Substations/Utility buildings (where the substation or oil-filled transformer is located) shall be separated from the adjoining buildings including the main building by at least 6 m clear distance to allow passage of fire tender between the substation/utility. Substations/Utility buildings (where the substation or oil-filled transformer is located) shall be separated from the adjoining buildings including the main building by at least 6 m clear distance to allow passage of fire tender between the substation/utility. Safety Clearance Recommendations for Transformer (on photo 10/0. 4 kV transformer substation by FIMA) Transformer Clearance from Building (IEEE Stand. Georgia Power Company) 300. Designing a substation or switchroom requires careful planning and consideration of various factors to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the electrical system. Here are some guidelines to follow: The location and other requirements of a substation and switch rooms shall be as given. Abstract – Substation buildings exist at every petrochemical facility; located at the incoming power high-voltage substation or switchyard through all levels of distribution downstream. Typically, large, liquid type transformers are located near these substations to step voltages down to levels. substations with installed power limited to 2000 kVA or two 1000 kVA MV/LV transformers. The purpose of this guide is to give an overview of the guidelines and requirements specified by current regulations for the design and construction nt V1: Syst uary 2008, updated by the Decree of 19 July. This Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) Distribution Material Specifications (SDMS) specifies the minimum technical requirements of design, engineering, manufacturing, inspection, testing and performance of outdoor Package Substation (PS) intended to be used in 13. 8 kV system of the Saudi Electricity. This Electricity Specification provides information on various aspects of the approved designs for distribution substations and transforming points operated by Electricity North West Limited, hereinafter referred to as Electricity North West.