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Appendix L Electrical Method of Procedure: University of Nevada, Reno Campus Design & Construction Standards

The document outlines the University of Nevada, Reno's requirements and guidelines for developing a Method of Procedure (MOP) when shutting down electrical transmission and distribution systems. A MOP is required to increase safety, minimize shutdown time, coordinate duties, and improve communication. An MOP must include a pre-work briefing, job description, safety procedures, steps to be followed, PPE requirements, and verification of de-energization. The document provides an example MOP for replacing wiring and maintenance work during an outage at Ross Hall and Jones Center that outlines the contacts, equipment, safety measures, tasks, and power restoration steps.

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Appendix L Electrical Method of Procedure: University of Nevada, Reno Campus Design & Construction Standards

The document outlines the University of Nevada, Reno's requirements and guidelines for developing a Method of Procedure (MOP) when shutting down electrical transmission and distribution systems. A MOP is required to increase safety, minimize shutdown time, coordinate duties, and improve communication. An MOP must include a pre-work briefing, job description, safety procedures, steps to be followed, PPE requirements, and verification of de-energization. The document provides an example MOP for replacing wiring and maintenance work during an outage at Ross Hall and Jones Center that outlines the contacts, equipment, safety measures, tasks, and power restoration steps.

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University of Nevada, Reno

Campus Design & Construction Standards

APPENDIX L
ELECTRICAL METHOD OF
PROCEDURE
The following appendix includes information and standard drawings
that are diagrammatic and are used only to convey intent.

ELECTRICAL METHOD OF PROCEDURE (MOP)


UNR requires a Method of Procedure (MOP) whenever there will be an electrical
shutdown of our transmission and distribution system(s). The purpose of the MOP is:
 Increase Safety.
 Minimize shut down time by planning properly.
 Coordinate duties between all parties involved in the shutdown process.
 Improve communication and provide a clear understanding of the process.
 Ensure proper PPE is used.
 Have communication between the University and any contractor working the
shut-down.

MOPS should include the following:


 Pre-work briefing with all that are present for the shutdown.
 Include safety discussion, all potential hazards.
 Job description – what will be done, when it will be done, the voltages and
location of the equipment will all need to be included.
 The steps that will be followed.
 Emergency procedures and collection points.
 Location of emergency exits.
 The levels of PPE required for each step.
 Include steps for pre-use inspection of PPE.
 Steps to take for Lock-out/Tag-out.
 Steps for verification of voltage / rotation or other tasks to be accomplished.
 How you will control access into the work area based on arc flash boundaries.
 Type of meter being used for voltage verification and max voltage rating.
 Lighting considerations.

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THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF AN ACTUAL MOP EXECUTED ON


CAMPUS:
MOP 7-23-2016

Ross Hall and Jones Center shut down.

Work to be performed: UNR to replace wire to main switch gear for new water heater,
tighten and clean gear and panels in Ross Hall and Jones Center.

Contractor Contact - John Doe – 775-321-1234

UNR Contact – Project Coordinator – 775-987-6789

Proper PPE
 Category 2 and 4 / 8 cal. and 40 cal.
 Fluke volt meter
 Lock out tag out, lock out tag out tree
Equipment
 LED lights
 Socket sets
 Rags
 5-point sockets
 Torque Wrenches
 Portable Generators
 Cords

 Vacuums
 Torque specs.
 Hot Sticks
 Rope with a hook
Morning meeting at 6:30 am in Electric shop Saturday 7-23-2016
 Review Project with UNR MOP

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 Verify Rotation at 120/208 volt disconnect on main transformer with Category 2/8
cal2 gear (James and Steve).
Power shut down 7:00 am with Joe from Contractor X on site in case switch does
not work
 UNR Open Main breakers in Ross and Jones and LOTO (Steve and James).
 UNR open PB- 13, open, close, open 4160-volt switch to Ross and Jones with
Category 4/40 cal2 gear (Steve and James).
 Close vault lid, LOTO PB-13.
 UNR Verify power is de-energized to Ross and Jones with Category 2/8 cal2 gear
(Steve and James).
 If PB- 13 switches correctly, Joe from Contractor X can leave.
7:00 to 3:00 pm.
 UNR to pull wire for water heater @ Ross Hall (Brent and Cimothy).
 UNR torque and cleaning switch gear @ Ross Hall (Brent and Cimothy).
 Check all Emergency lights in Ross and Jones (James, Steve).
 UNR to torque and clean panels @ Ross Hall and Jones (James, Steve, Brent,
and Cimothy).
 UNR clean and torque transformer (not the porcelain bushings) T- RHJV.
 UNR exercise all breakers in both buildings.
 Make drawing of conduits in PB-13 for FS Electrical Engineer.
Re-energize power 3:30 pm or sooner
 UNR contact control shop (997-9652) before we re-energize
 UNR remove LOTO from PB-13
 UNR close switch at PB-13 with Category 4/40 cal2 gear (James and Steve)
 UNR Verify three phase power Ross and Jones with Category 2/8 cal2 gear
(James and Steve).
 UNR close Main breakers @ Ross and Jones with Category 2/8 cal2 gear (James
and Steve).
 UNR confirms power is restored to both buildings.

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 Clean up and put away all tools and equipment.

If Switch fails Joe from Contractor X is on standby to bypass switch.


Joe (775) 555-1234

END OF ELECTRICAL METHOD OF PROCEDURE

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