Following requirements of a distribution system.
1. Layout should be simple in design.
2. It should have less initial cost
3. The distribution system should have minimum distribution losses.
4. Voltage drop in distribution system should be less and within permissible limit ( +- 6%).
5. From safety point of view distribution system should maintain proper clearances.
6. The rating of distribution transformer & cross section of conductor should be proportional to result of load densities present & future.
7. Power should be available to consumers whenever needed.
8. A steady, non-fluctuating, quality supply (Pure sine wave) should be available to consumers.
9. Distribution system should not be over loaded.
10. Distribution system should have high reliability to maintain supply.
11. Distribution system lay out should not affect the appearance of locality.
12. Before installation of distribution system proposed widening of the road in the near future are to be kept in mind
13. It should have low, easy, less costly & less time consuming maintenance.
14. Fault on nearest distribution system should not affect stability of existing distribution system.
15. Time required for completion of work should be less.