diff --git a/ibm_vpd_utils.hpp b/ibm_vpd_utils.hpp
index 3a7d13d..7941e0b 100644
--- a/ibm_vpd_utils.hpp
+++ b/ibm_vpd_utils.hpp
@@ -360,5 +360,11 @@
  */
 std::variant<int64_t, std::string>
     readBIOSAttribute(const std::string& attrName);
+
+/**
+ * @brief Returns the power state for chassis0
+ * @return The chassis power state.
+ */
+std::string getPowerState();
 } // namespace vpd
 } // namespace openpower
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