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CEYLON ELECTRICITY BOARD

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION COST

2012

CONTENTS
Page
Generallnformation
01.

Cost per km. of LVNewLines/ Conversions/ Combine Runs.

02.

Cost per km. of ABCLVLines.

03.

Cost per km. of MVLines. {Single Circuit and Double Circuit)

04.

Cost of Gut-door Type Distribution Substation

05.

Cost of Gut-door Type Substations for Bulk Supply

06.

Cost of Augmentation of Outdoor Distribution Substations.

07.

Cost of Augmentation of Outdoor Bulk SupplySubstations.

08.

Cost of Installation of Expulsion Fuses at MV Line.

09.

Cost of Installation of Load Break Switches

10.

Cost of Installation of Auto-reclosers -'

11.

Cost of Installation of MVMetering Equipment

12.

Cost of Installation of Guards

13.

Cost of Service Connections.

14.

Cost of Service Connections - Underground

12

15.

Cost of change-over to the Time of Day Tariff

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16.

Other Charges

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17 J A N 2012

All Provincial DGMM,

Standard ronstruction Cost^ -2012
The "Standard Construction Cost - 2012", which are applicable with effect from Ol" January
2012 is sent herewith for your information and necessary action.
1, UBOUR RATES FOR STANDARD CONSTRUCTION COSTS
The Standard Costs shall be used only for new construction works at provinces since the
Workmen Recovery Rat^ and the Overhead Recovery Rate for the provinces are computed
on the following basis.
New Constructions:

80% of the work is done by the private contractors and the balance
20% by the CEB direct labour.
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Service Connections: 90% of work by the Private Contractors

10% of works by the CEB direct labour
On this basis the following labour rates & overhead recovery rates are used for the
calculation of Standard Costs.
(a). Labour Recover Rate
I.

New Construction Works

Rs. 210/- per labour hour

ii.

Service Connection works

Rs. 185/- per labour hour

(b).Overhead Recovery Rate

i.

New Construction Works

Rs. 114/- per labour hour

ii.

Service Connection Works

Rs. 194/- per labour hour

2. LABOUR & OVERHEAD RECOVERY RATES FOR OTHER CEB WORKS

For all other jobs except new construction works the following rates should be applied.
Labour Recovery Rate

Rs. 292/- per labour hour

Overhead Recover Rate

Rs. 194/- per labour hour

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
3.1. Concessionary Rate for DCB, PCB and "Gama Neguma" LV lines
All the Low Voltage lines shall be of three phase construction. Even if a sing\e phase
line is requested under the DCB, PCB or Gama Neguma, CEB wil! provide a Three
Phase line (Fly, Wasp and ABC Conductor) at the concessionary rates given below.
This Concessionary Rate is only applicable to the DCB, PCB and Gama Neguma jobs
funded by the government.
Three Phase (Fly) 1km

Rs. 1,086,000.00/-

Three Phase (Wasp) 1km

Rs. 1,154,000.00/-

Thr.ee Phase (ABC) 1km

Rs. 1,166,000.00/-

On this basis, CEB will incur an additional Cost of Rs. 75,000.00/- per km of LV (Fly,
Wasp and ABC Conductor) lines in order to provide 3 phase feeders under the PCB,
DCB and Gama Neguma jobs. This additional expenditure will be met from system
Augmentation Funds.
However in case of bulk supply consumers, property developers and all other
Commercial Establishments actual construction rates shall be applicable as follows.
Single Phase (FLY) 1km

Rs. 898,000.00/-

Three Phase (Fly) 1km

Rs. 1,161,000.00/-

Three Phase (Wasp) 1km

Rs. 1.229,000.00/-

3.2. Service Connections

3.2.1. 30A Srngle Phase Service Connections
(a) . Single phase service connection distance up to 50m
A common charge of Rs. 15,000.00/- will be applicable for single phase
service

connections

within

50m from the distribution

network

irrespective of the distance from the distribution network. However a

tolerance of i m is allowed in order to 3\/o\d disputes with prospective
customers over 50m from the nearest pole of the distribution network.
(b) .Single Phase service connection distance beyond 50m
Total cost consists of a fixed cost and a variable cost.
Fixed Cost is Rs. 15,000.00/- Variable cost is Rs. 760.00/- per every
meter in excess of 50m.

3.2.2. 30A/60A, Three Phase Service Connections

Ail 3 0 A and 6 0 A t h r e e p h a s e s e r v i c e connections t o Industrial, Commercial
a n d G e n e r a l p u r p o s e i n s t a l l a t i o n s should be supplied through M o u l d e d case
Circuit

Breakers

(MCCB).

No

s e r v i ce

cut-outs

shall

be used

in these

installations.

3.3. Other charges

O t h e r Charges

for miscellaneous

services are i n c l u d e d in the Standard

C o n s t r u r t i o n Costs - 2012.
Value Added Tax. (VAT) is not chargeable. There for all estimates issued for new line and
substation construction works should not be included with VAT component over and
above the Standard Cost Estimates.

(1) G M , CEB

f.i.pl.

(2) A G M {R2)

f.i.pl.

