INTRODUCTION TO STANDARDS

IEC 62305

IEC 62305 addresses sources and types of damage that can be expected from effects of lightning, as well as determining the risk of damage to a structure. The standard also contains prescriptive guidelines on how to install both structural lightning protection as well as protection for electronic systems contained within those structures.

IS 3043

IS 3043 – Code of Practice for earthing
It includes guidance and valuable inputs for protective earthing of electrical installations.

IS 2629

IS 2629 – Recommended practice for hot dip galvanizing of iron & steel.
Includes guidance on the application of galvanizing & its test procedures for earthing materials.

BS 7430

BS 7430 – Protective earthing of electrical installations
For protective earthing of electrical installations.

BS 7354

BS 7354 – Code of practice for the design of high voltage open terminal systems
This standard sets out the requirements and materials for earthing in power applications.

IEEE 80

IEEE 80 – IEEE guide for safety in AC substation grounding.
Guide and rules for AC substation grounding/earthing from the apex body.