STANDARDS, CODES & REGULATIONS

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STANDARDS, CODES & REGULATIONS

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CONTENTS

I. Solar PV Modules
II. DC Cables
III. AC Cables
IV. Combiner Box
V. Inverter
VI. Grounding & Lightning Protection
VII. Earthing
VIII. EMC
IX. Capacitor Banks
X. MV/LV Transformer
XI. MV Switchgear
XIII. SCADA
XIV. LV Equipment
XV. Quality assurance and testing Standards
XVI. Civil Codes & Standards
XVII. Fire Fighting Standards:

ELECTRICAL

Solar PV Module:

• IEC 61730-1- Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification- Part 1: Requirement for
construction
• IEC 61730-2- Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification- Part 1: Requirement for
testing
• IEC 61701- Salt mist corrosion testing of photovoltaic (PV) modules
• IEC 60068-2-68 – Blowing sand & Sand Test for PV modules
• IEC 61646- Thin film terrestrial PV module-Design qualification & type approval
• IEC 62804-2- PID resistant certification for thin film modules
• EN 50380: Datasheet and name plate information for photovoltaic modules
• IEC 60891: Photovoltaic devices – Procedures for Temperature and Irradiance
Corrections to Measured I-V Characteristics
• IEC 60904: Photovoltaic devices. Parts 1 – 5, 7-10, 12 and 13.

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• IEC 61345: UV test for photovoltaic (PV) modules.

• IEC 62716: Ammonia corrosion testing of photovoltaic (PV) modules.
• IEC 62892-1 : Comparative testing of PV modules to differentiate performance in
multiple climates and applications - Part 1: Requirements for testing
• IEC 62941 : Guideline for increased confidence in PV module design qualification and
type approval
• IEC 62915 : Photovoltaic (PV) Modules - Retesting for type approval, design and safety
qualification
• IEC 62759-1 : Photovoltaic (PV) modules - Transportation testing - Part 1:
Transportation and shipping of module package units
• UL 1703: Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels.

DC cables:

• IEC 60754-1&2 : Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables
• IEC 60502-1 : Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated
voltages from 1 kV up to 30 kV
• IEC 61034: Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions.
• IEC 60721-3-3: Classification of environmental conditions – Part 3-3: Classification of
groups of environmental parameters and their severities – Stationary use at weather
protected locations.
• IEC 60364-5-52:2009 Corr: 2011: Low-voltage electrical installations. Part 5-52:
Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Wiring systems.
• IEC 60332-3-24: Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions – Part
324: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables.
• IEC 60332-1: Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions – Part 1:
Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable.
• IEC 60228:2004: Conductors of insulated cables
• IEC 24702: Information technology – Generic cabling – Industrial premises.

AC cables:

• Flame retardant in accordance with IEC 60332-1 and IEC 60332-3 or equivalent.
• IEC 60364-5-52:2009 Corr: 2011: Low-voltage electrical installations. Part 5-52:
Selection and erection of electrical equipment - Wiring systems.
• IEC 60228:2004: Conductors of insulated cables.
• IEC 60332-1: Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions – Part 1:
Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable.

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• IEC 60332-3-24: Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions – Part
324: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables.
• IEC 61034: Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions.
• IEC 60754: Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables.

AC Combiner Box:

• IEC 62262: Mechanical Impact Resistance

• IEC 60529: Enclosure Protection
• IEC 61643-12: Surge Protection
• IEC 61439-2: Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies - Part 2: Power
switchgear and control gear assemblies.
• IEC 60947: Low-voltage switchgear and control gear.
• IEC 60269-2-1: Low voltage fuses – Part 2-1: Supplementary requirements for fuses for
use by authorized persons (fuses mainly for industrial application).
• IEC 60721-3-3: Classification of environmental conditions – Part 3-3: Classification of
groups of environmental parameters and their severities – Stationary use at weather
protected locations
• IEC 24702: Information technology – Generic cabling – Industrial premises.
• IEC 61140: Protection against electric shock – Common aspects for installation and
equipment.
• IEC 61439-2: Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies - Part 2: Power
switchgear and control gear assemblies.
The combiner boxes shall be flame retardant in accordance with IEC 60332-1 and IEC
60332-3 or equivalent.
• The combiner boxes shall be equipped by an overcurrent protection device according to
IEC 164.

Inverter:
• The inverters tested by an accredited testing laboratory for the required certificates, CE-
marked and in compliance with the applicable standards and IEC 61000-6-2:2005 IEC
61000-6-4:2006
• IEC 62093 or equivalent: Reliability test standard
• IEC 61683: Photovoltaic systems – Power conditioners – Procedure for measuring
efficiency.
• IEC 62093: Balance-of-system components for photovoltaic systems - Design
qualification natural environments.

