Motor and Generator Institute

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

Emergency Power Reliability, Safety, and Compliance

Our educational programs are for individuals involved with the maintenance and testing of an emergency power supply system. Earn your certification online using our video-based lessons, practice questions, EPSS maintenance and testing manual, and 100-question exam.

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Online Training

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Simple and easy training for everyone. 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. Team members receive access to the program selected by the administrator. Members may access their assigned program at any time. All you need is an internet connection and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Learn more about our group access option.

Certificate

Show proof of training to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Video Course

Video lessons, practice questions, and downloadable exercises.

Manual

EPSS maintenance, testing, and compliance reference manual.

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What people are saying …

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

Lesson Topics

Requirements

Several standards have something to say about maintenance and testing of EPSSs; however, all the standards refer to NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, for the “final word.”

Safety

Make sure you follow NFPA and OSHA requirements for training and safety of personnel, including specific PPE recommendations.

Maintenance

Each component of the EPSS (batteries, cooling, fuel, etc) require specific tasks be performed at certain intervals.

Inspections

Performing a visual inspection of your EPSS on a weekly basis is a MUST. Use MGI’s weekly inspection checklist to discover issues before the next generator run.

Testing

Monthly and triennial testing are essential to extending the life of your EPSS and uncover underperforming items before the next emergency. Also, documentation is REQUIRED for AHJ compliance.

BONUS: Health Care

NFPA 99 requirements and breakdown of the Essential Electrical Distribution System (life safety, critical, and equipment branch) and what circuits belong to each.