(3} A G M (R4)

f.Lpl.

(4) A G M ( R l )

f.i.pl.

(5) A G M (R3)

f.i.pl.

(6) D G M ( C & C ) R l , R2, R3 & R4

Please arrange t o distribut e a m o n g t h e

relevant b r a n c h e s in your region.

(7) D G M ( P & D ) R l , R2, R3 & R4

(8) D G M (Pr. & H M ) R l , ^l^Ri

fj.pl.
& R4

f.i.pl.

(9) D G M (REP & P r o c u r e m e n t )

f.i.pl.

(10) A F M (Distribution ) R l , R2, R3 & R4 -

f.i.pl.

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION COST - 2012

1).

LV NEW LINES/CONVERSIONS/COMBINED RUNS

All the distribution feeders shall be of 3 phase construction. The maximum length of any
distribution feeder with Fly (7/3.4 mm) conductor shall not exceed 1.8 km from the respective
distribution substation.
a),

LV New Construction - Cost per km.

Following rates are only applicable for LV lines funded through the Decentralized Budget
and Provincial Council Budget and all the LV lines shall be of three (3) phase
construction.

COST Rs.

FLY-7/3.40mm
7/.134 inches
3 Ph.
1,086,000.00

WASP-7/4.39mm
7/.173 inches
3 Ph.
1.154,000.00

ABC
70x3+50mm2
1.166,000.00

Following rates are applicable for Bulk suppliers, Property developers, etc.. and all other third
parties.

COST Rs.

FLY-7/3.40mm
3 Ph.
1.161.000.00

WASP-7/4.39mm
3 Ph.
1,229,000.00

Note:The cost of construction of 1 ph. Fly (7/3.40mm) LV line for third parties shall be Rs. 898.000.00
b)

LV Line Conversion - Cost per km.

CONDUCTOR

COST Rs.

WASP7M.39mm
(7/.173 Inches)

FLY7/3.40mm
(7/.134 Inches)
1PH/3PH.

2 PH/3 PH.

Changing Conductor 3PH.

Fly/Wasp

344.000.00

245,000.00

528.000.00

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c).

Combined run of LV Line on existing MV Line

Foliowing rates are only applicable for LV lines funded through the Decentralized Budget
and Provincial Council Budget.

CONDUCTOR

FLY-7/3.40mm
3 Ph.

WASP-7/4.39mm
3 Ph.

ABC
3Ph.4Wire

Combined Runon11kV/33
kV line cost in Rs.

636,000.00

713.000.00

684,000.00

d)

^Combined run of LV Line on Nev/ MV Line

Followiing rates are only applicable for LV lines funded through the Decentralized Budget
and Provincial Council Budget.
CONDUCTOR

FLY-7/3.40mm
3 Ph.

WASP-7/4.39mm
3 Ph.

ABC
3Ph.4Wire

Combined Run on 11kV/33

kV line cost in Rs.

399.000.00

475,OCO.0O

579,000.00

Note.
Span of MV lines are reduced to the span required for LV. Therefore no LV poles introduced in
between MV Poles.
Following rates are applicable for Bulk suppliers, Property developers, and other third parties.
e)

Combined run of LV Line on existing MV Line

CONDUCTOR

FLY-7/3.40mm
3 Ph.

WASP-7/4.39mm
3 Ph.

ABC
3Ph,4Wire

Combined Run on
11kV/33kV line cost in Rs.

711,000.00

788,000.00

759.000.00

The above costs include the cost of additional intermediate LV poles (8.3m) required to support thf
LV feeder. However standard practice is to plant MV poles (10m or 11m) and construct the line oi
LV span. The difference in cost has to be borne by the CEB.
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f)

Combined run of LV Line on New MV Line

CONDUCTOR

FLY-7/3.40mm
3 Ph.

WASP-7/4.39mm
3 Ph.

ABC
3Ph.4Wire

Combined Run on11l^V/33

kV line cost in Rs.

474,000.00

550,000.00

654,000.00

Note.

Span of MV lines are reduced to the span required for LV. Therefore no LV poles introduced in
between MV Poles.

2).

AERIAL BUNDLED CONDUCTORS LV LINE,

a).

ABC LV Line Cost per km.

CONCRETE POLE
ABC Conductor

70x3+50mm2

70x3+50+16mm2

COST Rs.
COST Rs. (For the Second Circuit)

1.241.000.00
738.000.00

1,437,000.00

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3).

MV LINE- COST PER km. (These rates are only applicable for Pole Line Constructions)
Since LV span (45m) used in MV constmction it may be economical to use 10.0 m (RC or PS) pole |
in MV construction. PS (11 .Om) poles may be used in special construction where clearance can not 1
be maintained by 10.0 m poles, (eg. Road crossings, urban areas)
f

CODE

11kV
7/ 4.09mm
37/2.79
RACOON
LYNX

Single Circuit
2,056,000.00
on 10m pole
Cost Rs.
Single Circuit
3.155,000.00
on 11m Pole 2,247,000.00
Cost Rs.
Single Circuit
3,604,000.00
on 13m Pole 2,34.5,000.00
Cost Rs.
Double
Circuit on
5.968.000.00
13m Pole

Cost Rs.
All values are in Rupees.

