What is the purpose of emergency systems and how do they differ from standby systems?
Top Emergency systems are intended to supply electric power for essential life safety requirements. This includes some levels of lighting, fire detection, elevators, fire pumps, and communication. Standby systems are defined as power supply systems that help fire fighters or other building hazard prevention that prevents financial loss in the event of electric service interruption. Power is generated using engine-generator sets or storage batteries and AC inverters. Engine generator sets are commonly required in hospital settings and batteries with AC inverters (UPS systems) are commonly used in large computer installations.
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