The NFPA 70B standard details comprehensive standards for electrical maintenance, with an emphasis on the following five areas: Electrical equipment, Safety, Training, Maintenance Procedures, Maintenance Documentation.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The NFPA 70B standard details comprehensive standards for electrical maintenance, with an emphasis on the following five areas:
Electrical equipment: standards for maintaining all types of electrical equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear.
Safety: guidance on identifying and mitigating electrical hazards.
Training: the importance of training personnel responsible for maintenance tasks and emphasizing the need for ongoing education and certification.
Maintenance procedures: standards for conducting regular maintenance, such as visual inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and testing.
Maintenance documentation: standards requiring detailed records of all maintenance activities, including test results, repairs, and replacements to ensure compliance and facilitate continuous improvement.
Prerequisites: An understanding of basic electrical theory and practical field knowledge of electrical installations. This is not a basic or beginner’s NEC course.
