ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

SYSTEMS FOR HEALTH CARE The normal electrical system

FACILITIES IS BASICALLY DIVIDED (non-essential).   
INTO TWO SUB-SYSTEMS
The essential electrical system.
Which is ?
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The non-essential electrical system consists of distribution
equipment and circuits that supply electrical power from the

NON- normal power supply to loads that are not deemed essential
to life safety, or the effective, and essential operation of the
hospital buildings

ESSENTIAL
Electrical System 02

general lighting, general lab equipment, non-critical service

equipment, patient care areas, etc.
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alternate power supply (or supplies), transfer equipment,
distribution equipment, and the circuits required to assure
continuity of electrical service to those loads deemed as

ESSENTIAL
essential to life safety, critical patient care, and the effective
operation of the health care facility.

Electrical System 02
Essential electrical system include three different types as
follows:
1. Essential Electrical System: Type 1-ESS.
2. Essential Electrical System: Type 2-ESS.
3. Essential Electrical System: Type 3-ESS
ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (EES) TYPE 1

Have the most stringent requirements for providing continuity of

Concept and Definition electrical service

Required to have a minimum of two independent sources of

electrical power which is a normal source that generally supplies
the entire facility and one or more alternate sources that supply
power when the normal source is interrupted.

The alternate sources must be an on-site generator driven by a

prime mover unless a generator exists as the normal power source
 How?

UNDERSTAND
The Type 1 EES consists of three separate branches
capable of supplying power considered essential for life safety and
effective facility operation during an interruption of the normal power

MORE source.

What?
The Type 1 EES consists of two sub-system that capable of supplying
power considered essential for life safety and effective facility
operation during an interruption of the normal power source.

Which is?
i.  Emergency system which include the following two branches: 
Life Safety Branch.
Critical Branch.
 ii. Equipment System/branch.
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Life Safety Branch
Life Safety Branch supplies power for
lighting, receptacles and equipment to
perform the following functions:
 
a. Illumination of means of egress.
b. Exit signs and exit direction signs.
c. Alarms and alerting systems.
d. Emergency communications systems.
e. Task illumination, battery chargers for
battery powered lighting, and select
receptacles at the generator.
f. Elevator lighting control,
communication and signal systems.
g. Automatic doors used for egress.
Critical Branch
The critical branch provides power to
circuits serving the following areas and
functions:
a.Critical care areas.
b.Isolated power systems in special
environments.
c.Blood, bone and tissue banks
d. Specialized patient care task illumination,
where needed.
e. Nurse call systems.
f. Telephone equipment rooms and closets.
Equipment Branch
The following equipment must be
arranged for delayed automatic transfer to the
emergency power supply:
a. Central suction systems for medical and
surgical functions.
b. Sump pumps and other equipment required
for the safe
operation of a major apparatus.
c. Compressed air systems for medical and
surgical functions.
d. Smoke control and stair pressurization
systems.
e. Kitchen hood supply and exhaust systems, if
required to operate during a fire.