4)

19/ 3.76mm
ELM

33kV
37/2.79
LYNX

7M.09mm
RACOON

19/ 3.76mm
ELM

2,306.000.00

2.846.000.00

2,437,000.00

3.339,000.00

3.019,000.00

3.482,000.00

2.556,000.00

3.841,000.00

3,508,000.00

5,287.000.00

6.376,000.00

5.773,000.00

COST FOR OUTDOORTYPE DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATIONS.

kVA

100

160

250

11kV/ LTRs.

1,299,000.00

1,492,000.00

1,788.000.00

33kV/ LT Rs.

1,392.000.00

1.573.000.00

1,839,000.00

The above costs include for followings:

i) .
Three Nos. Pin Insulators, Tension Insulator Sets (on line side) and all other material costs.
ii).
Two Sets of Fuse Switch Disconnectors (3ph. Unit with neutral Link) on LV side for two
feeders.
ill).
PVC Tail Wires (80 meters long) from the T/F LV Terminal to Fuse Switch Disconnectors for
the two LV Feeders.
iv) .
Connection Clamps (Crimp Type Sockets at the LV Terminal of the Transformer, Fuse
Switch Disconnectors and Bimetallic Clamps at the LV feeders).
v)
Substation metering set with metal enclosure.
vi)
Concrete Earthing Blocks (Four numbers) including earth rods, Exothennic Welding
materials, compression connectors. Earth mesh and 25m of 50 mm^ PVC Sheattied
conductors. ,
Therefore the costs for the above items need not be added to the Standard Costs when a quotation
for a Distribution Substation is prepared.
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d),

COSTOF OUT-DOOR SUBSTATIONS (BULK SUPPLY)

160

250

400

630

716,000 1,187,000

1,418.000

1,802,000

2,222,000

3.032,000 3,622,000 4,169,000

707.000 1,282,000

1,502.000

1,821,000

2,428.000

3,259,000 3,748.000 4,383,000

100

Ri.

1000

800

T
hfl above schedule Includes the cost of the following items;
1}
Bulk Supply Meter Sets.
I)
Current Transformers
HI)
MCCBs.
W) " Crimp type Sockets {at the Transformer LV Temiinals and MCCBs)
: V) .
PVC insulated Cu Cables (10mdistance,fromTransformerLVTerminals to the MCCB)
Vl)
Bulk Supply Meter Box.
vll)
"4 Nos. of Concrete Earthing System with 50 mm^ Cables (30m) with compression lugs,
^
Earth rods and Exothermic materials
In IhQ event additional PVC Cables are required, the cost of such cables shall be added to the above
standard construction costs without adding extra labour and overhead costs.
The consumer shall provide the Transfomier Plinth and Meter Cubicle for Housing Bulk Supply Meter Box&
MCCB. (Transfonner plinth and the meter cubicle could either be a combined type or separate type as
roquired.)

6).

COSTOF AUGMENTATION OF OUTDOORDISTRIBUTION SUBSTATIONS (11kV/ LV, 33kV/ LV)

EXISTINGTRANSFORMER KVA
RATING OF AUGMENTED
SS TRANSFORMER KVA
IlkV
100
100
33kV
160
11kV
160
33kV
IlkV
250
250
33kV

NOTE:

63

100

160

279,000.00
208,000.00
573,000.00
511,000.00

394,000.00
354.000.00

187.000.00

439,000.00

716.000.00

The above Standard Costs are computed allowing for a rebate (100%) on the existing
Transformer based on 2011 prices.

This cost includes the cost for augmentation of transformer, labour, transport, contingency and overhead,
charges.
If the available fuse switch cut-outs are not in working condition they shall be replaced and the cost of such
items shall be met from the maintenance vote.
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7).

COST OFAUGMENTATION OFOUTDOORBULK SUPPLY SUBSTATIONS {11KV/ LV 33KV/ LV)

EXISTING
TRANSFORMERKVA
RATING OF
AUGMENTED
SUBSTATION
T
/F KVA

63

11kV 266,000
33kV 231.000
100
IlkV 497,000
160
160
33kV 449.000
11kV 854.000
250
250
33kV 773.000
41kV
1.301,000
400
33kV 1.379.000
400
630
IlkV i 2.111.000
630
33kV 2.210.000
11kV 2.701.000
800
33kV 2.749.000
800
11kV 3.252.000
1000
33kV 3.321.000
1000
All Values are in Rupees

100

160

250

400

302.000
272,000
660.000
596.000
1.107,000
1.202.000
1.917,000
2.033.000
2.507,000
2,572.000
3.057.000
3.145.000

453,000
413,000
900,000
1.018.000
1,709.000
1,849.000
2.300,000
2,388.000
2,850,000
2.961.000

568.000
738.000
1.378.000
1.569.000
1.968.000
2.108.000
2.519.000
2.681.000

993.000
979.000
1.583.000
1.518,000
2.134.000
2,091.000

630

800

100

896,000
799,000
1,446,000 916.000
1,371.000 930,000^

NOTE: The above Standard Costs are computed allowing for a rebate (100 %) on the existing Transformer.
MCCB and Cables, based on 2011 prices (except in the case of augmenting 63kVA Substation).
The cost of meter sets shall be charged only if there is no Bulk Supply meter set at present.
The costs of New MCCBs, Connecting sockets, PVC Tail Wires/ Cables, labour and overheads are
included in the above Standard Costs.

