The New NFPA 70B-2023 Standard for Electrical Maintenance

NFPA 70B-2023 has made the transition from a recommended practice to the Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. As a standard, the document prescribes the minimum requirements for maintenance of electrical equipment in industrial and various commercial installation of types when manufacturer instructions are not available. Electrical maintenance for safety of personnel and environment is the key focus of this standard. The standard identifies what is to be maintained, what maintenance is to be performed, and the expected intervals for performing electrical preventive maintenance. This paper supplies an explanation of the major points and foundations to help develop an understanding on how to use and apply the new standard.