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Backup Generator Test

Backup Generator Test

Backup Generator Test

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I work in a facility that has a 750 kW backup generator.  We have a startup/throwover test once a month. What are the industry standards concerning backup generators and frequency of the tests?  

thanks in advance

RE: Backup Generator Test

Is this part of a Life, Fire and Safety system??

Mike

RE: Backup Generator Test

Depends where you are and what is the purpose of the generator that is Code required emergency use or just stand by back up power.

For the USA and where NFPA is followed, NFPA 110 spells out requirements for testing emergency power systems and also for standby systems.

Health care facilties comply wiht NFPA 99 but I beleive its generator systems still have to comply with 110.

RE: Backup Generator Test

You are right rbulsara,

I believe NFPA 110 has a subsection on health care facilites.


Mike

RE: Backup Generator Test

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thanks guys this was exactly what I was looking for.

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