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I presume since you haven't put a location and are referring to code and flashlights you're in the US?

Seems an odd request for just inquest
 
Ok, I'm learning all ready. What is the difference? The building never looses power vs just enough for what code requires be backed up?
No Break, exactly what it says no break in the supply
Stand By, Loss of power, everything dead until Genny takes over.
 
The reason I ask, is this is a forum of mostly UK electricians. So will not be able vise on US code.


But thats the thing, I am specifically interested in UK practices and to a lesser degree EU practices. I can tell you everything you would ever want to know about other places however.
 
Like an uninterruptible power supply with a battery? What loads get that or are required to?
Normal supply run through an on line UPS, power cut, UPS takes over until Genny is up and running and takes over from normal supply, load shedding is in operation to shut off all non essential loads.
 
Normal supply run through an on line UPS, power cut, UPS takes over until Genny is up and running and takes over from normal supply, load shedding is in operation to shut off all non essential loads.

What loads would the UPS supply?

Also are the receptacles serving patient care beds fed by a dedicated electrical branch or ATS?
 
What loads would the UPS supply?

Also are the receptacles serving patient care beds fed by a dedicated electrical branch or ATS?
I would say it's up to the Hospital Authorities to deem what constitutes essential and non essential loads, and of course the way the distribution side of things have been designed in the event of a power cut.
 
I would say it's up to the Hospital Authorities to deem what constitutes essential and non essential loads, and of course the way the distribution side of things have been designed in the event of a power cut.


Do any specific regs govern the design of the system or what loads are deemed needing backup?
 
Your profile says you have changed flashlight batteries and lamps indicating you are not an electrician. At the same time
I can tell you everything you would ever want to know about other places however.
Which suggests you know more than your profile is showing. I only ask as it is helpful to know your knowledge level to pitch the answer accordingly. As you have asked about a highly technical subject matter.
 
Do any specific regs govern the design of the system or what loads are deemed needing backup?
No idea, was just responding to your question regarding what is "No Break" and "Stand By" by my understanding and experience.
 

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