Why NFPA 70B Training Matters
The 2023 edition of NFPA 70B represents a major shift—from a “Recommended Practice” to a mandatory Standard. This change means facilities are now expected to maintain a documented, systematic Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP) that reduces electrical failures, unplanned downtime, arc-flash hazards, and equipment degradation.
Our NFPA 70B Training provides a detailed understanding of the Standard’s requirements for preventive maintenance of electrical, electronic, and communication systems in industrial, commercial, institutional, and utility environments. The course also explains how NFPA 70B integrates with NFPA 70E, NEC requirements, OSHA electrical rules, and modern reliability practices.
Participants learn how to apply North American Electrical Maintenance and Testing Specifications, including required field tests, diagnostic methods, inspection intervals, record-keeping procedures, and corrective-action processes used to evaluate equipment condition and maintain system reliability. The course also addresses troubleshooting practices and the proper use of electrical test equipment, condition-based maintenance tools, and predictive technologies such as infrared thermography.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Develop, document, and implement a cost-effective, NFPA 70B-compliant Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP).
• Conduct condition-based, preventive, and predictive maintenance using accepted industry testing methods.
• Perform safe operation, testing, repair, and maintenance on major power system equipment in accordance with NFPA 70B.
• Integrate electrical maintenance practices with electrical safety programs per NFPA 70E.
• Interpret test results, trend equipment conditions, and schedule maintenance based on criticality and risk.
• Determine which maintenance tasks should be performed in-house and which require qualified service contractors.
• Establish documentation, inspection records, and maintenance audit procedures that align with the 2023 Standard.
