Standards Index - Generac Power Systems EcoGen 15kW Installation Manuallines

Safety Rules & General Information

Standards Index

WARNING
Loss of life. This product is not intended to
be used in a critical life support application.
Failure to adhere to this warning could result
in death or serious injury.
Strictly comply with all applicable national, state, and
local laws, as well as codes or regulations pertaining to
the installation of this engine-generator power system.
Use the most current version of applicable codes or stan-
dards relevant to the local jurisdiction, generator used,
and installation site.
NOTE: Not all codes apply to all products and this list is
not all-inclusive. In the absence of pertinent local laws
and standards, the following publications may be used as
a guide (these apply to localities which recognize NFPA
and ICC).
1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70:
The NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC) *
2. NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
*
3. NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Code *
4. NFPA 37: Standard for Stationary Combustion
Engines and Gas Turbines *
5. NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code *
6. NFPA 58: Standard for Storage and Handling Of
Liquefied Petroleum Gases *
7. NFPA 68: Standard On Explosion Protection By
Deflagration Venting *
8. NFPA 70E: Standard For Electrical Safety In The
Workplace *
9. NFPA 110: Standard for Emergency and Standby
Power Systems *
10. NFPA 211: Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces,
Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances *
11. NFPA 220: Standard on Types of Building
Construction *
12. NFPA 5000: Building Code *
13. International Building Code **
14. Agricultural Wiring Handbook ***
15. Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
16. ASAE EP-364.2 Installation and Maintenance of
Farm Standby Electric Power ****
17. ICC:IFGC
This list is not all-inclusive. Check with the Authority Hav-
ing Local Jurisdiction (AHJ) for any local codes or stan-
dards which may be applicable to your jurisdiction. The
above listed standards are available from the following
internet sources:
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* www.nfpa.org
** www.iccsafe.org
*** www.rerc.org
Box 309 Wilmington, OH 45177-0309
**** www.asabe.org
Biological Engineers 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI
49085
(000209b)
Installation Guidelines For 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generators
Rural Electricity Resource Council P.O.
American Society of Agricultural &