Electrical Codes – TTBS https://gottbs.com Trinidad & Tobago Bureau of Standards Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:57:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://gottbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cropped-logo_pin-32x32.png Electrical Codes – TTBS https://gottbs.com 32 32 TTCS 24:2023, ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS https://gottbs.com/product/ttcs-242023-electrical-appliances-compulsory-requirements/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:27:36 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=17607 Scope This National Standard specifies safety requirements for all electrical appliances for use in Trinidad and Tobago. It also specifies labelling information to be placed on the appliances as well as information to be placed on the packaging for such appliances. This standard applies to appliances intended for use at either of the following nominal supply voltages:
  1. 115 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %; or
  2. 230 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %.
NOTE  These nominal supply voltages have been declared by the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) in their publication entitled “Wiring for Light and Power”. The Electricity Supply Rules made under Section 15 of the Electricity (Inspection) Act Chapter 54:72 provides for variations of six percent above or below the declared voltages. This standard does not apply to appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes or appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, e.g. the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (caused by dust, vapour or gas). This standard does not apply to electrical lighting products or electrical accessories or components. Status: Current | Published: 2023 | Replaces: TTS 76: Part 13:2016]]> Scope
This National Standard specifies safety requirements for all electrical appliances for use in Trinidad and Tobago. It also specifies labelling information to beplaced on the appliances as well as information to be placed on the packaging for such appliances.

This standard applies to appliances intended for use at either of the following nominal supply voltages:

  1. 115 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %; or
  2. 230 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %.

NOTE  These nominal supply voltages have been declared by the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) in their publication entitled “Wiring for Light and Power”. The Electricity Supply Rules made under Section 15 of the Electricity (Inspection) Act Chapter 54:72 provides for variations of six percent above or below the declared voltages.

This standard does not apply to appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes or appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, e.g. the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (caused by dust, vapour or gas).

This standard does not apply to electrical lighting products or electrical accessories or components.

]]> TTS 171:Part2:2002, Trinidad and Tobago Electrical Wiring Code – Part 2 – High Voltage Installations https://gottbs.com/product/tts-171part22002-trinidad-and-tobago-electrical-wiring-code-part-2-high-voltage-installations/ Fri, 28 May 2021 13:39:31 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=14222 Current | Published: 2002 | Replaces: TTS 26 20 505 - 1978]]> Specifies requirements for the installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of electrical wiring at voltages in excess of 1000 Volts.

]]> TTS 171-3:2011, Trinidad and Tobago Electrical Wiring Code – Part 3: Renewable Energy Systems and Interconnection Requirements https://gottbs.com/product/tts-171-32011-trinidad-and-tobago-electrical-wiring-code-part-3-renewable-energy-systems-and-interconnection-requirements/ Thu, 27 May 2021 13:11:25 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=14208 Current | Published: 2011]]> This standard specifies requirements for the following types of renewable energy systems: Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems; fuel cell systems; and small wind electric systems. This standard includes requirements for solar photovoltaic (PV) electrical energy systems, including the array circuits(s), inverter(s) and controller(s) for such systems. Solar photovoltaic systems covered by this standard may be interactive with other electrical power production sources or stand-alone, with or without electrical energy storage such as batteries. These systems may have ac or dc output for utilization. This standard also includes requirements for small wind (turbine) systems that consist of one or more wind electric generators with individual generators having a rated power up to and including 100 kW. These systems can include generators, alternators, inverters, and controllers. This standards covers the installation of one or more electric power production source(s) operating in parallel with a primary source(s) of electricity. This standard does not address physical and structural requirements for renewable energy systems.

]]> TTS 171:Part 4:2020, Trinidad and Tobago Electrical Wiring Code – Part 4 – Interconnection Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers https://gottbs.com/product/tts-171part-42020-trinidad-and-tobago-electrical-wiring-code-part-4-interconnection-requirements-for-electric-vehicle-chargers/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:19:08 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=13770 Current | Published: 2020]]> This standard specifies minimum requirements for the installation and inspection, of electrical wiring intended for the charging of Electric Vehicles (EV) and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEV) to ensure the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards associated with the use of electricity.

This standard is neither to be regarded as a design specification nor as an instruction manual.

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