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8).

COSTOFmSTALUTlON OFMVSPURLINETAPPINGWITH EXPULSIONFUSESON DOUBLE

POLESTRUCTURE

0).

I).

1lkV -

Rs. 222,500.00

II).

33kV

Rs. 235.000.00

COST OF INSTALLATION OF LOAD BREAK SWITCHED V/ ITH LOAD INTERRUPTERS ON

DOUBLEPOLE STRUCTURE
Air insulated

SF6 MANUAL

SF6 Remote Operation

i).

11 kV -

Rs. 580,500.00

682,000.00

Rs. 1.636,000.00

ii).

33kV -

Rs. 662.500.00

1.016,000.00

Rs. 1,989,500.00

10).

COSTOFINSTALUTIONOF AUTO-RECLOSERS
With Remote Operation.

11).

12).

I).

11kV -

Rs. 1.541.000.00

ii)

33kV -

Rs. 2,022,000.00

COSTOFINSTALLATION OFMVMETERING EQUIPMENT

i).

11kV -

Rs. 1.029.500.00

ii).

33kV -

Rs. 1,884,000.00

COSTOFINSTALLATION OF GUARD
Cradle Guard 20m. Spa" wltli width 3m
1. 11 kV-Rs. 85,000.00
.
2. 33 kV-Rs. 95.000.00

Poles are not included in the Item12.

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13).

SERVICECONNECTIONS
a).

Overhead Service Connections

1 SinglePhase Up to 50m
Type
30A

'

Fixed Cofet

'

'

Rs. 15.000.00

2. Single Phase Beyond 50m and the maximum distance of service wire should not exceed
110m
Type

'
i

Fixed Cost

30A

. Rs. 15,000.00

Variable Cost

Remarks

Rs, 760.00/ meter

Variable cost is
for the length in
excess of 50m

Note: - Variable cost calculation is for the length in excess of 50m.

E.g. for 55m 15,000.00+ (55-50) x 760 = 15,000.00+5 x 760 =18.800.00
3. Three Phase Domestic/ industrial/ Commerciat General Purpose
The maximum distance of service wire should not exceed 110m.
30A
Rs. 18,000.00
Rs. 640.00/ meter
60A
Rs. 19,300.00
Rs. 715.00/ meter
Meter Enclosure and MCCB should be installed at all three phase connections.
4. Singlephase to Three Phase conversion.
From Single Phase

To Three Phase

Fixed Cost

Variable Cost

30A
30A

30A
60A

Rs. 16,500.00
Rs. 17,400.00

Rs. 560.00/meter
Rs. 690.00/meter

"

Note: Above rate it^ applicable only for the conversion of service wire. If Conversion of bare
conductors / ABC is required it should be carried as per the conversion rates.

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(Applied for Colombo City and Kandy City Under ground networks only)
Loop Services -

from an existing 30Aservice only.

SINGLE PHASE SERVICE

15A

Permitted No. of Loops

1

Rs. 4,250.00

THREEPHASE SERVICES

15A
30A

'

from existing 30A/ 60A service

Permitted No. of Loops

From-30A Service

Rs. 18,000.00
Rs. 18,000.00

Rs 350.00
Rs.375.00

.
,

2
1

The fixed costs include the cost of MCCB or MCB, Meter Box, 5 m length of service wire & D-brackets
required on Consumer' s side.

Variable Costs.

'

Variable costs include the cost of the service wire and line material such as poles, D-brackets, Stays. Struts
otc, as applicable.
.
Asuitable service bracket shall be provided and installed by the consumer.

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b).

Sen/ice Connection to Welding Plants, Metal Crushers, Saw Mil's etc.

In providing service connections to installations having equipment such as welding plant, Metal Crushers,
Saw Mills etc., which could have adverse effects on the other consumers connected to the existing feeder. A
separate feeder has to be constructed and a capital cost has to be charged as per the table given below, in
addition to the cost of the normal service connection provided from the separate feeder. This is not
applicable to the norma! 30A/60A suppliers where such equipment is not used.

A SEPARATE BUNDLE CONDUCTOR LINE (3x70mm2 + 1 x 50mm2) MAY BE DRAWN IN PARALLEL

'WITH THE EXISTING DISTRIBUTION LINE WHEN PROVIDING SERVICE CONNECTIONS TO WELDING
PLANTS, METAL CRUSHERS. SAW MILLS ETC.
01.
02.
03.
04.

05.
06.

07.

