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State of Tamilnadu - Subsection

Section 6(5)(f) in Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code

(f)Earthing : The distribution system shall be effectively earthed in accordance with the [Indian Standards in force, substation earth mat shall be designed to have a low overall impedance / resistance and to have a minimum transient ground potential rise (TGPR) during fault, giving rise to only permissible safe touch and step potential] [Inserted as per Commission's Notification No. TNERC/DC/8-8 dated 8.2.2008 (w.e.f. 27.2.2008).]. All individual earth electrodes, earthing pits and interconnection arrangements shall be correctly installed and maintained. The bodies, cases, trucks and enclosures of all equipment shall be properly earthed in accordance with the system requirements and equipment ratings. Metallic line supports of overhead lines, cable sheaths and shields shall also be earthed in a proper manner. Connections may be compressed using crimping tool, welded, braced, or bolted using suitable lock washers/locknuts. Bolts should not be used for buried connections