Clarity on Roles & Responsibilities for Work by Independent Connection Providers on UK Power Networks HV & LV Networks On the 30th October 2015 UK Power Networks are required to comply with a common Competition in Connections Code of Practice (CoP). One requirement of the CoP is for each Distribution Network Operator (DNO) to enter into arrangements that will enable Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) to undertake the self-connection of newly installed network extension assets in prescribed circumstances, inclusive of any operational activity. For HV projects, an ICP has options available for self-connection: Mechanism 1 UK Power Networks SAP Issues PTW to ICP Cable Jointer – The UK Networks SAP shall isolate and earth the HV network in accordance with UK Power Networks Distribution Safety Rules and Procedures and shall manage the HV outage in its entirety; mirroring the approach taken when internal jointing resource is employed. The only significant difference will be that the UK Power Networks SAP shall issue a PTW directly to the ICP Cable Jointer to allow the completion of the required connection works. Connection activity that involves associated Overhead Line (OHL) works, connection of mobile generation or the interruption to a consumers’ supply; these works shall be completed by UK Power Networks only the final jointing works will be completed by the ICP. – The table below highlights the key roles & responsibilities for each party whilst completing connection works under this approach. UK Power Networks Responsibilities ICP Responsibilities Agreeing the date for the with the ICP in Providing a competent jointer - holds a conjunction with the UK Power Networks valid competency certificate issued by the CiC Team ICP Preparing Switching Application/Booking & Providing all jointing materials System Alteration Notice when appropriate Safety Management of the Connection Works including the issuing PTW to ICP Provision of Spiking Gun & Cartridges Jointer, cable identification, phasing checks etc. The application of any LV back-feeds. This includes proving their viability before the Street-Work Noticing & Traffic Management connection date Removal of steel pipes, when requested by Completion of excavations at POC ICP (chargeable service) Providing UK Power Networks CiC team The management of any Shutdown’ ‘Carded installation records of adopted assets Safety & welfare of all ICP staff on-site - ICP The management and installation of any Jointer to work’ under ICP’s NERS ‘put temporary generation accredited safety management system
Clarity on Roles & Responsibilities for Work by Independent Connection Providers on UK Power Networks HV & LV Networks On the 30th October 2015 UK Power Networks are required to comply with a common Competition in Connections Code of Practice (CoP). One requirement of the CoP is for each Distribution Network Operator (DNO) to enter into arrangements that will enable Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) to undertake the self-connection of newly installed network extension assets in prescribed circumstances, inclusive of any operational activity. For HV projects, an ICP has options available for self-connection: Mechanism 1 – UK Power Networks SAP Issues PTW to ICP Cable Jointer The UK Networks SAP shall isolate and earth the HV network in accordance with UK Power Networks Distribution Safety Rules and Procedures and shall manage the HV outage in its entirety; mirroring the approach taken when internal jointing resource is employed. The only significant difference will be that the UK Power Networks SAP shall issue a PTW directly to the ICP Cable Jointer to allow the completion of the required connection works. Connection activity that involves associated Overhead Line (OHL) works, connection of mobile generation or the interruption to a consumers’ supply; these works shall be completed by UK Power Networks – only the final jointing works will be completed by the ICP. The table below highlights the key roles & responsibilities for each party whilst completing connection works under this approach. UK Power Networks Responsibilities ICP Responsibilities Agreeing the date for the with the ICP in conjunction with the UK Power Networks CiC Team Providing a competent jointer - holds a valid competency certificate issued by the ICP Preparing Switching Application/Booking & System Alteration Notice when appropriate Providing all jointing materials Safety Management of the Connection Works including the issuing PTW to ICP Jointer, cable identification, phasing checks etc. Provision of Spiking Gun & Cartridges The application of any LV back-feeds. This includes proving their viability before the connection date Street-Work Noticing & Traffic Management Removal of steel pipes, when requested by ICP (chargeable service) Completion of excavations at POC The management of any ‘Carded Shutdown’ Providing UK Power Networks CiC team installation records of adopted assets The management and installation of any temporary generation Safety & welfare of all ICP staff on-site - ICP Jointer ‘put to work’ under ICP’s NERS accredited safety management system
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