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UAC Terms of Reference Allow for Proxy Votes • Take 5 minutes
• Find someone that can act as a proxy for you in the event of your absence
• Exchange Contact Information
• You can decide if you want that person to act as a proxy or not
• Some meetings you may want them to act as a proxy
• Some meetings you may not want them to act as a proxy
• Contact Utility Regs and Chair prior to the UAC meeting if that person will be your proxy vote
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UAC COUNCIL - 2017-2018 Workplan February 2017
As required
Feb 2017 May 2017 Oct 2017 Dec 2017 February 2018 May 2018 Oct 2018 Dec 2018
Regulation 22/04:
Compliance Assessment Overview
X X
Auditor Debrief
X X
Guideline Revisions
X
Bulletins & Best Practices • New Bulletins • Best Practices in
Historical Bulletins
X
Notable Compliance Issues
X
Continuing Education X
Powerline Safety
Community Powerline Safety Alliance
X X X X X X X X
Notable Electrical Incidents
X
Public Safety Concern Overview
X X
Powerline Safety Week X
X X X X X
Holiday Safety Campaign X X
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As required
Feb 2017 May 2017 Oct 2017 Dec 2017 February 2018 May 2018 Oct 2018 Dec 2018
Report on New Safety Data
X X
Public Electrical Safety Award Winners
X X
OEB Safety Metric
ESA Corporate Strategy: Progress Report
X X
Council Management:
Annual survey & results
X X X X
Member term renewal
X
New member recruitment & Orientation
X
Terms of Reference Review
X X
Chair & Vice Chair election
X
Meeting scheduling
X X
Financial Update X X
ESA is requesting LDC members of the UAC provide the length of time they require in order to provide ESA with the following information. The number of customers in their service territory that have:
1. Solidly grounded…. 2. LDC transformers with a wye-connected secondary which is connected to delta metered
customers; or 3. Delta metered customers.
ESA’s preference is for LDCs to focus on bullet 1, however either would be acceptable. Please advise how long it will take to provide this information by December 13, 2017, and send it to [email protected]. The information will be used to inform a future Flash Notice.
Flash Notice: Transformer Configurations and Customer Services Data Collection Program
Utility Advisory Council
November 29, 2017
Data Collection Program
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ESA is requesting LDCs participate in a program to provide ESA information on customers with 3-phase, 3-wire services (no neutral conductor) that are supplied by 3-phase transformers with a wye-connected secondary and a solidly-grounded secondary neutral terminal, in your service territory.
Data Collection Program
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Timelines / Due Dates: Information to be sent to: . During this program, ESA will not use the data collected in order to assess compliance with Regulation 22/04. The information shall only be used to assess and mitigate the hazard. Installations not identified under this program, will be assessed for compliance with respect to Regulation 22/04.
LDC Size Chart Timeline (Due Date) LDCs with < 20,000 Total Customers December 21, 2017 LDCs with 20,000 – 50,000 Total Customers January 4, 2108 LDCs with 50,000 – 300,000 Total Customers February 1, 2018 LDCs with >300,000 Total Customers March 1, 2018
Data Collection Program
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Recommendations within the Bulletin: 1. Check on other customers attached to the same transformer. 2. If the ground strap is removed, recommend notification / signage be
installed. 3. Reviewing the distributor’s standard design drawings and standard
design specifications. 4. Reviewing with field staff information regarding this type of service
connection and mitigation techniques. 5. Informing staff that any new work, will be deemed as Non-
Compliant with Regulation 22/04. 6. Inform staff that receive Public Safety Concerns (PSCs) that ESA
will not issuing PSCs to the LDC. 7. If the LDC starts developing Corrective Action Plans they should
ensure higher risk installations are consider as a priority.
