Critical Power Systems: Design & NEC Requirements
September 23 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Santa Clara Valley IEEE Power & Energy and Industry Applications Societies
Join us for a presentation and discussion on: Critical Power Systems: Design & NEC Requirements
Speaker: Tyler Shewbert, P.E., Field Application Engineer, Eaton’s Bussmann Division
Cost: IEEE Members $30, Non-Members $40 by 9/17 (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/570048)
Date: September 23, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Place: Delta/Marriott Hotel, 2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara CA 95054.
About the Talk
This presentation provides an overview of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for Critical Power Systems. It will highlight how these systems support life safety, business continuity, and mission-critical operations.
Topics include:
– The differences between 700 (Emergency Systems), 701 (Legally Required Standby Systems), systems, including permitted loads, transfer requirements, and operational expectations.
– NEC requirements for selective coordination of overcurrent protective devices and the impact on system reliability and fault isolation.
– Separation requirements for emergency and standby feeders, wiring methods, raceways, and equipment locations.
– Generator considerations.
– Battery energy storage systems (BESS) and UPS applications for critical power continuity.
– Grounding and bonding considerations for separately derived systems and transfer switch configurations.
– An overview of Article 708 Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS)
Attendees will gain a clear understanding of NEC compliance requirements and practical design strategies that improve system reliability, maintainability, and resiliency. This presentation will be of value to contractors, consulting engineers, AHJs, and facility engineers,
Registration required:
After 9/17, registration will be $5 more and non-refundable due to hotel final meal commitment.
(https://r6.ieee.org/scv-pesias/) and (https://r6.ieee.org/scv-pesias/event/critical-power-systems-design-nec-requirements/)
We look forward to seeing you there!
Speaker(s): Tyler Shewbert
Agenda:
Agenda:
5:30 Check in, Meet and Greet
6:30 Dinner buffet
7:00 Talk
8:00 Q&A
8:30 Conclude
Room: Parking validation may be required, Bldg: Delta/Marriott Hotel Santa Clara-Silicon Valley, 2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95054