Emergency Power Standby Systems Inspections

ALL DEVICE TYPES PERIODIC TEST METHOD OF TESTING
Emergency Generators Weekly Engines shall be started no less than once a week and run for no less than 30 minutes to attain normal running temperature. They shall run smoothly at rated speed.
Monthly Emergency generation systems shall be operated not less than once a month for not less than thirty (30) minutes at a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of full load.
Transfer Switch Monthly The monthly test of a transfer switch shall consist of electrically operating the transfer switch from normal position to alternate position and return.
Circuit Breakers Annually Emergency power standby systems circuit breakers for Level 1 usage, including main and feed breakers between emergency power system and the transfer switch load terminals, shall be exercised annually.