Difference between Emergency, Standby, Optional Generator

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Article 700 – Emergency Generator

Article 701 - Standby Generator

Article 702 – Optional Generator

Scope

Legally required life safety

Legally required critical support (fire fighting, health hazards, etc)

Protect property & facilities

Equipment Approval

For Emergency

For Standby

For Intended Use

TESTING

Witness Testing

Yes – at install & periodically

Yes – at install

None

Periodic Testing

Yes

Yes

None

Battery Testing

Yes

Yes

None

Maintenance Records

Yes

Yes

None

Load Bank Testing

Yes

Yes

None

Capacity

All loads

All loads to operate at one time

All loads to operate at one time

Other Loads Allowed

Yes with load shedding

Yes with load shedding

2008 - Yes
with load shedding

Peak Shaving Allowed

Yes

Yes

Yes

TRANSFER SWITCH

Automatic

Yes

Yes

No

Manual

No

No

Yes

Equipment Approval

Emergency (UL1008)

Standby (UL1008)

Intended Use (UL1008)

Neutral to GND bonded

Yes

Yes

Yes

Means to Permit Bypass

Yes

No

No

Elect.Operated-Mech.

Yes

No

No

Other Loads

No

Yes
(with load shedding)

N/A

Max.Fault Current Capable

Yes

Yes

Yes

VOICE OR AUDIO SIGNALS

Derangement

Yes/Standard Alarm

Yes/Standard Alarm

Yes/Standard Alarm

Carrying Load

Yes (Displayed at ATS)

Yes (Displayed at ATS)

Yes (Displayed at ATS)

Battery Failed

Yes

Yes

Yes

Battery Charging Failed

Yes

Yes

No

Ground Fault Indication

Yes (480V & 1000A)

No

No

NFPA 110

Yes - Annunciator

Yes - Annunciator

No

At Service

Yes
(Type & Location)

Yes
(Type & Location)

Yes
(Type & Location)

Wiring kept independent

Yes

No

No

Fire protection (Art.700.9D)

Yes

No

No

Start timing

10 sec.

60 sec.

N/A

Retransfer delay

15 min.

setting

15 min.

setting

No settings necessary

Automatic Starting

Yes

Yes

No

On-site fuel requirements

2 hours
(NFPA110)

2 hours

None

Battery Charger

Yes

Yes

No

Ground Fault

Indication Only

No

No

 

                                                      

Northwest Electric System, Inc (224) 201-6944

The information above was derived from the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 and online website eaton.com.
https://www.eaton.com/ecm/groups/public/@pub/@electrical/documents/content/td00405018e.pdf

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WHO WE ARE

Northwest Electric System, Inc. is a progressive, loyal, and reliable business. Our many years of experience have made us experts when handling an assortment of electrical projects. We are always careful and precise because working with electricity requires attention to detail and great care to ensure that all electrical projects are completed in a prompt, efficient, and safe manner.
OUR GOAL at Northwest Electric System, Inc. is to provide an excellent, efficient, and high-quality service which is always tailored specifically to the needs of our clients.
OUR MISSION is to create long term relationships with our customers and to maintain the highest level of professionalism, honesty, integrity, and reliability.

WHAT WE DO

Northwest Electric System Inc. is an expert in the installation, service, and repair of backup generators. We specialize in liquid and air cooled standby generators. We also offer load bank testing to ensure that the generator is functioning at its full capacity.
We promote many brands of generators including Kohler, Generac, Briggs & Stratton, GE, Cummins Onan, Winco.
We have been providing our services to customers in Chicagoland for many years. We are a valuable resource to both residential and commercial entities that desire a professional and  prompt electrical company.

Services

Generators Load Bank Testing

Generators Load Bank Testing

Generators Installation

Generators Installation

Generators Service

Generators Service

Generators Repairs

Generators Repairs

Our Products

Winco Generator

Winco Generator

Milbank Generator

Milbank Generator

Kohler Generator

Kohler Generator

Generac Generator

Generac Generator

Cummins Onan Generator

Cummins Onan Generator

Briggs Stratton Generator

Briggs Stratton Generator