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• IEC 62109-1: Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 1:
General requirements.
• IEC 62109-2: Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 2:
Particular requirements for inverters.
• IEC 62116: Test procedure of islanding prevention measures for utility-interconnected
photovoltaic inverters.
• IEC 60950: Information technology equipment –. Safety –. Part 21: Remote power
feeding.
• IEC 60439: Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies.
• IEC 60204-1: Appliance of reference designations on machinery in accordance with
ISO/IEC/EN 81346.
• IEC 62103: Electronic equipment for use in power installations.
• IEC/TS 61000-3-4: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-4: Limits - Limitation
of emission of harmonic currents in low-voltage power supply systems.
• IEC 61000-3-11: Part 3-11: Limits – Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations
and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems.
• IEC 61000-3-12: Limits for harmonic currents produced by equipment connected to
public low-voltage systems with input current > 16 A and ≤ 75 A per phase.
• IEC 61000-6-2 Part 6-2: Generic standards –. Immunity for industrial environments.
• IEC 61000-6-4 Part 6-4: Generic standards – Emission standard for industrial
environments.
• IEC 60529: Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code).
• IEEE 1547: Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power
Systems.
• IEEE 1547.1: IEEE Standard Conformance Test Procedures for Equipment
Interconnecting Distributed Resources With Electric Power Systems.
• IEEE 1547.2: Application Guide for IEEE 1547 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed
Resources with Electric Power Systems.
• IEEE 1547.3: Guide for Monitoring, Information. Exchange and Control of Distributed
Resources.
IEEE 1547.4: Guide for Design, Operation, and Integration of Distributed Resource
Island Systems with Electric Power Systems.
• IEEE 1547.6: Secondary Network Distribution Systems.
• IEEE P1547.7: Guide to Conducting Distribution Impact Studies for Distributed
Resource Interconnection.
• IEC 62109-3: Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems - Part 3:
Particular requirements for electronic devices in combination with photovoltaic elements

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Grounding and lightning protection:

• IEC 60364 (4-41): Protection against electric shock

• IEC 60364 (5-54): Earthing arrangements and protective conductors
• IEC 61140: Protection against electric shock
• IEC 61936-1: Power installations exceeding 1 kV A.C.
• IEC 60099-4: Surge arresters
• IEC 61024-1 : Protection of structures against lightning - Part 1: General principles
• IEC 61400-24 : Lightning protection
• IEC 61000-5-2: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) part 5 Installation and mitigation
guidelines. Section 2: Earthing and Cabling
• IEC 61643-1: Low Voltage Surge Protective Devices
• IEC 62305-2 1: Protection against lightning – general principles
• IEC 62305-2 1: Protection against lightning – risk management
• IEC 62305-31: Protection against lightning – Physical damage to structures and life
hazard
• IEC 62305-41: Protection against lightning Part 4: Electrical and Electronic system
within structures
• IEEE 80 2000 : Guide for Safety in AC Substation Earthing

Earthing System:

The earthing system shall comply with relevant IEC and IEEE-80 standards.

EMC:

• IEC 61000 Part 3-2: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Limits for harmonic current
emissions
• Buildings and housings, inverter protection:
▪ IEC 60721-3-3 Section 3: Classification of environmental conditions (stationary
use at weather protected locations)
▪ IEC 60721-3-4 Section 4: Classification of environmental conditions (stationary
use in non-weather protected locations)

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MV/LV transformers:

• IEC 60989 Separating transformer, auto transformers, variable transformers & reactors
• IEC 60076 : Power transforms
• IEC 60296: Fluids for electro technical applications – Unused mineral insulating oils for
transformers and switchgear

MV SWITCHGEAR

• MV switchgear designed for a nominal voltage of 22kV (According IEC 60038), to be

