NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition)
NHS England's guidance on hospital electrical infrastructure: how healthcare organisations govern, design, commission, test and maintain supplies so patients keep power, including standby generator testing (monthly on load, annual at 110%), UPS and Medical IT checks, and the records each needs.
NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition) is a compliance framework from England (NHS healthcare premises); Scotland publishes SHTM 06-01 separately with 11 domains and 117 controls that map to 2 other frameworks. The largest domains are Chapter 17: Maintenance and operational management – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition) (27 controls), Chapter 9: Secondary power centres and plant (standby generators) – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition) (18 controls), Chapters 5 to 8: Design, power quality, distribution strategy and primary power centres – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition) (15 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Appendices – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::App4 | Appendix 4: Mains extension leads with medical equipment only after competent risk assessment |
Chapter 10: Protection and switchgear – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::10.1-10.16 | HV switchgear selection, remote switching and emergency power off intertripping |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::10.17-10.30 | HV protection design, grading and review on network change |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::10.31-10.48 | Transformer rating, type, fire compartmentation and temperature monitoring |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::10.49-10.51 | Generator protection tolerant of faults but clearing local cable faults |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::10.52-10.76 | LV switchgear location, access control, circuit charts and discrimination study |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::10.77-10.80 | Network reconfiguration after faults and hard-wired monitored SCADA |
Chapter 11: Tertiary power supplies (batteries, UPS, inverters) – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::11.1-11.8 | Battery selection, environment, charging and temperature alarms |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::11.10-11.12 | UPS battery autonomy agreed with clinical stakeholders |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::11.16-11.18 | Battery autonomy for emergency lighting, theatre lamps and fire alarms |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::11.19-11.21 | Generator starting battery capacity and charging |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::11.22-11.24 | Switchgear tripping and closing batteries: 8 hours' autonomy and dual rectifiers |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::11.25-11.62 | UPS configuration, protection, alarms and emergency bypass |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::11.63-11.67 | Central battery units and theatre lamp inverters |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::11.9-11.15 | Split battery banks and string monitoring to allow maintenance on line |
Chapter 15: Final circuits – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::15.1-15.5 | No trailing multi-outlet extension leads in Group 1 and 2 locations; enough fixed outlets |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::15.104-15.119 | Prefabricated wiring systems and BEMS power supplies |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::15.14-15.30 | Medical IT systems in Group 2 locations: monitoring, UPS support and outlet identification |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::15.31-15.62 | Patient environment, outlet placement, imaging supplies, theatre panels and emergency power off |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::15.6-15.13 | RCD protection and dual circuits with secondary supply backing in Medical Locations |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::15.63-15.68 | Continuous supplies, outbuildings, temporary supplies and mobile units |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::15.69-15.81 | Lighting circuits: two sources in grade C and above, secondary supply support and circuit identification |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::15.82-15.97 | Theatre lights and emergency, safety and standby lighting with automatic testing |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::15.98-15.103 | Fire alarm, security, nurse call and blood bank alarms: tertiary supplies and failure alarms |
Chapter 16: Validation, commissioning and records – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::16.1-16.3 | Adequate time and resources for validation and commissioning |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::16.12 | Generator operational tests, fuel storage check, records handed over and DNO witness |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::16.13-16.16 | UPS commissioning: changeover, waveform, harmonics, true battery autonomy and alarms |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::16.17-16.23 | Medical IT commissioning and validation including changeover times |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::16.24-16.29 | Fixed wiring verification to BS 7671 by competent persons, including earthing and phase rotation |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::16.30-16.32 | Handover records to be kept |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::16.33-16.34 | Operating and maintenance manual with switching philosophy and isolation points |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::16.35-16.36 | As-installed drawings and schematics at every HV and LV panel |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::16.37-16.39 | Building logbook created or updated |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::16.4-16.7 | Generator factory and site testing including static checks and witnessed dynamic tests |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::16.8-16.11 | Generator voltage regulation, load sharing, parallel operation and PFC isolation verified |
Chapter 17: Maintenance and operational management – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition)
Chapter 3: Governance and risk management – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::3.12 | Security specialist input where IT systems control or monitor electrical plant |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::3.13-3.17 | Electrical Safety Group remit, records and minutes |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::3.18-3.22 | Risk assessment process, residual risks and periodic review |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::3.2-3.11 | Electrical Safety Group: constitution, reporting line and authority |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::3.23-3.25 | Contingency where risks are not mitigated, and design for safe maintenance |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::3.26 | Departures from HTM 06-01 recorded and justified |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::3.27 | Final design and residual risks signed off by all stakeholders |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::3.3 | Risk assessments, safe methods of operation and audit of electrical policy |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::3.4 | Board accountability and contractor participation |
Chapter 4: Understanding the risk from loss of supply – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::4.1 | Contingency plans for supply failure and relationship with the electricity supplier |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::4.18-4.23 | Supply restoration times for each clinical risk grade |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::4.2-4.3 | Design to minimise single points of failure, including failures of the internal network |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::4.24-4.30 | Business continuity grades: UPS and load management for support services |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::4.31-4.39 | Distribution strategy driven to agreed residual risk, with resilience for testing and maintenance |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::4.4-4.17 | Risk grading of areas for loss of supply (clinical A to E, business I to IV) |
Chapter 9: Secondary power centres and plant (standby generators) – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition)
Chapters 12 to 14: Electromagnetic compatibility, earthing, containment and cables – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::12.1-12.13 | EMC compliance of the installation and EMC procurement specification |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::12.14-12.50 | EMC zoning, cable segregation and earthing practice |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::13.1-13.14 | Earthing design, HV and LV earth interconnection study and generator earthing |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::13.15-13.32 | Supplementary bonding and equipotential bonding busbar in Group 1 and 2 locations |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::13.33-13.61 | Lightning protection to BS EN 62305 and surge protection devices |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::14.1-14.48 | Containment and cable routes: protection, fire stopping, segregation and HV warnings |
| nhs-england-htm-06-01-electrical-services-supply-and-distribution-2017-edition::14.49-14.81 | Cable sizing, fault calculation for primary and secondary supplies, and identification |
Chapters 5 to 8: Design, power quality, distribution strategy and primary power centres – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition)
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NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition) is a compliance framework from England (NHS healthcare premises); Scotland publishes SHTM 06-01 separately with 11 domains and 117 controls. NHS England's guidance on hospital electrical infrastructure: how healthcare organisations govern, design, commission, test and maintain supplies so patients keep power, including standby generator testing (monthly on load, annual at 110%), UPS and Medical IT checks, and the records each needs. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition) actually require?
NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition) has 117 controls organised across 11 domains. The largest domains are Chapter 17: Maintenance and operational management – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition) (27 controls), Chapter 9: Secondary power centres and plant (standby generators) – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition) (18 controls), Chapters 5 to 8: Design, power quality, distribution strategy and primary power centres – NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition) (15 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition) do I already cover?
NHS England HTM 06-01 Electrical Services Supply and Distribution (2017 Edition) maps to 2 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NFPA 110-2025 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems (38% coverage), NFPA 111-2025 Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems (7% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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