DISTRIBUTOR FLASH NOTICE
3-Phase, 3-Wire, Solidly-Grounded Wye Customer Services
Electrical Distribution Safety
November 30, 2017 1 of 2
Provincial Office 155A Matheson Blvd. West, Suite 200, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3L5 Fax 905-507-4572
Website: www.esasafe.com/utilities/regulation E-Mail: [email protected]
This flash notice identifies the risk of shock and fire when 3-phase transformers with a wye-connected secondary and a solidly-grounded secondary neutral terminal provide power to 3-phase, 3-wire services (no neutral conductor). Recently, there have been several incidents where this configuration has been installed and fires, due to electrical faults, were experienced downstream of the transformer. A recent example is shown below (see Figure 1), where a fire occurred in the customer’s main fused, service disconnect. As pictured below, the service disconnect shows signs of high heat where the service wires enter the back of the service disconnect. In this configuration, without the low impedance path provided by the neutral conductor back to the transformer, there was not enough fault current available to quickly operate the protection device and a fire resulted.
Introduction
ESA has worked with LDCs in the past to identify and mitigate this type of hazard and done so in a timely manner. This flash notice is designed to highlight the safety concern and to start a program with our safety partners to mitigate this safety concern.
Figure 1: Customer’s Main, Fused, Service Disconnect
DISTRIBUTOR FLASH NOTICE
3-Phase, 3-Wire, Solidly-Grounded Wye Customer Services
Electrical Distribution Safety
November 30, 2017 2 of 2
Provincial Office 155A Matheson Blvd. West, Suite 200, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3L5 Fax 905-507-4572
Website: www.esasafe.com/utilities/regulation E-Mail: [email protected]
ESA Request ESA is looking to our partners in safety to work together to address this safety concern. In the interests of safety, ESA is requesting all LDCs participate in the program to provide ESA information on customers with 3-phase, 3-wire services (no neutral conductor) that are supplied by 3-phase transformers with a wye-connected secondary and a solidly-grounded secondary neutral terminal, in your service territory. During this program, ESA will not use the data collected in order to assess compliance with Regulation 22/04. The information shall only be used to assess and mitigate the hazard. Installations not identified under this program, will be assessed for compliance with respect to Regulation 22/04. Please see the attached spreadsheet which contains the information to be provided to ESA. The data is to be sent to the [email protected], by the timelines in the schedule below. If an LDC identifies that there are zero (0) customers with such a system in their service territory, they should inform ESA of this information so that we can track LDC participation in the program. If an LDC cannot meet the timelines please contact [email protected] to discuss. The data will be used to track and create Corrective Action Plans acceptable to ESA for removal of this safety concern.
LDC Size Chart Timeline (Due Date) LDCs with < 20,000 Total Customers January 23, 2108 LDCs with 20,000 – 50,000 Total Customers February 6, 2018 LDCs with 50,000 – 300,000 Total Customers March 1, 2018 LDCs with >300,000 Total Customers April 1, 2018 ESA Recommends
1. When a customer is identified as having a 3-phase, 3-wire service attached to a 3-phase transformer with a wye-connected secondary and a solidly-grounded secondary neutral terminal, the Electrical Distributor should check on other customers attached to the same transformer. For example, removing the ground strap on the transformer may cause issues to an existing customer with a 4-wire service.
2. If the ground strap is removed, it is recommended notification / signage be installed to ensure that during future site visits that crews do not reattach.
3. Reviewing the distributor’s standard design drawings and standard design specifications to ensure there is sufficient information present to avoid this undue hazard.
4. Reviewing with field staff information regarding this type of service connection and mitigation techniques that can be used.
5. Informing staff that any new work, where this type of system is installed, after issuance of this bulletin, will be deemed as Non-Compliant with Regulation 22/04.
6. Informing staff that receive Public Safety Concerns (PSCs) that ESA will be issuing Z7s to Inspectors, however not issuing PSCs to the LDC for each customer identified to ESA under this safety program.
7. If the LDC starts developing Corrective Action Plans they should ensure higher risk installations are consider as a priority.
Name of Electrical Distributor: (ex. ABC Hydro)
Street (Location of Customer) City (Location of Customer) Additional Information (ex. school)Customer Information
ESA is requesting this spreadsheet be completed, as per the Distributor Flash Notice issued by ESA on November XX, 2017.
