Section 04 and 05 General Test Procedures
SECTION 4 C.
LAFD Chief’s Regulation No.4 - 2014 Edition
GENERAL TEST PROCEDURES
Emergency and Standby Power Systems Generator: (1) (2)
(3) (4)
Determine that all equipment is in proper operating condition and well maintained in accordance with NFPA-70 and 110. Determine that the generator has not been started within 12 hours to ensure a cold start and that all systems and equipment powered by emergency power are operating prior to load transfer from normal power to emergency power. Use the main breaker for load transfer from normal power to emergency power. Determine that emergency current supplies power to all required systems and equipment as per building single line diagram.
EXCEPTION: With the approval of the Chief, other methods of load transfer may be conducted. (5)
Determine that the load transfers in the required time. (a) Emergency power requirement is 10 seconds. (b) Standby power requirement is 60 seconds. (c) Ensure all required exit path lighting is sufficient enough to find, distinguish and safe to use in accordance approved L.A.F.D. acceptance practices. (d) Exit and directional signs illuminated by internal means shall be visible from 100 feet in any direction (e) Externally lit exit and directional signs shall have a minimum reading of five foot-candle power measured at the sign. A light meter shall be used. (f) The emergency standby system must supply power to all emergency lights and connected equipment for the duration of the test. See F-340R Fire Protection Equipment Performance Report Emergency Power and Standby Systems-Generator for additional procedures
NOTE: Diesel driven generators shall be exercised under load monthly for a minimum of 30 minutes to prevent wet stacking. Records shall be verified during fire department inspection D.
Emergency and Standby Power-Stored Electrical Energy (Battery Back-Up): (1) Determine that all equipment is in proper operating condition and well maintained in accordance with NFPA-70,110 and 111. (2) Verify that all fixtures and/or lighting elements are in working order prior to conducting the load test to ensure a load is placed on the battery system (3) Conduct a load test on battery systems to ensure proper battery life. Batteries supplying power to unit lighting shall have sufficient power for 90 minutes. (4) Determine that all Emergency Lighting has activated within 10 seconds. All areas requiring Emergency Lighting shall be checked for adequate lighting. (5) Ensure all required exit path lighting is sufficient enough to find, distinguish and safe to use in accordance approved L.A.F.D acceptance practices. (6) Exit and directional signs illuminated by internal means shall be visible from 100 feet in any direction. (7) Externally lit exit and directional signs shall have a minimum reading of five footcandle power measured at the sign. A light meter shall be used. (8) The emergency battery system must supply power to all emergency lights for the duration of the test. (9) Return all systems and equipment to their normal position. See F-340R Fire Protection Equipment Performance Report Stored Electrical: Energy for additional procedures
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