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New NFPA 79 2012 Edition, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, is scheduled for release in October 2011

NFPA 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, is about to be released as the new 2012 edition in October.  Available for pre-order now from Document Center Inc., the 93-page Standard applies to the electrical/electronic equipment, apparatus, or systems of industrial machines operating from a nominal voltage of 600 volts or less, and commencing at the point of connection of the supply to the electrical equipment of the machine.

This edition presents the new best practices for the full spectrum of equipment — from single-motored drill presses to complex automated manufacturing systems.

Critical changes in the 2012 NFPA 79 include:

  • New definitions and revised rules for expanded wireless and cableless technology that align with IEC 60204-1
  • New sections in Chapters 6 and 16 recognizing deadly arc flash and stored energy hazards to protect workers and correlate with the 2012 NFPA 70E
  • New rules for selecting overcurrent devices for motors, and the important addition of a 90 degree C temperature column to the conductor ampacity table. This Standard corresponds with the 2011 NEC.
  • Addressing concerns from the field, a first-time section in Chapter 12 details conditions where Appliance Wiring Material (AWM) can be used as special cables with clarifications on determining suitability for use under specific conditions.

NFPA 79 does not include the additional requirements for machines intended for use in hazardous (classified) locations.

The 2012 NFPA 79 is a toolkit essential for safety managers, electrical designers, engineers, installers, owners, AHJs, and equipment manufacturers.  Order it on our website, www.document-center.com, or by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info@document-center.com).  We’re here to help you with all your standards requirements and questions.

New NFPA 70E 2012 Edition to be issued on Electrical Safety in the Workplace

NFPA 70E 2012 Edition, titled “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace,” is available for pre-ordering now at Document Center Inc.  This standard provides a methodology for insuring an electrically safe working area and compliance with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K.

This new edition of NFPA 70E responds to new information about the effects of arc flash, arc blast, and direct current (dc) hazards, and recent developments in electrical design and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).  It includes a new shock protection boundary, hazard/risk table, and incident energy calculation for direct current systems.  And the revised Article 320 focuses on safe work practices for stationary batteries and battery rooms, such as those used by alternative energy systems.

Training and audit-related revisions impact many companies’ electrical safety programs. The 2012 NFPA 70E explains when the energized work permit (EWP) is required and what it should contain.  It also covers emergency procedure instruction on AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators), adds a new three-year maximum interval for employee training and documentation of content, and more.

There’s also new information about implementing NFPA 70E within the framework of ANSI/AIHA Z10 and other health and safety management standards.

NFPA 70E 2012 Edition is scheduled for release in October 2011.  You can order your copy now at Document Center’s website, www.document-center.com.  Or contact us by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info@document-center.com).  We’ll ship as soon as the standard is available.