Standards
Standards we work to
We design and install earthing and lightning protection systems against the applicable standard and project requirements. For a practical comparison of IS 3043 and IEC 62305, Read the guide.
BIS
IS 3043
Indian Earthing Standard
Bureau of Indian Standards · 2018 revision · Covers design, materials, installation, and testing
IEC
IEC 62305 · 2024
Lightning Protection
International Electrotechnical Commission · 2024 editions · Risk management, LPS design and protection of electrical/electronic systems
CEA
CEA 2023 (amended 2026)
CEA Safety & Electric Supply Regulations
Central Electricity Authority · Safety and electric-supply regulatory framework, subject to the provisions applicable to the installation and project
NBC
NBC 2016
National Building Code
Model building code provisions for electrical installations and lightning protection; application depends on the adopted code and project requirements
PV / electrical standards
Solar PV Earthing & Protection
For PV installations, use the electrical regulations, project specification, equipment requirements and relevant current standards applicable to the system
Project Documentation
A clear project record
from start to finish
Project documentation should be proportionate to the scope. Our typical project records can include the quotation, material/installation scope, testing method, readings, electrode details and relevant project notes.
What to look for
PrimeEarth Solutions
Project requirement / specification
Written quotation before work starts
Provided before work starts
Defined in the agreed commercial scope
Earth resistance test after installation
Testing performed where included in scope
Test method/timing set by system and project requirements
Test readings documented in writing
Documented for completed testing
Format and retention follow project needs
Inspection chamber provided where specified and appropriate
Provided where specified and appropriate
Set by electrode design, access needs and project scope
IS 3043 specification materials
Matched to project specification and product documentation
Material grade/specification set by design
GST invoice for applicable transactions
GST invoice issued for applicable transactions
Commercial/tax documentation as applicable
Annual maintenance follow-up offered
Available through an agreed maintenance contract
Frequency and scope set by asset/risk/program requirements