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(Reaffirmed 2007)
IS 1646 : 1997
(Reaffirmed 2002)

Indian Standard
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR FIRE SAFETY OF
BUILDINGS (GENERAL): ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATIONS
(Second Revision)
ICS 91.120;13.220.50
© BIS 1997
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002
June 1997
Price Group 8

i Fire Safety Sectional Committee, CED 36

FOREWORD

This Indian Standard (Second Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian
Standards, after the draft finalized by the Fire Safety Sectional Committee had been
approved by the Civil Engineering Division Council.
This standard was first published in 1961, revised subsequently in 1982. The present
revision is based on the subsequent development and modifications in other regulations
such as electrical rules of the Tariff Advisory Committee, Indian Electricity Rules, etc, and
other Indian Standards. Special precautionary measures for use of aluminium conductors
and for use of fluorescent fittings in electrical installations are included in the revision. The
other changes relate to the developments in wiring methods and other general aspects.
The requirements of this code are to be treated as supplementary to the requirements
of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 and the Rules of 1956 thereunder and in no case as
substitutes. In the preparation of this code, it has been presumed that the electrical
installation work is carried out by qualified contractors and electricians under the
supervision of competent engineers as required by the Indian Electricity Rules.
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For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is

complied with, the final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test, shall
be rounded off in accordance with IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values
(revised)*. The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the
same as that of specified value in this standard.

ii Indian Standard
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR FIRE SAFETY OF BUILDINGS (GENERAL):
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
(Second Revision)

1 SCOPE

This standard covers recommendations relating to fire safety of electrical

installations in buildings.

2 REFERENCES

2.1

The Indian Standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which, through reference
in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions
indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based
on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent
editions of the standards given in Annex A.

3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1

Besides conforming to this Code all equipment shall comply with relevant Indian
Standard Specifications (wherever available) as regards construction, temperature rise,
current rating, overloads and performance, etc, where an Indian Standard does not exist the
various items of electrical equipments should be those approved by the competent
authority.

3.2

Execution of work unless otherwise exempted under the appropriate rule of the
Indian Electricity Rules, the work of electrical installations shall be carried out by an
electrical contractor licensed and under the direct supervision of a person holding a
certificate of competency and by persons holding a valid permit issued and recognized by
any Indian Government.

3.3

All equipment shall be capable of developing and/or consuming the rated power
safely and continuously (unless specifically meant for intermitent use), without undue
heating, sparking, noise and vibration.
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3.4

All electrical equipment shall be securely mounted on the surface on which they are
installed.

3.5

All electrical equipment, fittings, accessories and wiring systems in locations which
are exposed to the following shall be of types approved for particular situations and subject
to special conditions as laid down in the appropriate clauses of this code:

a. Fumes;
b. Flammable or other gases, vapours or liquids having deleterious effect on equipment
and conductors or creating dangerous situations;
c. Dust and fibrous accumulations;
d. Damp or wet locations; and
e. Excessive temperature.

3.6

Manufacturer’s name, trade-mark or other description markings by which the

manufacturer may be identified shall be placed on all electrical equipment, accessories,
electrical cables, etc. Other markings like voltage current and wattage shall also be provided
as necessary. Marking shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environmental
conditions.

3.7

The type of wiring installed in a particular occupancy shall be as permitted under the
relevant provisions of this standard.

3.8

Where aluminium conductors are used in the electrical installation, special

precautionary measures as given in IS 732 shall be followed.

4 POWER EQUIPMENT

4.1

The term power equipment shall be deemed to include motors, motor-generators,

control gears, switch gears, rotary convertors, rotary balancers, rotary condensers, phase
advancers, frequency changers and any other rotating electric equipment, rectifiers and
inverters.

4.2

All electrical equipment located in situations where:

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a. The atmosphere is likely to contain flammable/explosive gases or vapours; and

b. Combustible dust, fluff or similar materials like saw mills and other wood working
occupancies, cotton/jute/wooden/viscose and acrylic, nylon 66 fibre mills, flour mill,
pulverising works, etc, shall comply with the special requirements in respect of
1
Hazardous Location specified in 13.

4.3

Equipment which depends on natural air for cooling shall be so located and installed
that air flow over the exposed cooling surface shall not be prevented by adjacent equipment
or walls. For floor mounted equipment, clearance between top surface of the equipment and
the adjacent surface shall be provided to dissipate rising hot air.

4.4

Equipment ventilating openings shall be so installed that no obstruction may prevent

free air circulation through them; nor shall any material be dumped or allowed to settle on
them so as to clog the ventilation openings or interfere in any way with normal cooling of
such equipment.

4.5

All equipment of more than 1/4 kW shall be separated from unprotected woodwork
by a distance of at least 300 mm horizontally and 1 200 mm vertically. Equipment of 1/4
kW or less, except those of totally enclosed type, shall be suitably guarded to avoid heat
being transmitted to readily combustible material in the vicinity.

4.6

Equipment shall be periodically inspected and maintained as per relevant Indian

Standards by competent staff who shall keep complete records of all such activities.

4.7

The position of equipment shall be selected with due consideration of accessibility,

maintenance and overhaul.

4.8

Equipment terminals shall be rigidly designed and planned according to size and
type of machine. Industrial motors shall have a robust metal clad terminal box of adequate
dimensions arranged to receive armoured or vulcanized rubber insulated/PVC cables in
conduits without unnecessary bends in the cables. All terminal boxes shall be entirely
reptile, rodent and insect proof.

5 SWITCHBOARDS

5.1

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Switchboards shall be erected in easily accessible and approved positions where

cotton fluff, dust or dirt is not present. The switchboard shall be located in dry locations.

5.2

The space around the switchboards shall not be used for storing of clothing or other
materials, even for temporary period.

5.3

Each outgoing circuit from the switchboard shall be separately controlled by a

suitable automatic circuit breaker or linked switches and cut-outs. In case the electrical
installation draws power from a distribution transformer having a capacity of 150 kVA or
more, the switches shall be provided with HRC fuses at all fuse points, irrespective of
current rating of the circuit. This, however, need not be insisted in case of low tension
installation.

5.4

All switches and circuit breakers shall be operated from the front of the switchboard.

5.5

All fuses shall be mounted on the front of the switchboard as far as practicable.

5.6

All screws, bolts and nuts, which secure current carrying parts to the board shall be
of brass, copper or similar rustproof material.

5.7

All wires and cables shall be provided with soldered or approved lugs or crimped
joints or any other approved means of connection.

5.8

In situations where the atmosphere is likely to contain explosive gases or vapour,

switchboards shall be of explosion protected type. Selection of electrical equipment shall be
as per IS 5571 (see also IS 5572 for classification of hazardous areas). Alternately
pressurised air lock enclosures may be provided for switchrooms. Wherever not possible
switchroom should be themselves pressured.

5.9

Where the switchboard is erected in a room of a building isolated from the source of
supply or at a distance from it, adequate means of control and isolation shall be provided
both near the boards and at the origin of supply.

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5.10

All switchboard shall be of metal clad totally enclosed type or any insulated enclosed
pattern which should be fixed at close proximity to the point of entry of supply.

5.11

In case of outgoing circuits from the switchboard, where the current rating exceeds
63A, connection between the busbar chamber and the automatic circuit breaker or switch
fuse or any other control gear shall be made only by solid connections.

5.12

Timber shall not be used in construction of a switchboard.

5.13

All circuits shall be clearly and indelibly labelled for identification in English and
vernacular.

5.14

Moulded case circuit breakers shall not be permitted except inside a metal enclosure.

5.15

The neutral of each main and branch main circuit shall be provided with a removable
link placed in an easily accessible position, for purpose of testing. The neutral shall not be
punched at the back of the board.

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6 POWER DISTRIBUTION AND MOTOR CONTROL GEAR
6.1

All equipment shall be of metal clad construction throughout, dust tight, suitably
proportioned and of adequate capacity and shall conform to the relevant Indian Standards.

6.2

Equipment shall be accessible at all times, stacks of goods and the like shall not
impede access to any part of the equipment.

