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NFPA 70B and Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP)

How Kansas Electric Can Help

NFPA 70b

What is NFPA 70B?

NFPA 70B is a standard by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) focused on best practices for electrical equipment maintenance to improve safety and reliability in commercial and industrial settings. NFPA 70B is essential for keeping electrical systems safe, reliable, and efficient. Kansas Electric can assist your organization with every step of NFPA 70B compliance, ensuring you’re covered for:

  • Safety: We help reduce risks like electrical fires, shocks, and arc flashes.
  • Reliability: Our team ensures system uptime and prevents costly equipment failures.
  • Efficiency: We optimize equipment performance to minimize energy waste and downtime.

Related Standards & Our Expertise

Kansas Electric is fully equipped to guide you through all relevant standards:

  • NFPA 70E: Safe work practices, including arc flash protection.

  • NEC (NFPA 70): Installation and safety codes for wiring and electrical systems.

  • NFPA 110: Maintenance for emergency power systems.

  • OSHA Standards: Compliance with OSHA 1910.269 and 1910.147, covering electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Tailored Maintenance Frequency Plans

Determining how often to inspect and maintain your equipment is critical. Kansas Electric can create a custom maintenance schedule that considers:

  • Equipment Criticality: We prioritize checks for vital equipment like transformers, UPS systems, and circuit breakers.
  • Operating Environment: For harsh conditions (heat, humidity, dust), we recommend more frequent inspections.
  • Manufacturer Guidelines & Historical Data: We incorporate manufacturer recommendations and past data to spot equipment that may need extra care.

General Maintenance Services

Here's a general guide to inspection intervals that Kansas Electric can customize to fit your specific needs:

  • Switchgear, Transformers, & Circuit Breakers: Annual or quarterly checks as needed.
  • Motors & Electrical Panels: Regular inspections, vibration tests for critical motors, and panel inspections every six months.

Comprehensive Maintenance Services Kansas Electric Provides

Kansas Electric offers both preventive and predictive maintenance solutions:

  • Preventive Maintenance: We handle visual inspections, cleaning, connection tightening, and motor lubrication to prevent issues before they arise.
  • Predictive Maintenance: Our team uses advanced tools like infrared scanning for hotspots, vibration analysis, ultrasonic testing, and oil analysis to anticipate potential problems.

Required Testing for NFPA 70B Compliance

Kansas Electric can perform all required NFPA 70B tests to keep your equipment compliant and safe:

  • Electrical Tests: Insulation resistance, dielectric withstand, circuit breaker, and ground resistance testing.
  • Non-Electrical Tests: Infrared thermography, vibration analysis for motors, and ultrasonic testing to detect insulation issues.

Detailed Documentation for Compliance

Maintaining detailed documentation is crucial for NFPA 70B compliance. Kansas Electric can manage this for you, ensuring you have:

  • Equipment Inventory: A full inventory with criticality rankings.
  • Maintenance Logs: Complete preventive and predictive maintenance schedules, test results, and repair records.
  • Arc Flash Studies & Single-Line Diagrams (SLD): Accurate, up-to-date diagrams and risk assessments for safety.

How to Start Your Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP) with Kansas Electric

Kansas Electric has the expertise and resources to take care of every aspect of your Electrical Maintenance Program or just specific services you need. Let us help you achieve full NFPA 70B compliance, reduce risks, and improve your system’s reliability and efficiency.

  • Step 1: Baseline Assessment We begin with an audit of all electrical equipment, documenting conditions and creating a customized maintenance plan.

  • Step 2: Custom Maintenance Schedules We set the right inspection intervals for each piece of equipment based on criticality and operating conditions.

  • Step 3: Testing Protocols Kansas Electric ensures all relevant personnel are trained in the necessary testing procedures.

  • Step 4: Thorough Documentation We establish standardized forms for tracking maintenance activities, testing results, and corrective actions.

  • Step 5: Regular Reviews Kansas Electric will work with you to review and update your EMP as your needs evolve.

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