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3255 Neil Armstrong Blvd - Databank Field Evaluation Services 2017-06-27 June 27, 2017 Active Power Inc Bk 12 2128 W Braker Ln Austin, TX 78758 Attention: Mr. Mike Krueger UL Order Number: 11620766 Subject: Field Evaluation of UPS Electrical Building Dear Mr. Krueger: On 03/21/2017, UL completed a preliminary evaluation of the above subject equipment. It was determined that one or more products evaluated do not comply with the applicable requirements and Field Evaluated Product Mark(s) were not applied to the equipment. Please find attached a copy of the Preliminary Findings Report(s). All reports should be reviewed to verify that the information is complete and correct. Each report details our evaluation findings and lists the non-conforming items. To be eligible for a Field Evaluated Product Mark, all items listed in the reports require corrective actions that render the product compliant. A UL representative must verify all corrective actions before a mark may be applied to the equipment. Please contact our field evaluation coordinators when the corrective actions have been completed to schedule a return visit. Our coordinators may be reached at 877-UL-HELPS (877- 854-3577), Ext. 2 or email: Field@ul.com Please include our references above to the subject line of email correspondence. If you should have questions regarding this report, please contact me as noted below. Kind regards, Cathy Sledjeski Administrative Specialist I Field Engineering Services Direct Line: 813-253-9489 Email: Cathy.Sledjeski@ul.com CC: Mr. Craig Novaczyk - Senior Building Inspector, City of Eagan Report Date: June 27, 2017 Field Evaluation Services Preliminary Findings Report For Prefabricated Electrical UPS Power Distribution Buildings Project #A237 PH1000 (Qty 02) Requested by: Active Power Inc 2128 W. Braker Lane Austin, TX 78758 UL Order Number - 11620766 Installation Site and Authority Having Jurisdiction: Databank Holdings Ltd, 3255 Neil Armstrong Blvd, Eagan, MN 55121 City of Eagan, Eagan, MN 55122 Report by: Terran L. Weitzel 2017-793-FE Field Evaluation Services Report Page 2 of 10 Table of Contents 1 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................. 3 2 Conditions of Acceptability ................................................................................................... 3 3 Referenced Standards ......................................................................................................... 4 4 Product Description .............................................................................................................. 4 4.1 Nameplate Data ...................................................................................................................... 5 5 Evaluation Discrepancies ..................................................................................................... 5 6 Evaluation Details ................................................................................................................ 5 6.1 Critical Components ................................................................................................................ 5 6.2 NEC, Article 110, Electrical Installations ................................................................................. 6 6.3 NEC, Article 200, Identification of Grounded Conductors ....................................................... 6 6.4 NEC, Article 210, Branch Circuits ........................................................................................... 6 6.5 NEC, Article 215, Feeders ....................................................................................................... 6 6.6 NEC, Article 220, Calculations ................................................................................................ 6 6.7 NEC, Article 230, Services ...................................................................................................... 6 6.8 NEC, Article 240, Overcurrent Protection ............................................................................... 6 6.9 NEC, Article 250, Grounding and Bonding .............................................................................. 6 6.10 NEC, Article 545, Manufactured Buildings .............................................................................. 6 6.11 NEC, Article 725, Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 Circuits ........................................................ 6 6.12 NEC, Chapter 1, General Requirements ................................................................................. 7 6.13 NEC, Chapter 2, Wiring and Protection .................................................................................. 7 6.14 NEC, Chapter 3, Wiring Methods ............................................................................................ 7 6.15 NEC, Chapter 4, Equipment for General Use ......................................................................... 