Electricity Thank you for considering Western Power Distribution for your electricity connections. We have put together these notes to help you fill out your and to ensure we receive all the correct information for your application to be processed easily. Section A Your details Please complete this section with your contact details as well as details of the site. Please advise us of the builder/developer s details if you are applying on their behalf. Section B Number and type of connections required Please provide details of the number of electricity connections you require, including temporary supplies. A Budget Estimate will be non-binding and for indicative costs only. A Connection Offer will set out detailed terms and conditions and once accepted will be binding on both parties. Load guidelines An 80 amp 1 phase supply can provide up to 18kVA. A 100 amp 3 phase supply can provide up to 70 kva. Disturbing loads If you are connecting any motors or welders, please let us know about them. Please tell us the following: Motors Type, 1 or 3 phase, Rating kw/hp, DOL/Star Delta, Starting current, Starts per hour. Welders Input voltage, Rating, Phases, Welds per minute. The manufacturer or equipment installer should be able to help you with this. Off-peak means the heating that can only operate during a pre-arranged time (usually 7 hours) in the range of hours 23:00 07:00 and is usually controlled by the Meter Operator s time-switch. Section C Protective multiple earthing (PME) To find out if we can provide you with a PME, please advise us if the site consists of metal framed buildings. Section D Generation Please indicate whether there will be any onsite generation. Please note that if you require a Connection Offer we will require further technical information. Information and forms to download are available on our website at http://www.westernpower.co.uk/generationconnections.aspx Section E Site conditions It is a requirement of the Compliance with the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 that a proper assessment is made of the risks on site. Please complete this section to help us process your application efficiently, in a way appropriate to the environmental and practical considerations on and around the site. Section F Additional information Please provide any additional information that may be relevant to your application. Section G Signature Please ensure that you sign and date the form on page 4, and enclose one copy of the Location and Site Layout Plan. Guidance is given on pages 5-6. Important To prevent your application from being delayed, please ensure you have enclosed all the required information. with supporting documentation to: wpdnewsupplies@westernpower.co.uk Did you know? You can get a competitive quote from an Independent Connections Provider (ICP) for your electricity connection. We can provide you with a complete connection service but you may also ask an ICP or Independent Network Operator (IDNO) to undertake some of the works (known as the contestable works ). Find out more www.westernpower.co.uk/connections/competition-in-connections 1/6
Section A - Your details Address for correspondence Customer name Title, initials and surname Company name Building name/number Street Town City Postcode Contact details Name Telephone Mobile Site address (where connection(s) required) Site names/plot numbers Street Town City Postcode Fax Email with supporting documentation to: Section B Number and type of connections required Do you require an indicative Budget Estimate or a firm Connection Offer? Budget Estimate Connection Offer wpdnewsupplies@westernpower.co.uk We will normally provide a Connection Offer that sets out the charge for WPD undertaking all of the connection works. If you prefer we can provide a Connection Offer for WPD undertaking only the non-contestable connection works, so that an ICP or IDNO can be appointed to undertake the design and construction of the contestable works. Do you require WPD to provide a Connection Offer for undertaking all work or an offer for non-contestable works only (POC)? All Works POC only Total number of plots Total number of electricity plots Will a temporary supply be required? (If yes, please give details and mark the required position on your plans). Yes No 1 or 3 phase Load/kVA Date required If your temporary supply will power any motors (eg lifts or pumps) please specify in Section F Additional Information on page 4. 2/6
Load Requirements The notes on the front page will give you some guidance on your load requirements. Maximum power required in kva (after diversity) (Your electrician/electrical contractor can provide you with this information) If the enquiry is for an increase in load, please state the existing load in kva Date connection required: (We will do our best to meet your connection requirements but cannot guarantee to make this date. If you accept our Connection Offer we will agree a date to make the connection.) Disturbing loads D M Y If you are connecting any electrical equipment which may cause a disturbance on the electricity system (e.g. motors, welders), please provide us with details. The notes at the front of this form will advise you on what we need to know. Section C Protective multiple earthing (PME) PME is normally provided for each supply. However, some methods of building do not allow this means of earthing, in particular multi-occupancy steel framed buildings. In such cases alternative earthing solutions can be provided by your electrical contractor. Is your building steel framed and subdivided into units? Yes No Section D Generation Will there be any on-site electrical generation? Yes No with supporting documentation to: wpdnewsupplies@westernpower.co.uk Will generators be capable of operating in parallel with WPD s system? Yes No Please visit our website for information on connecting electricity generation www.westernpower.co.uk 3/6
