From NFPA 110
7.13 Installation Acceptance.
7.13.1 Upon completion of the installation of the EPSS, the EPS shall be tested to ensure
conformity to the requirements of the standard with respect to both power output and
function.
7.13.2 An on-site acceptance test shall be conducted as a final approval test for all EPSSs.
7.13.2.1 For new Level 1 installations, the EPSS shall not be considered as meeting this
standard until the acceptance tests have been conducted and test requirements met.
7.13.2.2 The test shall be conducted after completion of the installation with all EPSS
accessory and support equipment in place and operating.
7.13.3 The authority having jurisdiction shall be given advance notification of the time at which
the acceptance test is to be performed so that the authority can witness the test.
7.13.4 The EPSS shall perform within the limits specified in this standard.
7.13.4.1 The on-site installation acceptance test shall be conducted in accordance with
7.13.4.1.1 through 7.13.4.1.4.
7.13.4.1.1* In a new and unoccupied building or facility, with the prime mover
in a cold start condition and the emergency load at operating level, a normal
power failure shall be initiated by opening all switches or circuit breakers
supplying the normal power to the building or facility.
7.13.4.1.2* In an existing occupied building or facility, with the prime mover in a
cold start condition and the emergency load at operating level, a normal power
failure shall be simulated by operating at least one transfer switch test function
or initiated by opening all switches or breakers supplying normal power to all
ATSs that are part of the EPSS being commissioned by this initial acceptance
test.
7.13.4.1.3 When the EPSS consists of paralleled EPSs, the system control
function for paralleling and load shedding shall be verified in accordance with
system design documentation.
7.13.4.1.4 The tests conducted in accordance with 7.13.4.1.1 and 7.13.4.1.2
shall be performed in accordance with (1) through (12).
1) When the EPSS consists of paralleled EPSs, the quantity of EPSs
intended to be operated simultaneously shall be tested simultaneously
with building load for the test period identified in 7.13.4.1.4(10).
2) The test load shall be all loads that are served by the EPSS. There is no
minimum loading requirement for this portion of the test.
3) The time delay on start shall be observed and recorded.
4) The cranking time until the prime mover starts and runs shall be
observed and recorded.
5) The time taken to reach operating speed shall be observed and
recorded.
6) *The engine start function shall be confirmed by verifying operation of
the initiating circuit of all transfer switches supplying EPSS loads.
7) The time taken to achieve a steady-state condition with all switches
transferred to the emergency position shall be observed and recorded.
8) The voltage, frequency, and amperes shall be recorded.
9) Where applicable, the prime mover oil pressure and water temperature
shall be recorded.
10) The load test with building load, or other loads that simulate the
intended load as specified in Section 5.4, shall be continued for not less
than 1.5 hours, and the run time shall be recorded.
11) When normal power is restored to the building or facility, the time
delay on retransfer to normal power
12) The time delay on the prime mover cooldown period and shutdown
shall be recorded.
7.13.4.2 After completion of the test performed in 7.13.4.1, the prime mover shall be
allowed to cool for not less than 5 minutes.
7.13.4.3* A load shall be applied for a 2-hour, full-load test. The building load shall be
permitted to serve as part or all of the load, supplemented by a load bank of sufficient
size to provide a load equal to 100 percent of the nameplate kW rating of the EPS, less
applicable derating factors for site conditions.
7.13.4.3.1* This full-load test shall be initiated after the test specified in
7.13.4.1.4 by any method that starts the prime mover and, upon reaching rated
rpm, picks up not less than 30 percent of the nameplate kW rating for the first
30 minutes, not less than 50 percent of the nameplate kW rating for the next 30
minutes, and 100 percent of the nameplate kW rating for the next 60 minutes,
less applicable derating factors for site conditions.
7.13.4.3.2 A unity power factor shall be permitted for on-site testing, provided
that rated load tests at the rated power factor have been performed by the
manufacturer of the EPS prior to shipment.
7.13.4.3.3 Where the EPS is a paralleled multi-unit EPS, each unit shall be
permitted to be tested individually at its rating.
7.13.4.3.4 The data specified in 7.13.4.1.4(4), 7.13.4.1.4(5), and 7.13.4.1.4(7)
shall be recorded at first load acceptance of the test period identified in
7.13.4.1.4(10).
7.13.4.3.5 The data specified in 7.13.4.1.4(8) and 7.13.4.1.4(9) shall be recorded
at first load acceptance and every 15 minutes thereafter until the completion of
the test period identified in 7.13.4.1.4(10).
7.13.4.4 Any method recommended by the manufacturer for the cycle crank test shall
be utilized to prevent the prime mover from running.
7.13.4.4.1 The control switch shall be set at ``run'' to cause the prime mover to
crank.
7.13.4.4.2 The complete crank/rest cycle specified in 5.6.4.2 and Table 5.6.4.2
shall be observed.
7.13.4.4.3 The battery charge rate shall be recorded at 5-minute intervals for
the first 15 minutes or until charge rate stabilization.
7.13.4.5 All safeties specified in 5.6.5 and 5.6.6 shall be tested on site as
recommended by the manufacturer.
Exception: It shall be permitted for the manufacturer to test and document
overcrank, high engine temperature, low lube oil pressure and overspeed
safeties prior to shipment.
7.13.4.6 Items (1) through (4) shall be made available to the authority having
jurisdiction at the time of the acceptance test:
1) Evidence of the prototype test as specified in 5.2.1.2 (for Level 1
systems)
2) A certified analysis as specified in 5.6.10.2
3) A letter of compliance as specified in 5.6.10.5
4) A manufacturer's certification of a rated load test at rated power factor
with the ambient temperature, altitude, and fuel grade recorded
5.4* Energy Converters — Capacity. The energy converters shall have the required capacity and
response to pick up and carry the load within the time specified in Table 4.1(b) after loss of
primary power.
4.1* General. The EPSS shall provide a source of electrical power of required capacity,
reliability, and quality to loads for a length of time as specified in Table 4.1(a) and within a
specified time following loss or failure of the normal power supply as specified in Table 4.1(b).
Table 4.1(a) Classification of EPSSs
Class Minimum Time
Class 0.083 0.083 hr (5 min)
Class 0.25 0.25 hr (15 min)
Class 2 2 hr
Class 6 6 hr
Class 48 48 hr
Other time, in hours, as required by the
Class X
application, code, or user
Table 4.1(b) Types of EPSSs
Designation Power Restoration
Type U Basically uninterruptible (UPS systems)
Type 10 10 sec
Type 60 60 sec
Type 120 120 sec
Manual stationary or nonautomatic — no time
Type M
limit
*NFPA 110 Annex (Explanatory Material)
A.7.13.4.3 Connection of the load bank (or a portable generator) is facilitated by providing
permanently installed equipment or connection points such as spare circuit breakers or
switches.
The generator set manufacturer should be consulted where the nameplate data do not indicate
rating type. There is a difference between prime and standby ratings. For example, there are
usually two kW nameplate ratings found on most engine-driven generators: “standby” and
“prime.” There can be a significant difference between the resulting kW figures when
calculating 30 percent of nameplate — for example, a 100 kW standby generator is normally
considered an 80 kW set for prime power: 100 kW × 30% = 30 kW, but 80 kW × 30% = 24 kW. A
permanent record of the rating should be maintained and readily available.
