JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
6.7.4
ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
The Essential Electrical System shall comply with the Type 3 system as defined in NFPA 99. Refer to
Paragraph 4.2.8 "National Disasters Non-Structural Resistive Design" In this solicitation for additional
requirements for operation under emergency conditions. Refer to other sections of this solicitation for
optional standby loads to be powered from the essential electrical system, in addition to the Type 3 system
loads and the loads which may be required for operations under emergency conditions.
Refer the VA Electrical Design Manual, Chapter 4 and the VA Master Specifications, Sections 16208 and
16251 for additional requirements for the design and construction of engine generators and transfer
switches.
6.7.4.1 TYPE 3 LOADS:
The Type 3 Essential Electrical System shall supply power for the task illumination and limited power
service that is related to the safety of life and that is necessary for the safe cessation of procedures in
progress.
6.7.4.2 ALTERNATE SOURCE OF POWER (TYPE 3):
The alternate source of power for Type 3 loads system shall either be a generator, battery system or self-
contained battery integral with the equipment. Other requirements of this solicitation may fix the
requirement of a diesel-fueled generator or generators. Refer to the alternate source of power shall be
separate and independent of the normal source and shall have a capacity to sustain its connected loads
for a minimum of 1 hours after loss of the normal source. In the event of a failure of the normal power
source, the alternate source of power shall be automatically connected to the load within 10 seconds.
Editing Note: Include following for Type 1 system if the
program for the clinic includes critical care areas or
life support equipment.
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6.7.4.3 CRITICAL CARE / LIFE SUPPORT:
If electrical life support equipment is required or critical care areas are present in the facility, the essential
electrical system shall comply with the Type 1 system as defined in NFPA 99. If a Type 1 system is
required, connect the functions/items listed below to the essential electrical system.
6.7.4.3.1 Emergency System:
The emergency system shall consist of two separate branches--The Life Safety Branch and Critical
Branch, which shall provide power to the selected functions listed in NFPA 70 and 99.
//In addition to the preceding requirements, connect the following items, which are "above code"
requirements, to the Critical Branch.
Editing Note: See list of typical items in Electrical
Design Manual dmelhosp.doc at
http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/manuals.asp Select
items to suit project requirements and insert here.
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