NFPA 70B® Training

This training instructs on how to implement an electrical maintenance program based on NFPA 70B® – Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand NFPA 70B® standards, identify equipment requiring preventive maintenance, and the proper methods to perform the inspections, testing, monitoring, analysis, and servicing of electrical equipment.

Training Objectives

Attendees will learn the following:

1. Understand the scope and purpose of NFPA 70B® and how to reference it for electrical maintenance
2. Explain the relationship between NFPA 70E® and NFPA 70B®
3. Explain the benefits of effective electrical maintenance programs

4. Describe the basic elements of electrical maintenance
5. Perform Risk Assessment to prioritize maintenance activities based on the potential hazards and impact on operations
6. Develop an electrical maintenance program and schedule
7. Protect themselves from hazards while performing electrical maintenance

Agenda

AGENDA CAN BE CUSTOMIZED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS

I. About NFPA 70B®

A. Chapter 1 Administration
B. Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
C. Chapter 3 Definitions

II. Testing Methods and Maintenance Intervals

A. Chapter 4 General
B. Chapter 5 Personnel Safety
C. Chapter 6 Single-Line Diagrams and System Studies
D. Chapter 7 Fundamental Tests
E. Chapter 8 Field Testing and Test Methods
F. Chapter 9 Maintenance Intervals

III. Specific Equipment (Note – only equipment applicable to the facility or plant will be covered)

A. Hazardous Location Electrical Equipment
B. Power and Distribution Transformers
C. Substations and Switchgear
D. Panelboards and Switchboards
E. Busways
F. Circuit Breakers, Low- and Medium-Voltage
G. Fuses
H. Switches
I. Power Cables and Conductors
J. Cable Tray
K. Grounding and Bonding
L. Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters and Ground Fault Protection of Equipment Systems
M. Lighting
N. Wiring Devices
O. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
P. Rotating Equipment
Q. Motor Control Equipment
R. Portable Electrical Tools and Equipment
S. Photovoltaic Systems
T. Wind Power Electric Systems and Associated Equipment
U. Battery Energy Storage Systems
V. Electric Vehicle Power Transfer Systems
W. Public Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations
X. Protective Relays
Y. Stationary Standby Batteries

Student Materials

Includes the most current version of NFPA 70B®.

NFPA 70B®, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance (2023)

Additional student materials and handouts are also supplied to students.

CEUs

After completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and .1 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for each hour of class completed.

Training certificate CEUs

All training certificates will be stored by Martin Technical for future reference, validation and 3rd party documentation.

1-Day Course on NFPA 70B® - Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance with Certification

Learn How to Reduce the Risk of Electrical Failures with NFPA 70B® Training

1-Day NFPA 70B® - Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance course

Training Objectives

Agenda

Student Materials

CEUs

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