Types of Earthing Systems

Standards Used for Earthing Systems Definitions Over the past century, Electrical Safety Standards have evolved into highly developed systems that cover all the major aspects for a safe installation, including Earthing Systems. In Low-voltage (LV) Electrical Installations, the reference standard IEC 60364 is used for the measures to be implemented to guarantee the protection of personnel and property. The IEC 60364 standard has defined three types of Earthing Systems, namely TT, IT, and TN systems. Since IEC publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic, and related technologies and is the leading international organization in its field, IEC 60364 is the apex level document that informs the standards for LV Electrical Installations around the world. Therefore, the three types of earthing systems defined in IEC 60364 are also recognised in many national standards. BS 7671: 2008, also known as the IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition is the British Standard publish...