Over 170 requirements across NFPA 99, NFPA 110, CMS, and OSHA. The CHEPP® certification gives you and your team the training to maintain compliance with confidence.
Established 1995
Developed by EPSS experts
Self-paced from any device
Volume pricing for teams
Motor and Generator Institute was established in 1995 to address a critical gap in healthcare facility education: the lack of structured, standards-based training for professionals responsible for the maintenance, testing, and compliance of emergency power supply systems.
Healthcare facilities across the country rely on emergency power systems to protect patients and staff during power interruptions, yet no dedicated certification program existed to ensure the people maintaining these systems were properly trained in the codes and standards governing their operation. MGI was created to fill that gap.
What began as in-person seminars and correspondence courses has been transformed into the CHEPP® program — a comprehensive, self-paced online certification combining video instruction, written content, downloadable maintenance forms and checklists, integrated NFPA code references, and a certification exam — all delivered online.
MGI's SME advisors bring decades of specialized experience in the codes and standards governing EPSS:
NFPA 110
Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
NFPA 111
Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems
NFPA 99 (Electrical Section)
Health Care Facilities Code®
Three decades of emergency power expertise, built on a foundation no competitor can match.
CHEPP® content is developed and maintained by Subject Matter Experts with decades of combined experience in emergency power systems for healthcare facilities — ensuring the curriculum reflects real-world application, not just textbook summaries.
CHEPP® is not a general facilities management course. Every module, every exam question, and every maintenance checklist is specific to emergency power supply systems in healthcare facilities.
Complete training on your schedule from any device. Video modules, written content, downloadable forms, practice questions, and the certification exam — all online. No travel required.
The CHEPP® program was developed for individuals responsible for the proper inspection, maintenance, and testing of emergency power supply systems in healthcare facilities. As of the latest code editions, there are over 170 different EPSS requirements across multiple codes and standards.
The program ensures professionals understand all requirements necessary to maintain compliance with the applicable codes, standards, and regulatory bodies governing emergency power systems — from weekly inspections and monthly testing to the latest updates to NFPA 99 and NFPA 110.
Starting at $495 /person · Group pricing available
NFPA 70, NFPA 99, NFPA 101, NFPA 110 · OSHA · CMS
Achieving the CHEPP® certification signifies a high level of expertise and commitment to the field of emergency power management within the healthcare industry. This recognition can lead to career advancement, increased job opportunities, and enhanced credibility in professional circles.
The CHEPP® certification provides comprehensive education on the myriad of emergency power supply system (EPSS) requirements dictated by various authoritative bodies. By covering applicable sections from NFPA 70, NFPA 99, and NFPA 110, the course ensures that participants are well-prepared to meet the stringent compliance standards necessary for healthcare facilities.
The CHEPP® program goes beyond theoretical knowledge by emphasizing practical skills essential for the effective management of an emergency power system. The course includes detailed instructions on inspections, testing, and maintenance practices that are critical for ensuring the operational reliability of the EPSS.
Enroll individually or request a group quote for your facility. The entire program is completed online.
Pay online or request an invoice for your facility. Access begins immediately upon payment.
Work through video modules, written content, downloadable checklists, and practice questions at your own pace.
Pass the 50-question open-book exam. Results are immediate. Score 70% or higher to earn the CHEPP® credential.
Certification is valid for 3 years. Complete the renewal course when it's time to recertify.
Most organizations enroll multiple staff members at once. Volume pricing is available for groups of 2 or more. Contact us for a quote.
This course is very comprehensive and provides in-depth knowledge of the complexities one will encounter when operating and maintaining an EPSS. I am very grateful that a course such as this is readily available to me.
Chad
CHEPPThe course helped me focus and learn the codes for ongoing compliance and necessary preventive maintenance for emergency power. Very important for a healthcare facility director.
Ronald
CHEPPI am proud to earn this designation and look forward to continuing my knowledge, but also help our industry progress and make our facilities safer!
Odell
CHEPPI truly enjoyed the training and got a lot out of it using our emergency power supply system here as a template. It has allowed me to push forward changes at our facility.
Brian
CHEPPGreat course to gain detailed information on emergency power systems and its related components. This course is a win-win for Facility Managers no matter their level of experience.
Ronald
CHEPPWith so many codes to reference that are constantly changing, along with so many requirements that each AHJ enforces, this was a great way to review all pertinent information in one place and to have as a reference in the future.
E.B.
CHEPPThe CHEPP® certification program covers the requirements of the following codes, standards, and regulatory bodies as they pertain to emergency power supply systems.
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®
NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code®
NFPA 101, Life Safety Code®
NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
NFPA 111, Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
The Joint Commission
DNV Healthcare
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Codes change. Inspectors expect documentation. Citations cost time, money, and credibility. Don't wait for a finding to fix the gap — train your team now.
Although Motor and Generator Institute's SME advisors serve on NFPA Technical Committees, the views expressed in program materials regarding interpretations of NFPA standards are those of the authors and do not represent the official position of the NFPA.
“I truly enjoyed the training and got a lot out of it using our emergency power supply system here as a template. Also, it has allowed me to push forward changes at our facility. Thank you” Brian, CHEPP
“Thank you for offering this program! With so many codes to reference… that are constantly changing, along with so many requirements that each AHJ enforces, this was a great way to review all pertinent information in one place and to have as a reference in the future.” Eric, CHEPP
“Thank you for the training program. I am proud to earn this designation and look forward to continuing my knowledge, but also help our industry progress and make our facilities safer!” Odell, CHEPP
