How often should a battery room be inspected?

The following inspection should be completed quarterly. Assure the battery room is clean, free of debris and with proper lighting. Assure that all facility safety equipment is available and functional. Measure and record the air temperature within the battery room.

What standards are used in a battery room?

Common standards in the battery room include those from American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Model codes are standards developed by committees with the intent to be adopted by states and local jurisdictions.

Do you need documentation for a battery room?

The employer must know, document and train the employee for the assigned task and exposed risks. It is a requirement to have all the documentation in place prior to authorized personnel entering a battery room to perform a specific work task on a battery system under normal operating conditions.

How do you maintain a battery room?

Assure the battery room is clean, free of debris and with proper lighting. Assure that all facility safety equipment is available and functional. Measure and record the air temperature within the battery room. Measure the DC voltage from each polarity of the battery to ground and detect any ground faults.

Do you need a custom maintenance procedure for a battery?

While the IEEE Standards reflect the ideal level of maintenance, Eagle Eye recognizes that battery users may have more stringent or less strict requirements and these can be accommodated and if necessary, a custom maintenance procedure can be written.

What is a standard in battery testing?

In layman's terms, a standard provides minimum requirements and/or instructions in agreement within the industry for common reference. Common standards in the battery room include those from American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).