The following information represents to the best of the Electrical Distributor's knowledge all the customers with 3-phase, 3-wire services (no neutral conductor) that are supplied by 3-phase transformers with a wye-connected secondary and a solidly-grounded secondary neutral terminal
Delta to Wye Working Group Update: Looking at transformer configurations and customer services
Utility Advisory Council
November 29, 2017
Working Group Update
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At the UAC meeting in December, 2016, UAC members were reminded of the request for Working Group Members. Members of the Working Group
1. Paul Kuner Alectra Utilities 2. Riaz Shaikh Alectra Utilities 3. Igor Simonov Toronto Hydro 4. Rod Doyle London Hydro 5. Kris Macpherson Hydro Ottawa 6. Kevin Seymour Hydro One 7. Malcolm Brown ESA 8. Fernand Fontaine 9. Clarence Batterink Elster
Working Group Update
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Update: • The first draft of the guideline is being drafted. • Completion date is unknown at this time.
Structure of the Guideline: • Single Page (Bulletin Style) containing basic details about:
• 1-Ф installation with a T-Service and Autotransformer • 3-Ф installation with 3-phase transformers with a wye-connected secondary and a solidly-grounded secondary neutral terminal provide power to 3-phase, 3-wire services (no neutral conductor). Typically come into existence when converting customers from delta-services from wye-services.
• Information Annex with additional details
Goal of the Guideline: Ensure all Electrical Distributors have quick, easy access to safety documentation.
Electrical Distribution Safety
Auditor Debrief (Condensed Version)
November 2, 2017
Disclaimer
• The information in this presentation was prepared as discussion points for the auditor meeting. In some cases more information may be required to understand the issue fully as discussed during the meeting. For more information please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Electrical Distribution Safety
Electrical Distribution Safety
AGENDA 1. Review of 2016 Audit results 2. Key 2016 Audit Findings 3. 2017 Questions & Issues / Auditor Feedback 4. Focus of 2017 Audits 5. Other Information
a) Bulletins b) Other Issues
6. SatiStar Update
Electrical Distribution Safety
Summary of Audit Findings for 2016
• 54 LDCs - Full Compliance (‘16-52) • 13 LDCs - Needs Improvement only • 10 LDCs with only one finding (NC or NI) • 7 LDCs with two or more findings (NC & NI) • 3 LDCs had more than 1 Non-compliance
12 14
24 27 26
34 37
44
52 54
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10
20
30
40
50
60
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Audit - No Findings
Summary of Audit Findings Life to Date
Observation, Needs Improvement, Non-Compliance
• Observations are not included in the Audit Guideline as a “finding category”; they have evolved over the years, where the Auditor can relay information not related to compliance.
• Needs Improvements (NI) are meant to capture where the LDC may be inconsistently following a process or there is a gap in the process for complying but they are still getting it mostly right.
• Non-Compliances (NC) are occurrences of obviously not complying with the Regulation; an NI that remains unaddressed after being identified in a previous audit; or an egregious safety issue.
• There is an established “escalation process” for compliance issues, and it starts at Needs Improvement and moves to Non-Compliance. We have made this clear to the LDCs over the years and they understand it.
Focus of 2017 Audits • “Delta – Wye” conversions
– Auditors can try to determine if the LDCs have reviewed the bulletin regarding the safety issues and prepared a plan to address the issue. Note this addresses more than just the “Delta – Wye” conversion work.
