NEC 702.4
(B) System Capacity. The calculated load on the standby source must
be in accordance with Article 220 or by another method approved by
the authority having jurisdiction.
(1) Manual Transfer Equipment. The optional standby power source
must have adequate capacity for all equipment intended to operate at
one time as determined by the user.
Author’s Comment:
n When a manual transfer switch is used, the user of the
optional standby system selects the loads to be connected to
the system, which determines the system kVA/kW rating.
(2) Automatic Transfer Equipment.
(a) Full Load. The optional standby power source must have adequate
capacity to supply the full load transferred.