Motor and Generator Institute

NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, Compliance Program

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.

Reasoning Behind Annual Load Bank Test Intervals

NFPA 110, 8.4.2.3* states: “Diesel-powered EPS installations that do not meet the requirements of 8.4.2 shall be exercised monthly with the available EPSS load and shall be exercised annually with supplemental loads at not less than 50 percent of the EPS nameplate kW rating for 30 continuous minutes and at not less than 75 percent […]

Inspecting Automatic Transfer Switches

Several surveyors have cited healthcare facilities for not “inspecting” the automatic transfer switches during their weekly inspections. NFPA 110 only states, “EPSSs, including all appurtenant components, shall be inspected weekly and exercised under load at least monthly.” The “all appurtenant components” portion of paragraph 8.4.1 includes the automatic transfer switch (ATS). However, there is no […]

Testing EPSS Circuit Breakers

Question 1: To meet the requirements of NFPA 110, 8.4.7 do I even need to complete a test proving that each transfer switch will start the EPS (generator) and transfer the load to each Life Safety (LS) and Critical Branch (CB) automatic transfer switch (ATS) within 10 seconds, or is the monthly test sufficient? Answer […]

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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