Carlos Gomez, Business Development Manager at Thomson Power Systems, will present “Beyond the Weekly Test: Transfer Switch Performance Explained” at the 6th Annual Northeastern Emergency Power Conference, taking place May 5–7, 2026 in Portsmouth, NH. The conference brings together end‑users from hospitals, data centers, schools, municipal facilities, and other mission‑critical environments, offering a focused, high‑value experience for leaders responsible for reliable onsite and emergency power systems.
While emergency power conversations often center on generators, the performance of automatic transfer switches (ATS) is just as critical—and frequently misunderstood or assumed to be verified through routine testing alone.
Beyond the Weekly Test — Transfer Switch Performance Explained
NFPA 110 Chapter 8 requires more than verifying that a generator starts. It requires confirmation that the entire Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) performs as intended—including transfer switches. In this session, Carlos Gomez breaks down what NFPA 110 actually expects facilities to inspect, test, operate, and document when it comes to ATS performance.
Rather than focusing solely on routine weekly exercising, Carlos explains the important distinctions between exercising, operational testing, and true performance verification. Attendees will gain clarity on how transfer switch sensing, time delays, mechanical transfer mechanisms, contact condition, control circuitry, and annunciation must be evaluated under real conditions—not simply assumed to be functional because a generator test was successful.
The session also highlights where facilities commonly fall short of Chapter 8 expectations. These gaps often include failing to involve actual loads, not observing transfers and retransfers under real operating conditions, incomplete or missing documentation, or assuming generator operation alone validates ATS performance. Carlos bridges the gap between code language and field realities, helping facilities move from assumed compliance to demonstrated readiness.
Participants will leave with practical, code‑aligned approaches for testing and documenting transfer switch performance—methods that strengthen life‑safety system reliability, reduce the risk of outages during real events, and stand up to AHJ and surveyor review.
About Carlos Gomez
Carlos Gomez is a Business Development Manager at Thomson Power Systems, specializing in automatic transfer switch (ATS) solutions for critical power applications. With more than 14 years of experience in industrial automation, technical sales, and application engineering, Carlos supports customers in designing and implementing reliable power transfer systems that protect operational continuity and life‑safety systems.
Known for blending deep technical expertise with strategic business insight, Carlos works closely with engineers, contractors, and facility teams to deliver tailored ATS solutions that align with both code requirements and real‑world operating conditions.
Northeastern Emergency Power Conference
Powering Confidence: Stay Ready, Stay Compliant
May 5-7, 2026 | The Envio/AC Hotel, Portsmouth, NH
