2.07 Permit Application Checklist for Diesel Generators, Fuel-Oil Systems, Diesel Fire Pumps, and Fuel Tanks Serving Generators and Fire Pumps

Reference: Documents referenced for this bulletin are the current adopted editions of the following: 2022 CFC Section 1203; ;2022 CBC, 2022 CMC, 2022 CEC 2022 NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems; 2018 NFPA 37, Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines; 2021 NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code; 2 0 2 2 San Francisco Electrical Code; 2019 NFPA 110, Emergency and Standby Power Systems; 2017 NFPA 704, Standard System for the Identification of the Hazard of Materials for Emergency response.

Purpose: This checklist has been developed primarily for fuel installations in buildings. Outdoor fuel installations will require further information. This checklist is designed to assist designers, installers, plan reviewers, and field inspectors. This checklist shall be prepared by the design professional and shall be stamped and wet-signed.

This document is not all-inclusive of all requirements for fuel installations, and it is the responsibility of the designer to research the applicable codes. In addition to these requirements, the applicant is advised to contact the San Francisco Department of Public Health at (415) 252-3900 for their requirements as the designated Hazardous Materials Unified Program Agency.

Definitions:

Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS): A complete functioning EPS system coupled to a system of conductors, disconnecting means and over-current protective devices, transfer switches, and all control, supervisory, and support devices up to and including the load terminals of the transfer equipment needed for the system to operate as a safe and reliable source of electric power.

Level 1-Includes the following: emergency lighting, exit signs, fire alarm, sprinkler alarm, and detection systems, fire pumps where backup power is required, controls for smoke control equipment required by the Building Code, elevator car lighting. Includes all loads classified as Emergency Systems by the NEC.

Level 2-Includes elevators requiring emergency power, and could include heating and refrigeration systems, communications systems, ventilation and smoke removal systems (except controls), sewerage disposal, lighting, and industrial processes that, when stopped due to any interruption of the primary electrical supply, could create hazards or hamper rescue or fire-fighting operations. Includes all loads classified as Legally Required Standby by the NEC. Tank: A vessel containing more than 60 gallons.

Listing Requirement: The stationary emergency and standby generator systems are required to be listed in accordance with UL 2200, (Reference CFC 1203.1.1).

NOTE: The following AB 2.07 “Checklist” (including the AB 2.07 Cover Page) shall be printed on the title sheets (or as near the front of the plan set as practicable) of every plan submitted with building permit applications for diesel generators, diesel fire pumps, tanks, and/or piping, and to be completed by the design engineer for the submittal. Be sure to answer ALL parts of the following checklist where applicable. If appropriate enter “N/A” (“Not Applicable”).

Circle all bullet point numbers that are applicable & check✓ ALL of the information (where provided) that is relevant to the project and/or supply specific information as required in the blank sections. Where noted, provide the appropriate Discipline/Title taking responsibility for the answers in this checklist:

Legend for Discipline/Title: ‘ME”=Mechanical Engineer; “A”=Architect; “FPE”=Fire Protection Engineer; “E”=Electrical Engineer“ 

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