by Brad Keyes, CHSP, on Nov 30, 2020 12:00:37 AM
Our Life Safety educational resource hub is full of healthcare knowledge to help you be better informed of the changing world around you.
Rather than sit back and act on decisions made by others, we are leading the charge as it relates to identifying best practices for Life Safety Code® and compliance. We have real people that give our clients real information that can be put into practice.
Interested in reading our experts' take on Life Safety? Then subscribe to our free blog below! We discuss readers' questions, share interesting observations from the field, and more.
by Brad Keyes, CHSP, on Nov 30, 2020 12:00:37 AM
Q: Is there a standard that says we need to write the start and stop time on our monthly generator load test for 30 minutes?
A: In so many words there is. I agree that you won’t find a specific standard that says you must record the start and stop times of each test, but section 8.4.2 of NFPA 110-2010 says diesel generator sets in service shall be exercised at least once monthly, for a minimum of 30 minutes, using one of the following methods:
If you do not record the start and stop times, then how do you prove to a surveyor that you tested the generator for 30-minutes?
It is reasonable and logical for a surveyor to expect you to record the start and stop times to ensure you tested the generator for 30-minutes.
We help you be better informed of the changing world around you. Our life safety blog answers your real world questions!
600 E. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Call us: 1-866-779-3235
info@complianceonegroup.com