The above service connections should not be given from normal consumer distribution lines.
** The distance limits for 3 phase, 30A and 60A connections is applicable as per the construction
standards ie. 800m and 400m respectively from the T/F.
A capital cost of the new line has to be shared by the consumers in addition to the sen/ice
connection charges.
When providing the connection to the First Consumer, CEB has to bare the balance cost of the
feeder as the consumer will pay only his share as given in the table below. The balance
expenditure may be charged to the System Augmentation Fun^ls.
The capita! cost for different categories of the service connections is given in the table below.
If service connection can not be given due to distance limits or voltage drop, that has to be
referred to the Planning Engineer to study and make an appropriate System Augmentation
proposal.
The costs indicated below are valid only for the feeder section constructed on the existing pole^
parallel to an existing feeder. If it is required to install poles to get the connection off the existing
feeder or extend the existing feeder the length from the T-off or the point of extension to ih(
consumer point shall be charged under the relevant service connection rates.
.

Capital Costs.
Size of the service 60A 3 phase
connection
** Allowable distance 400m
from the Substation
No. of service connection 2
(allowable)
Rs.100,000.00
Capital cost per service
connection to be charged
from the consumer
Note:

30A3phase

30A1 phase

800m

1000m

4
Rs.100,000.00

Rs.75,000.00

This is only a puide line to prepare the cost estimates. These limits could be changed '
considering the voltage drops, consumer growth etc only on personal approval of t
Provincial DbMM on case by case basis.

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Quidollnosfor Preparation of Estimates.

Mo>iuromont of the Service ConnectionLength.
Thd IftfViCOConnoclion Length is the Horizontal Distance (Ground Distance) fron- the Pole to the
llfViCi BfiCket at the consumer's premises. No. allowance shall be added for the Sag or Down
HOWOVOr, lengths of Service Wire shall be issued on the basis of actual length required to construct
thSService Connection including Sag and the "Down Run"
Fixtd cost charged fromthe Consumer includes the cost of the length of service Wire required for
8ao and the "Down Run"
(II).

Insulated Wires for ThreePhase Service Connections

Three Phase Service Connection shall be connected with
i).
ii) .

On^ Flat Twin Core Service Main Wire (Black and Grayfor two Phases) and
One normal Single Phase Service Main Wire (Insulated Conductor for third phase
[Brown] and other Conductor [Sheathed, Blue] for neutral).

If there is a shortage of Flat Twin Core Service Main Wire, Single Core Insulated Wire may
be used.
(III).

Last Span
In all categories of service connections the last span shall generally not exceed 30m,
however in special circumstances it may be appropriate to change the last span slightly with
the approval of the Engineer concemed.

(Iv).

Service Connectionlength exceeding 110m

When the Service length exceeds 110m, up to 110m Standard Constaiction Cost for Service
Connection shall be used. For the balance length, Standard Construction Cost for LV Lines
(as indicated below) shall be used for estimation purposes, but it is to be noted that the total
bare aluminum conductor line length shall not exceed 1.8km from the distribution substation.
i).

ii).

Constmction cost per km. using FLYConductor

1 Phase
(7/3.40mm) (7/ .134 in)
3 Phases

: Rs.898.000.00
:Rs.1.161.000.00

Construction cost per km using ABCconductor (4 wires) ; Rs.1, 241,000.00

(v).
Service Connectionsfor Consumers beyond 1.8km fromthe Distribution Substation
Distribution feeders shall not be_extended beyond I.Bkm from the distribution substation to provide
Service connection utilizing bare aluminum conductors. In the event service connections are to be
provided from the feeder terminal point (1.8kmfromthe dist. sub.) separate insulated service main
wires shall be used for each consumer up to a maximum distance of 110m. No bare conductors
shall be used to provide such service connections.
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14).

Under Ground Service Connection.

15 Amp.
1.

30 Amp.

60 Amp.

UNDERGROUND SERVICE SINGLE PHASE

a). Fixed cost for 3 way joint box
Rs.37.800.00
b). Variable cost 16mm2/ 2CAl. Cable per meter Rs.3,200.00
ength

2.

SHIFTINGSERVICE (U.G.) SINGLE PHASE

Tiiree Phase 30 A From LV underground

distributor
Termination Kit. XLPE, LT, 4C, 16mm2
Consumer contribution for mini feeder pillers.
Total Fixed Cost for*30A, 3pfi.(Termination kit, 1/5 of
mini feeder piller, labour, transport and overfiead)
Variable cost for 3ph 30A for 16mm2 XLPE, At. Cable
per meter

Rs. 37,800.00
Rs.3,200.00

Details estimate*should be prepared.

