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Please if somebody can help me with this: Is there a code requirement for generator systems to be self contained in a Health care facility in Canada?

Under Z32-99 Electrical Safety and Essential Electrical Systems in Health Care Facilities in Canada Section 6.4 Emergency Supply and its performance, subsection 6.4.3.6 states the Gen/Set must be set up to deliver un-interrupted service to the Health Care Facility. The unit must comply with EEMAC Standard M1-6.

CEC 2002 states in section 24 Patients Care Area

24-306 Emergency Supply
Δ (1) An emergency supply shall be one or more generator sets driven by a prime mover and located on the health
care facility premises in a fire-resistant enclosure or room in accordance with CSA Standard Z32, and in such a
manner as to minimize the possibility of flooding and damage.
(2) The prime mover of the generating set, as specified in Subrule (1), shall be capable of operating independently
of supplies of water and fuel from public utilities.


Is something I am missing?


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