Question 8058 of 790 · California General Electrician Exam
Within how many seconds must a legally required standby system provide power after loss of normal supply?
Exactly one answer is correct.
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Correct answer to question 8058
- C: 60 seconds
Explanation
Section 701.12 requires legally required standby systems to have power available within the time needed for the application, but not more than 60 seconds. This is longer than the 10 second limit for emergency systems.
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