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Inspection Checklist and NFPA 110 Update Video

Simple and easy training for everyone.

Learn the most important testing and maintenance tasks to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Manual

EPSS maintenance, testing, and compliance reference manual downloadable directly from our website.

 

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Course

Online lessons comprised of videos, a knowledge exam, checklists and links to additional resources.

 

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Certificate

Receive a Certificate of Completion with each of our programs for proof of training to the AHJ.

 

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Emergency Power Blog

Maintenance, testing, and compliance topics to ensure reliability and compliance.

Lessons Learned from the Bombing in Nashville

On December 25th, 2020, Nashville, TN, was hit by what some would say was domestic terrorism. Several AT&T services were compromised when emergency power was interrupted by a reported shut down of natural gas to emergency generators, which supplied power to communication equipment. Hind-site would suggest that maybe diesel generators would have been a better choice. Hind-site is […]

Exhaust

How to obtain proper exhaust gas temperatures

The exhaust system of an emergency power supply (EPS) provides a means for exhaust gases from the engine to travel to the outside atmosphere. The components of the exhaust system include the exhaust manifold, turbocharger (if so equipped), flex sections, muffler hangers, supports, end pipe, thimble, insulation, and rain cap. While there is not much […]

Long Term Care Facility

CMS Requirements for Emergency Power and Temperature Control

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, […]

About Motor and Generator Institute

MGI offers online training and certification for personnel involved in the operation, maintenance, testing, and compliance of an emergency power supply system (EPSS).

146,000+ Students

MGI has trained more than 146,000 people and published multiple editions of the Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS): Maintenance, Testing, and Compliance Manual since 1995.

170+ Codes and Standards

Currently, there are 170+ National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, CMS, DNV, and Joint Commission requirements for the emergency power supply system (EPSS).

About the Founder

Dan Chisholm Sr. serves as Chairman of the National Fire Protection Association’s Technical Committees responsible for NFPA 110, 111, and a technical committee member of NFPA 99.

Educational Programs

Manual and Update

$99

  • Downloadable EPSS Manual
  • Forms and Checklists
  • NFPA 110 Update Video
  • Certificate of Completion (1 hr)
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Online Video Course

$199

  • Includes Manual and Update
  • 37 Video Lessons
  • Knowledge Exam
  • Certificate of Completion (4 hrs)
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CHEPP® Certification

$299

  • Includes Manual and Online Course
  • NFPA 99 Review
  • 100-Question Exam
  • CHEPP® Certificate (8 hrs)
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What our students have to say!

Just wanted you to know that I have been studying the CHEPP course and WOW you did an excellent job with preparing and writing the study information. I have been in Facilities 20+ years, and I am learning and growing professionally with your program.

Dewayne, FL

Thanks Dan, I am proud to earn this designation and look forward to continuing to progress my knowledge but also help our industry improve and make our facilities safer!

Odell, MD

I enjoyed the course and learned a lot along the way. Very much worth the investment.

Jack, FL

Train the Whole Team!

Improve safety, increase productivity and maintain compliance with our team access. We help facility managers, engineers, and facilities maintenance staff reduce building maintenance costs, increase efficiency and maintain compliance.

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About Us

Motor and Generator Institute offers online training for personnel involved in the operation, maintenance, testing, and compliance of an emergency power supply system (EPSS).

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Contact Us

Address: PO Box 560042, Orlando, FL 32856
Phone: +1 407-839-1270
Email: danny.chisholm@mgisys.com
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