Manual of Infrastructure Engineering - Electrical (MIEE)

The Manual of Infrastructure Engineering - Electrical (MIEE) is the primary Defence policy document for determining the electrical engineering requirements for Defence facilities and infrastructure. Its provisions are mandatory.

The MIEE nominates Regulations and Standards as the minimum construction and maintenance standard for Defence Facilities and Infrastructure, but, recognising the unique nature of some Defence facilities and equipment housed in those facilities, the Manual generally nominates additional levels of electrical engineering than those required by Regulations and Standards.

All Defence new construction, refurbishment projects and maintenance activities are required to comply with the electrical engineering requirements detailed in this Manual.

It is not intended that the requirements of this Manual be applied retrospectively to existing installations.

Electrical Installation Principle

Electrical installations in Defence establishments and in Defence leased premises shall conform to the requirements of all applicable State or Territory electrical legislation and their subsequent regulations and guidelines for where the installation or facility is located.

MIEE 2011, Amendment 1

The Manual as originally issued in 2011 has been amended to reflect changes made to a number of Chapters.  The Chapters affected are;

• Chapter 12 - Residual Current Devices Protection. This chapter has been removed as the requirements for RCDs is set out in AS/NZS 3000:2007, the Wiring Rules.
• Chapter 15 - Hazardous Area and Explosive Area Electrical Installations. This chapter has been updated to reflect current Defence requirements.
• Chapter 28 - Power Control and Monitoring Systems (PCMS). This chapter has been added to provide guidance as to Defence's requirements.

MIEE 2011, Amendment 2

Chapter 26 covering HV & LV Distribution Requirements has been updated and this is included in this Amendment 2 of the MIEE.

MIEE 2011, Amendment 2.1

Chapter 26, Table 26.1 updated.  The requirement for only indoor substations at RAAF Tindal removed.

MIEE 2011, Amendment 2.2

Chapter 26, Section 26.111 updated for the crossing of aircraft pavements.

MIEE 2011, Amendment 3

Chapter 26, Sections 26.158, 26.162 & 26.164 updated.
Chapter 28 - PCMS, updated.

Contact Officer

The contact officer for authorisation of issue or queries in relation to the Manual is the Director Estate Engineering Policy (DEEP) on 02 6266 8173.

MIEE Contents
Chapter #	Chapter Name	Year of Issue
N/A	Foreword and Index	N/A
Chapter 1	Infrastructure Electrical Engineering	2011
Chapter 2	Reserved, not in use.	N/A
Chapter 3	High Voltage System Master Plans and Project Development Plans	2011
Chapter 4	Documentation Standards	2011
Chapter 5	Reserved, not in use.	N/A
Chapter 6	Certification and Verification	2011
Chapter 7	Design Requirements	2011
Chapter 8	Construction Requirements and project Controls	2011
Chapter 9	Reserved, not in use	N/A
Chapter 10	General Technical Requirements	2011
Chapter 11	Low Voltage Distribution Pillars and Switchboards Labeling and Numbering	2011
Chapter 12	removed	N/A
Chapter 13	Artificial Lighting	2011
Chapter 14	Power Factor Correction	2011
Chapter 15	Hazardous Area and Explosive Area Electrical Installations	2016
Chapter 16	Power Systems for Aircraft Servicing and other 400Hz Applications	2011
Chapter 17	Other Requirements (Aircraft Earth Reference Points, Wharf Services, Liquid Dry Breathing Oxygen / Cryogenic Facilities, Battery Room)	2011
Chapter 18	Reserved, not in use	N/A
Chapter 19	Reserved, not in use	N/A
Chapter 20	Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)	2011
Chapter 21	Local Emergency Generator (LEG) Requirements	2011
Chapter 22	Mobile Generator Link Box ( MGLB)	2011
Chapter 23	Reserved, not in use.	N/A
Chapter 24	Reserved, not in use.	N/A
Chapter 25	Reserved, not in use.	N/A
Chapter 26	High and Low Voltage Distribution System Requirements	2018
Chapter 27	Central Emergency Power Stations (CEPS), Central Power Stations (CPS) and Central Energy Plant (CEP)	2011
Chapter 28	Power Control and Monitoring Systems (PCMS)	2016
Chapter 29	Reserved, not in use.	N/A
Appendix A	Electrical Engineering Design Compliance Guide	2011
Appendix B	Sample Dispensation Request	2011
Appendix C	Electrical Standard Engineering Inclusions	2011
N/A	Glossary	N/A
N/A	MIEE 2011, Amendment 3 Combined Document	2018
Technical Memo 1	Electrical Substations Close to Marine Locations	2017