Nec Requirements; Standards Index - Generac Power Systems 10 kW Owner's Manual

• Verify capacity of NG meter or LP tank in
regards to providing sufficient fuel for both
the unit and other household and operating
appliances.

NEC Requirements

Local code enforcement may require Arc
Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) to be incor-
porated into the transfer switch distribution
panel. The transfer switch provided with this
generator has a distribution panel which will
accept AFCIs (pre-wired transfer switches
only).
Siemens Part No. Q115AF - 15A or Q120AF -
20A can be obtained from a local electrical
wholesaler and will simply replace any of the
single pole circuit breakers supplied in the
pre-wired transfer switch distribution panel.

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 reg-
ulations pertaining to the installation of this
engine-generator power system. Use the
most current version of applicable codes or
standards 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 follow-
ing publications may be used as a guide
(these apply to localities which recognize
NFPA and ICC).
1.
National Fire
(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
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
Protection By Deflagration Venting *
8.
NFPA 70E: Standard For Electrical Safety
In The Workplace *
9.
NFPA 110: Standard for Emergency and
Standby Power Systems *
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
(000209b)
Protection Association
for Stationary
On Explosion
Safety Rules & General Information
10.
NFPA 211: Standard
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
Maintenance of Farm Standby Electric
Power ****
17.
ICC:IFGC
This list is not all-inclusive. Check with the
Authority Having Local Jurisdiction (AHJ) for
any local codes or standards which may be
applicable to your jurisdiction. The above
listed standards are available from the follow-
ing internet sources:
*
www.nfpa.org
**
www.iccsafe.org
*** www.rerc.org Rural Electricity Resource
Council P.O. Box 309 Wilmington, OH 45177-
0309
**** www.asabe.org
Agricultural & Biological Engineers 2950
Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085
for Chimneys,
Installation and
American Society of
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