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Do these requirements apply to backup generators (usually portable diesel devices) for ensuring business continuity in case of power-failure? That is a use case
by PeterisP 5y ago
Do these requirements apply to backup generators (usually portable diesel devices) for ensuring business continuity in case of power-failure? That is a use case that has a strong business need for ensuring IT functionality, a strong social need for ensuring key services (e.g. medical facilities) work after/during various natural disasters, and has a minor environmental impact, since those generators are run only rarely.
It would be ridiculous if businesses wanting to ensure backup power in 2028 would have to resort to "used generators, and new generators bought directly from other states" as the article suggests.
- jeffbee 5y agoThe small off-road engine regs specifically apply only to spark ignition engines.
- kragen 5y agoSo diesel lawnmowers will still be allowed?
- throwawaygh 5y agoLawnmowers under 24hp are explicitly covered by the regs [1, page 8] [1] https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2021/sore21/appa.pdf https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2021... e: correction, cut "I couldn't find anything about "only spark ignition engines"." My pdf search feature failed me.
- kragen 5y agoThanks!
- throwawaygh 5y ago> Do these requirements apply to backup generators... for ensuring IT functionality... medical facilities The regulation covers small off-road engines, i.e. less than 25 horsepower [1, page 8]. Hospitals and data centers generally use much larger diesel generators for backup power. Allowances are made for emergency response [1, page 18]. -- [1] https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2021/sore21/appa.pdf https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2021...