What is the purpose of NFPA 70B?

The purpose of NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, is to provide guidelines for creating an effective electrical preventive maintenance (EPM) program.

What is the NFPA standard that references thermography maintenance?

NFPA 70B
The two NFPA documents that have changed the face of infrared thermography over the last few decades are NFPA 70B and NFPA 70E. 70B is the Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, while 70E is the standard that covers electrical safety in the workplace.

What is the latest edition of NFPA 70E?

2021 edition
The 2021 edition of NFPA 70E® was issued on June 1, 2020 and became effective June 21, 2020. The changes are important for every electrical worker to understand so they can keep in compliance and stay safe on their jobs.

Can you use an electrical room for storage?

Spaces such as boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, or electrical rooms are designed for a particular purpose and should not be seen as an opportunity for free storage within a building. Storing combustible materials within one of those spaces increases the risk and also the fuel load within the space should a fire occur.

What is the difference between NFPA 70 and NFPA 79?

The NFPA 70 is the standard for the electrical installation for supplying a piece of equipment with the power and focuses on the materials and methods outside the equipment. On the other hand, the NFPA 79 covers the wiring and grounding, electrical controls, and components inside the electrical equipment.

Is NFPA 79 mandatory?

Is NFPA-79 a law? No. It is a standard used by the machinery industry in the U.S. as the benchmark in safety compliance.

How often should thermal imaging be done?

every 12 months
Thermal imaging for all your building’s switchboards should be carried out every 12 months and more frequently if environmental conditions are influential. More and more insurance companies are now making thermal imaging a condition of policy renewal.