Section 1203 — EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS — 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9)

1203.1 General. ¶

1203.1 General. Emergency power systems and standby power systems required by this code or the California Building Code shall comply with Sections 1203.1.1 through 1203.1.9. 1203.1.1 Stationary generators. Stationary emergency and standby power generators required by this code shall be listed in accordance with UL 2200. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. ENERGY SYSTEMS 1203.1.2 Fuel line piping protection. Fuel lines supplying a generator set inside a high-rise building or new Group I-2 occupancy having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire…

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1203.2 Where required. ¶

1203.2 Where required. Emergency and standby power systems shall be provided where required by Sections 1203.2.1 through 1203.2.19. 1203.2.1 Ambulatory care facilities. Essential electrical systems for ambulatory care facilities shall be in accordance with Section 422.6 of the California Building Code . 1203.2.2 Elevators and platform lifts. Standby power shall be provided for elevators and platform lifts as required in Sections 604.3, 1009.4.1 and 1009.5. 1203.2.3 Emergency responder communication coverage systems. Standby power shall be provided for in-building, two-way emergency responder…

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1203.3 Critical circuits. ¶

1203.3 Critical circuits. Required critical circuits shall be protected using one of the following methods: 1. Cables used for survivability of required critical circuits shall be listed in accordance with UL 2196 and shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour. 2. Electrical circuit protective systems shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour. Electrical circuit protective systems shall be installed in accordance with their listing requirements. 3. Construction having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour.

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1203.4 Maintenance. ¶

1203.4 Maintenance. Emergency and standby power systems shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 110 and NFPA 111 such that the system is capable of supplying service within the time specified for the type and duration required. 1203.4.1 Group I-2 and ambulatory care facilities. In Group I-2 occupancies and ambulatory care facilities, emergency and standby power systems shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 99. 1203.4.2 Schedule. Inspection, testing and maintenance of emergency and standby power systems shall be in accordance with an approved schedule established upon completion and…

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1203.5 Operational inspection and testing. ¶

1203.5 Operational inspection and testing. Emergency power systems, including all appurtenant components, shall be inspected and tested under load in accordance with NFPA 110 and NFPA 111. Exception: Where the emergency power system is used for standby power or peak load shaving, such use shall be recorded and shall be allowed to be substituted for scheduled testing of the generator set, provided that appropriate records are maintained. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. ENERGY SYSTEMS 1203.5.1 Group I-2 and ambulatory care facilities. In Group I-2 occupancies and ambulatory care…

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1203.6 Supervision of maintenance and testing. ¶

1203.6 Supervision of maintenance and testing. Routine maintenance, inspection and operational testing shall be overseen by a properly instructed individual.

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