Help improve occupant safety and maintain reliable backup power performance with NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems.

NFPA 110 provides comprehensive requirements for emergency and standby power systems that supply alternate electrical power when the normal utility source fails. The standard helps support the readiness and reliability of emergency power systems used to safeguard building occupants and maintain critical operations during power disruptions.

Widely used in commercial, industrial, institutional, and healthcare facilities, NFPA 110 addresses emergency power sources, transfer equipment, controls, supervisory systems, and related auxiliary and accessory equipment necessary for dependable backup power operation.

Highlights

Key updates and changes to the 2016 edition of NFPA 110 include:

• Updated requirements addressing backup generators and similar emergency power systems in coordination with NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®
• Significant revisions introducing new verification testing and maintenance requirements for paralleling gear
• New provisions requiring full system testing to help ensure paralleling gear functions as intended during emergency operation
• Expanded guidance supporting improved reliability and operational readiness of emergency power systems