Two NFPA consensus standards are used to ensure workplace safety following electrical equipment installation. Many are familiar with the NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

NFPA 70B is a recommended practice that is used for preventive maintenance of electrical equipment. It was first published in 1968 for such purpose. It was decided at that time it was not published to ...

The 2023 edition of the NFPA 70B represents a significant shift in the approach to electrical equipment maintenance. Previously considered a “Recommended Practice,” NFPA 70B is now a “Standard” ...

To encourage safer electrical systems, the 2023 update to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70B shifted from a“Recommended Practice” to a“Standard” that contains mandatory requirements for ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues regulations and standards, but those cannot possibly address all workplace health and safety conditions. As a result, OSHA does two ...

For security and fire/life-safety leaders, system uptime is only as reliable as the electrical infrastructure behind it. Historically, many organizations have addressed electrical issues only after ...

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