54,900.00
3,600.00

Three Phase 60 A From LV underground

distributor
a) For 35 mm^' XLPE.AI. Cable
Tennination kit XLPE, LT, 4C35 mm^
Consumer contribution for mini feeder pillers.
Total Fixed cost for 60A, 3ph. with 35 mm2 Al.
cable.(Termination kit, 1/4 of mini feeder piller, labour
, transport and overhead)
Variable cost for 3ph, 60A in 35 mm2. XLPE, AL
Cable per meter
b) For 70 mm2, XLPE, AL Cable
Termination kit XLPE, LT, 4C70 mm2
Consumer contribution for mini feeder pillers.
Total Fixed cost for 60A, 3ph. For 70 mm^ Al.
cable.{Termination kit. 1/4 of mini feeder piller, labour
, transport and overhead)
Variable cost for 3ph. 60A for 70 mm? XLPE, Al.
Cable per meter
c) For 95 mm2 XLPE, AL Cable
Termination kit XLF-E, LT4C95 mm?
Consumer contribution for mini feeder pillers
Total Fixed cost for 60A, 3ph with 95 mm? Al.
cable.(Termination kit, 1.14 of mini feeder piller, labour
, transport and overhead)
Variable cost for 3ph, 60Afor 95 mrh2 XLPC, 4C, Al.
cable per meter

61,200.00

3,600.00

65,300.00

4,400.00

71.300.00

4,500.00

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Ceylon Electricity Board

Slandard Construction Ratcs-20i2

7.

SHIFTINGSERVICE (U.G.) THREEPHASE

Detail estimate should be prepared.

8.

SINGLE PHASE LOOP SERVICE

a). Fixed Cost
b) Variable Cost

Rs. 4.250.00
Rs. 300/meter

THREEPHASELOOP SERVICE
a). Fixed Cost
b) Variable cost

Rs. 18,000.00
Rs. 350/meter

9.

Rs.18,000.00
Rs.375/meter

Policyfor recoveringcost in newthree phase connection

When a three phase service is given fromthe UG network {Other than 15 A. 3P service from an existing
cable at the building) following capital costs (Mini feeder pillar and associated items) are charged from.
consumers as follows.
s
Capital Cost

Remarks

a) 30A, 3ph connection from existing UGnetwork

Rs. 27,300.00

1/5 of the total cost of MFP

b) 60A, 3ph connection from existing UGnetwork

Rs. 34.100.00

% of the tola! cost of MFP

MFP - Mini Feeder Filler

When providing the connection to the first consumer, the balance expenditure may be charged to the System
Augmentation Vote

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Ceylon Electricity B o a r d

Standard C o n s U u c t i o n Ratcs-2012

STANDARD RATE FOR CHANGING OVER

TO THE TIME OF DAY TARIFF.
1.

Consumer metered at Medium Voltage

^ The existing single rate meter is to be replaced with Programmable 3 phase 3 wire
meter free of charge. Fixing charge and the transport are to be charged on actual.

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on Electricity Board

Standard Construction Raict;-20l

16)

OTHERCHARGES.

Other charges for miscellaneous services

No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Charge (Rs.)

Types of Charge

800.00
Disconnection at the customer's request
800.00
Reconnection at the customer's request
800.00
Reconnection after a statutorydisconnection
800.00
Testing of an energy or energy/ demand meter (230/400 V)
8,500.00
Testing of an energy or energy/ demand meter and associated
equipment {230/400 V)
8,500.00
Testing of an energy or energy/ demand meter associated equipment
(used at voltages higher than 230/400 V)
CCE
Installation testing 250.00
Changing an account'name and/or the tariff category
Free of charge for changing
Changing an energy or energy/ demand meter
defective meters. For other
cases CCEshall apply.
CCE
CCE
' CCE
CCE
based
on
compensation
charges
decided by Divisional
Secretaies and cost of
removing way leaves.
Free of charge
Free of charge
CCE
CCE

10.
11.
12.
13.

Provision of temporary electricity supply

Augmentation of an existing electricity supply
Shifting of poles/ lines/ transfomier/ any other electrical plant
Clearing of way leaves

14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Issuing a clearance report

issuing a duplicate bill
Provision of net metering facility
Grid interconnection of generation facility
Delays in Payment - Bulk Supply Consumers
According to the government gazette on " Tariffs and Charges
i
published in 24.10.2008" Section 15 clause~^3
A
m
o
n
th
ly
in
te
re
s
t
o
f
2%
w
ill
(i) After 15 days period, a monthly interest of 2% will be
charged to the bill from the 16*" day of bill issue from the be charged to the bill.
,
consumer.
(ii) If consumer fail to pay the bill and interest thereon within 3 Upon ihe payment of 2%
, day of issuing liie bill, supplywill be disconnected by issuinc ,interes( on the outstanding
disconnectic:^ order. Reconnection of the supply will be amount until the day of
reconnection together witfi
given
Reconnection processing
fee and Outstanding
amount.

Ceylon ElociHcity Bonn!

15

Standard ConsmiaionRaIes-2012

19. Delays in Payment - Ordinary Supply Consumers

According to the government gazette on " Tariffs and Charges
published in 24.10.2008" Section 15 clause 4
(i) After 30days period, if a disconnection order is issued a Amonthly interest of 2% will
monthly interest of 2% will be charged on the outstanding be charged on the
amount effective from the date of issuing the bill from the outstanding amount.
consumer.
(ii) If supply is disconnected, Reconnection of the supplywit! Upon the payment of 2%
interest on the outstanding
be given
,
amount {calculated for half
the period of bill is being
outstanding) together with
Reconnection processing
fee and outstanding bill
amount
CCE
20. Repair of damages to Service connection wire
Responsibility of removing way leaves along the path of service
connection wire rests with the consumer. Cost of repair to
service wire damaged due to non-removing of way leaves is to
be charged from the respective consumers.
CCE - Case by Case Estimation by the Licensee based on Standard Constmction Cost - 2012 and Price
List of Materials 2012 issued by CEB.