Section E Site conditions Does your proposed development require notification under The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2007? Yes No Unsure Are there are any site conditions that you need to make us aware of (for example potential hazards such as asbestos, air pollution, ground contamination). If so, please include in the Additional information section. We may ask you for more information. Section F Additional information with supporting documentation to: Boundary Plan request Please provide a plan clearly showing the ownership and boundaries of your site. Where appropriate, we will design a cable route that is within the boundary of your land, avoiding the need for third party agreement. This can reduce legal costs and lead times required to complete the work. This information may be available from: The Land Registry your planning application your property deeds hand drawings on an existing plan. wpdnewsupplies@westernpower.co.uk Note: This is the preferred option, but if a Boundary plan is not available, we ll accept the boundary being marked on the Location Plan instead. Please make sure the detail is accurate, so we can avoid delays later. Section G Signature Signature of applicant Date Print name Position in company Under section 16(1) of the 1989 Electricity Act, we are obliged to provide a Connection Offer to any person entitled to apply for a new, increased or reduced connection to our Distribution System. Applications for a connection to our Distribution System can either be made by the owner or occupier of the premises, or by an approved contractor, supplier or agent, acting with the consent of the owner or occupier. Our response time to any person seeking a new, increased or reduced capacity connection will be in accordance with our Licence, and the Electricity (Connection Standards of Performance) Regulations 2010 or, where we are providing only non-contestable services, Licence Condition 15. It will be no later than 3 months after the application date, except in cases where a longer period has been agreed with the applicant. Our Connection Charges Statement provides information on the typical costs involved in providing a connection and information on the standards of service to the provision of a connection. Further details about the Statement of Charges can be obtained at www.westernpower.co.uk/new-connections/connections.aspx 4/6
Procedure for the submission of site plans for a new connection enquiry Introduction In order to provide a connection offer, we require one copy of the Location Plan and one copy of the Site Layout Plan, together with your. The Location Plan shows where to find the proposed site for the new connection. The Site Layout Plan provides further details on how the site is laid out and includes dimensions of the new connection. Location Plan 1 All applications should have one Location Plan enclosed. You must highlight the site location on the plan. 2 Location Plans can be obtained by using A-Z street maps or via the internet, which is now available at most public libraries. The following internet sites offer instant Location Plans: multimap.com ordsvy.gov.uk with supporting documentation to: wpdnewsupplies@westernpower.co.uk Diagram 1 - Example of a Location Plan 5/6
Procedure for the submission of the site plans for a new connection enquiry Site Layout Plan 1 In the absence of an architect s drawing, all applications need to have one site layout plan enclosed. You must draw all proposed buildings and accesses onto the site plan showing accurate measurements. 2 The full site address and proposed meter position should be marked onto the plan with an X (see across for guidelines on meter positions). 3 The size of the new building should be shown on the plan as well as its position onsite in relation to existing features of the site plan using measurements. 4 Measurements should be taken and drawn on the plan to show the position and size of the new building to the nearest 0.1m. 5 Measurements should be taken from permanent features on-site eg existing buildings, boundaries, footpaths and kerb lines. Measurements should be legible and easy to read. 6 Any existing buildings to be demolished should also be marked on the plan. 7 Please include the site boundary. 8 Please mark any access roads and temporary accesses to the site. Please do not take measurements from doorways, gate posts, bay windows, temporary posts and garden gateways or street furniture eg lamps, signs and bollards. Meter position Commercial supplies (up to 100 Amps) should be installed in outdoor meter boxes. These should be mounted onto an external wall on the front or side elevation of the property in front of any fence or gates to allow unrestricted public access. They should be fitted at a minimum height of 400mm and a maximum height of 1,000mm from ground level to the bottom of the box. The following meter positions are not permitted: at the rear of the property at the side of the property behind fences or gates facing or opening directly onto public footpaths or into alleyways or entries within a coal dustbin, refuse store, garage or porch under windows, unless minimum installation height can be achieved. Note: any proposal of indoor meter positions will only be accepted where the developer can demonstrate that the Local Planning Authority will not permit an outdoor meter box by virtue of the building being listed, in a conservation area, or for a commercial supply where a meter box is not feasible eg shop frontage. with supporting documentation to: wpdnewsupplies@westernpower.co.uk 3 Show the size and position of the new building 4 Measurements taken should be to the nearest 0.1m NEW HOUSE X 1 Proposed buildings and their access must be shown on site layout (East ) plc Registered in England and Wales No. 2366923 (West ) plc Registered in England and Wales No. 3600574 () plc Registered in England and Wales No. 2366985 () plc Registered in England and Wales No. 2366894 Registered Office: Avonbank, Feeder Road, Bristol BS2 0TB 7 Mark the site boundary 5 Measurements to be taken from permanent features on site 2 Show the site address and meter position 8 Show the access roads and temporary accesses PROPOSED NEW PROPERTY 26 CHURCH STREET ANYTOWN TO BE DEMOLISHED 6 Show any existing buildings that are to be demolished X - METER POSITION Diagram 2 - Example of a Site Layout Plan 6/6 Note: Site Layout Plans can be obtained from Local Council offices, high street map shops and Ordnance Survey stockists. There is a charge for this service. Site plans are at a scale of 1:1250 or 1:500 and show the existing geographical area.