NS116

NS116: Design Standards for Distribution Earthing Equipment

This network standard outlines Ausgrid’s design, construction, testing and commissioning requirements for distribution equipment earthing systems and should be considered in conjunction with other standards relating to distribution equipment. 

Scope

This Network Standard applies to the design, construction testing and commissioning of all distribution equipment earthing systems including but not limited to: 
 

• ABS handles  
• Cable screens, sheaths and armour
• Capacitors
• Conductive poles
• Enclosed Load-Break Switches (ELBS)  
• HV ABC catenaries
• HV control and metering centres
• Nominal 5kV, 11kV and 22kV primary voltage systems
• Nominal 230/400 volt distribution systems
• Pole, kiosk, chamber and ground type distribution substations
• 11 kV Pot heads/Underground to Overhead (UGOH) transitions
• Reclosers
• Voltage Regulators
• SWER systems
• 11 kV CCT surge arresters