Applicable Manual Transfer Switch Legislation

Understanding the Florida State Generator Law (526.143)

As of June 1, 2007, all retail outlets selling motor fuel must be able to operate its distribution loading racks using an alternate generated power source for a minimum of seventy-two hours. Within thirty-six hours of major disaster, the facility must be operating off an alternate generated power source, if deemed safe. Installation of appropriate wiring, including a transfer switch shall be performed by a certified electrical contractor. Documentation of this must be provided to corporate headquarters as well as on site.

Any retail fuel outlet within one-half mile to an interstate highway, state or federally designated evacuation route must be pre-wired with an appropriate transfer switch. Additionally the facility must be capable of operating all fuel pumps, dispensing equipment, life safety systems, and payment-acceptance equipment using an alternate generated power source.