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Part 2 - Recommended Technical References
These instructions assume a certain level of competence by the installer/user. Installers must have the
appropriate knowledge and experience to safely install the batteries. The design of the battery room, system
wiring, protection, environmental, fire, and safety requirements must comply with applicable codes required by
the governing enforcement agency.
The following is a partial list of the codes that may have direct impact on your installation. This list is not meant
to be comprehensive. Consult with your local building, electrical and fire protection agencies to get proper
direction to the local codes that will affect your installation.
NEC National Electric Safety Code, ANSI C2-1993 (or latest revision)
UBC Uniform Building Code or locally applied Building Code
IBC International Building Code
Federal Codes that may directly affect your battery room design and battery installation.
29CFR1926.441 Safety Requirements for Special Equipment
29CFR1910.151(c) Medical Services and First Aid
29CFR1 910.268(g) Telecommunications
29CFR1910.305(j) Wiring Methods, Components and Equipment
STD 1-8.2(e) OSHA Standing Directive
The following references to IEEE documents contain relevant information. They should be consulted for safe
handling, installation, testing, and maintaining standby batteries. You may also refer to the battery brochure for
additional information, specific to the battery.
IEEE 1187 “Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid
Storage Batteries for Stationary Appl
ications”
IEEE 1188 “Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Valve-Regulated
Lead-
Acid (VRLA) Batteries for Stationary Application”
IEEE 1189 “Guide for Selection of Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Batteries for Stationary
Applic
ation”
IEEE 1375 “Guide for Protection of Stationary Battery Systems”
IEEE 1491 “Guide for Selection and Use of Battery Monitoring Equipment in Stationary
Applications”
IEEE P1578 “Guide for Battery Spill Containment”
Copies may be obtained by contacting:
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Inc. IEEE
Customer Service
445 Hoes Lane
PO Box 1331
Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331
