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Standards and
project requirements

Installation and testing are planned with reference to the standards, regulations and project requirements applicable to the work. The references below explain the role of each framework.

Standards we work to

We use the applicable technical references identified by the project. IS 3043 and IEC 62305 address different parts of earthing and lightning protection and should be coordinated rather than treated as interchangeable. Read the guide.

BIS
IS 3043
Code of Practice for Earthing
Bureau of Indian Standards · 2018 second revision · Code of practice for earthing
IEC
IEC 62305
Lightning Protection
International Electrotechnical Commission · 2024 editions · Lightning protection, risk management and protection measures
CEA
CEA Safety Regulations · 2023 / 2026
CEA Safety & Electric Supply Regulations
Central Electricity Authority · 2023 Regulations and a 2026 Amendment; applicability depends on the project and relevant authority requirements.
NBC
NBC 2016
National Building Code
Model building-code provisions relevant to electrical installations and lightning protection where adopted and applicable
PV / electrical standards
Solar PV Earthing & Protection
For PV installations, the applicable electrical regulations, project specification, equipment requirements and current standards should be reviewed for the specific system.

Standards and regulations may be revised or amended. Confirm the applicable edition, amendments and local authority requirements with the project engineer before specification or procurement. Official listings: BIS catalogue · IEC 62305 series · CEA safety regulations.

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

How the references fit together

Select a part of the project to see its role. These are technical references, not certification badges.

Four coordinated parts of a project: earthing, lightning protection, regulations and verificationPEEarthingLPSLightningREGRegulationsTESTVerificationA coordinated design, followed by recorded verification

Earthing & bonding

IS 3043 addresses earthing practice. Coordinate conductor sizing, connections, electrodes and verification with the actual electrical system and project specification.