• Damaged Customer Services in emergency conditions – Auditors can try to determine if the LDCs have reviewed
the bulletin and prepared a plan to address the issue • Amendments to Regulation
– Auditors can confirm if Regulation amendments have been incorporated (CSA standard changes) in Design Standards
– LDC not incorporating new CSA standards in 2017 should be assessed a Needs Improvement, to be escalated to Non-compliance if not addressed in 2018
Bulletins published
DB-02-17 Mitigation of pole top fires DB-04-17 Meter Base Mounted Transfer Devices DB-05-17 Factors to Consider for Damaged Customer’s Services During Emergencies DB-07-17 LDC/ESA Communications for Code Side Safety Concerns
Other Issues 1. Delta – Wye (and similar) 2. Energy storage & generation 3. Audit of Compliance Assessment process for LDC
Scorecard 4. Review of all guidelines by UAC/working groups 5. Substation standard CAN/CSA-C22.3 No.61936-1
Powerline Safety Education Toronto Hydro – Tori Gass, Media Relations Specialist Presentation for the Electrical Safety Authority’s Utility Advisory Council November 29, 2017
Toronto Hydro
Powerline Safety
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Agenda o Strategy
o Campaigns - Wires down on vehicle - Dump truck drivers - Dig Safe Month
o 2018 Safety Survey Campaign
Toronto Hydro
Strategy
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Toronto Hydro
Strategy
• We incorporate powerline safety messaging into our everyday customer communications: o Twitter o Facebook o Bill inserts
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Toronto Hydro
Strategy • We’ve created content – such as images and videos – that can be
used throughout the year to help raise awareness
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESRMkXKwvnA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1gKI5Qo-fI
Toronto Hydro
Strategy
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• We also use storms as a trigger for safety messaging
Toronto Hydro
Larger campaigns
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Toronto Hydro
Wires down on a vehicle • This campaign was put
together following poor responses on the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) survey in 2016
• We teamed up with
Toronto Fire Services to do a safety demonstration
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• The media were invited and we also shared the messaging online
Toronto Hydro
Wires down on a vehicle
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Toronto Hydro
Wires down on a vehicle
Results • 100% positive news
coverage • 13 stories and mentions
of Toronto Hydro in the media (including 680 News, CP24)
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Toronto Hydro
Dump truck drivers
• To target dump truck drivers, Toronto Hydro teamed up with GFL Excavating to develop a safety event where drivers were given a safety sticker and reminded of the dangers of overhead wires. The ESA participated and provided additional safety information
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• This campaign came in response to data that shows dump trucks are at risk of contacting powerlines when unloading
Toronto Hydro
Dump truck drivers
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Toronto Hydro
Dump truck drivers
Results • 100% neutral media coverage • 12 media mentions, including
CP24
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Toronto Hydro
Dig Safe Month
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• For Dig Safe Month 2017, we decided to target contractors – both external and internal – as our numbers showed very few dig ins from the general public
• An email blast was sent to a
list of construction companies and associations with a safety message
• Toronto Hydro also participated in a general safety meeting with internal contractors
Toronto Hydro
2018 Safety Survey Campaign
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Toronto Hydro
Background
• Toronto Hydro executed an
electrical safety campaign in late 2015 and early 2016 that was aimed at educating Toronto residents on key themes that are included in the ESA Safety Survey
• Toronto Hydro achieved an overall score of 71% on the 2016 survey
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Toronto Hydro
Overview
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Timing: Monday, January, 15 to Sunday, February 25, 2018 (five
weeks)
Target group: Toronto females 18-34 years of age Objectives • Improve the overall survey score by 5% (using the 2016 score as a benchmark) • Improve results (by 5%) for questions regarding how far to stay away from overhead
wires, when to call before you dig and how far to stay back from a fallen wire • Provide emphasis on females aged 18-34, and those living in apartments/condos and
semi-detached homes as they scored poorest on the 2016 survey
Strategy • Due to the focus on females 18-34, we’re recommending online as our primary medium
based on: – Strongest targeting capabilities, which will help minimize waste, particularly important
in the lower budget options – The high usage among the target – they average 27.4 hours online per week – Allows for fast optimization to key performing messages to improve engagement
Toronto Hydro
The Weather Network
Toronto Hydro
Pre-roll
Toronto Hydro
Facebook promoted posts
Toronto Hydro
Disclaimer