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Ceylon l:tricity Board

Standard Construction Rates-2012

PROVISION OF E L E C T R l C r r Y SUPPLY T O H I G H RISE BUILDINGS

(i)
-
' -^
:
. :
;
(ii)

I
; -1

- If the .power reqoireinent is 3 0 100 Amp. or less, in the case of areas where the
distribution system is underground and 3 0,60 Amp. or less in the case of areas where
the .distribution system is overhead and if it is technically possible to provide the
power connection from the existing L T distribution system, the Area Engineer shaU
give tiie quotation to the prospective applicant based on tiie standard rates subject to
other conditions. If the capadiy of the substation is required to be increased tiie cost of
augmentation should also be recovered along with the cost of service-cormectioiu
If the power' requirement (contract demand) of fee building cannot be provided from
' ti^e existing L V network then substation capacity and the location of the new
substation has to be decided by Commercial Engineer (Heavy Supply) of the Province.
The total electddty power requirement of the building should be assessed- by the
Provincial Planning Committee based on the information gathered by the Commercial
Engineer from the buHding owner., Planning Committee should comprise of D G M of
the Province, Planning" Erigiheer'of'the ProviiKC Chief Eriginee: (Cbmmerdal) and
Commercial Engineer (Heavy Supply) : :

(iii)

Commercial Engineer (Heavy Supply) should advice with the owner of th>3 building
and provide a design for a suitable LT switchgear and distribution panel to
accommodate various power connections (service connection) to various floors/
apartments i n the high-rise building. The LT panel has to be provided by thfi owner, of
, the bmldihg at a suitable location with adequate security.. It is advisable to locate these
""\ panels i n the substation cubical itself or in a separate room in the ground floor of the
1 ,
building and install all meters'in the L T distribution paneL A l l consumers shaU bring
ftieir load wires up to the paneL Cost of cabling to the LT switchgear and distribution
panel and meter panel has to be calculated and added to the cost of substation. . .
;^(iv)

The quotation for providing electricity supply to the high rise building has to be
prepared.considering the length of required H I spur line (or HT Cable).and cost of
substation (Indoor"substation where applicable) as in the case of buBc supply .-

(v).

Thepxesent Comrnerdal Policy and method of cost sharing for giving connections i n
Colombo Q t y shall be adopted i n Kandy Dehiwala and M t Lavinia Munf-cipal Areas
as weE, wherq there area underground distribution systems. *

i
"(vi)
' j,

Provision of service connections to various floors or apartn.ents in the high-rise

bmldings; Quotation for service connections/ power connections shall be issued to the
prospective occupants/ building owner by die Area Engineer. Depending on the
power requirement of each applicant flie type of the connection (whether ordinary or
balk) has to be decided.

F. P R O V I S I O N O F

EOECnaCrry STJPPLY T O L A N D D E V E L O P E R S

(AUCnON L A N D S ) . . ,

The 'Commercial Engiiaeer (Heavy Supply) shall assess the power requirement
.of the developed I-iid assuming thataLL blocks of developed land will have
houses except roads and xeservatioDS for common purposes such as play
grounds etc Commercial Engineer may compute electriciiy demand per house
hold orr the following basis.
Peak Load of the
Installation (kW) ,LDpk
" .035 . .-- "
.0.75 ^>

- Category
....

r-:^";

,:

-I

U . -

t~X.^.
p

'

1.

[ Small"Honse Honses whirh are in. urban areas

and. in arid around nrbah coundl
T r r n - ^ (MedinTTTHousey^^
'
3- .. Houses in the .Developed" T :^nds ia.
\y area s.; fT arge House)

^ .

Houses to* bmld ih'De^oped Lands in the areas o&er.than MnnicipsI Lbiiite and Urban
Coimdl .areas shall be-considered ^as small or medium ^isize/-considering the geography,
-Simomdingand'roadcdnditianof thelocali^ . ' - .
Calcolatiou'of gpTOup demandj"

= . * -

:,

' ThebDtalloadof agrdup.ofnnos-housesrw

;
i

TotiLLoad . ;

XDEk X ji X C ^ -

^ ',

'-~

." -

..

- Where., , ; -UDptis the-peakloiadbfaninstallati

y\

.. ' '.

nok^

Total'load='.^0.75kV^pb:haii^eXl5

\ CbincidentfactDrsare"given,belowior.vaiioiis gfottpsof H o t i s e s J ' - ' .

