Short Course 3: NFPA 70B and NFPA 70E – What Every Thermographer Needs to Know
For several years, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has published two documents that apply to thermographers who perform infrared inspections of energized electrical systems. NFPA 70B Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance was extensively revised and republished as a standard in 2023. This document now mandates infrared inspections be performed annually for commercial, industrial, institutional, and multifamily facilities. NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces specifies safe work practices for those who work on or near energized electrical equipment including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This course focuses on the history and application of NFPA 70B and NFPA 70E and how they affect practicing thermographers.
This course is a must for anyone who wishes to understand and comply with these important documents.
Learning outcomes
This course will enable you to:
- understand the requirements of NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B
- identify covered equipment and inspection frequencies
- determine training and experience requirements for affected personnel
- implement appropriate work procedures to ensure compliance
- select and use appropriate PPE including arc-resistant clothing
Intended audience
This material is intended for all thermographers performing infrared inspections of energized electrical equipment. Course is designed for in-house and contract thermographers as well as managers of infrared inspection programs.
Instructor
R. James Seffrin is a Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer® and Director of Infraspection Institute located in Burlington, NJ. Mr. Seffrin has over 40 years’ experience in performing infrared inspections for a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and residential applications. He is a co-author of several industry standards and is qualified as an expert witness on the subject of thermography.
Notes
Course price includes an electronic copy of PowerPoint handouts.
Price
Course FREE to full-conference attendees, all others: $99.00