Emergency Power Design
Recent Projects
Commercial Properties
NY Water Park
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In critical moments, emergency power can be the difference between safety and chaos. Whether you’re powering fire alarm systems, life-safety lighting, or critical medical or communication equipment, having a reliable backup system is essential. At FutureGen Consulting Inc., we design emergency power systems that keep your building safe, code-compliant, and operational when utility power fails.
From diesel generator integration to battery backup systems, our emergency power designs are engineered with precision, foresight, and full coordination with your building’s life safety and electrical infrastructure.
What Is Emergency Power Design?
Emergency power systems are legally mandated backup systems that provide electricity to critical building components during a power outage. These systems support:
- Fire alarm and life safety systems
- Exit signage and emergency lighting
- Fire pumps and elevators (in specific occupancies)
- Smoke control and HVAC shutoff systems
- Communication panels, security systems, and emergency egress
Our role is to design a complete emergency power system that’s reliable, scalable, and compliant with the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC).
Common Client Challenges
Property developers, contractors, and building owners often face:
- Unclear code requirements on what must be backed up
- Improperly sized generators or inverters
- Delayed ESA or city approval due to missing documentation
- Coordination issues between generator, transfer switch, and life safety systems
- Lack of space or ventilation for generators
- Conflicts between emergency and non-emergency loads
At FutureGen, we solve these issues with proactive, expert engineering—from planning through permitting.
What We Provide
Our Emergency Power Design Services include:
- Load analysis of critical life safety systems
- Generator or UPS sizing
- Transfer switch selection and configuration
- Generator room ventilation and fuel requirements (mechanical coordination)
- Panel and circuit segregation
- Emergency single line diagrams (SLD)
- Conduit routing and equipment location planning
- Coordination with fire alarm, sprinkler, and elevator systems
- Utility and ESA compliance review
- Permit-ready, engineer-stamped drawings
We also assist with integration of solar + battery hybrid backups and load shedding strategies for efficiency.
Our Design Process
1. Needs Assessment
We begin by reviewing your architectural and electrical plans. We identify:
- Occupancy classification
- Required life safety loads (fire alarm, smoke control, etc.)
- Optional backup needs (IT equipment, parking gates, HVAC, etc.)
- Generator or UPS placement opportunities
2. Load Calculation & Equipment Sizing
We determine total emergency power demand and size the generator, UPS, or battery system accordingly. We also account for:
- Start-up inrush currents
- Duration of outage support required
- Future scalability
3. System Layout & Coordination
We create:
- Emergency single line diagrams (SLDs)
- Generator to transfer switch to panel flow
- Emergency panel schedules and sub-panel breakdowns
- Emergency receptacle placements, if applicable
All drawings are coordinated with:
- Fire alarm system circuits
- Sprinkler fire pump connections
- Elevator recall circuits
- Emergency lighting (battery-backed or generator-fed)
4. Code Compliance & Permit Documentation
You’ll receive:
- Full stamped electrical design set
- Notes and legends referencing applicable OBC/OESC sections
- Transfer switch labeling and sequences
- Mechanical coordination instructions for genset ventilation, exhaust, and soundproofing (when needed)
We support ESA submission and fire inspection coordination as part of our service.
Project Types We Support
FutureGen has designed emergency power systems for:
- Townhouses and apartment buildings
- Medical clinics and daycares
- Commercial plazas and tenant units
- Warehouses and light industrial facilities
- Long-term care homes
- Buildings requiring generator backup per city bylaws
We also help assess retrofit scenarios, such as replacing outdated generators or integrating battery systems into existing infrastructure.
Power System Options We Work With
Depending on your project’s scale and code requirements, we can design:
- Diesel or natural gas generator systems (with ATS)
- Battery backup systems (UPS) for IT or telecom rooms
- Hybrid inverter-battery systems (residential or light commercial)
- Manual transfer switches for small-scale buildings
- Elevator-only backup configurations
- Standby vs. legally required emergency systems (segregation)
We help you choose the right approach and design it with accuracy.
Why Choose FutureGen for Emergency Power Design?
⚡ Code Expertise Built-In
We understand life safety requirements under OBC and integrate them into all electrical layouts.
🔌 Smart Equipment Integration
From transfer switches to gensets, we ensure everything connects seamlessly with fire alarm, lighting, and HVAC.
📋 Permit-Ready Drawings
All designs are stamped and ready for ESA submission—saving time and stress for your team.
💨 Mechanical Coordination Included
We guide ventilation, soundproofing, and exhaust design for generator rooms in collaboration with mechanical contractors.
📞 Responsive Support for Inspections
Need field support during ESA or fire marshal review? We’re available to assist with technical clarifications.
Bonus: Temporary Emergency Power Options
Need a temporary backup system for construction phase or until permanent installation? We can also design:
- Generator tap boxes
- Temporary ATS setups
- Life safety backup during construction
This keeps your site compliant even before final occupancy.
Back It Up with Confidence
When power fails, your emergency systems need to work flawlessly. At FutureGen Consulting Inc., we design emergency power systems that are functional, compliant, and engineered to support life safety without compromise.
📞 Contact us today to begin designing your emergency power system with the reliability your project deserves.