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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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9 Photographs
Photo 1 – Typical Exterior Views
Photo 2 – Typical Interior Views
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Photo 3 – Typical Interior Views
Photo 4 – Typical Building Nameplates