Hospital Emergency Generator Fuel Capacity

[chad44]

I am designing an emergency system for an Ohio hospital, including new generators. In other states that I have worked, the amount of on-site fuel capacity (hours of run time at full load) is clearly spelled out by the State. In Ohio, though, I can not find any requirement. Could someone familiar with Ohio hospital requirements help me out?

 

[hooverdale]

Better to check with the said hospital. They are the one who will approve your design anyway. If you can't find any, use the the previous data you had from the other State, there shouldn't be a big difference.

 

[DRWeig]

I don't remember because it's been 20 years, but I think there's a standard in the rules of the Joint Commission. If your hospital is accredited, you'd best check out the JCAHO rules. If they don't specify, they will at least refer you to a code or standard.

Best to you,

Goober Dave

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[larrym]

Does anyone know if there are any restrictions on fueling standby generators with natural gas? If you have natural gas feeding the facility, you would a supply that does not require replenishment.

 

[chad44]

NFPA 99 mentions natural gas as an approved fuel source, if it can be considered to be reliable. However, many states do not consider it reliable, and require an on-site fuel.

 

[dicksewerrat]

During Katrina, some hospitals in New Orleans had gensets on the ground. They flooded. If these are in a flood prone area, location of the gen set and fuel tank should be looked at.

Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.

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