S.L. 545.41 Art. 10Network connection exceeding 60 Amps.

(1) A new network connection to a multiple customer development having a total load exceeding 60 Amps on any phase as calculated in regulation 9(9) or a new bulk network connection shall be provided by the distribution system operator by extending the network infrastructure from the nearest suitable low voltage connection point or suitable substation on the network, as determined by the distribution system operator, when all the following criteria are satisfied:

(a) the amount required in Amps per phase multiplied by the distance in metres between the metering point on the applicant’s premises and the low voltage panel in the nearest suitable substation shall not exceed 30,000 Amp metre with a maximum variation of +10% on the distance element. For this purpose, the current requested shall consist of one of the following standard values: 100 Amps, 125 Amps, 160 Amps, 200 Amps, 250 Amps, 315 Amps, 355 Amps, 400 Amps, 450 Amps, 500 Amps;

(b) the route length in metres between the metering point on the applicant’s premises and the low voltage panel in the nearest suitable substation does not exceed three hundred metres (300m); and

(c) the bulk network connection required does not exceed 500 Amps per phase.

(2) A bulk network connection shall not be extended from overhead lines or from underground cables which are themselves supplied from an overhead line.

(3) The full cost of the low voltage equipment and works, including the civil works, trenching and cable laying, required for the provision of the bulk network connection to the applicant and, or developer, as applicable, shall be charged to the applicant and, or developer, as applicable. In addition, a fee per kVA supplied shall be paid by the applicant as HV contribution as stipulated in item 9 of the Sixth Schedule and payment is to be effected in accordance with item 21 of the Sixth Schedule: Provided that the applicant may opt to carry out, at his own expense, any trenching and cable laying in accordance with the distribution system operators’ requirements and direction.

(4) The low voltage extension shall remain the property of the distribution system operator until the whole amount due in respect of the said low voltage extension has been paid. The customer in whose premises or temporary installation the low voltage extension has been installed shall be bound by a declaration in writing that neither the said customer, nor any successors in title, shall offer any opposition to the removal of the said low voltage extension by the distribution system operator in the event that the amounts due to the distribution system operator in respect of the low voltage extension, including interest thereon as calculated in accordance with regulation 20(4), are not settled in full and the distribution system operator determines that such removal is appropriate in the circumstances.

(5) The maximum variation of +10% on the distance element as referred to in regulation 10(1)(a) is calculated as stipulated in item 23 of the Sixth Schedule.

(6) If any one (1) or more of the criteria in regulation 10(1) are not satisfied, the distribution system operator shall have the right to require a new substation for the provision of the bulk network connection in accordance with regulation 12.