Philippine Electrical Code – Low Voltage
Low Voltage is mentioned many times in the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC). However, the PEC failed to explicitly include Low Voltage in the definition of terms. The purpose of the …
PEC Requirement for Ground-Fault Protection
What is ground-fault protection? Ground-Fault Protection of equipment is a system intended to provide protection of equipment from damaging line-to-ground fault currents by operating to cause a disconnecting means to …
Conductor Stranding – IEEE vs IEC Standards
Important Notes: A conductor size expressed in mm² shall be IEC standard and sizes in AWG or kcmil shall be IEEE standard. PEC standard conductors are similar to IEEE standards …
International Standards as PEC Alternatives in Electrical Installation in the Philippines
Is it possible to use International Standards such as IEC 60364 and NFPA 70 for electrical installations in the Philippines? International Standards such as IEC 60364 and NFPA 70 are …
PEC Requirements for Design Analysis Report
Before starting any works on any electrical system, the owners shall obtain an Electrical Permit from the Office of the Building Official (OBO). In securing the electrical permit, the services …
RA 7920 Provision on Signing of Technical Documents and Drawings
Is it legal for a Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) to sign and seal plans (drawings) and designs done by others? In legal terms, the answer to that question is NO. …