Device/
What/Where/Size
NFPA 99
NFPA 110
NFPA 110
Corps of
Condition/
Level 1
Level 2
Engrs
Function
Required
2.16.5
Time-Delay on Alarms
For startup of the engine-generator set, time-delay devices shall be
installed bypassing the low lubricating oil pressure alarm during cranking,
and the coolant-fluid outlet temperature alarm. The lube-oil time-delay
device shall return its alarm to normal status after the engine starts.
The coolant time-delay device shall return its alarm to normal status 5
minutes after the engine starts.
2.16.6
Remote Alarm Panel
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NOTE: The Remote Alarm Panel should be shown on the
drawings. Delete remote alarm panel where not
required. Select the first option if the
application is a prime power plant. For prime power
units provide panel elevations depicting desired
configurations, together with a listing of alarms
and instruments. Select the second option for
engine generator sets utilized in emergency or
standby applications. The designer must provide
design features in accordance with the requirements
of NFPA 70, and NFPA 99 for medical facilities. The
designer must provide design features in accordance
with the requirements of NFPA 70 and NFPA 110 for
emergency and standby applications. A remote panel
is required for NFPA 99 and for NFPA 110, Level 1
applications. A remote panel is not required for
NFPA 110, Level 2 applications. Edit the table to
include all required alarms. Delete optional alarms
which are not required. Delete all columns except
the first column and the appropriate code reference
column. Add necessary parameters where required to
define critical limits for alarms.
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[A remote alarm panel shall be provided as indicated.] [A remote alarm
panel shall be provided in accordance with [NFPA 99] [NFPA 110]and as
follows:
Device/Condition/
What/Where/Size
NFPA 99
NFPA 110
NFPA 110
Function
Level 1
Level 2
Remote annunciator panel
Battery powered
Alarms
Loads on genset
VA
Battery charger
VA
malfunction
Low lube-oil
Pressure/level
VA/AA
AA
AAO
Low Temperature
Jacket water
VA/AA
AA
AAO
High Temperature
Jacket water/
VA/AA
AA
AAO
cylinder
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