4 of this blog.
If you need distance in Feet just convert meter in to feet1Meter=3.28Feet.
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lordakash1989 says:
I want to know the distance b/w two conductor of 400 kv transmission line.
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Ravi says:
Sir i wish to get clear details of the EHT 220kv OH line, Minimum Ground & Vertical Clearance,
the TLM officials are confusing & its making some Unwanted delay & convince ,some times it
makes us feel they are taking us for ride & they are harassing.So please request you to kindly give
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me the proper details. Hoping for a positive response soon

Regards- Ravi
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Ravi,
It is already given in the post of Safety Clearance 1to4 by various Code and Standard
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Manish Shende says:
Hello Jignesh,
What is the fire Safety system required for 132 KV, 220 KV and 400 KV Sation.
and what fire safety standard followed in India.
Thanks and regards
Manish Shende
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Imam Jaffer says:
Dear Mr Jignesh Can you tell me Minimum clearance required
between HSD 16000ltrs to Under ground HT cable of 33kv.
Reply
Please refer Post of Electrical Safety Clearance Part-1 to Part-6
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sunil says:
November 6, 2012 at 5:42 am
i found voltage between R-phase to neutral was 300V , between Y-phase to neutral was 315V and
between B-phase to neutral was 50V, and between earth to neutral was 175V. Neatral was not
disconnted. what was reason of high voltage between neutral to earth.
Reply
November 6, 2012 at 4:58 pm
You will not get any difficulty in three phase load but get serious voltage various ion between
Phase and Neutral in single Phase Load.
There are lots of Possibility of getting Voltage between Earth & Neutral.
(1) Neural Broken.
(2) Dry Neural Earthing Pit.
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(3) Loose Earthing Pit Connection to Transformer Neural.

(4) In distribution There may be interchange between Earthing and Neutral.
(5) In Distribution field somebody locally Earthed Neutral (Except TC Neutral Earthing)
(Multiple Neutral Earthing).
For more reference read Neutral Floating Post of this Blog..
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anil says:
November 22, 2012 at 9:23 am
hi jignesh
nice to see you running such a useful blog. a 66Kva line passes thru my commercial plot with two
poles inside the boundary. i propose to build a shed . can u please suggest me the distance as to how
far from the pole end can i start my shed walls and also how far can the slope of shed shud be from
the wires???
thanx
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saroj says:
what is the vertical electrical clearance to petrol pump
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Nachiketa says:
Hi Jignesh
The minimum clearance laid down in the CEA regulations, 2010 does apply on industrial Units
also? if no then what are the limits and where do i find this?
Thanks in advance
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Kiran says:
Hi . Can any one explain the basis from which electrical clearances are derived i guess
they have been derived from dielectric strengths of air.can any one elaborate this pls???
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Yes definitely It depends on dielectric strength of Air..
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Abhijit says:
January 8, 2013 at 8:16 pm
Sir,
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Sir,
For high voltage testing of SF6 GCB the clearances of 150kV/meter is sufficent or not??? Please
mention both clearances i.e. vertical & horizontal.
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Tushar Patel says:
January 10, 2013 at 6:45 pm
Dear Sir,
Recently ive bought a duplex in baroda and after i bought it, i get to know that my duplex is near
to this Hyper Tension wire line. after discussion with the builder i found that he has left 12.30ft
space between the house and the H. T. Line.
I would like to know
whether it would be sufficient distance between house and H. T. Line?
would there be any precaution i should take?
the house is ground+1 floor, can we build 2nd floor if we want to in future?
can there be any health issues if we leave close by H. T. Line with the distance of 12.30ft?
I do hope that you would be kind enough to enlighten me with your knowledge and experience.
Thanks
Tushar
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ram says:
January 14, 2013 at 8:28 am
Dear sir
I am planing to purchase 1 plot near HT lines. Distance between ht line & plot is 15m . Kindly
suggest me is there any problem to helth if i built home at that place
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sam says:
March 6, 2013 at 9:06 am
hello sir,
I am doing a project in simulation. I want to know the distance between the lowest conductor of
transmission line (carrying 345kV) and the ground.
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Ankur says:
April 11, 2013 at 5:34 am
Hi,
Could you please provide minimum electrical clearance required between phases of 11 kV Air break
switch. A copy of supporting document would be appreciated.
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Uttam Dutta says:

April 30, 2013 at 4:20 am
Can you please tell me what should be the gap between LV panel to back side wall and side
clearance with anothe LV pannel. and please tell me the same thing with HV pannel
Here LV means 415 V and HV means 6.6KV
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April 30, 2013 at 2:12 pm
Please refer old post of this Blog..Safety Clearance Part 1 to 5
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gajen says:
May 1, 2013 at 12:34 am
for LV panel 300MM OR 1000MM (ACB PANEL OR APFC)
HV 1200 MM
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O.P.Bansal says:
April 30, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Pl. intimate me horizontal clerence for 400 kV and 220 kV transmission lines
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April 30, 2013 at 2:12 pm
Please refer old post of this Blog..Safety Clearance Part 1 to 5
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O.P.Bansal says:
May 1, 2013 at 8:59 am
Can a 400 kV transmission line run in parallel to 220 kV transmisin line with a disatnce of 5.94 mtr.
between their condcutor.
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Dharmesh says:
May 15, 2013 at 5:58 am
HI Jignesh,
Can u please tell me the Dos & Donts for developing the Land by a Developer after laying
underground 66KV Cable?
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Dharmesh says:
May 21, 2013 at 12:09 pm
Dear Jignesh, please answer the above question . Id be very thankful to u..
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Chirag Gandhi says:

May 31, 2013 at 7:10 am
Dear Jigneshbhai,
How r u? Your knowledge is very useful to us so many many thanks to u.
And want to ask what is the power line crossing clearances for 1200 kV line to another power lines
and give the refrence file so I can so to other and in IE rules it is given? If yes than plz. provide it to
me.
Thanks a Lot.
Chirag Gandhi
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rameshan says:
July 25, 2013 at 8:22 pm
subsequent to Indian Electricity Act 2003, the basis of Electrical safety also changed wrt said act in
place of IE Rule 1956 or rules prior to 2003. Please detail the clauses/acts wrt to Indian Electricity act
2003.
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Gurudatt says:
July 26, 2013 at 7:54 am
Respected Sir,
Please clarify whether Emergency Door /Window can be placed near Transformer yard.
Regards,
Guru
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pankaj says:
July 26, 2013 at 2:46 pm
ht clearnce
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Fernando says:
August 1, 2013 at 7:03 am
Sir, Pl Clarify if we can build a road across (North to South) of high tension line in our land? There
are 2 HT lines running from East to West one 110000volts and the 2nd one is 230000 volts in our
site. What is the ground clerence required.
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Shatrughan Yadav says:
August 3, 2013 at 11:25 am
What is the minimum allowable residual AC and DC voltage for operation /maintenance of
electrical circuit??
It is the voltage that persists in the phase after disconnection of the equipment!!!
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Sub Division officer M S E D C L says:
August 21, 2013 at 4:45 pm
Plz give an idea of state highway crossing 11 kv and Lt line
vertical and horizontal clearance from ground .
and whom should shift HT/LT lines along the roads
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ravipvr05 says:
August 22, 2013 at 2:23 pm
For 33 kV
1. What should be the distance between two poles (Rail pole)
2.What is the calculation for conductor sag between two poles
There are any standard specifications for these??
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