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  • Surge Protection Devices Types and Requirements

    Surge Protection Devices Modern buildings depend on sensitive electronic equipment to operate fire alarm, emergency lighting, smoke control and emergency power systems. Voltage surges and transient overvoltages can damage this equipment at the moment it is needed most. For this reason, the National Electrical Code (NEC) increasingly emphasizes the correct application of surge protection devices Read more

  • Automatic Transfer Switch Requirements for Emergency Power Systems

    Transfer Equipment for Emergency Power: Automatic Transfer Switch Requirements Automatic transfer switches (ATS) are a central component of emergency power systems. They monitor the normal power source, detect failures, and automatically transfer selected loads to an emergency source such as a generator or alternate utility supply. Correctly specified and installed ATS equipment is essential for Read more