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Clearpol's Opinion of this Guidance as of 01/18/2023
CDPH has chaptered AB 2511, requiring SNFs to have an alternative source of power for no fewer than 98 hours during any type of power outage by 1/1/2024.
Alternative sources of power may include fuel-powered emergency generators, large capacity batteries, and renewable electrical generation facilities. These must comply with state requirements for long-term care facilities, including maintaining a safe temperature for residents and staff, maintaining availability of life-saving equipment, and oxygen-generating devices.
SNFs that use a generator must maintain sufficient fuel onsite to maintain generator operation for no less than 96 hours or arrange for prompt fuel delivery in case of emergency. If a SNF uses batteries or a combination of batteries and a renewable electrical generation facility, it must have sufficient storage or generation capacity to maintain operation for no fewer than 96 hours.
In addition, SNFs using renewable electrical generation facilities must arrange for delivery of a generator and fuel in the event power is not restored within 96 hours and the generation capacity of the renewable electrical generation facility cannot provide sufficient power to comply with state requirements.
Large capacity batteries and renewable electrical generation facilities do not meet current federal requirements for alternative power sources. SNFs that choose to use a renewable electrical generation facility with 96 hours of operating capacity to meet state backup power requirements also need to have a separate diesel or natural gas-powered generator to meet federal requirements.
Clearpol Inc. does not make any guarantees regarding the accuracy of the opinions provided on our platform. Please use your own judgement.
Clearpol's Summary of this Guidance

The California Department of Health has issued an All Facilities Letter (AFL) requiring Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) to have an alternative power source for at least 96 hours during any power outage by January 1, 2024. This is in accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2511. Alternative power sources may include fuel-powered generators, large capacity batteries, and renewable electrical generation facilities. Facilities using generators must maintain sufficient fuel on-site or arrange for prompt fuel delivery in emergencies. Those using batteries or renewable electrical generation facilities must have sufficient storage or generation capacity for 96 hours. SNFs using renewable electrical generation facilities must also arrange for generator and fuel delivery if power is not restored within 96 hours. Large capacity batteries and renewable electrical generation facilities do not currently meet federal requirements for alternative power sources, so SNFs must also have a separate diesel or natural gas-powered generator to meet these requirements.
Clearpol Inc. does not make any guarantees regarding the accuracy of the opinions or summaries provided on our platform. Please use your own judgement.
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