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Description / Abstract:
This standard covers conformance tests and requirements for the
integrity of above grade pad-mounted enclosures containing
apparatus energized in excess of 600 V that may be exposed to the
public including, but not limited to, the following types of
equipment enclosures:
— Pad-mounted distribution transformers
— Pad-mounted capacitors or inductors
— Pad-mounted junction enclosures
— Pad-mounted metering equipment
— Pad-mounted switchgear
— Pad-mounted voltage regulators
This standard does not cover installations that are under the
exclusive control of electric utilities and that are located in
such a manner that access to the equipment is controlled
exclusively by the utility.
Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to describe the requirements for
a comprehensive integrity system for padmounted enclosures
providing long field life with minimum maintenance and positive
safety features.