7 6.16 NEC, Chapter 5, Special Occupancies ................................................................................... 7 6.17 NEC, Chapter 7, Special Conditions ....................................................................................... 8 7 Test Results ......................................................................................................................... 8 8 Test Equipment .................................................................................................................... 8 9 Photographs ......................................................................................................................... 9 2017-793-FE Field Evaluation Services Report Page 3 of 10 1 Executive Summary Federal OSHA requirements mandate that all electrical equipment in the workplace be “certified” or subjected to a complete and thorough evaluation before use (29 CFR 1910.303 and 1910.399). Many state, county and city electrical jurisdictions have similar requirements. A UL Field Evaluation is an accepted approach to meet this requirement; UL conducts an unbiased, independent assessment of products at a specific location to essential requirements of applicable product safety standard(s). UL’s engineering assessment informs regulating authorities who make product and related installation approval decisions. Please note that the regulating authority for the final installation site provides final approval of this equipment and the installation. This project’s purpose was to evaluate a product that was not Listed or otherwise certified by a testing laboratory recognized by the authority having jurisdiction. Products undergoing this evaluation process do not acquire a UL Listing, UL Recognition, or UL Classification. UL has not established factory Follow-Up Services to determine the conformance of any subsequently produced, relocated, or otherwise altered product(s) or system(s). Installation model codes are referenced in this document where necessary to ensure the product can be properly installed according to the code (e.g. National Electrical Code, NFPA 70). At the request of Mr. Mike Krueger of Active Power Inc, a Field Evaluation project was initiated. A Preliminary evaluation was completed at: • Active Power Inc, 2128 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX The results of the preliminary evaluation identified items that do not comply with applicable standard(s) and require corrective action as detailed in this report. When these discrepancies are corrected, a final inspection is required to verify that changes have rendered the equipment compliant and complete the Field Evaluation. 2 Conditions of Acceptability Except where otherwise stated in the product description and evaluation sections of this report, this evaluation and the application of the Field Evaluated Product Mark is subject to the following Conditions of Acceptability. 2.1 Except for like-for-like component replacement in the event of component failure, no change or addition to the product or system shall be made that would alter its construction, operation, function, layout, source of supply, physical location or operating environment. If such changes or additions to the product occur, the Field Evaluated Product Mark shall be considered invalid, and a separate evaluation shall be required to determine compliance with applicable product safety standards under the changed conditions. 2.2 The completed evaluation and application of the UL Field Evaluated Product Mark by UL does not assume liability on the part of UL and does not relieve the manufacturer, installer, user, or other relevant parties of their responsibilities. The product evaluation is based on adherence to sound engineering practices, and compliance with the applicable product safety standards and installation code. 2017-793-FE Field Evaluation Services Report Page 4 of 10 2.3 This evaluation considered the risks associated with electric shock, fire, and casualty hazards as specified in the evaluation section of the report only. No other hazards were evaluated during this evaluation. 2.4 Unless otherwise stated in the product description, this product was evaluated for installation in an indoor, dry, normal environment only. The product was not evaluated for installation in any hazardous classified location as defined in the latest edition National Electrical Code as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association. The product was not evaluated for installation in an environment subject to rainfall, water spray, steam, or exposure to any corrosive chemicals that deteriorate the enclosure or components. 2.5 The UL Field Evaluated Product Mark shall not be considered as equivalent to the UL Listing Mark, UL Recognized Component Mark, or UL Classified Product Mark. The UL Field Evaluated Product Mark indicates compliance with the applicable parts of the Standards referenced in Section 3 at the time the Mark was applied, and considering only the final installation site. The applicable parts included in the evaluation are the construction review, markings, and those testing protocols that are non-destructive. 