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The information in these materials is based on information currently available to Toronto Hydro Corporation and its affiliates (together hereinafter referred to as “Toronto Hydro”), and is provided for information purposes only. Toronto Hydro does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the information and undertakes no obligation to revise or update these materials. Toronto Hydro (including its directors, officers, employees, agents and subcontractors) hereby waives any and all liability for damages of whatever kind and nature which may occur or be suffered as a result of the use of these materials or reliance on the information therein. These materials may also contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada ("Forward-Looking Information"). The purpose of the Forward-Looking Information is to provide Toronto Hydro’s expectations about future results of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities and may not be appropriate for other purposes. All Forward-Looking Information is given pursuant to the "safe harbour" provisions of applicable Canadian securities legislation. The words "anticipates", "believes", "budgets", "could", "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "intends", "may", "might", "plans", "projects", "schedule", "should", "will", "would" and similar expressions are often intended to identify Forward-Looking Information, although not all Forward-Looking Information contains these identifying words. The Forward-Looking Information reflects the current beliefs of, and is based on information currently available to, Toronto Hydro’s management. The Forward-Looking Information in these materials includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding Toronto Hydro’s future results of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities. The statements that make up the Forward-Looking Information are based on assumptions that include, but are not limited to, the future course of the economy and financial markets, the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and requested rate orders, the receipt of favourable judgments, the level of interest rates, Toronto Hydro’s ability to borrow, and the fair market value of Toronto Hydro’s investments. The Forward-Looking Information is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or results anticipated by the Forward-Looking Information. The factors which could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, but are not limited to, the timing and amount of future cash flows generated by Toronto Hydro's investments, market liquidity and the quality of the underlying assets and financial instruments, the timing and extent of changes in prevailing interest rates, inflation levels, legislative, judicial and regulatory developments that could affect revenues, and the results of borrowing efforts. Toronto Hydro cautions that this list of factors is not exclusive. All Forward-Looking Information in these materials is qualified in its entirety by the above cautionary statements and, except as required by law, Toronto Hydro undertakes no obligation to revise or update any Forward-Looking Information as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date hereof.
Work Beyond Demarcation Point-Update Patrick Falzon, Powerline Safety Specialist Powerline Safety Group Electrical Safety Authority Nov 29, 2017
Work Beyond Demarcation Point-Update
Recap Situation: •New underground residential service to terminate to the existing overhead secondary bus •Demarcation point- top of the service mast on the LDC pole •Home owner performed their own electrical work- permitted to do so with an application for inspection •Customer owned underground secondary was installed from the meter base to the pole as per service layout instruction •Service layout also indicated to install a secondary riser on LDC pole Hazard The homeowner accessed the LDC pole with a ladder and a tree trimming bucket truck within approx 1m of the energized primary lines
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Work Beyond Demarcation Point-Update
• ESA is still reviewing options for work beyond the demarcation point
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TRIMMING TREES AROUND PRIVATELY OWNED POWERLINES
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Tree Trimming Responsibility
Know Your Responsibility Customers who own overhead powerlines must know their legal responsibility to maintain their electrical equipment such as poles and overhead wires in a safe manner in compliance with Rule 2-300 of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) which includes maintaining tree growth around overhead powerlines. Section 75 of the OESC applies to overhead powerlines not owned by the supply authority (Local Distribution Company (LDC)). Proper maintenance of trees and plant material growing around overhead powerlines is required to avoid potential electrical hazards and power interruptions. To determine ownership of the powerlines, contact your LDC for more information.
Code Requirements OESC Rule 75-002 defines a primary line as a distribution system operating at more than 750 Volts up to 50 000 Volts phase to phase. A secondary line is defined as a distribution system operating up to 750 Volts. Rule 75-712 requires owners of privately owned lines to maintain a minimum clearance of 4m from primary lines and 1m from secondary lines from all trees and woody growth measured radially from the conductor at rest.
