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FacilitiesUpdated 6/30/2026·1,420 views

Emergency Generator Inspection

Quick answer

Every Monday at 07:00, facilities runs a 15-minute load test on Generator A and B, logging fuel level, coolant, and transfer switch status.

Full procedure

  1. 1Verify fuel tanks are above 75% capacity.
  2. 2Check coolant and oil levels; top off if below the min line.
  3. 3Start each generator in manual mode and observe for 15 minutes under load.
  4. 4Confirm the automatic transfer switch cycles cleanly.
  5. 5Record readings on Form FAC-88 and file in the Facilities log.

Common mistakes & exceptions

  • What if the generator fails to start — Escalate immediately to the Facilities Manager and open a Priority 1 maintenance ticket.

Escalation path & subject matter expert

Escalate to
Facilities Shift Lead
Ext. 4130 · Slack #facilities
Subject matter expert
Priya R. — Facilities

Frequently asked questions

Required forms

  • Generator Inspection Log
    FAC-88

My private notes

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Revision history

  1. 2026-06-30
    Added ATS cycle verification step.
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