Law Summary
Key Revisions and Updates in the 4th Edition of PEC 2
- Grounding rules for substations were updated, including methods of electrode connections and ground resistance requirements (Chapter 2).
- Safety rules for overhead line installation and maintenance revised to clarify application to High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems; communication circuits and fiber optics cable rules reorganized and updated (Chapter 3).
- Safety rules for underground electric and communication lines modified for clarity and consistency concerning random cable separation (Chapter 4).
- Protective grounding rules extended to HVDC systems; regulations for outdoor installation of liquid-filled transformers updated to allow less flammable liquids; tables revised with updated data (Chapter 5).
- Changes to personnel approach distance regulations for energized conductors based on recognized national standards; clothing requirements for workers on joint structures revised (Chapter 6).
Review and Endorsement by the Board
- The Board finds the revisions innovative and beneficial, specifically enhancing electrical installation safety.
- The Board officially adopts and promulgates the 2000 Revised PEC Part 2.
- The Board recommends its incorporation into the National Building Code through the Secretary of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Effectivity and Implementation
- This Resolution takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation, whichever is earlier.
- Copies of the Resolution and the two-volume PEC 2 Code will be furnished to the Secretary of Public Works and Highways for final approval and incorporation.
Legal and Administrative Signatories
- The Resolution is signed by the Board Chairman, members, Professional Regulatory Boards Secretary, and Commission Chairman and Associate Commissioners of PRC.
- This formalizes the legal adoption and administrative approval process for the PEC 2 as a binding electrical engineering standard in the Philippines.