NS141

NS141: Site Selection and Preparation of Kiosk Type Substations

Provides the criteria for siting of kiosk distribution substations in all off-street locations, footpath sites and in all areas of Ausgrid.

Scope 

This Network Standard sets out the requirements for site selection and site preparation for kiosk distribution 
substations. It applies to both footpath and off-street locations. 

The site selection and site preparation requirements specified in this Network Standard are intended to 
satisfy site suitability requirements, this Network Standard: 

• applies only to kiosks with Ausgrid type descriptors L, K and R;
• applies only to nominal 11kV primary voltage systems;
• applies to kiosk housings used for control points and for control of supply to high voltage customer 
  installations (HVCs);
• does not apply to SWER systems;
• does not apply to kiosk substations that are located on zone or sub-transmission substation sites and 
  are used only for supplies within the zone or sub-transmission substation sites; and
• does not apply to kiosk housings used for other purposes.  

This Standard does not cover the design of electrical systems, the installation of high and low voltage mains, or the installation of substation equipment. 

Refer to NS117 for details of the equipment installed in these kiosks, including transformers, high voltage 
switchgear, distributors and electrical protection equipment.  
Refer to NS116 for information on clearance requirements from telecommunications pits and pillars. 
Refer to NS109 for requirements and limitations on usage of the various kiosk types. 
Refer to NS104 in relation to the responsibility for obtaining consent from other parties.