6.3

Wiring to and from the gear shall be of the armoured, mineral insulated or screwed
steel conduit type and provision shall be made to secure the same by approved and efficient
mechanical methods. Flexible tubing shall not be accepted for general wiring. It may,
however, be used for connections between the terminal boxes of motors and starters,
switches and motors but the length shall be restricted to a maximum of 1 200 mm.

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NOTE—Non-metallic conduits conforming to IS 9537 (Part 3) may be

used for medium voltage installation, subject to following conditions:

a. The conduits should be supported not more than 800 mm distance and
should have suitable joints.
b. Separate earthing conductor shall be run inside the conduit for earthing
the equipment to which the conductor is connected.
c. Expansion joints shall be provided where required to compensate for
thermal expansion and contraction.

Such non-metallic conduit shall not however be allowed in following

locations:

a. In locations less than 2.5 m above walking floor level unless protected
against mechanical damage.
b. Where ambient temperature is likely to be above 55°C at some time or
other during year.
c. In concealed places of combustible construction.
d. In locations where the atmosphere is likely to contain flammable gases or
vapours.
e. In locations where the surrounding atmosphere is likely to affect the
non-metallic conduits.

6.4

The ends of all conduits shall be bushed.

6.5

All unused cable holes shall be effectively closed.

6.6

All current carrying parts, namely terminals, washers and clips shall be of copper,
brass or of any other equally non-rusting material, properly tinned at joints.

6.7

All cables shall be provided with soldered lugs or other approved means for
connection.

6.8

Where a distribution board or group of distribution boards is/are erected in a room

of a building isolated from the source of supply, adequate means of control and isolation
shall be provided both near the board and at the origin of supply. Similar means of control
and isolation shall be provided even if the source of supply and the distribution board(s)

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is/are located inside the same compartment but separated from each other by more than 15
m.

6.9

Outgoing circuits shall be clearly marked in English and vernacular, indicating the
department or place or item controlled, by each.

6.10

All circuits shall be arranged symmetrically, as far as practicable.

6.11

Each circuit from a main distribution board shall be provided with a circuit breaker,
linked switches or cut-outs.

6.12

Looping of conductors and tee joints in power wiring shall be provided with a circuit
breaker, linked switches or cut-outs.

6.13

Detachable inspection covers shall be provided to examine connections.

6.14

Woodwork shall not be permitted for mounting of or construction of frame work of

any ironclad switch control or distribution gear.

6.15

Motors shall not be connected to lighting distribution boards.

6.16

Suitable guard enclosures shall be provided to protect exposed current carrying parts
of motors and insulations of motor leads where installed directly under equipment or in
other locations where dripping or spraying of oil, water or other injurious liquids may
occur, unless the motor is designed for such conditions.

6.17

In situations where dust or flying materials may collect on or in motors in such

quantities as to seriously interfere with ventilation or cooling of motors, totally enclosed or
totally enclosed fan-cooled motors that will not overheat under prevailing conditions, shall
be used.

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7 TRANSFORMER SUBSTATION, EXCLUDING BELL AND DRAWING

FRAME, TRANSFORMER AND TRANSFORMERS OF SMALL
CAPACITY
7.1

Every oil-filled apparatus, such as transformer, static condenser, switchgear or oil

circuit breaker having an individual or aggregate oil capacity of 2 000 litres or more shall be
housed in a locked, weather and fire resistant building and shall be properly ventilated to
the outside of the building only. The building housing the oil-filled apparatus shall be
separated by a distance of not less than 6 m from all other buildings.

NOTES

1. If the building housing the transformer is within 6 m of the surrounding

building there shall not be any door or window opening in the substation
or the surrounding building.
2. If the building or compartment housing oil-filled apparatus is
communicating with another building or compartment, the substation
shall be segregated by separating walls of 355 mm thick brick wall or 230
3
mm thick RCC, carried up to roof level with door openings therein
protected by single fireproof doors of 2 h rating.
3. Not withstanding the above, if the substations supplies power to fire
pumps, the same shall be segregated from, the adjoining building by 400
mm thick brickwall or 300 mm thick RCC wall without any door opening
therein where, however, door openings are absolutely necessary, the
openings shall be protected by double fire resisting doors of 2 h rating
each. If the substation is attached to a storeyed structure, in addition to
segregations, it will also be necessary for the substation to be provided
with RCC slab roof.

7.2

Each oil-filled apparatus, such as transformer, bank of static condensers, including

high tension circuit breakers, switch and main distribution boards, having an individual or
aggregate oil capacity of 2000 litres, shall also be segregated from all other apparatus by
355 mm thick fire resisting brick wall or 230 mm thick RCC. The separating wall shall be
carried right up to the roof level unless the roof is more than 3 m above the highest point of
the equipment, in which case the wall shall be carried up to a height at least 600 mm above
the top of the equipment so separated.

NOTES

1. This provision need not be applied to furnace and rectifier transformers

as also to transformers of testing apparatus or other equipment of which
the transformer is an integral part, whether they are oil-filled or not.
2. The requirements given under this rule, however, do not apply to dry
type transformers, or transformers having sulphur hexafluoride, non-
flammable coolants and having primary voltage not more than 33 kV.

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3. If the substation supplies power to fire pumps, separating walls as

described above will be necessary between the various items irrespective
of the oil contents.

7.3

Each building or compartment housing oil-filled apparatus containing 2 000 litres or

more of oil shall be provided with oil drains of at least 150 mm in diameter and soak pits,
the latter being not less than 2.5 m away from the substation. Floors shall be sloped not less
than 1 in 96 towards oil drains. The soak pits shall be of sufficient capacity to take the entire
oil content of the equipment and designed to provide for drainage of liquids to a safe
location.

7.4

A minimum clearance of 750 mm shall be provided between the transformer or other

apparatus and enclosing or separating walls.

7.5

Substations and switchgear rooms shall only be used to house the intended
equipment. Storage of any kind/or any repair work shall not be permitted therein.

7.6

Suitable apparatus shall be provided in approved positions for the control and
protection of windings of transformers.

7.7

All transformers shall have suitable isolating equipment on both high and
low/medium tension side.

7.8

Cable trenches inside substations shall be filled with sand, pebbles or similar non-
flammable materials or covered with incombustible slabs. If a number of cables are taken in
a trench, it is desirable that cables are taken on racks.

7.9

All control gears shall be protected against rodents, reptiles and insects.

7.10

It is essential in all transformer houses and in places of similar applications that an

efficient and distinctive indicating device be provided to show clearly whether the supply in
the main incoming cable is ‘On’ or ‘Off’ for the safety of fire-fighting personnel in the event
of an outbreak of fire.

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7.11

Transformers and equipment installed outdoors, having an individual or aggregate

oil content of 2 000 litres or more shall be located in a suitably fenced and locked enclosure
separated on all sides by at least 6 m from any building including substation. Separating
walls are necessary between transformers having an individual or aggregate oil content of 2
000 litres.

NOTES

1. There should be no door or window opening in the surrounding building,

if the transformers are within 6 m thereof.
2. If the transformers are within 6 m of doors and window openings of
surrounding buildings then they shall be protected by single fire proof
doors and 6 mm thick wired glass in steel frames respectively.
3. Separating walls shall not be necessary in case of transformers having an
aggregate oil capacity exceeding 2 000 litres but individual oil capacity of
less than 5 000 litres if the distance between transformers and other
apparatus is more than 6 m or if the transformers are protected by an
approved high velocity water spray system.
4. Where however oil capacity of individual transformer is larger than 5
000 litres separating walls shall be provided unless all
equipment/building/plant are located at a clear distance of not less than
the following:

Oil Capacity of Individual Transformer (I) Clear Separating Distance (m)

5 000-20 000 8

Over 20 000 15

5. The provisions of 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.11 are not applicable if the
transformer is filled with non-combustible insulant liquid.

8 EARTH CONNECTIONS
8.1

All earth connections shall strictly comply with IS 3043.

8.2

In no case shall gas, steam, sprinkler or humidifier pipes be used for an earth
connection.

