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NFPA standards, as well as local requirements including 72/96-hour sub-base tanks for diesel

NFPA standards, as well as local requirements including 72/96-hour sub-base tanks for diesel

Kohler offers products (generator sets, paralleling switchgear, automatic transfer switches, and controls) with total system integration in mind so that everything works as expected.

15 Oct 2024

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NFPA standards, as well as local requirements including 72/96-hour sub-base tanks for diesel

NFPA 110 focuses on the performance of emergency and standby power systems, which are crucial for maintaining power during outages. This standard categorizes systems based on the maximum time they can take to supply power (Type), the duration they must operate (Class), and the level of life dependency (Level). For example, a Type 10 system must provide power within 10 seconds, and a Class X system must run for a specified number of hours. In healthcare settings, NFPA 110 ensures that backup power systems are reliable and can support life-saving equipment and critical operations. It includes stringent requirements for testing, maintenance, and installing transfer switches to ensure seamless power transitions during emergencies.

That represents an overview of three of the most common NFPA standards impacting healthcare facilities and the provision of safe and reliable power systems. Other codes and standards might be required for overall healthcare building requirements, and relevant governing bodies, including the Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI) and the Joint Commission (JC), can provide guidance. FGI develops guidelines and best practices for designing, planning, and overall construction of hospitals, outpatient facilities, and more. The JC additionally provides standards and evaluates/inspects these types of buildings and facilities to ensure compliance with applicable standards and ensure adequate care is done safely.

Choosing power systems that meet all requirements

In summary, emergency power supply system plays a critical role in ensuring that healthcare facilities have the redundancies needed for reliable power to keep people safe and equipment stable. NFPA 99 represents a national installation guideline for healthcare facilities that refers to other NFPA installation standards, such as NFPA 70 and 110, which are used for all power system applications. It is recommended that healthcare facility operators read the codes and standards in full to assure proper installation and compliance according to the authority having jurisdiction.

It is also important that healthcare facilities partner with a reputable and knowledgeable power system provider and its authorized distributors. Kohler designs all its power systems to meet the NFPA standards, as well as local requirements including 72/96-hour sub-base tanks for diesel generators, ten seconds or less to start our generators, hurricane rated and corrosion resistant enclosures for coastal regions, and control systems that meet the NFPA 110 annunciation requirements. Kohler offers products (generator sets, paralleling switchgear, automatic transfer switches, and controls) with total system integration in mind so that everything works as expected. These factors provide power system users in the healthcare sector with the confidence to weather any storm.

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