nternational Standards

Standard Code	Organization	Scope	Description	Key Requirements
IEC 61116	IEC	Electromechanical Equipment	Design Guidelines	Equipment specifications
IEC 62270	IEC	Automation Systems	Control Requirements	Automation standards
IEEE 1010	IEEE	Turbine-Generator	Design Practices	Equipment design
ISO 4409	ISO	Hydraulic Fluid Power	Performance Testing	System requirements
IEC 60041	IEC	Field Acceptance Tests	Performance Testing	Testing procedures

Civil Engineering Standards

Standard Code	Organization	Scope	Key Requirements
USACE EM 1110	USACE	Dam Design	Design criteria
ICOLD Guidelines	ICOLD	Dam Safety	Safety requirements
ACI 318	ACI	Concrete Structures	Structural design
ASCE 7	ASCE	Structural Loads	Load requirements
BS EN 1992	BSI	Concrete Design	Eurocode standards

Environmental Standards

Standard Code	Organization	Scope	Key Requirements
ISO 14001	ISO	Environmental Management	Management system
IFC Guidelines	IFC	Environmental & Social	Impact assessment
EPA 316(b)	EPA	Water Intake Structures	Environmental protection
ISO 14064	ISO	GHG Emissions	Carbon accounting
EU WFD	EU	Water Framework	Water management

Turbine Standards

Standard Code	Organization	Scope	Key Requirements
IEC 60193	IEC	Model Testing	Performance testing
IEC 62006	IEC	Acceptance Tests	Testing procedures
ASME PTC 18	ASME	Hydraulic Turbines	Performance standards
ISO 12494	ISO	Ice Loading	Environmental design
IEC 60994	IEC	Guide for Field Testing	Testing methods

Generator Standards

Standard Code	Organization	Scope	Key Requirements
IEEE C50.12	IEEE	Hydro Generators	Design requirements
IEC 60034	IEC	Rotating Machines	Performance standards
IEEE 1147	IEEE	Generator Protection	Protection systems
IEC 62364	IEC	Generator Monitoring	Monitoring systems
IEEE 492	IEEE	Guide for Operation	Operating procedures

Dam Safety Standards

Standard Code	Organization	Scope	Key Requirements
FERC Guidelines	FERC	Dam Safety	Safety requirements
ICOLD Bulletins	ICOLD	Dam Design	Design guidelines
DIN 19700	DIN	Dam Construction	German standards
BS 6008	BSI	Dam Safety	British standards
ANCOLD Guidelines	ANCOLD	Dam Safety	Australian standards

Control System Standards

Standard Code	Organization	Scope	Key Requirements
IEC 61850	IEC	Communication Systems	System integration
IEC 62351	IEC	Data Security	Security requirements
IEEE 1249	IEEE	Computer Systems	Control requirements
IEC 61131	IEC	PLC Programming	Control systems
ISA 18.2	ISA	Alarm Management	Alarm systems

Grid Connection Standards

Standard Code	Organization	Scope	Key Requirements
IEEE 1547	IEEE	Grid Interconnection	Connection requirements
IEC 60870	IEC	SCADA Systems	Control systems
NERC Standards	NERC	Grid Reliability	Reliability requirements
EN 50160	CENELEC	Voltage Characteristics	Power quality
G99 (UK)	UK	Grid Connection	UK requirements

Quality Management Standards

Standard Code	Organization	Scope	Key Requirements
ISO 9001	ISO	Quality Management	Management system
ISO 17025	ISO	Testing Labs	Laboratory requirements
ISO 19011	ISO	Auditing	Audit guidelines
ISO 10012	ISO	Measurement Systems	Measurement quality
ISO 55001	ISO	Asset Management	Asset management

Safety Standards

Standard Code	Organization	Scope	Key Requirements
ISO 45001	ISO	Occupational Safety	Safety management
NFPA 70E	NFPA	Electrical Safety	Safety requirements
IEC 61508	IEC	Functional Safety	Safety systems
OSHA 1910	OSHA	Worker Safety	US safety standards
EN 13849	CEN	Safety of Machinery	Safety requirements

Maintenance Standards

Standard Code	Organization	Scope	Key Requirements
ISO 55000	ISO	Asset Management	Management system
IEC 62270	IEC	Automation Systems	Maintenance procedures
IEEE 492	IEEE	Operation Guide	Maintenance guidelines
EN 13306	CEN	Maintenance	Terminology
ISO 14224	ISO	Reliability Data	Data collection

Hydraulic Steel Structure Standards

Standard Code	Organization	Scope	Key Requirements
AASHTO LRFD	AASHTO	Bridge Design	Structural design
AWS D1.1	AWS	Structural Welding	Welding requirements
AISC 360	AISC	Steel Construction	Design specifications
EN 1993	CEN	Steel Structures	Eurocode standards
ASTM A709	ASTM	Structural Steel	Material requirements

Emergency Response Standards

Standard Code	Organization	Scope	Key Requirements
FEMA P-64	FEMA	Emergency Action Plans	Emergency procedures
NFPA 1600	NFPA	Emergency Management	Management systems
ISO 22320	ISO	Emergency Response	Response requirements
ICOLD Bulletin 168	ICOLD	Emergency Planning	Dam safety
FERC-EAP	FERC	Emergency Action	Response procedures