Table of Contents

�1���� Scope��������
�2���� References�������������
�3���� Definitions
������� 3.1���� Terms defined elsewhere������
������� 3.2���� Terms defined in this Recommendation����������
�4���� Abbreviations���������
�5���� Responsibility���������
������� 5.1���� Building owner����������
������� 5.2� ���Manufacturer�����������
������� 5.3���� Network operator�����
������� 5.4���� Customer�����
�6���� Risk management��
������� 6.1���� Sources of damage���
������� 6.2���� Risk assessment��������
������� 6.3���� Risk reduction�����������
�7���� Objectives for bonding configurations and earthing�
�8���� Protection requirements����
������� 8.1���� Equipotential bonding������������
������� 8.2���� a.c. power distribution and SPDs��������
������� 8.3���� Telecommunication lines and SPDs����
������� 8.4���� Selection of SPDs for installation at the point of entry�
�9���� Installation of SPDs (primary protectors)�����
������� 9.1���� Installation methods for SPDs (primary protection) for different power distribution systems����
������� 9.2���� Examples of installation methods to achieve the requirements of short bond wires�������
� ������9.3���� Location of the telecommunication SPD����������
������� 9.4���� Safety issues
10���� Multiservice surge protective devices���������
������ 10.1���� Single MSPD�������������
������ 10.2���� Multiple MSPDs�������
11���� Implementation����
12���� Large installations
Annex A � Installation methods for different power systems����
������� A.1���� Installation method for TN-S power distribution systems����������
������� A.2���� Installation method for TN-C-S power distribution systems������
������� A.3���� Installation method for TN-C power distribution systems���������
������� A.4���� Installation method for TT power distribution systems
������� A.5���� Installation method for IT power distribution systems�
Annex B � Solutions for earthing and bonding problems����
������� B.1���� Methods to improve earthing and bonding�����
������� B.2���� Methods of providing additional protection external to the equipment
������� B.3���� Special resistibility and safety requirements���
Appendix I � Earthing and bonding scenarios����
Appendix II � Examples of mitigation measures for different power installations����
������ II.1���� TN-C and TN-C-S types������������
������ II.2���� TT and IT types�����������
Appendix III � Surge current paths and resulting potential differences����