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. |