internal arc certified according IEC 62271-200 and to withstand a short-circuit current of
at least 10% higher than required by calculations.
• For MV switchgear, a minimum loss of service continuity according to IEC 62271-200
is required.
• The thermal class of insulation will be in accordance with IEC 60085.
• The grounding system shall be designed according to the following standards: (among
others but not limited to) IEC 60364 (4-41) IEC 60364(5-54) and IEC 61140.
• Grounding and lightning protection system, including step and touch voltage calculation,
risk assessment according to IEC 62305-2
• Protection measures to reduce physical damage to structures and life hazard in a
structure according to IEC 62305-3
• Protection measures to reduce failures of electrical and electronic systems in a structure
according to IEC 62305-4.
• The lightning protection shall also comply with all the applicable international standards
(IEC 62305-1; IEC 62305-2). Every safety-related loop must be verified according to the
standard IEC 61508, IEC 61511 to ensure that the requested and necessary Safety
Integrity Level (SIL) is fulfilled for the individual loop.
• IEC 305: Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal voltage above 1 000 V —
Ceramic or glass insulator units for A.C systems — Characteristics of insulator units of
the cap and pin type.
• IEC 61109: Insulators for overhead lines - Composite suspension and tension insulators
for A.C systems with a nominal voltage greater than 1 000 V - Definitions, test methods
and acceptance criteria
IEC 61466: Composite string insulator units for overhead lines with a nominal voltage
greater than 1000 V

INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL

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SCADA:

• IEC 61724 must be considered as a guideline for measurement, data exchange and
analysis.
• IEC 60332 tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions - Part 1-2
• IEC 11801general cabling requirements for twisted pair and optical fibre cables
• IEC 1034, IEC 754-1
• Interfaces for substation protocol shall be enabled for utilizing international standardized
data transmission protocols (e.g. IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 60870-5-102,
IEC 61850, etc.)
• Calibrated Pyranometer secondary standard according to ISO 9060 classification to
measure the global horizontal irradiance (GHI)
• Calibrated Pyranometer secondary standard according to ISO 9060 classification to
measure the global inclined irradiance on the plane of the array (POA)
• All I&C equipment shall have enclosure classification not less than IP 54 according to
IEC 60529 when mounted in an enclosed building and IP 65 for mounting outdoors.
Control cubicles installed in air-conditioned rooms shall be at least IP 32.
• ISO 3511, Part 1: Process Measurement Control Functions and Instrumentation –
Symbolic Representation – Basic Requirements (07/1977).
• ISO 3511, Part 2: Process Measurement Control Functions and Instrumentation –
Symbolic Representation – Extension of Basic Requirements (07/1984).
• The final access control system shall be based on electronic contactless cards compliant
with ISO 14443A.
• IEC 61508: Functional Safety of Electrical/ Electronic/ Programmable Electronic
Safetyrelated Systems
• IEC 60794-1-2-F1: Optical fibre cables – Part1-2: Generic specification – Cross
reference table for optical cable test procedures.
• IEC 60794-1-2-E1: Optical fibre cables – Part1-2: Generic specification – Cross
reference table for optical cable test procedures.
• IEC 60794-1-2-F5: Optical fibre cables – Part1-2: Generic specification – Cross
reference table for optical cable test procedures.
• IEC 60794-1-2-E3: Optical fibre cables – Part1-2: Generic specification – Cross
reference table for optical cable test procedures.
• IEC 60794-1-2-E11: Optical fibre cables – Part1-2: Generic specification – Cross
reference table for optical cable test procedures.
• IEC 60794-1-2-E6: Optical fibre cables – Part1-2: Generic specification – Cross
reference table for optical cable test procedures.

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• IEC 60332-3-24: Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions – Part
324: Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables.
• IEC 60754-2 : Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test on gases
evolved during combustion of material from cables – Part 2-2: Procedures.
Determination of degree of acidity of gases for materials by measuring PH and
conductivity.
• IEC 61034/ EN 61034: Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined
conditions.
• IEC 60950-1:2005/A1:2009: Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1:
General requirements.
• IEC 61000-6 3: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6: Generic standards.
• The communication protocol with the Load Dispatch Center of ONEE shall comply with
:
(i) IEC870-5-101 or IEC870-5-104.
(ii) RTU type S7-400 of the SIEMENS brand
• The wireless system if used shall comply with ETC 300 328 or IEEE 802.11 (-g or -n)
air protocol.
• ISO 27001: Information technology -- Security techniques -- Information security
management systems – Requirements.
• IEC 62443 / ISA S99 : Cyber security Certificate Programs.
• IEC 60870-5-104: Transmission Protocols, Network access for IEC 60870-5-101 using
standard transport profile.
• IEC 61131 : Programmable controllers
• Module temperature sensor shall comply with
IEC 60751: Industrial platinum resistance thermometers and platinum temperature
sensors
• The monitoring system of the Plant shall comply with the following code:
• IEC 61724-1 Ed. 1.0 Photovoltaic system performance - Part 1: Monitoring

UPS & LV Equipment

• IEC 60051 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical – measuring instruments and their
accessories
• IEC 60085 Thermal evaluation and classification of electrical insulation
• IEC 60146 Semiconductor Converters
• IEC 60255 Electrical relays
• IEC 60269 Low-voltage fuses

