Since the beginning of 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released numerous memos to state survey agency directors. Two of these memorandums involve emergency power sources and temperature requirements. While healthcare facilities have known for some time of the new requirements, these recent updates have raised questions and concerns. As stated by the CMS, […]
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Emergency Power Off (EPO) Testing
Emergency Power Off (EPO) switches, also referred to as “Generator Remote Shutdown Switches,” are a hot topic of conversation. In the past two years (2018-2019), MGI has received multiple comments regarding proper placement and testing of the EPOs. Most recent discussions revolve around exercising/testing an EPO while the generator is under load. Note: An EPO’s […]
Proposed Changes to NFPA 110, 8.4.1
In order to bring some sensibility to “inspections,” I proposed a change in the NFPA 110 standard which was approved during the proposal process for the 2022 edition, and edited to read as follows: 8.4.1* EPSSs EPSs including all appurtenant components, shall be inspected weekly, and the EPSS shall be and exercised under load at […]