Life threatening hazards are present around energized powerlines and equipment. Landscapers and Arborists are required to follow the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S Act) and Regulations when working in the vicinity of energized powerlines. They must be qualified to work within the limits of approach of energized powerlines as indicated in the OH&S Act. It is strongly recommended that tree-trimming work be done by a Utility Arborist who has been trained to prune and trim trees around energized powerlines. If an unqualified individual(s) is going to trim or remove
TRIMMING TREES AROUND PRIVATELY OWNED POWERLINES
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trees in the vicinity of the energized powerlines, arrangements must be made with the LDC to have the powerlines disconnected at the source prior to starting work and while the work is being performed.
Electrical Hazards Overgrown trees that cover or contact overhead powerlines can create a number of hazards, including Electrocution or Fire from:
Direct Contact
Tree trimming or tree removal by unqualified individuals using tools such as ladders, pole top pruners and other trimming equipment can come into contact with the overhead powerlines. Branches and limbs caught in the powerlines may unexpectedly become conductive.
Indirect Contact
During tree maintenance or trimming, branches, individuals and equipment such as ladders, pole top pruners in close proximity to the overhead powerlines can conduct electricity. Individuals or equipment does not need to touch a powerline to conduct electricity. Electricity can arc (jump) to conductive tools and equipment that come in close proximity to them.
Downed Powerlines
Energized powerlines are pulled down to the ground by broken branches and limbs. Anyone standing near the downed powerlines is at risk from electric shock. Planting of trees under or around powerlines and electrical equipment should be avoided. The ESA’s document “Planting Under or Around Powerline & Electrical Equipment” contains information to determine the height and width of a tree at maturity based on the Plant Hardiness Index accompanied with the Plant Hardiness Geographical Map. https://www.esasafe.com/assets/image/Tree-Planting.pdf
Tree Trimming Clearance-Customer Owned Lines
Patrick Falzon, Powerline Safety Specialist Powerline Safety Group Electrical Safety Authority Nov 29, 2017
Tree Trimming Clearance-Customer Owned Lines
Privately Owned Powerlines •Information to include customer responsibility under the OESC
• Rule 2-300 legal responsibility to maintain their electrical equipment in a safe manner
• Rule 75-712 maintaining clearance of primary lines (4m) and secondary lines (1m)
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Tree Trimming Clearance-Customer Owned Lines
Privately Owned Powerlines •Information to include
• Indentify life threatening hazards • Hiring the competent workers • Identify electrical hazards:
• Direct contact-individual, tools and branches • Indirect contact-individuals, tools • Downed powerlines-risk of electric shock for anyone
standing near the downed powerlines
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Meter Fires in Saskatchewan (Wire Pulling)
Utility Advisory Council
November 29, 2017
Meter Fires (Wiring Pulling)
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• In July a series of fires occurred in Saskatchewan due to underground secondary wires separating from the meter base due to ground movements.
• In mid-September, ESA became informed of CEATI’s work with SaskPower regarding the same issue.
• At the October 2017 UAC, ESA informed the UAC that it would request Ontario LDCs participate in the information gathering by CEATI and update this council at the November UAC meeting.
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Meter Fires (Wiring Pulling)
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• The CEATI has compiled all the received data into a spreadsheet, which is available for Ontario LDCs to review and was included in the pre-read materials.
• 24 Electrical Distributors submitted information.
Guideline Review Plan
Jason Hrycyshyn, P.Eng
Utility Advisory Council
November 29, 2017
The Request
LDCs requested that ESA set a time frame (5 years) in which to revised or reaffirm existing Regulation 22/04 Guidelines to ensure they are providing the correct basis for interpretation of the Regulation.
The Answer
ESA proposes that a 5 year schedule be created, starting in 2018, to review the Guidelines by ESA and UAC working groups. There are 11 Guidelines in total so this is approximately 2 per year.