9 WIRING METHODS

9.1 General Requirements

9.1.1

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Only such wiring methods as are permissible for a particular situation or location as
laid down in rules under this clause, shall be allowed.

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9.1.2

Wherever aluminium conductors are used, the special precautionary measures laid
down in IS 732 shall be followed.

9.1.3

Conductors shall be insulated except where enclosed or bare conductors are

specifically permitted under the rules.

9.1.4

Conductors exposed to oils, greases, vapours, gases, fumes, liquids or other

substances having deleterious effects upon the conductor or its insulation shall be of
approved type for the purpose.

9.1.5

Conductors may be permitted to be connected in parallel (electrically joined at two

ends to form a single conductor only) if such conductors are of same length, material and
cross-sectional area, have same type of insulation and terminated in same manner.

9.1.6

Where cables, conduits, cable ducts or trunkings pass through floors, walls,
partitions or ceilings, the surrounding holes shall be made good with cement or similar
incombustible material to the full thickness of floor, wall, etc. In addition where conductors
are installed in channels, ducts, trunkings or shafts passing through floors, walls, partitions
or ceilings, suitable internal fire resisting barriers shall be provided to prevent spread of fire
from one side to the other.

9.1.7

Cables of ac circuits installed in steel conduits, shall always be so bunched that the
cables of all phases and the neutral (if any) are contained in the same conduit.

9.1.8

Ducts of metal or insulating material and trunking shall be securely fixed and where
they are liable to suffer mechanical damage, shall be adequately protected.

9.1.9

Trunkings shall be constructed of metal or non-combustible insulating materials.

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9.1.10

Cables, cable ductings or trunking of metallic construction and conduits may be

buried underground provided they meet the following minimum earth cover requirement:

Wiring Method Minimum Depth of Earth Cover

Rigid metal conduits 150 mm

Other type of conduits 450 mm

Metallic ductings or 450 mm (with concrete envelope of not less than 50 mm around the
trunkings ducting of trunking)

Directly buried cables 600 mm

9.1.11

No wiring system of any kind shall be permitted inside ducts needed for transporting
dust, loose materials or flammable vapours.

9.1.12

Electrical services shall not be installed in the same conduit or trunking as pipes or
tubes or non electrical services like air, gas, oil, water, etc.

9.1.13

Only PVC sheathed armoured cables or rigid metallic conduits shall be allowed in
ducts or plenums used for movement of environmental air.

10 PERMITTED TYPES OF WIRING METHODS

10.1 General

10.1.1

Wiring shall be on distribution board system with main, branch main and final sub-
circuit boards fixed at convenient positions and shall conform to IS 732.

10.1.2

Conductors which are not arranged for connection to the same system and circuit or
which supply different phases of the same supply, shall be kept apart throughout their
entire run. This shall particularly apply to installations in which there are pilot lights in
addition to the main lighting and the like.

10.1.3

Conductors for final sub-circuits shall not be enclosed in the same conduit or casing
as sub main and branch of main conductors.
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10.1.4

Conductors which pass through windows or door frames, wood beams walls, ceilings
and floors shall be protected by porcelain tubes or conduits according to the conditions. The
tube or conduit shall extend at least 13 mm on both sides of the wall and 25 mm above the
floor and below the ceiling.

10.1.5

All conduit ends shall be bushed.

10.1.6

Cables which are unarmoured shall be mechanically protected up to a height of 1.8 m

above working floor level or up to the height of switchboard.

10.1.7

Branch main and distribution boards shall be mounted in suitable accessible

positions, not higher than 2 m above floor level. Adequate working spaces and freedom
from danger shall be provided.

10.1.8

Incoming mains shall be used for control of circuit in conjunction with suitable
circuit breakers.

10.1.9

The system of wiring and all other details shall be suitable to the conditions
prevailing.

10.1.10

Linked tumbler switches shall not be used for control of circuits.

10.1.11

Flexible leads shall hang vertically downwards from the ceiling rose without any
obstructions, shall not be in contact with shafting structural member, pipe work, etc, and
shall not be coiled or tied up but cut to correct length.

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10.1.12

Flexible leads shall be renewed when they show signs of deterioration. Joints in
flexible conductors of pendants shall not be permitted.

10.1.13
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Flexible leads shall not be used where they are likely to swing due to ventilation or
humidifier apparatus or any other cause; fixed rod or conduit protection shall be used in
such cases.

10.1.14

Flexible leads and fittings shall not be allowed to vibrate.

10.1.15

Ceiling roses shall be securely fixed and shall be complete with caps.

10.1.16

Straight or slanting wall batten holder shall not be fitted at switchboard height or on
the switchboard.

10.1.17

Shades or reflectors of light points shall not be in contact with structural members,
pipe work, etc.

10.1.18

Temporary wiring shall not be permitted.

10.1.19

Pendants in close proximity to humidifiers shall be provided with approved water-

tight fittings.

10.1.20

Only rod pendants shall be used in industrial buildings like textile mills, flour mills,
saw mills, etc.

10.1.21

In ducts and tunnels only bulk head fittings with wires in conduits or armoured
cables shall be used for lighting.

10.1.22

The base of accessories shall be of vitreous materials.

NOTES

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1. Bakelite ceiling roses may be permitted in industrial buildings except in

areas where the atmosphere is likely to contain explosive gases or
vapours.
2. Bakelite switches may be permitted in industrial buildings except in
‘Hazardous Locations’ as defined later in this code.

10.1.23

Reflector fittings meant to be suspended by chain shall not be suspended by string or

any other similar material.

10.1.24

Fittings for lamps in places where considerable dust or fluff is present (such as
willowing, lap breaking, waste opening, mixing, blowing, and raising rooms in textile mills,
flour mills, saw mills and other wood working factories, etc) shall be of dust tight type
conforming to IS 4013.

10.1.25

In situations where the atmosphere is likely to contain explosive/flammable gases or

vapours, fittings of flameproof type shall be used unless otherwise permitted under clauses
relating to ‘Hazardous Locations’.

10.1.26

The run or course of wiring shall be arranged to avoid crossing of belt drives; where
such crossing is unavoidable mechanical protection shall be provided against damage by
belt breakages.

10.1.27

The paper insulated lead covered cables shall not be brought right through the
sealing box without a break. The conductors of paper insulated cables shall be terminated in
the trifurcating box and tails of India Rubber (VIR) Conductors sweated by ferrules to the
conductors of paper insulated cables shall be brought through the trifurcating box.

10.1.28

All filament lamps shall be so placed or so guarded as to prevent ignition of

combustible material. Any shade or guard used for this purpose shall be suitable to
withstand the heat of the lamp.

10.1.29

Wiring of lighting circuits shall be on distribution board system and circuit diagrams
shall be attached to it.

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10.1.30

Conductors shall be run as far as possible along the walls and ceilings, so as to be
accessible for inspection.

10.1.31

Where two or more points are mounted, with a voltage differences exceeding 230 V
between them, a minimum distance of 2 m between the points shall be maintained to avoid
possibility of shocks.

10.1.32

Cord grips shall be provided for pendant lamp holders of bayonet contact type, and
chain suspended reflector fittings shall have the cable entries made bell-shaped or bushed
to avoid damaging the flexible cables.

10.1.33

Chain suspended fittings, fans, etc, shall be fixed at a distance not exceeding 250 mm
away from ceiling rose.

10.1.34

Where long spans occur between beams and supports, battens shall be provided for
attachment of conduits, casing, or other wiring or fittings. The runners shall be of well
seasoned teak wood, free from shakes, splits, etc, and shall not be less than following
dimensions:

Span (m) Dimensions (mm)

1.2 to 1.8 75 × 38

1.8 to 2.4 75 × 50

2.4 to 3.4 75 × 63

3.4 to 4.4 100 × 75

Alternatively, they may be suspended from a catenary arrangement or be supported

on steel sections of suitable size.

10.1.35

The wiring for hot air chambers shall be mounted on the walls outside the chamber,
as far as possible. The light fittings inside the chambers shall be of oyster type or shall be
waterproof fittings.

