UPS Regulations & Standards
As a leading provider of critical power protection solutions, Power Control has made it a priority to be knowledgeable on the changeable power and electrical standards that impact the industries we work in.
These standards and regulations include British Standards (BS), European Norm (EN), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and others that may be industry specific.
BS EN50171
BS EN50171
BS EN50171 is the European standard outlines general requirements for central safety power supply systems for an independent energy supply to essential safety equipment.
The standard specifies the essential performance criteria and requirements for central power supply systems (CPSS) which are used to support emergency lighting for commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
It details guidelines for the design, installation, testing and maintenance of CPSS intended for supporting life safety systems. Covering multiple aspects of the central power supply system, the BS EN50171 looks at source of power, fixtures and distribution.
Meeting particular safety and performance standards ensures the reliability of CPSS solutions which are supporting emergency lighting systems.
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