3 Referenced Standards • NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2014 Edition, Revised 04/07/2015 4 Product Description Equipment Name: Prefabricated Electrical UPS Power Distribution Buildings - Project #A237 PH1000 Description: These are two identical prefabricated electrical UPS power distribution buildings for indoor use and intended to be installed in an environmentally controlled building. The buildings measure approximately 24 ft. x 10.5 ft. x 11.5 ft., and contain equipment such as UPS Systems, Unit Substation, Deadfront Switchboards, Industrial Control Panels, Exhaust Fans, Termination Boxes, J & P boxes, Wireways, LED Lighting, Receptacles, EMT, Outlet Boxes, Associated Wiring, etc. Manufacturer: Active Power Inc. Model Number: PH1000 Serial Numbers: APPH 0168 & APPH 0169 2017-793-FE Field Evaluation Services Report Page 5 of 10 4.1 Nameplate Data Electrical Ratings Volts 480 Vac Amps 1600 A Phase 3 Wire 3 Frequency 60 Hz Short Circuit Current 65k Amps Additional Ratings Generator Input Supply - Same as Primary Input Supply Indoor Use Only 5 Evaluation Discrepancies This section details the non-compliant findings of the preliminary evaluation. Unless corrective actions are described, a final evaluation is necessary to complete all remaining tests and verify that changes have rendered the equipment compliant. No Discrepancies Found 6 Evaluation Details The following specific areas as applicable were evaluated using the methods described. All items comply with the applicable parts of standard(s) referenced in Section 3.0, unless stated otherwise in Section 5.0 of this report. Additional characteristics and features unique to the product were further addressed as deemed necessary considering the final installation site, or as required by the applicable product safety standard(s). 6.1 Critical Components Method: The following critical components as applicable were inspected for evidence of Listing or Recognition according to UL policies: - Devices - Disconnecting Means - Equipment - Luminaires - Panelboards - Raceways - Service Equipment - Switchboards - Utilization Equipment Results: The critical components are Listed or Recognized by a testing laboratory acceptable to UL according to UL policies. 2017-793-FE Field Evaluation Services Report Page 6 of 10 6.2 NEC, Article 110, Electrical Installations Method: Electrical equipment and conductors are examined for appropriate installation and use, including access to and spaces around electrical equipment. The marked warnings and means of egress are inspected for enclosures intended for personnel. 6.3 NEC, Article 200, Identification of Grounded Conductors Method: The type and identification method of grounded conductors and the identification method of terminals are inspected. 6.4 NEC, Article 210, Branch Circuits Method: The branch circuit sources of supply, ratings, number of circuits, and number and location of outlets are inspected. Branch circuits supplying only motor loads are inspected according to Article 430. 6.5 NEC, Article 215, Feeders Method: The installation, overcurrent protection, size, and ampacity of conductors for feeders supplying branch circuit loads are inspected. 6.6 NEC, Article 220, Calculations Method: Calculations for branch circuit and feeder loads installed or identified in building plans are reviewed for compliance with methods of Article 220. 6.7 NEC, Article 230, Services Method: The service equipment, including overcurrent protection and disconnect of service entrance conductors, are inspected for compliance with Article 230. Generally, overhead service-drop and underground service-lateral conductors are not within the scope of work unless installed and readily accessible during inspection. 6.8 NEC, Article 240, Overcurrent Protection Method: All installed conductors and equipment are inspected for proper overcurrent protection. Overcurrent devices are inspected for proper ratings, including voltage, ampere, and interrupting ratings, and for suitability as branch circuit protection where required. 6.9 NEC, Article 250, Grounding and Bonding Method: The methods and equipment used for grounding and bonding of electrical systems, circuits, and equipment are examined. Inspection of the grounding electrode and electrode conductor are not within the scope of work unless otherwise indicated within this report. Guards, isolation, or insulation are not substitutes for grounding unless otherwise indicated in this report. 6.10 NEC, Article 545, Manufactured Buildings Method: Manufactured buildings and prefabricated structures are inspected for provisions to connect supply conductors and grounding electrode conductors where applicable. In cases where inspection proceeds final installation, suitability of methods to protect equipment from damage during transit and erection at the building site are inspected. 