Overhead, Underground & Civil standards
Choose the type of electrical service request bellow. Note that customer civil type of construction work maybe required for either underground or overhead electrical service request.
Overhead, Underground & Civil standards
Choose the type of electrical service request bellow. Note that customer civil type of construction work maybe required for either underground or overhead electrical service request.
Overhead Distribution Standards (ES43 Series) - (OH)
Residential & Commercial
Focuses on infrastructure installed above ground, including:
Clearances (Section B)
Joint Use and Secondary Attachments (Section C)
Street Lighting (Section L)
Terminal Poles (Section M)
Secondaries and Services (Section N)
Bonding and Grounding (Section R
Underground Distribution Standards (ES54 Series)
Residential & Commercial
Covers underground electrical service design and construction, including:
Single-Phase Services (Up to 600A):
Pole-mounted
Pad-mounted (kiosk)
CT-based metering services
Three-Phase Services (Up to 800A):
Direct-in-parallel (DIP)
Pad-mounted transformer installations
Underground Civil Standards - (ES54 Series)
Residential & Commercial
Covers a comprehensive range of topics, including:
Conduits and Duct Banks: Specifications for the installation of conduits and duct banks to house electrical cables.
Pull Boxes and Service Boxes: Design and placement guidelines for pull boxes and service boxes used in underground installations.
Vaults and Switchgear Enclosures: Standards for constructing vaults and enclosures that house electrical switchgear and other equipment.
Trenching and Backfilling: Procedures for excavating trenches and backfilling to ensure the integrity and safety of underground installations.
Grounding and Bonding: Requirements for grounding and bonding to maintain electrical safety and system reliability.
Inspection and Documentation: Processes for pre-job meetings, inspections, and the submission of as-built drawings to ensure compliance with BC Hydro standards.
OH Electrical
Overhead electrical work refers to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical power lines and equipment that are suspended above ground on utility poles or transmission towers. It is a common method for distributing electricity, especially in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
Underground Electrical
Underground electrical work refers to the installation, maintenance, and repair any of underground infrastructure including underground electrical power cables.
Civil
Civil work refers to the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical infrastructure that supports various systems and facilities — including electrical, water, transportation, and buildings. In the context of electrical utilities like BC Hydro, civil work specifically supports the installation and protection of underground and above-ground electrical systems.