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Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Washington, DC 20420

VHA DIRECTIVE 1028

Transmittal Sheet
February 24, 2020

FACILITY ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS

1. REASON FOR ISSUE: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) directive establishes policy regarding the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of Facility Electrical Power Systems at VA medical facilities and affiliate sites. 2. SUMMARY OF MAJOR CHANGES: Major changes include updates to references (Paragraph 11) and responsibilities (Paragraph 5).
3. RELATED ISSUES: VHA Directive 7701, Comprehensive Occupational Safety and Health Program, dated May 5, 2017.
4. RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: The Office of Capital Asset Management, Engineering and Support (OCAMES) (10NA5E), is responsible for the of this directive. Questions can be submitted to the Healthcare Environment and Facilities Program SharePoint site at: https://vaww.vha.vaco.portal.va.gov/sites/DUSHOM/10NA/10NA5/HealthcareEngineerin g/waiver/Pages/Waiver%20Requests.aspx. NOTE: This is an internal VA Web site that is not available to the public.
5. RESCISSIONS: VHA Directive 1028, Electrical Power Distribution System, dated July 25, 2014, is rescinded.
6. RECERTIFICATION: This VHA directive is scheduled for recertification on or before the last working day of February 2025. This VHA directive will continue to serve as national VHA policy until it is recertified or rescinded.

BY THE DIRECTION OF THE UNDER

SECRETARY FOR HEALTH:

/s/ Renee Oshinski
Deputy Under Secretary for Health
for Operations and Management
NOTE: All references herein to VA and VHA documents incorporate by reference subsequent VA and VHA documents on the same or similar subject matter. DISTRIBUTION: Emailed to the VHA Publications Distribution List on February 27, 2020.

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February 24, 2020

VHA DIRECTIVE 1028

FACILITY ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS

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February 24, 2020

VHA DIRECTIVE 1028

FACILITY ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS

1. PURPOSE

This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) directive provides policy regarding the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of Facility Electrical Power Systems at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. AUTHORITY: Executive Order 12196, dated February 26, 1980; Title 38 United States Code (U.S.C.) 7301(b); 40 U.S.C. 3312.

2. BACKGROUND

a. VHA and The Joint Commission have adopted the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards including the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance (NFPA 70B),