Electrical Systems - Essential Electric System Maintenance and Testing The generator or other alternate power source and associated equipment is capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. If the 10-second criterion is not met during the monthly test, a process shall be provided to annually confirm this capability for the life safety and critical branches. Maintenance and testing of the generator and transfer switches are performed in accordance with NFPA 110. Generator sets are inspected weekly, exercised under load 30 minutes 12 times a year in 20-40 day intervals, and exercised once every 36 months for 4 continuous hours. Scheduled test under load conditions include a complete simulated cold start and automatic or manual transfer of all EES loads, and are conducted by competent personnel. Maintenance and testing of stored energy power sources (Type 3 EES) are in accordance with NFPA 111. Main and feeder circuit breakers are inspected annually, and a program for periodically exercising the components is established according to manufacturer requirements. Written records of maintenance and testing are maintained and readily available. EES electrical panels and circuits are marked, readily identifiable, and separate from normal power circuits. Minimizing the possibility of damage of the emergency power source is a design consideration for new installations. 6.4.4, 6.5.4, 6.6.4 (NFPA 99), NFPA 110, NFPA 111, 700.10 (NFPA 70)
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Observations: Name: BUILDING 02 - Component: 02 - Tag: 0918
Based on document review, observation, and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain the emergency generator in two instances, affecting two of two floors
Findings include:
1. Review of documentation on June 8, 2026, between 10:45 am, and 11:30 am, revealed the facility failed to verify the quality of the emergency fuel reserve, within the previous twelve months.
Exit interview with the facility administrator and the facilities manager on June 8, 2026, at 1:15 pm, confirmed the lack of fuel quality documentation.
2.. Observation on June 8, 2026, at 12:42 pm, revealed the remote generator annunciator had a trouble light for generator Line Power.
Exit interview with the facility administrator and the facilities manager on June 8, 2026, at 1:15 pm, confirmed the line power generator light.
| | Plan of Correction - To be completed: 07/31/2026
1. The emergency fuel reserve was verified and sampled by Albarell Electric Inc. on June 11th, 2026. The remote generator annunciator was assessed by Albarell Electric Inc. and is working properly. Facility Maintenance will ensure this testing is completed annually.
2. Maintenance Director/Designee will conduct random generator and line power audits to ensure generator and line power are working properly. Findings will be reported during our QAPI meeting.
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