Purpose
Review with the goal of revising or reaffirming the Guidelines as required for such things as: • New Regulation requirements • Addition of new interpretive information (bulletins, etc…) • New technologies, equipment, processes • Omissions, clarifications, typos, etc…
The Guidelines
Guideline Title Version # Date of Last Revision
Notes
Guideline for Change of Ownership (Section 3)
2.0 September 15, 2008
Main participant is ESA internal, specifically Operations group since they perform inspections of equipment/installations to be transferred
Technical Guidelines for Approval of electrical equipment; Approval of plans, drawings and specifications for installation work; Inspection and approval of construction
- Updates to CSA standards in Regulation; - Address guidance with respect to Section 4 (ex. maintenance requirements – DSC Appendix C and CSA Z463).
Guideline for the Approval of Electrical Equipment (Section 6)
1.2 September 15, 2008
Guideline for the Approval of plans, drawings and specifications for installation work (Section 7)
January 12, 2005
Guideline for Inspection and Approval of Construction (Section 8)
January 12, 2005
The Guidelines (cont’d)
Guideline Title Version # Date of Last Revision
Notes
Guideline for Third Party Attachments (Section 7 & 8)
October 5, 2005 Review includes possibility of incorporating into Technical Guidelines, either as 4th section or incorporate into sections 7 & 8
Guideline for Excavation in the Vicinity of Utility Lines (Section 10)
1.0 December 2008 ESA/TSSA combined guideline review ongoing
Guideline for Proximity to Distribution Lines (Section 10)
January 12, 2005
Guideline for Disconnecting Unused Lines (Section 11)
October 5, 2005
Guideline for Reporting of Serious Electrical Incidents (Section 12)
4.1 October 1, 2017 Major revision completed in March 2017 and subsequent update October 2017 (Regulation amendment)
Guideline for Audit (Section 13) 2.1 December 18, 2014
Auditor qualifications requirement updated 2014, overall review of guideline still warranted
Guideline for Declaration of Compliance (section 14)
2.0 February 7, 2007
Proposed schedule – Order in which to address guidelines (Note 1)
1) Year 1 - Guideline for Excavation in the Vicinity of Utility Lines (Section 10)
2) Year 1 - Guideline for Third Party Attachments (Section 7 & 8) – (Note 2)
3) Year 2 - Technical Guideline (Section 7) 4) Year 2 - Technical Guideline (Section 8) 5) Year 3 - Technical Guideline (Section 6) Note 1: Order may be changed as needed to address new requirements, stakeholder feedback, etc (e.g. Regulation amendments). Note 2: Review includes assessing to incorporate into Technical Guidelines, either
as 4th section or incorporate into sections 7 & 8.
Proposed schedule – Order in which to address guidelines
6) Year 4 - Guideline for Change of Ownership (Section 3) (Note 3) 7) Year 4 - Guideline for Proximity to Distribution Lines (Section 10) 8) Year 4 - Guideline for Disconnecting Unused Lines (Section 11) 9) Year 5 - Guideline for Reporting of Serious Electrical Incidents
(Section 12) 10) Year 5 - Guideline for Audit (Section 13) 11) Year 5 - Guideline for Declaration of Compliance (Section 14) Note 3: Main participation is ESA internal, specifically Operations group since they
perform inspections of equipment/installations to be transferred
The Excavating Guideline
• TSSA has already done a lot of work, incorporating comments from ESA and Ontario One Call and plans to post on their website in February 2018. • ESA anticipates that continuation of the joint Guideline is likely. • Timeline: Start 4th quarter 2017 / 1st quarter 2018.
Proposed Approach
One guideline at a time with smaller working groups specific to each guideline
Initial working group meeting (face-to-face)to discuss:
Scope of Work & Schedule for Completion
ESA will provide starting documents with proposed changes or a proposal to reaffirm (what and why)
Working group members to provide their proposed changes and rationale to ESA and other working group members (what and why).
ESA will take agreed to changes and incorporate into existing guideline
Drafts of guideline changes to be shared electronically amongst working group
Any other face-to-face meetings to be held only if necessary
Next Steps
Any questions or comments? Does the UAC support this proposed action plan? Does anyone want to volunteer for the Excavating Guideline Review working group, that is currently underway?