SS14.1- Emergency Power Systems

Generator - Emergency Power Inspection for Building WoF

Generators & emergency power system needs an ongoing inspection to comply with the requirements of building WoF, wish to reduce cost on this inspection?

An emergency power system is required to be listed on a compliance schedule where the system is installed for the purposes of supplying emergency power to any of the specified systems 1–13

Examples of emergency power systems include, but are not limited to:

An engine alternator set for a sprinkler system pressure boost pump (SS 1)
Uninterruptible power supply for an emergency lighting system (SS 4)
An engine alternator set for provisions of electrical supply to passenger lifts (SS 8)
An engine alternator set for provision of electrical supply to a smoke clearance system (SS 13)

Maintenance & Testing process (performing standards: NZS 6104 etc.)

Planned preventative maintenance and responsive maintenance should be carried out in accordance with the nominated performance and inspection Standard or document, to ensure the system will operate as required in the event the primary power supply fails.

Emergency power systems require regular inspection and testing to ensure they operate as required by the performance standard, in the event the primary power supply fails