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Where wiring is to be carried along the face of rolled steel joists or stanchions, a
wooden or non-conducting backing, preferably of the full width of joists or stanchions shall
first be laid on the joist or stanchions and secured rigidly thereto. Wooden pieces for the
support of casing or conduit to steel joists or stanchions shall be secured by metal clips with
at least two screws.

10.1.37

Scaffolding ropes shall not be tied round conduits, casings or other forms of wiring.

10.1.38

All strands of cables shall be fitted into terminals of switches, fuses, etc; strands of
cables shall not be cut. In damp locations, the strands shall be soldered together.

10.2

The wiring methods specified in 10.3 to 10.7 shall only be permitted subject to
conditions stipulated therewith.

10.3 Conduits

10.3.1

Conduits and fittings shall be of solid drawn and welded steel of heavy gauge screwed
type, conforming to IS 2667.

NOTE—Rigid non-metallic conduits conforming to IS 9537 (Part 3) may,

however, be used for low and medium tension installations except in locations
mentioned under 9.3.5 and subject to the following conditions:

a. Conduits should be supported not more than 800 mm and should have
suitable joints;
b. For earthing, separate earthing conductors shall be run inside the
conduit from end to end; and
c. Expansion joints shall be provided, where required, to compensate for
thermal expansion and contraction.

10.3.2

Solid drawn welded steel conduit shall be permitted under all atmospheric conditions
and in all occupancies subject to stipulations laid down in 10.3.3 and 10.3.4.

10.3.3

In damp situations, such as textile sheds, the conduits shall be hot galvanized or zinc
impregnated or treated with special rust-proof paint.

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10.3.4

In occupancies like chemical factories, bleach and dye houses, where strong corrosive
vapours are present special conduits or conduits with additional coatings of bitumen paint
or with a glass wool lagging provided with a protective covering shall be used.

10.3.5

Non-metallic conduits shall not be permitted in the following locations:

a. Where wiring height is less than 2.5 m above working floor level, unless protected
against mechanical damage;
b. Where exposed to ambient temperatures likely to be above 55°C at sometime or other
during the year;
c. In concealed places of combustible construction;
d. Where the atmosphere is likely to contain flammable gases or vapour;
e. Where conductor operates at voltage above 650 V; and
f. In locations where surrounding atmosphere is likely to affect the non-metallic
conduits.

10.3.6

Flexible conduits shall not be used for general wiring. It may be, however used for
connections between terminal boxes of motors and starters, switches and motors but the
length shall be restricted to a maximum of 1 200 mm.

10.4 Mineral Insulated and Other Types of Metal Sheathed Cables

10.4.1

Mineral insulated metal sheathed cables and other types of metal sheathed cables are
permitted under all atmospheric conditions and in all occupancies except as mentioned
hereunder:

a. Where they would be exposed to destructive corrosive conditions.

b. Where directly buried under ground, without suitable protection against mechanical
damage and corrosive conditions.
c. Metal sheathed cables of other types shall not be directly buried under ground, nor
shall they be used in wet locations unless:

1. the metallic sheath is impervious to moisture,

2. a lead sheath or waterproof jacket is provided under the sheath, and
3. the insulated conductors under the sheath are approved for use in wet
locations.

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In case of wet locations like in parts of laundries, tanneries, etc, and in locations
where walls are frequently washed, a minimum clearance of 6 mm shall be maintained
between mineral insulated cable and the wall to which it is affixed.

10.5 Armoured Cables

10.5.1

Armoured cables shall be permitted under all atmospheric conditions and in all
occupancies except in commercial garages, storage battery rooms and in locations where
they would be exposed to corrosive fumes or gases.

10.6 Tough Rubber and Other Non-metallic Sheathed Cables

10.6.1

Tough rubber or plastic sheathed cables shall not be permitted in the following
locations:

a. Where considerable dust and/or fly in generally present (for example cotton and jute
mills and other vegetable, fibre processing factories, flour mills, saw mills and other
wood working factories, plastic and rubber goods factories, pulverising works, etc);
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b. Where atmosphere is likely to contain flammable/explosive gases or vapours;
c. Where the hazardous trades or processes are carried out (for example, oil mills, paint
and varnish factories);
d. Where they would be exposed to mechanical damage (godowns, engine rooms, rope
and motor alleys, etc); and
e. Where wet processes are carried out.

10.6.2

These systems shall generally be permitted in office; and residential buildings.

Appropriate authorities may however specially permit their use in industrial buildings of
types other than those indicated in 10.6.1.

10.7 Cleated Wiring System

10.7.1

This system shall be permitted for use in industrial buildings for low tension circuits
only, with prior approval of appropriate authority.

10.7.2

When installed in bleaching or dyeing sections of a textile mills, the wiring shall be
held by porcelain bobbins secured to teak wood battens by brass screws and the whole run
inverted.

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10.7.3

This system shall not be used for any type of building of permanent nature other than
of the kind mentioned in 10.7.2.

10.8 Cable Trays or Wire or Bus Ducts

10.8.1

All cable trays or wire or bus ducts shall be constructed from earthed sheet metal,
enclosed or open troughs with hinged or removable covers housing and protecting either
electric wires and cables, installed at site, or factory mounted bare conductors of aluminium
or copper and shall be capable of withstanding electro-mechanical stresses.

10.8.2

Such systems shall be permitted under all atmospheric conditions and all
occupancies except in following locations:

a. Where exposed to severe mechanical damage;

b. Where exposed to corrosive vapours;
c. Where the atmosphere is likely to contain flammable or explosive vapours;
d. Where wet processes are carried out; and
e. Where it is concealed.

10.8.3

The system shall be securely supported at intervals not exceeding 1.5 m.

10.8.4

Such systems of totally enclosed type shall be permitted to be extended vertically

through floors provided they are adequately protected against mechanical damage up to a
minimum distance of 2.5 m above working floor level.

10.8.5

Dead ends of all cable troughs or ducts shall be closed.

10.8.6

Extensions and branches of such systems shall also be of the same type.

10.9 Under Floor Cables Trenches (within Buildings)

10.9.1

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Such systems may be permitted under all atmospheric conditions and in all
occupancies except where exposed to corrosive vapours and locations where
flammable/explosive vapours or gases may be present, unless the cables or conductors are
specially approved for such use or the trenches are completely filled with sand.

10.9.2

Conductors or cables inside the trenches shall be so mounted on insulated racks or

other supports as to be at least 75 mm above trench bottoms.

10.9.3

The top of the trenches shall be covered with removable concrete slabs or chequered
plates.

10.9.4

In case of long trenches, it is recommended that trenches of more than 1 000 cm2
cross-sectional area be divided by incombustible barrier walls at intervals not exceeding 45
m. Such barrier wails shall be of at least 50 mm thickness and of the same height as of the
cable trench. The cables shall be carried through holes in these barrier walls, which shall be
made good thereafter to prevent passage of fire beyond the barriers (see also IS 12459).

NOTE—This provision need not be applied if the trenches are completely

filled with sand, pebbles, etc.

10.9.5

The combined cross-sectional area of all conductors or cables shall not exceed 40
percent of the internal cross-sectional area of the trench.

10.9.6

The trench shall be kept free of accumulation of water, dust and waste materials.

10.10 Compartmentation of Cable Tunnels/Galleries

The requirements for compartmentation of cable tunnels/galleries should be as per

IS 12459.

10.11 Flexible Cables and Cords

10.11.1

Flexible cables and cords shall be permitted only as:

a. Pendants;
b. Wiring of fixtures;

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c. Connections of portable appliances or lamps;

d. Lift cables;
e. Wirings for cranes and hoists; and

8 f. Connections to mains-operated electrical stickers and motors mounted on parts of a

stationary machine, which undergo to and fro motion during operation.

10.11.2

Where a lighting fitting is supported by one or more flexible cords, the maximum
mass to which twin flexible cords may be subjected shall be as follows:

Nominal Cross-Sectional Area of Twin Number and Diameter of Maximum Permissible

Flexible Cord, mm2 Lines, mm Mass, kg

0.5 16/0.2 1.7

0.75 24/0.2 2.6

1.0 32/0.2 3.5

10.11.3

Where flexible cables or cords are exposed to risks of contact with oil or petrol or
where cable which will not support combustion is required, use shall be made of cables or
cords having a PVC or oil resisting and fire retardant sheath.

