Critical Facilities - Emergency Electric Power

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Critical Facilities - Emergency Electric Power

2 hrs. Online Course
Level: Fundamental
Average Rating: (1730)

Item #: RV-11361AW
SME: Jim Taube

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Course Description

Providing emergency electric power is of critical importance for several types of facilities, and can be mandated by regulatory agencies. For example - emergency egress lighting, hospital emergency rooms, cooling for medical supplies storage, and protection from interruption of public utilities. These systems also help in preventing significant economic losses and, in some cases, disastrous results from natural events. This course presents key information regarding emergency electric power. Included in the topics covered are emergency vs. standby systems, applicable codes, terms and definitions, system components, environmental considerations, and fuel systems. Technical personnel in the design, engineering, maintenance and operations areas of facilities will find this information extremely valuable.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Recall how emergency electric power systems are critical to public facilities, such as hospitals, and emergency egress routes for building personnel
State the differences between Emergency and Standby emergency electric power systems.
List key equipment and components that make up emergency electric power systems.
Recall code requirements that decide if Emergency or Standby system is required for a specific application.
Describe the environmental aspects of emergency power systems that you should consider when dealing with emergency electric power.

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This course can be used for CE or applies to the State Licenses and Professional Organizations listed below.

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Subject Matter Expert: Jim Taube

Biography

Jim possesses degrees in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in New York and Electrical Power Technology from Bismarck State College.

He has extensive industrial experience with 23 years in the pulp and paper industry and 12 years in institutional and pharmaceutical facility management.

His responsibilities have included engineering design, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and power plant utilities management.

Areas of expertise include HVAC design, commissioning and qualification, construction administration, and energy cost savings initiatives.

Jim’s credentials include being registered as a Professional Engineer and the Certified Energy Manager and Auditor certifications.

Jim is married and lives in Middletown, OH and has 4 married children.

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NOTE: State license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It is the ultimate responsibility of the individual to be sure that he or she is meeting continuing education requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period. Information above was pulled on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.