Generator Requirements In general our office will need 1-2 days advance notice for schedule inspections. On occasions the inspection may not be able to be scheduled for several days, depending on the time of year and the current work load. This document is to be used as a gui8de only and cannot possibly cover all situations, nor is it intended to do so. If you have any questions, please contact the Building Official at 860-228-5971 ext. 142 or
[email protected] To obtain a permit for the installation of a generator, the applicant shall file a building/zoning application along with the following information: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Type, make and model of the transfer switch to be installed. Type, make and model of the generator to be installed along with the spec sheet with the clearance requirements. If an automatic transfer switch is to be installed, an electrical load calculation is required in order to show compliance with the capacity and rating requirements of section 702.4 of the 2011 National Electrical Code. Wiring diagram to show, in detail, the location of the new and existing equipment, transfer switch location (before or after the main), wiring sizes and methods. If a whole house transfer switch is being proposed to be installed ahead of the current main disconnect, details on the grounding and bonding arrangement are to be provided.
Not all of the inspections listed below will be applicable to your installation. Inspection Rough Electric
Underground Utilities Electrical Service
Fuel Gas Line
Certificate of Approval
Generator Hazards
General Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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All boxes and wiring installed Wire attachments and properly supported All grounding and bonding in place Expansion fittings installed All piping and conduit are installed and trench is open Appropriate utility tape is ready for installation Panel installed with main disconnect and grounding installed Meter box is properly labeled with information on the type and location of the on-site stand-by power source All circuits are properly labeled Panel covers are removed at the time of inspection Sub-panels shall be properly wired with grounds and neutrals isolated All lines and valves installed Nail plates installed Piping and regulator are properly supported and protected from physical damage Gas piping is properly bonded Generator has been properly adjusted for the type of fuel source (natural vs. LP-gas) Pressure test, minimum 3 psig or 1-1/2 times the proposed maximum working pressure (G2417.4.1) a. Mechanical gauges used to measure test pressure shall have a range such that the highest end of the scale is not greater than five times the test pressure. (G2417.4) Vent on regulators are at least five feet from sources of ignition Generator installed per manufacturers installation instructions Generator runs as designed
1. Never use your generator inside your home, basement, garage or any other partially enclosed area 2. Always run generator outside of the building, away from doors, vents, and windows 3. It is recommended that a CO detector be installed within the home. Some generator manufacturers require the installation of a CO detector as part of their installation instructions. 4. Never refuel your generator while it is running, or is hot. Shut it off and let it cool down before you refuel it. 5. Store fuel away from the generator and any other sources of ignition