10.11.4

Flexible cables and cords shall not be used as fixed wiring unless contained in
earthed metal or any other non-combustible and mechanically strong enclosure. This
requirement need not, however, apply to short lengths of sheathed flexible cable or flexible
cord used as final connections to fixed apparatus or for connections of control gear of
fluorescent lamps or discharge lamps. Non-sheathed flexible cables and flexible cords shall
not be drawn into conduits or ducts.

10.11.5

Flexible cables or cords shall also not be run through holes in walls, ceiling or floors
or through doors, windows or other similar openings. Nor shall they be permitted to be
concealed behind walls, ceilings or floors.

10.12 Bare Conductors

10.12.1

Bare conductors are permitted for low tension side, of drawing frame transformer
circuits where the potential difference does not exceed 12 volts. Bare or lightly insulated
conductors of extra low voltage systems shall have adequate insulation and further
protection, where necessary, to ensure that they do not cause risk of fire.

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Bare conductors are also permitted for cranes and hoists subject to special conditions
laid down in this code for such equipment.

10.13 Lightning Protection and Overhead Lines

10.13.1

The lightning protection system for buildings shall generally conform to IS 2309.

10.13.2

All overhead transmission lines, including compound lines shall not be run above any
process or storage blocks or open storage site.

10.13.3

Lightning arresters shall be provided for lines at both ends and at supports where
exposed to and liable to damage or injury from lightning. The arresters shall preferably be
of the non-horn type for low and medium tension because of likely damage by buds and
distortion.

10.14 Wall Plugs and Sockets

10.14.1

All wall plugs and sockets in industrial buildings shall be of metal clad 3 pin pattern
separately controlled by a switch, adjacent to the wall socket.

NOTE—This shall not apply in case of wall plug and socket with current
ratings of 5 amp and less.

10.14.2

Where it is necessary to earth the metal case of wall plug and/or portable appliances,
the connection shall be done with soldered or approved lugs or crimped joints or any other
approved means of connection.

11 LIGHTING, FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES

11.1 Fluorescent Lamp Fittings

11.1.1

These fittings may be one of the following types:

a. General purpose type—For use in office, residences and similar locations.

b. Industrial type—For use in places where dust, fly or corrosive vapours may be
present (see Annex B for specification of fittings).,

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c. Flame proof explosion type—For use in places where flammable/explosive gases and
vapours are present.

NOTES

1. Where fumes or corrosive vapours or gases evolved due to chemical

action, may be present, the reflector shall be of vitreous enamel or non-
combustible plastic and wiring shall be in load-sheathed conductors.
Rayon Spinning Sections should have lead coated metal reflectors or
equipment.
2. The position of fittings shall be carefully selected to avoid any
mechanical damage by belt drives, shafts, etc, and if necessary suitable
guards shall be provided. The fittings shall be clear of the humidifier jets.
3. Where flammable/explosive gas or vapours may be present the fittings
shall be of flame proof type [ see IS 5572 (Part 1) for classification of
hazardous areas ].

11.2 Lighting Switchboard

11.2.1

Main switches and fuses shall be metal clad and branch main board shall be metal
clad when used on medium tension circuits.

11.2.2

All equipment shall be of robust construction, of adequate dimensions and

thoroughly dust tight.

11.2.3

Each circuit from main distribution centre except fuse distribution board shall be
provided

9 with a circuit breaker of linked switches and cutouts.

11.2.4

Adequate means of control in approved positions shall be provided for distribution

boards or a group of distribution boards which are fed from a switchboard or distributing
centre and within a reasonable distance therefrom, such as one or more boards erected in a
room or building isolated from source of supply.

11.2.5

Each final sub-circuit from a distribution board shall be controlled by a single pole
switch connected to the live, outer or phase conductor.

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Wood work shall not be used for mounting of or construction of the frame work for
iron clad switch, distribution boards and control gear.

11.2.7

All equipment shall be numbered in English and vernacular for ready identification
and to indicate the department, place or circuit controlled.

11.2.8

Circuits shall be arranged in symmetry as far as practicable.

12 SPECIAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES

12.1 Radio and Television Sets and Sound Apparatus

12.1.1

The antenna of radio and television sets shall be connected through a double pole
change over switch so connected that the antenna and the set completely earthed when not
in use of during, thunderstorms.

12.1.2

The antenna shall be provided with a suitable lightning arresters if situated in an area
subject to heavy thunderstorms.

12.1.3

All circuits (aerial and all internal wiring) shall be so constructed that contact with
any other electric light and power circuits is impossible.

12.1.4

The lead-in conductor shall be of copper and shall be not less than 2 mm in diameter.

12.1.5

The lead-in conductor shall enter the building through a non-combustible and non-
absorptive insulating bushing.

12.2 X-Ray Apparatus

12.2.1

The installation and precautionary measures shall comply strictly with Rule 73 of
Indian Electricity Rules.

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12.2.2

All such apparatus shall be located either in independent detached building or in

compartments segregated by 355 mm thick brick walls with each opening protected by a fire
resisting door/shutter.

12.3 Electrolyser Apparatus

12.3.1

Motor generator sets and/or separate generators and/or rectifiers together with
necessary switch and control gear shall be separated by blank walls or located sufficiently
away from the electrolyser.

12.3.2

Circulating pumps and electrical equipment thereof, where mounted in close

proximity to the electrolyser, shall be specially treated with anti-corrosive paint at frequent
intervals. The electrical apparatus shall be of totally enclosed type or of an equivalent type.

12.3.3

Windings and insulation generally shall be specially treated to resist the corrosive
effects of the electrolytic fumes.

12.4 Electrostatic Charge Eliminators

12.4.1

Electrostatic charge eliminating devices shall be provided for all high speed machines
and equipment of similar type where static electricity may be developed, specially during
dry seasons of the year.

12.5 Cold Storage Buildings

12.5.1

The lighting inside cold storages shall be in heavy gauged screwed steel conduit and
water tight fittings shall be used throughout.

12.5.2

Machinery and control gear shall be mounted external to cold storages.

12.6 Electrically Driven Fire Pumps for Hydrant and/or Sprinkler

Installation

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In industry sufficient spare power shall always be available to drive the fire pump
set(s) at all times throughout the year.

12.6.2

The power station and/or substation(s) supplying power for fire pump circuit shall
be so placed that any falling masonry and the like from other buildings occasioned by a fire
or other cause cannot damage the station and cut off power to the fire pump circuits.

NOTE—It is preferable to locate the sub-station(s) at least 6 m away

from all surrounding buildings.

12.6.3

A direct feeder, without any tappings shall be laid from the substation to the pump
house to ensure that the supply to the pumping set(s) is entirely independent of all other
electrical equipment in the premises viz, even when power throughout the rest of the
premises is switched off the supply to the fire pumps remains available uninterrupted.
Overhead feeders to sub-stations

10 supplying power to the fire pumps are not permitted within a horizontal distance of:

a. 15 m of any process building/plant or tanks containing flammable liquids, and

b. 6 m of any other building of tanks containing non-flammable liquids or of storage in
open.

In case the feed to such sub-station is by means of under-ground cables, the cables
shall not pass under any building or permanent structure.

12.6.4

Where there is more than one sources of power for the operation of pumping set(s),
the electrical circuits shall be so designed as to ensure that when necessary the set(s) shall
continue to operate without manual operation of any emergency switch, when the supply is
interrupted.

12.6.5

Indicator lamps shall be fitted in prominent position(s) both in the sub-station and
pump house, which would continuously glow as long as power is available to the fire
pump(s). A sound alarm shall also be provided in the event of power failure to the fire
pumps.

12.6.6

The pump set(s) shall be of direct coupled type, securely mounted on robust bed-
plate(s), if or horizontal type and should be free from vibrations at all variations of load.

