NFPA 70B (''Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance'') is a standard of the
National Fire Protection Association
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an international nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. As of 2018, the NFPA claims to have 50,000 mem ...
that addresses recommended electrical equipment maintenance.
NFPA 70B is part of
NFPA 70
The National Electrical Code (NEC), or NFPA 70, is a regionally adoptable standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States. It is part of the National Fire Code series published by the National Fire Prote ...
.
Purpose
This recommended practice applies to preventive maintenance for electrical, electronic, and communication systems and equipment and is not intended to duplicate or supersede instructions that manufacturers normally provide. Systems and equipment covered are typical of those installed in industrial plants, institutional and commercial buildings, and large multifamily residential complexes.
Related NFPA standards
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NFPA 70
The National Electrical Code (NEC), or NFPA 70, is a regionally adoptable standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States. It is part of the National Fire Code series published by the National Fire Prote ...
— National Electrical Code (NEC)
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NFPA 70E NFPA 70E, titled ''Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace'', is a standard of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The document covers electrical safety requirements for employees. The NFPA is best known for publishing the Nat ...
— Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
External links
NFPA 70B: Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance
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