This white paper clarifies power supply requirements for life safety systems and addresses common misconceptions.
Questions such as the following will be answered:
- Is it possible to use two mains supplies in a building, one as the primary and one as a secondary supply and comply with Life Safety requirements?
- What should I consider when selecting a standby generator as the secondary supply?
- Is it acceptable to use a UPS system for the secondary supply in Life Safety systems?
- What are the changes to the ATS panel specifications and requirements in the latest revision of BS8519?
- Are there any specific things to know about the cabling for Life Safety generator?