12.6.7
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The motors of fire pumps shall be either of totally enclosed or drip-proof type, the
latter having air-inlets and outlets protected with meshed wire panels to exclude rodents,
reptiles and insects.

12.6.8

The motors shall be wound for Class-E insulation and the windings shall be vacuum
impregnated with heat and moisture-resisting varnish preferably glass-fibre insulated, to
withstand tropical conditions.

12.6.9

Motors wound for high-tension supplies shall have a suitable fixed warming
resistance to maintain the motor windings in a dry condition at all times and particularly
under monsoon conditions. The resistance shall be fed from medium voltage circuits.

12.6.10

Heating apparatus shall also be provided, when necessary, for medium tension
motors where they are located below ground level, in order to maintain the motor winding
in a dry conditions. Adequate drainage shall also be provided in the pump house in such
cases.

12.6.11

The pumping set shall preferably be housed in a separate building located at least 6
m away from all other buildings and at least 15 m away from units and/or storage tanks of
plant handling flammable liquids/gases.

12.6.12

The motor rating should be adequate to drive the pump when operating on 150
percent of rated flow.

12.6.13

The fire pump circuit shall be protected at its origin by an automatic circuit breaker,
from which either the no volt coil is removed or which is fitted with automatic re-setting
type of no-volt coil, and the overload setting shall be so adjusted as to permit the motor to
carry on overload of 50 percent of its rated capacity.

12.6.14

Cables for motors of fire pumps and their switchgear shall be armourd or shall be
enclosed in heavy gauge screwed steel conduit. Overhead lines shall not be permitted within
6 m of window, door or other opening in any of the protected building or any other building
within 15 m of a protected building.

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12.6.15

Equipment shall be painted throughout in red or in orange yellow colour.

12.6.16

Pumping sets shall be worked for at least 15 min each week and records of the same
shall be maintained.

12.6.17

The incoming cable to the fire pump room shall terminate in an isolating switch fuse
unit incorporating HRC fuses and where necessary provided with distribution system.

12.6.18

The starting switchgear for the fire pumps should be suitable direct on line starting
but other alternative arrangements are acceptable with the approval of competent
authority.

13 REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES

13.1 Hazardous Locations

For the purpose of this code a location shall be regarded as hazardous where any one
or more of the following conditions exist:

a. Where flammable gases or vapours may be present in the atmosphere in sufficient

quantities to produce explosive or flammable mixtures;
b. Where combustible dust is produced or handled; and
c. Where vegetable or viscose, acrylic and nylon 66 fibres are processed or handled.

13.1.1

In locations where the atmosphere may contain flammable gases or vapours the
classification of areas and selection of Electrical

11 Equipment permitted to be installed therein shall be governed by IS 5572 (Part 1)

and IS 5571 respectively. These requirements may, however, be modified in any particular
situation as per the provisions of 13.1.3.

13.1.2

In case of process or operations involving combustible liquid(s), the presence of

flammable vapour in the atmosphere may be deemed probable only if the flash point of the
liquid(s) is below 32.2°C. However, locations where combustible/flammable liquids having
flash points above 32.2°C but not above 93.3°C are handled shall be regarded as hazardous

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if such liquid is (a) sprayed or (b) present in the form of mist or (c) heat to or above its flash
point.

13.1.3

Wherever possible, the hazardous locations where installation of flameproof

electrical equipment and fittings is required shall be located either in a detached building or
in a compartment segregated from the remainder of the premises at least by a non-
combustible fire resisting wall of 2 h rating without any kind of opening. Areas where,
however, this is not practicable, shall be demarcated by fencings, railing or boundary lines
painted on floor and all electrical equipment and fitting shall be of flameproof type within
the hazardous location as also up to a distance from the boundaries of the demarcated area
indicated hereunder:

a. Where the processes or operations necessitating the use of flame-proof equipment

and fittings are carried out in the open.
All space within 6 m horizontally in any direction from the demarcating
fencing/railing or boundary line and 3 m vertically above the highest hazard source.
b. Where the processes or operation necessitating the use of flame-proof equipment is
carried out in enclosed space of equipment, as in the case of paint spray booths,
baking or drying ovens, enamelling or coating equipment, etc.
All space within 6 m horizontally of open face or door opening of such
equipment and 3 m vertically above the roof of such equipment.

13.1.4

Except the wiring of rigid metal conduits and armoured cable wiring, no electrical
equipment or fittings shall be permitted where it may be subjected to hazardous
accumulation of readily ignitable deposits or residue, as within a spray painting booth or
drying oven.

13.1.5

Illumination of spray painting booths or similar coating or finishing equipment

through glass panels is permitted, provided the:

a. lighting fittings are of fixed type and installed behind glass panels;
b. glass panel(s) is so sealed, that, it effectively isolates the lighting equipment from the
hazardous area;
c. panels are so located that deposits of hazardous residues on them are avoided as far
as possible; and
d. glass used for panel is either of the wired or specially toughened type.

13.1.6

Electrical installation in hazardous locations involving presence or use of

combustible dust or fibre (vegetable, animal or synthetic) shall comply with the following

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special provisions:

a. Wiring methods—The type of wiring methods permitted shall be as follows:

Screwed steel or rigid metal conduits, mineral insulated or other sheathed
cables, armoured cables and enclosed metal covered cable or bus ducts.
b. Motors—Motors shall be either of totally enclosed, or totally enclosed fan-cooled or
dust tight type.
c. Distribution and panel boards—Location of distribution and panel boards where
combustible dust is evolved shall be avoided as far as possible.
d. Switchgears—In areas where combustible dust may be present, oil circuit breakers
shall be preferred.
e. Lighting fittings—Use of incandescent lamps shall be avoided as far as practicable
and the fluorescent light fitting used shall be of industrial type.
f. In case of incandescent lamps being used, the fitting shall be enclosed in dust tight
enclosures.
g. The leads from ceiling rose to lamp terminals shall be enclosed in conduits.

13.2 Lifts

13.2.1

The installation of lifts and care of electrical installation shall fully comply with
relevant provisions of IS 1860 and IS 4666.

13.3 Petrol Station

13.3.1

Electrically operated valves shall be so designed that they can also be manually
operated.

13.3.2

The valve or valves shall close automatically when the electric supply ceases.

13.3.3

All fusible links in the circuit supplying the valve or valves shall be in series and on
the live lead.

13.3.4

The circuit in which the possible links form a path for the current to the fire valve
shall be a

12 separate final sub-circuit controlled by a switch and by a fuse not exceeding 5A

capacity both on the line lead.

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13.3.5

Equipment shall be of certified ‘flame proof type unless it is separately mounted and
is away from any possible source of fumes.

13.4 Cinematographic Projection and Rewinding Rooms

13.4.1

Where general lighting of the auditorium and exits can be controlled from within the
enclosure, separate and independent means of control shall also be provided outside the
enclosure and well away from it.

13.4.2

All switches, fuses and connections thereof shall by totally enclosed and iron-clad
and all electric lamps and resistances so protected as to avoid their possibility of coming
into contact with or in close proximity of films or other combustible materials. Resistance
connected with auditorium or stage lighting shall not be located in the projection or
rewinding rooms.

13.4.3

The insulating material of all electric cables including leads to lamps shall be covered
with fire resisting material.

13.4.4

There shall be no unnecessary and loose electric cable. The ‘leads’ to the projector
lamps shall be taken as separate circuits from the source of supply and from the supply side
of main fuses in general lighting circuit. Efficient switches and fuses shall be inserted at the
point where the supply is taken, and, in addition, an efficient double pole switch shall be
fitted in the cinematograph lamp circuit inside the enclosure. When the cinematograph
lamp is working the voltage across the terminals of the double pole switch inside the
enclosure shall not exceed 110 volts.

13.4.5

Cables from projector lamps should be taken as separate circuits from the source of
supply and from the supply side of main fuses in general lighting circuit. Efficient switches
and fuses should be inserted at the point where the supply is taken, and in addition, an
efficient double pole switch should be fitted in the cinematrograph lamp circuit inside the
enclosure when the cinematograph lamp is working the voltage across the terminals of the
double pole switch inside the enclosure should exceed 110 volts.

