Code issues affecting standby generator sets.

NFPA 110  2005 Edition

7.13.6 A load shall be applied for a 2-hour, full-load test. The building load shall be permitted to serve as part or all of the load, supplemented by a load bank of sufficient size to provide a load equal to 100 percent of the nameplate kW rating of the EPS, less applicable derating factors for site conditions.

7.13.6.1 A unity power factor shall be permitted for on-site testing, provided that rated load tests at the rated power factor have been performed by the manufacturer of the EPS prior to shipment.