Step 6: Electrical Preventive Maintenance Program

We can help you develop a preventive maintenance program to specifically address arc flash hazards. Our optimized preventive maintenance program evaluates the condition of your equipment, the best way to keep your PPE operating properly, and how to safely eliminate prolonged exposure to arc flash that could result in disabling injuries or death.

205.3 – NFPA 70E (2009)

General Maintenance Requirements. Over current protective devices shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions or industry consensus standards.

Failure to properly maintain protective devices can have an adverse effect on the flash hazard analysis incident energy values. It shall be reviewed periodically, not to exceed five years, to account for changes in the electrical distribution system that could affect the results of the arc flash hazard analysis.

The arc flash hazard analysis shall take into consideration the design of the over current protective device and its opening time, including its condition of maintenance.