13.4.6

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Resistances shall be made entirely of incombustible material and shall be so

constructed and maintained that no coil or other part shall at any time become undully
heated. All resistances, with the exception of a resistance for regulating purposes shall be
placed outside the enclosure and, if reasonably practicable, outside the auditorium. If inside
the auditorium, they shall be protected by a wire guard or other efficient means of
preventing accidental contact.

13.4.7

The operator shall satisfy himself before the commencement of each performance
that all cables, lead connections and resistances are in proper working order. The resistance
shall be inspected at least once during each performance. If any fault is detected, current
shall be immediately switched off and shall remain switched off until the fault has been
remedied.

13.5 Accumulator or Battery Service Stations

13.5.1

Charging shall be carried out in well ventilated situations and no smoking or naked
lights shall be allowed.

13.5.2

Accumulators/batteries shall stand directly or non-ignitable, non-absorbing, non-

conducting material, such as glass, porcelain or glazed earthenware. These materials shall
rest on a bench which shall be kept dry and shall be insulated from earth, or constructed of
wood. It shall be of slat formation and treated with anti-sulfuric enamel.

13.5.3

The accumulators shall be so arranged on the bench that a potential difference

exceeding 12 volts shall not exist between adjacent cells. The bunching of accumulators or
arranging them in circular formation shall not be allowed.

13.5.4

All combustible material within a distance of 60 cm measured horizontally, or within

2 metres measured vertically, from any accumulator shall be protected by asbestos sheets.

13.5.5

The charging circuit shall be provided with double pole switches and fuses, and,
where a motor generator is employed the motor shall be provided with double pole switches
and fuses and an automatic battery cut-out shall be placed in the generator circuit. Any sub-
circuit shall be provided with a fuse rated at not more than 7 A in each live conductor.

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Charging control panels shall be of durable non-ignitable, non-absorbent, non-

conducting material and together with the rectifiers, transformers and supports for
resistances of lamps, shall preferably be fixed to brick or similar wall. If, however, they are
fixed to wood work, such wood work shall be covered with hard-asbestic sheets or similar
fire-resistive material.

13.5.7

If accumulators are charged through resistance coils or lamps, such resistance coils
or lamps shall be at least at distance of 60 cm from the nearest accumulator.

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13.5.8

All wiring shall be securely mounted and protected against mechanical injury and
efficient terminal or connections shall be provided from which the connections to the
accumulators can be made. Rubber or P.V.C. insulated wiring, if on insulators shall not be
run in such a position that a fire arising at any accumulator could reach it. All conductors
connecting supply terminals to the accumulators shall have either rubber or tough
compound insulation without a tape or braid.

13.5.9

If the supply is taken from mains having one conductor earthed, the lamps or other
resistances shall be connected on non-earthed lead and the accumulators connected direct
to earthed conductor. Precaution shall be adopted to prevent the attendant receiving
shocks.

13.5.10

Celluloid-cased accumulator shall not be kept on charge at any time without an

attendant.

13.5.11

Spring-jacks shall be used for final connection to the accumulator terminals.

13.5.12

All insulators shall be kept as dust free as practicable.

13.6 High-Rise Buildings

13.6.1

All electric distribution cables/wiring shall be laid in a separate fire resistant duct.
The duct shall be sealed at every floor with non-combustible materials having the same fire
resistance as that of the duct. Low and medium voltage wiring running in shafts and in false
ceiling shall run in separate conduits.
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13.6.2

Separate circuits for water pumps, lifts and staircase and corridor lighting and
blowers in pressurising system shall be provided directly from the main switchgear panel
and these circuits shall be laid in separate conduits so that fire in one circuit will not affect
the others. Master switches controlling essential service circuits shall be clearly labelled.

13.6.3

Staircase and corridor lights shall be on separate circuits and shall be independently
connected so that it could be operated by on switch installation on the ground floor easily
accessible to fire fighting staff at any time.

13.6.4

A standby electric generator shall be installed to supply power to staircase and

corridor lighting circuits, fire lifts, the electrically operated fire pumps, pressurising fans
and blowers in case of failure of normal electric supply.

13.6.5

If more than 200 litres of oil are contained in any oil immersed electric gear a
retaining sill threshold shall be provided around the gear or at the door.

14 GODOWNS
14.1 General

Wiring shall either be in rigid steel conduits or armoured cable. Wall brackets shall
be eliminated and rod pendants and batten holder fittings shall be erected for the lamps
which shall be of a type protected against mechanical damage. Industrial type fluorescent
light fittings shall, however, be permitted. The fittings for lamps shall be fixed at sufficient
height above the highest level of bulk or other goods which are stored in the godown. The
circuit shall be controlled by a linked switch and cut-outs which shall be placed outside the
godown in a convenient portion.

14.2 Raw Jute Godowns

14.2.1

The supply of electricity shall be at low voltage, that is, not exceeding 250 volts.

14.2.2

All wiring shall be encased in screwed steel conduits, the horizontal portions of which
shall be sloped to allow condensed moisture to collect at set places where drainage outlets
shall be provided. Such outlets shall be properly secured, against entry of insects, etc.

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14.2.3

The cable used shall not be of less than 3/.029 size of 250-V grade and shall be of
single core, rubber or PVC insulated, taped and branded.

14.2.4

No joint boxes or cut-outs of cables shall be allowed inside the godown.

14.2.5

The conduit shall be affixed to (not recessed into) walls or roofs of godowns by means
of saddles grouped on walls or roofs, the distance between saddles not exceeding 750 mm.
All conduits must be laid externally on the outside walls or roofs of the godown except those
lengths which are required to carry the cables to light fittings. In the latter case, the conduit
should be run above the level of highest stacking.

14.2.6

Only bulkhead light fittings of approved design with C.I. frames of robust
construction and bulkhead glasses protected with thick steel lined guards shall be used.

14.2.7

Each lighting fittings shall be affixed to the wall or at not more than 450 mm below
the roof of the godown. In case of a sprinklered godown each lighting fitting shall either be
above the level of the sprinkler heads or not less than 300 mm below that level, it being
understood that in no case shall a light fitting be installed low than 750 mm above the
maximum stacking height.

14.2.8

All lights in the godown shall be controlled by one or more double pole metal-clad
switches and

14 fuses situated outside the godown in a convenient place and effectively protected
from weather.

14.2.9

An indicator light controlled by the switch(es) shall be provided on the switch panel
to show whether the lights inside the godown are on or off when the godown is closed and
locked.

14.3 Strong Rooms

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Permanent lighting shall be provided by means of concealed wiring or solid drawn

conduit wiring with the main switch located outside.

14.4 Nitrocellulose (and Chemicals Having Similar Fire Hazard

Characteristics) Godowns

14.4.1

Lamps in nitrocellulose storage rooms shall be rigid fixtures of glass enclosed and
gasketted type or flameproof fluorescent fittings. Lamps shall be controlled by a switch
having a pole in each unearthed conductor. This switch shall be located outside the room
and provided with a pilot light to indicate whether the switch is ‘on’ or ‘off’. This switch
shall disconnect from all sources of supply all unearthed conductors terminating in any
outlet in the room.

14.4.2

No socket outlets, electric motors, heaters, portable lights or other portable electric
equipment shall not be located in nitrocellulose storage rooms.

15 TESTING
15.1

The electrical installation in a new building or an addition to an existing installation

shall be tested as per IS 732 before it is put to service. The installation shall also be checked
periodically as decided by the appropriate authority.

15.2

The following tests shall be carried out as required by the appropriate authority:

a. Full load and/or flash tests of rotating machinery, transformers, condensers,

rectifiers, etc.
b. Insulation resistance tests of rotating machines, transformers, condensers,
regulators, cable circuits, etc, by meggers of appropriate voltage.
c. Lighting circuits shall be tested in following manner:

1. All switches ‘on’ and consuming devices in circuit, both poles connected
together to obtain resistance to earth;
2. Between poles with lamps and other consuming devices removed and switches
‘on’; and
3. With lamps and other consuming devices in position but switches ‘off’.
d. Earth continuity tests.
e. Power circuits to be tested between phases or outer and middle or neutral wires and
to earth.