6.11 NEC, Article 725, Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 Circuits Method: Remote control, signaling, and power-limited circuits that are part of the wiring and not an integral part of a Listed device or appliance are inspected according to Article 725. 2017-793-FE Field Evaluation Services Report Page 7 of 10 6.12 NEC, Chapter 1, General Requirements Inspections are based on applicable: Definitions and Requirements for Electrical Installations 6.13 NEC, Chapter 2, Wiring and Protection Inspection covers the applicable requirements for: Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors; Branch Circuits; Feeders; Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Calculations; Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders; Services; Overcurrent Protection; Grounding and Bonding; Surge Arresters, Over 1 kV; Surge-Protective Devices, 1 kV or Less 6.14 NEC, Chapter 3, Wiring Methods Inspection covers the applicable requirements for: Wiring Methods; Conductors for General Wiring; Cabinets, Cutout Boxes, and Meter Socket Enclosures; Outlet, Device, Pull, and Junction Boxes; Conduit Bodies; Fittings; Armored Cable; Flat Cable Assemblies; Flat Conductor Cable; Integrated Gas Spacer Cable; Medium Voltage Cable; Metal-Clad Cable; Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Cable; Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable; Power and Control Tray Cable; Service-Entrance Cable; Intermediate Metal Conduit; Rigid Metal Conduit; Flexible Metal Conduit; Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit; Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit; High Density Polyethylene Conduit; Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Conduit; Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit; Electrical Metallic Tubing; Flexible Metallic Tubing; Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing; Auxiliary Gutters; Busways; Cablebus; Cellular Concrete Floor Raceways; Cellular Metal Floor Raceways; Metal Wireways; Nonmetallic Wireways; Multioutlet Assembly; Nonmetallic Extensions; Strut-Type Channel Raceway; Surface Metal Raceways; Surface Nonmetallic Raceways; Underfloor Raceways; Cable Trays; Messenger-Supported Wiring 6.15 NEC, Chapter 4, Equipment for General Use Inspection covers the applicable requirements for: Flexible Cords and Cables; Fixture Wires; Switches; Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs (Caps); Switchboards and Panelboards; Industrial Control Panels; Luminaires, Lampholders, and Lamps; Lighting Systems, Operating at 30 Volts or Less; Appliances; Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment; Fixed Outdoor Electric De-icing and Snow-Melting Equipment; Fixed Electric Heating Equipment for Pipelines and Vessels; Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers; Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment; Generators; Transformers and Transformer Vaults (Including Secondary Ties); Phase Converters; Capacitors; Resistors and Reactors; Storage Batteries; Equipment, Over 600 Volts, Nominal 6.16 NEC, Chapter 5, Special Occupancies Inspection covers the applicable requirements for: Manufactured Buildings 2017-793-FE Field Evaluation Services Report Page 8 of 10 6.17 NEC, Chapter 7, Special Conditions Inspection covers the applicable requirements for: Emergency Systems; Legally Required Standby System; Optional Standby Systems; Interconnected Electric Power Production Sources; Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS); Circuits and Equipment, Operating at Less Than 50 Volts; Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits; Instrumentation Tray Cable, Type ITC; Fire Alarm Systems; Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways 7 Test Results The following tests verified that the product operates within normally expected parameters. Unless stated otherwise in Section 5.0, all the following items comply with the applicable part(s) of the referenced standard(s). Field evaluation test methods follow the applicable standards as closely as practical, considering the limits of a non-laboratory field setting and the need for the equipment to perform its function following the test. • No Tests Deemed Necessary 8 Test Equipment All test equipment used to evaluate product(s) covered by this report, which may have an effect on test results, was calibrated and traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or other national metrology institution and managed according to ISO/IEC 17025, General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories. 2017-793-FE Field Evaluation Services Report Page 9 of 10 9 Photographs Photo 1 – Typical Exterior Views Photo 2 – Typical Interior Views 2017-793-FE Field Evaluation Services Report Page 10 of 10 Photo 3 – Typical Interior Views Photo 4 – Typical Building Nameplates