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• IEC 60289 Reactors

• IEC 60439 Low voltage switchgear and assemblies
• IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
• IEC 60896 Stationary lead – acid batteries. General requirements and methods of test
• IEC 60947 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear

Quality assurance and testing Standards

• ISO 9000: Quality Management-Basic concepts and languages
Testing standards
• Only ILAC accredited laboratory in the testing standards according IEC/ISO 17025.
• IEC 60076: Power transformers
• IEC 60270: High-voltage test techniques - Partial discharge measurements
• IEC 60214: Tap changer testing
• IEC 60044: Instrument transformers
• IEC 62271-100: high voltage alternating current circuit breakers.
• IEC 60831-1: Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems having a
rated voltage up to and including 1 000 V - Part 1: General - Performance, testing and
rating - Safety requirements - Guide for installation and operation.
• IEC 60831-2: Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems having a
rated voltage up to and including 1 000 V - Part 2: Ageing test, self-healing test and
destruction test.
• IEC 60896-11: Stationary lead-acid batteries – Part 11: Vented types – General
requirements and methods of tests.
• IEC 60896-21: Stationar

CIVIL

• The civil works will be designed, manufactured and erected according to the
requirements laid down in the recent relevant codes, standards, accident prevention
regulations and legal regulations. Requirements for the Project given with local laws and
regulations shall be fulfilled in every respect by the Bidder.

• All buildings shall be designed and executed in compliance with Moroccan codes and
standards (NM Norms Marcaine) and regulations and particularly RPS2000 (Regalement
pour constructions parasismique). In cases where NM does not exist, appropriate
international standards will apply.

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• All materials to be used, the engineering and design of the works and the erection on site
shall be covered by the following codes and standards:

- Moroccan Standards,
- International Organization for Standardization: ISO
- European Standards: European Norm (EN)
- National Standards, like German Standards: DeutschesInstitutfürNormungeV (DIN)
when Moroccan or International Standards do not exist.
- If the Bidder wants to use other standards, he is responsible to provide the complete
English edition of the other standards and demonstrate the equivalent to the
standards like listed above to the satisfaction of Masen.

• Insulation:

All buildings shall have a heat insulation, sound and noise insulation and water proofing
according to the following codes and standards:
(a) DIN 4108 : Thermal protection and Energy economy in buildings
(b) DIN 4109 : Sound insulation in buildings
(c) DIN 18 195 Water-proofing of buildings

• Steel structures and welded structures:

Steel and welded structures shall meet the requirements of the following codes and
standards:
(a) AWS D1.1: Structural Welding Code–Steel
(b) ASTM A 36: Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel.
(c) ASTM A 1011: Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled,
Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with
Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strengt.
(d) ASTM A 123: Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on
Iron and Steel Products.

• Reinforced concrete structures:

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Reinforced concrete structures and foundations shall be designed in accordance with the
requirements for concrete buildings and structures published by the American Concrete
Institute (ACI); or equivalent European association.

• Structural concrete:

(a) Structural concrete shall comply with the following codes and standards:
(i) ACI 301: Specifications for Structural Concrete.
(ii) ASTM C94: Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete.

(b) The materials shall be handled and stored according to the requirements of the
following code:
ACI 304: Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing Concrete.

• Concrete reinforcing steel:

Concrete reinforcing steel shall comply with the requirements of the following code:
- ASTM A 615: Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars
for Concrete Reinforcement.

• Welded wire fabric:

Welded wire fabric shall comply with the requirements of the following code:
- ASTM A 766: Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Cadmium.

• Galvanized Work

Galvanization work shall comply with the requirements of the following code:
(a) ISO 1461: Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles -
Specifications and test methods.
(b) EN ISO 14713: Guidelines and recommendations for the protection against corrosion
of iron and steel in structures.

• Painting

Painting shall comply with the requirements of the following code:

- EN ISO 12944: Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems.

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Fire Fighting Standards:

(a) NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

(b) NFPA 11: Standard for Low, Medium and High Expansion Foam
(c) NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
(d) NFPA 14: Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
(e) NFPA 15: Standard for the Automatic Water Deluge Fire Extinguishing
(f) NFPA 20: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for Fire Protection and
Handbook set
(g) NFPA 80: Standard for Fire Doors and other Opening Protective
(h) NFPA 230: Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage
(i) NFPA 256: Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
(j) NFPA 750 Water Mist Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems
(k) NFPA 850: Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants
and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations

Note: The codes mentioned above are typical standards as per industrial practice. However
the standards to be used for each equipment shall depend on the specification and
requirement agreed with Masen.

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