- Jiln
of .1-3.
.Houses- .
-G) indigent .1.00
Factor

4 -~.5.0.93

No - -of ;17
.19
Houses: \
to
18Coihddet
052 051
. Factor

.1

i.) i - I.-

1-1

0.86

.6.-_. -7
0.79

^--T

S;.._ -

"10

^r-

QJ5 .0.69 0,65 0,63

20- 21

22-"-

05- 0.49

23
a43

24

0.47

25
to
"28
0.46

ll--0.61

29 . "-30- to

33 "
0:45

0.44

14"^-

rl2:

34

0-55 054

053

35 ..
to

50 &
Above

'39 0.43

0.42

40
"to .
4?

\'

0.40)

(ii)

Once group demand is computed thfen capacity of the substatLcn and its location
should be decided, taking the nearest standard substation, capadly

(in)

Design the jntemal overhead electricity distributioh system of the land to cater" the
Icjng- term pQwer xeqmxement (assume each block of land contains a hoi.'se). and
enabling all tiie houses, to get a service coimection'"without using a pole.
Quotation tb the Developed Land should include.

^i^i rJ.'

(a)
(b)
'(c)-

BaU'costof the'mtemalLT
Full cost of the H X spur line reqoirem^^ .
Apportioned cost of'the substation according, to the ratio of contract demand
and capacity of the:substationi..Balance costhas to be borne by_CEB. The cost of
substation is the substation for K E schemes hked i n this, document

;':(y) If the-pawef.fe^iiremCTt"(gr^
demaiid) of the Dev^'oped'-Iahd could be met from
!.' /
the exisfegXV distribution^^
cost, internal of L V distributibn ^stem
shall H P rhartredfrom-the annHrant'.

the prospective"retai.corisTnn^
and 60 Arnp?)" .are tnated'witSiit"tfre^^
.'.--existing LT network (that; is \!w!thin 1.8 kmlirnit) Supply "should be given as usuaL Anjrthing
^ outside witt require a separatee^
/
,.-T>.If

P O L I C Y ON N E W S E R V I C E C O N N E C T I O N S
Colombo City
Generally supplied and. metered at. 11- kV..
Costof alt IT kV works associated-witti the
supply up to the metering point
normaliy be paid by the
customer.
However,
if
augmentation
of
Grid Substation or Primary Substation, is
necessary. to provide' requested-; supply.;
theri a proportionate cost as given below to
bepaid by the customer. .
.-
Proportionate c o s t . .

T y p e of S u p p l y
SUPLIES O V E R ; 1 M V A

tiiifii.-.:.
i-.sU

Outstatloris'
Supplied & metered
at 33 kv.or .11 kv.
Costing is similar to
Colombo'City.

Cost of Augmentation X Contract Demand

. Standard increase in: capacity.

2.A

To-be always on a cost sharing basis. Cost to

SUPPLIES-LESS THAN O R .
E Q U t V A L E I s f T T Q i t M V A . . ' " be shared'.' between. . c u s t o m e r . and C E B .
AND M O R & T H A N - 1 0 Q KVA-'-.
Custorn'ersharewouidbe -;
",
' .
(100 K V A - 1.5Q: K V A AMF.--30) ".'Lusiorper u6n&cCt"Demsiha7'~~"7.""T"; " * ~ " " T
Next.step.6f std,Cap. o f S/S a b o v e , contract
Demand- J - ' - . '
/
.
. Capitai. charge for supplies l e s s than o r equaf 1 0 0 k y A . a n d , m o r E Ihari 7Q kVA" would b e

100KVASUPPUE5 "
:.BUU<(tSQ^np-:^30).^.^

.;

;CbsLof4Qq:^^
;WkWContractDemand.

.
''.-'

If
t h e . ' customer
reguii"eme'nt- .more
than, or- equal to
;capacity-"'- .'
. of
-standard: .S/S on
CEB'

does

not.

Tntent;- - --..utlisirig
;si3are'capadty theh
:custorTier.:'' .'should
.beatr.the fijil cost of
SIS:}. and"----HT/LT
;;iihes '~ !c V; ;

tOOKVASUPfeY-FOR' _ '
. RETAlLDlSTRIBLmON
f

:BUIK

; C11-

f100:AMP^3gii:-"'-::-

1
i

7dKVA-SUPp'fes-'FOR -

.RETAILDtSTRIBUnON T'...
' - ' S U P P L I E S AS6>^5^ KVA

AND0PTO7a-KVA-'-

T Y P E O F L T S t J P P L I E S SERVICE C O N N E C n O N S -

Customers iff'meet'the- cost:'6f -service- c a b l e

ftumthe distributor/iioweyer like Irr oiitstations,'
. C E B . wH- lay"brgger" cable diistrit)ut6r_.for_.future.
expansiori/dev^opmenL ' T y p e of Connections
' ':3CrA^30'- ,

- '

'30 A 30 Loop

' soA-ierLoop
, .ISA 30^
.15 A 30 Loop

i.5A.10. '
::l5A'i0Loop

Tax. ' of i bundle

conductors..with no
extra'--" cost
to
customei^ irr -urbanand .
d'evelbping
areas.
Type-.-.of
conriections-'.. .
-l>-

60X30

It)

3Q'A'30.-.

". -

"111)3CFA'30LOOP

1V)

3O:Ai:0tlbop

3aA.i0
V1)): 1 5 A 3 0 .