HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRB17-0189_Transformer Screening Specifications_1499808660.pdfHOLY CROSS ENERGY
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
3799 Highway 82 - P. O. Box 2150
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602
(970) 945-5491
EQUIPMENT SCREENING SPECIFICATIONS
All proposed designs or proposed alterations to existing screens shall comply with the following
specifications. Proposals (plans and specifications) shall be submitted to the Holy Cross Energy
Engineering Department for written approval prior to construction. Compliance and approval shall be the
sole determination of the Holy Cross Energy Engineering Department. Noncompliance with these specifications or failure to gain written approval, shall result in the denial of a permanent meter
connection or the dismantling of nonconforming screens.
Appendixes I and J are examples of suggested equipment screens.
General Specifications:
1. Holy Cross Energy shall not be liable for any damage to screens.
2. Screen construction and maintenance shall be the responsibility of parties other than Holy Cross
Energy. 3. The area inside the screen shall be kept clean. There shall be no material of any kind stored
inside the screen.
4. Holy Cross Energy equipment will be installed in accordance with Holy Cross Energy installation
specifications.
Design Specifications:
1. All equipment shall be readily accessible by Holy Cross Energy personnel.
2. All construction shall be permanent in nature and shall not interfere with operation and
maintenance of Holy Cross Energy facilities. 3. There shall be a maximum of 10 feet horizontal distance from equipment to nearest vehicle
access way to permit removal or replacement of equipment.
4. There shall be a minimum of 10 feet level, unobstructed, horizontal distance in front of
equipment doors for maintenance and operations activities.
5. Water, snow and ice buildup shall be prevented. Proper drainage shall be provided. The area inside the enclosure shall be gravel or concrete. Snow removal by parties other than Holy Cross
Energy may be required. Equipment will not be located under rooflines where water, snow or ice
buildup and drainage may occur.
6. Equipment shall not be covered in any manner for 15 feet directly above the equipment. If in the
opinion of Holy Cross Energy, the size and/or weight of equipment to be installed may present handling problems, additional access and clearance may be required.
7. There shall be no doors or moving parts associated with the screen. *
8. Walls shall be a maximum of six feet in height.
9. There shall be no walls within ten feet of equipment sides having doors.
10. Equipment doors shall be able to open fully. 11. Proper equipment ventilation (minimum four feet from equipment pad) shall be maintained. This
may require snow removal by parties other than Holy Cross Energy.
12. Shrubs and trees (in all stages of growth), ornamental decoration, landscaping or any other
camouflage shall conform to all specifications.
13. Contact Holy Cross Energy for equipment and pad dimensions.
* Doors are discouraged. However, in some cases, such as locations near schools, doors may be
approved for equipment screening. Door supports shall be concrete block or concrete. Doors
shall be of sturdy construction and open onto an area that is kept free of snow and ice, such as parking lots, driveways, etc. Doors shall have removable hinges and be locked with a Holy Cross
Energy lock. If problems develop with door operation, the doors will be dismantled.
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