Crafted by Richard A. Vedvik and published by Consulting-Specifying Engineer in December 2022, this eBook explores electrical system vulnerabilities. It highlights risks to facilities and offers safety recommendations. Sections cover topics like non-outage-simulating generator tests, generator room’s paralleling gear, lacking selective coordination, and misunderstood arc flash conditions. Additionally, the eBook features insights on power assets in wastewater plants, hospitals, and digitization’s role in sustainable construction.

Keywords: Building Retrofits, Control & Monitoring Equipment/Sensors, Energy Efficiency/Management, Fire/Life Safety, Intelligent Building, Motorized Devices, Smart Grid, Utilities, National Electrical Code, Arc Flash, Motors, Generator Testing