15.3
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The appropriate authority shall have the right to vary the foregoing tests or carry out
further tests as may be considered necessary.

16 INSPECTION
16.1

All electrical inspections shall be inspected, periodically and proper vigilance shall be
kept. Any faults or defects that are notice shall be attended to and the defects rectified
immediately.

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ANNEX A
LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS

(Clause 2)

IS No. Title

732 : 1989 Code of practice for electrical wiring installations (third revision)

1860 : 1980 Code of practice for installation, operation and maintenance of electric passenger
and goods lifts (first revision)

2309 : 1989 Code of practice for the protection of buildings and allied structures against
lightning (second revision)

2667 : 1988 Fittings for rigid steel conduits for electrical wiring (first revision)

3043 : 1987 Code of practice for earthing

4013 : 1967 Dust-tight electric lighting fittings

4666 : 1980 Electric passenger and goods lifts (first revision)

5571 : 1979 Guide for selection of electrical equipment for hazardous areas (first revision)

5572 : 1994 Classification of hazardous areas (other than mines) having flammable gases and
vapours for electrical installations (second revision)

9537 (Part 3): Conduits for electrical installations: Part 3 Rigid plain conduits of insulating
1983 materials

12459 : 1988 Code of practice for fire-protection of cable runs

16 ANNEX B
FLUORESCENT LAMP FITTINGS

(Clause 11.1.1)

B-1 GENERAL PURPOSE TYPE FITTINGS

B-1.1

The general design of reflectors shall be of suitable type and material. The material
shall be any suitable metal or plastic. If plastic of a combustible nature is used, it shall not

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be in contact with any electrical conducting part and shall not ignite by the radiation from
the lamp.

B-1.2

The auxiliary equipment, that is, choke coil, power-factor condenser and stating unit
(comprising thermal switch, radio-suppresser condenser) shall comply with relevant Indian
Standards Specifications and shall preferably be mounted on the lamp fitting itself in a
dust-tight enclosure, but if any item is mounted separately it shall be mounted on parts
made of non-combustible material.

B-1.3

The wiring connections between the equipment, that is, chockes and condensers,
shall be in PVC insulated wiring, properly clamped as necessary.

B-1.4

The suspension shall be made by two conduits or rods or robust chains, spaced to
share equally the weight of the fitting.

B-1.5

The lamp or tube holders may be of plastic material provided these are of efficient
and approved design, and that each tube is securely held by suitable metal spring clips at
each end.

B-1.6

Earthing of the fixture shall be made with an unbroken conductor, the suspension
chains (where employed) shall not be regarded as an approved means of earthing.

B-1.7

Florescent fixtures may be suspended from conduit wiring junction boxes as a means
to prevent exposure of conductors from the fitting to the wiring in the conduit. The
connection inside the junction box shall be made to a porcelain junction base. Plain
procelain connectors shall not be permitted in the box.

B-2 INDUSTRIAL TYPE FITTINGS

B-2.1

Mild steel trough suitably enamelled or painted or any other robust reflectors shall be
used which may, if necessary, have upward lighting slots.

B-2.2

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The auxiliary equipment, that is, choke coil, power-factor condenser and starting unit
(comprising thermal switch and radio-suppresser condenser) shall conform to relevant
Indian Standards and shall be mounted on suitable framework in a separate detachable
dust-proof non-ventilated box, with tight fitting covers securely fixed by machine screws
and bolts to the main trough.

B-2.3

The wiring connections between the equipment housed in the choke and condenser
box shall be vulcanised rubber insulated flexible cabling or approved PVC insulated
conductors in heavy gauge, welded or solid-drawn steel conduit, or run internally and
properly clamped.

B-2.4

Suspension shall be made by two conduits spaced to share equally the weight of the
fitting. Each conduit rod shall be provided with a spring loaded ball-and-socket joint ceiling
plate at the top, and the other end shall be bolted to the trough.

B-2.5

Lamp or tube holders shall be made of plastic, provided an efficient and approved
design is employed and each tube is held with suitable metal spring clips at each end.

B-2.6

Earthing of fixtures shall be made with an unbroken conductor.

B-2.7

Fluorescent fixtures may be suspended from conduit wiring junction boxes, as a

means to prevent exposure of conductors from the fitting to the wiring in the conduit. The
connection inside the junction box shall be made to a porcelain junction base. Plain
procelain connectors shall not be permitted in the box.

B-2.8

The chokes of all fluorescent fittings shall be mounted on incombustible material.

B-2.9

Incoming twin twisted flexible conductor shall enter the side of the box through a
dust-tight bushed hole.

B-2.10

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The lighting tubes and reflectors shall be kept clean to obtain maximum efficient
light. Cleaning shall be carried out by competent personnel.

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ANNEX C
FIRE SAFETY SECTIONAL COMMITTEE, CED 36

(Foreword)

Chairman Representing

Shri J. N. Vakil Tariff Advisory Committee, Mumbai

Members

Shri K. Ravi (Alternate to Shri

J.N. Vakil)

Dr A. K. Bhalla Ministry of Defence (CEESO), New Delhi

Dr K. S. Uppal (Alternate)

Shri M. M. Kapoor Engineers India Ltd, New Delhi

Shri Rana Pratap (Alternate)

Shri S. N. Chakraborty Tariff Advisory Committee, Chennai /Calcutta

Shri P. K. Majumdar (Alternate)

Chief Fire Officer Municipal Corporation of Mumbai(Mumbai Fire Brigade),

Mumbai

Shri S. M. Desai In personal capacity (B-4/5 A.G. Khan Road Municipal officers
Society, Worli, Mumbai)

Shri Ramesh Dhobley Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai

Shri S. K. Dheri Delhi Fire Service, Government of Delhi, New Delhi

Shri R. C. Sharma (Alternate)

Shri K. P. Sharma Ministry of Railways, New Delhi

Asstt Security Commissioner (Alternate)

Fire Advisory Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi

Dy Fire Advisor (Alternate)

Shri J. S. Gahlaut State Bank of India, Mumbai

Shri P. N. Ghosh In personal capacity (J-1916, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi 19)

Shri C. P. Gosain Central Public Works Department, New Delhi

Shri S. C. Gupta Lloyd Insulations (India) Pvt Ltd, New Delhi

Shri Sanjeev Angra (Alternate)

Shri S. K. Shangari Engineer-in-Chief s Branch, New Delhi

Lt-Col A. T. Parnaik

Shri G. B. Menon In personal capacity (A-5, Puzhakkara Padam, Vennala, Cochin)

Member (Hydro - Construction Central Electricity Authority, New Delhi

Monitoring)

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Chief Engineer (HTD-II) (Alternate)

Shri V. B. Nikam In personal capacity (4/34, Haji Ali Municipal Officers

Cooperative Housing Society, Mumbai)

Shri D. Padanabha Tata Consulting Engineers, Mumbai

Shri B. S. Venkatesh (Alternate)

Shri P. N. Panchal In personal capacity (46, Block E-1, Pocket-11, Sector 15, Rohini,
Delhi)

Retd Dy Inspector General (Fire) CISF

President Institution of Fire Engineers (India), New Delhi

Shri V. M. Ranalkar Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Shri R. N. Chachra Metallurgical and Engineering Consultants (India) Ltd, Ranchi

Shri A. R. Khan Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Bhopal

Shri Natarajan (Alternate)

Dr T. P. Sharma Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee

Dr Gopal Krishnan (Alternate)

Shri R. Sundarajan National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd, New Delhi

Shri S. K. Chattopadhayay (Alternate)

Shri M. S. Tyagi Ministry of Labour (Regional Labour Institute, Kanpur), New

Delhi

Shri P. K. Saksena (Alternate)

Managing Director Loss Prevention Association of India Ltd, Mumbai

Shri T. V. Madhumani (Alternate)

Shri K. K. Sharma, Director General, BIS

Director (Civ Engg) (Ex-Officio Member)

Member Secretary
S. Chaturvedi
Dy Director (Civil Engg), BIS

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