Question:  What are the best procedures for installing and maintaining Battery Backup Systems? 

 

:Answer:   Republic ITS recommends installing BBS only at critical or important locations, and at least annual testing and replacement of batteries on a 3-5 year schedule.  A quick review of ITE and IMSA websites did not show any relevant publications.  Surveying a few SF Bay Area agencies revealed the following:

  •  Battery life seems to be about 5 years.  Costs to repair batteries is about $1...


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