Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Seismic Design Category C


Does the code say that if you are in a Seismic Design Category C, you have to have 96 hours of fuel supply on site?

Yes. Per the 2005 NFPA 110, Seismic Design Category C (D,E,or F) does require a 96-hour fuel supply on site. 

Chapter 5: Emergency Power Supply (EPS): Energy Sources, Converters, and Accessories

5.1 Energy Sources

5.1.2 Seismic design category C, D, E, or F, as determined in accordance with ASCE 7, shall require a Level 1 EPSS Class X (minimum of 96 hours of fuel supply). 


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