N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 604: Section FC 604: Emergency Power Systems

604.1 Installation.

Emergency power systems shall be designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Electrical Code and the construction codes, including the Building Code.

604.2 Where required.

Emergency power systems shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 110, as modified by FC Appendix B, and NFPA 111, such that the system is capable of supplying service within the time specified for the type and duration of emergency power required by the Electrical Code and the construction codes, including the Building Code.

604.3 Maintenance.

Emergency power systems shall be maintained such that the system is capable of supplying service within the time specified for the type and duration of emergency power required by the Electrical Code and the construction codes, including the Building Code.

604.3.1 Schedule.

Inspection, testing and other maintenance of emergency power systems shall be conducted in accordance with an approved schedule established upon completion and approval of the system installation.

604.3.2 Written record.

Written records of the inspection, testing and other maintenance of emergency power systems shall include the date of service, name of the servicing technician, a summary of conditions noted and a detailed description of any conditions requiring correction and what corrective action was taken.

604.3.3 Switch maintenance.

Emergency power system transfer switches shall be included in the maintenance schedule required by FC 604.3.1. Transfer switches shall be maintained free from accumulated dust and dirt. Inspection shall include examination of the transfer switch contacts for evidence of deterioration. When evidence of contact deterioration is detected, the contacts shall be replaced in accordance with the transfer switch manufacturer's instructions.

604.4 Inspection and testing.

Emergency power systems, including all appurtenant components, shall be periodically inspected and tested under load in accordance with NFPA 110, as modified by FC Appendix B, and NFPA 111.

Exception: Where the emergency power system is used for standby power or peak load shaving, such use shall be recorded and may substitute for scheduled testing of the emergency power system, provided that appropriate records are maintained of such use.

604.4.1 Transfer switch test.

The test of the transfer switch shall consist of electrically operating the transfer switch from the normal position to the alternate position and then returning back to the normal position.

604.5 Supervision.

Inspection, testing and other maintenance shall be conducted under the personal supervision of a person who possesses the required knowledge and training to conduct such maintenance, and who has at least one of the following qualifications:

1. An electrician licensed by the Department of Buildings.

2. An electrician holding a special license issued by the Department of Buildings.

3. A person holding a stationary engineer license, or high-pressure boiler operating engineer's license, issued by the Department of Buildings.

4. A person holding a certificate of qualification.

5. A person holding a certificate of fitness as an FLS director.

6. A person holding a certificate of fitness as an FEP coordinator.

7. A registered design professional.