In this paper, the most important activities for increase the seismic reliability and safety level of Electric Power Distribution Network (EPDN) in IRAN are presented. TAVANIR Co. as the manager of production, transmission and distribution of electricity in IRAN with the cooperation of NRI carried out a research project to develop seismic assessment and rehabilitation guideline of EPDN of IRAN and Crisis Management implementation. As the consequences, two guidelines have been developed and Great Tehran Electrical Distribution Co. collaborated in the mission and the SADATABAD Region as the first pilot to execute implementation of guidelines has been assessed and results of this assessment are briefly presented here.

Seismic assessment of power distribution network equipments is one of the most important challenges due to last seismic loss experiences.

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