emergency generator location?
emergency generator location?
(OP)
I'm torn between NEC 700 and NFPA 110 7.2 on the requirements on located a stand-by emergency generator for used for life safety emergency egress lighting in a supermarket application.
The NFPA leads me to belive that this 45kw generator cannot be in the same room and normal power electrical gear? The NEC doesn't state this. The plans call for the generator and ats to be located in a room that doesn't have the main service entrance gear but does have the rest of the distribution gear.
Can I locate it there or do I have to have it in a seperate fire rated room?
The NFPA leads me to belive that this 45kw generator cannot be in the same room and normal power electrical gear? The NEC doesn't state this. The plans call for the generator and ats to be located in a room that doesn't have the main service entrance gear but does have the rest of the distribution gear.
Can I locate it there or do I have to have it in a seperate fire rated room?






RE: emergency generator location?
Mike
RE: emergency generator location?
RE: emergency generator location?
Mike
RE: emergency generator location?
For your protection and to insure that the client does not get hit with an unpleasant surprise when the field inspector brings up the subject, I would recommend you meet with your AHJ, see if they have a policy locally, discuss all these code provisions and then decide which approach serves the client best.
Another factor is the fueling, assuming this is a diesel fueled unit, you are going to have a day-tank, pumps, leak detection, etc..., in the room. It really is a cleaner installation to get all of that out of your main electrical room.
Best of luck on your project.
RE: emergency generator location?