NFPA 70B: Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, 2016 Edition

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	NFPA 70B - Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance - 2016
		Chapter 1 Administration
			1.1 Scope.
			1.2 Purpose.
		Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
			2.1 General.
			2.2 NFPA Publications.
			2.3 Other Publications.
			2.4 References for Extracts in Recommendations Sections.
		Chapter 3 Definitions
			3.1 General.
			3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
			3.3 General Definitions.
		Chapter 4 Why an Effective Electrical Preventive Maintenance (EPM) Program Pays Dividends
			4.1 Why EPM?
			4.2 Value and Benefits of a Properly Administered EPM Program.
			4.3 EPM and Energy Conservation.
			4.4 Case Histories.
		Chapter 5 What Is an Effective Electrical Preventive Maintenance (EPM) Program?
			5.1 Introduction.
			5.2 Essential Elements of an EPM Program.
			5.3 Planning an EPM Program.
			5.4 Personnel.
			5.5 Survey and Analysis.
			5.6 Programmed Inspections.
		Chapter 6 Planning and Developing an Electrical Preventive Maintenance (EPM) Program
			6.1 Introduction.
			6.2 Survey of Electrical Installation.
			6.3 Identification of Critical Equipment.
			6.4 Establishment of a Systematic Program.
			6.5 Methods and Procedures.
			6.6 Maintenance of Imported Electrical Equipment.
			6.7 Maintenance of Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
			6.8 Outsourcing of Electrical Equipment Maintenance.
			6.9 Emergency Preparedness and Electrical System and Equipment Restoration (EPnSR).
			6.10 Counterfeit Components, Devices, Tools, and Equipment.
		Chapter 7 Personnel Safety
			7.1 Introduction.
			7.2 Grounding of Equipment to Provide Protection for Electrical Maintenance Personnel.
		Chapter 8 Fundamentals of Electrical Equipment Maintenance
			8.1 Design to Accommodate Maintenance.
			8.2 Scheduling Maintenance.
			8.3 Equipment Safety.
			8.4 Protective Scheme.
			8.5 Acceptance Testing.
			8.6 Guidelines and Impact of Additions/Rework to Retrofitting Equipment.
			8.7 Equipment Cleaning.
			8.8 Special Handling and Disposal Considerations.
			8.9 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems.
			8.10 Lubrication.
			8.11 Threaded Connections and Terminations.
		Chapter 9 System Studies
			9.1 Introduction.
			9.2 Short-Circuit Studies.
			9.3 Coordination Studies.
			9.4 Load-Flow Studies.
			9.5 Reliability Studies.
			9.6 Risk Assessment Studies.
		Chapter 10 Power Quality
			10.1 Introduction.
			10.2 Harmonics.
			10.3 Transients (Surges).
			10.4 Voltage Sags and Swells.
			10.5 Long-Duration Undervoltages and Sustained Voltage Interruptions.
			10.6 Unbalanced Voltages and Single Phasing.
			10.7 Symptoms — Grounding.
			10.8 Noise in Electrical and Electronic Systems.
			10.9 Interharmonics.
			10.10 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker.
			10.11 Power Quality Audit.
			10.12 Power Quality References.
		Chapter 11 Testing and Test Methods
			11.1 Introduction.
			11.2 Acceptance Tests and Maintenance Tests.
			11.3 As-Found and As-Left Tests.
			11.4 Frequency of Tests.
			11.5 Special Precautions and Safety.
			11.6 Qualifications of Test Operators.
			11.7 Test Equipment.
			11.8 Forms.
			11.9 Insulation Testing.
			11.10 Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers.
			11.11 Transformer Tests.
			11.12 Protective Relays.
			11.13 Grounding Systems.
			11.14 Battery Testing.
			11.15 Switches.
			11.16 Medium and High Voltage Circuit Breakers.
			11.17 Infrared Inspection.
			11.18 Fuses.
			11.19 Insulating-Liquid Analysis.
			11.20 Rotating Machine Testing.
			11.21 Cables.
			11.22 Adjustable-Speed Drive Testing.
			11.23 Switchgear and Switchboard Assemblies.
			11.24 Surge Arresters.
			11.25 Power Factor Correction Capacitors.
			11.26 Emergency Systems.
			11.27 Test or Calibration Decal System.
		Chapter 12 Maintenance of Electrical Equipment Subject to Long Intervals Between Shutdowns
			12.1 Introduction.
			12.2 General Aspects of Maintaining Medium- and Low-Voltage Distribution Systems.
			12.3 Utilization.
			12.4 Process Instrumentation and Control.
		Chapter 13 Ground-Fault Protection
			13.1 Introduction.
			13.2 Ground-Fault Protective Equipment for Excessive Leakage Currents.
			13.3 Ground-Fault Protective Equipment to Prevent Damage.
		Chapter 14 Grounding
			14.1 Introduction.
			14.2 Symptoms and Causes of Inadequate Grounding.
			14.3 Grounding System Inspection, Testing, and Monitoring.
			14.4 Solutions to Inadequate Grounding.
		Chapter 15 Substations and Switchgear Assemblies
			15.1 Substations.
			15.2 Switchgear Assemblies.
			15.3 Circuit Interrupters.
			15.4 Air Circuit Breakers.
			15.5 Vacuum Circuit Breakers.
			15.6 Oil Circuit Breakers.
			15.7 Interrupter Switches.
			15.8 Gas-Insulated Substations and Gas-Insulated Equipment.
			15.9 Auxiliary Equipment.
			15.10 Torque Tables.
		Chapter 16 Motor Control Equipment
			16.1 Introduction.
			16.2 Components and Maintenance of Motor Controls.
			16.3 Enclosures.
			16.4 Bus Bar, Wiring, and Terminal Connections.
			16.5 Disconnects.
			16.6 Molded Case Breakers.
			16.7 Fuses.
			16.8 Contactors.
			16.9 Motor Overload Relays — Thermal Types.
			16.10 Pilot and Miscellaneous Control Devices.
			16.11 Interlocks.
		Chapter 17 Insulated-Case/Molded-Case Circuit-Breakers
			17.1 Introduction.
			17.2 Application Considerations.
			17.3 Phase-Fault Current Conditions.
			17.4 Ground-Fault Tripping.
			17.5 Types of Insulated-Case/Molded-Case Circuit Breakers.
			17.6 Special-Purpose Breakers.
			17.7 Types of Maintenance.
			17.8 Inspection and Cleaning.
			17.9 Loose Connections.
			17.10 Mechanical Mechanism Exercise.
			17.11 Electrical Testing.
		Chapter 18 Fuses
			18.1 Fuses Rated 1000 Volts or Less.
			18.2 Fuses Rated over 1000 Volts.
		Chapter 19 Power Cables
			19.1 Introduction.
			19.2 Visual and Mechanical Inspection.
			19.3 Aerial Installations.
			19.4 Raceway Installations.
			19.5 Electrical Testing.
			19.6 Inspection and Testing Records.
		Chapter 20 Cable Tray and Busway
			20.1 Introduction.
			20.2 Cable.
			20.3 Cable Tray.
			20.4 Low-Voltage (600-Volt) Busway.
		Chapter 21 Power and Distribution Transformers
			21.1 Introduction.
			21.2 Liquid-Filled Transformers.
			21.3 Dry-Type Transformers.
		Chapter 22 Electronic Equipment
			22.1 Introduction.
			22.2 Reasons for Maintenance.
			22.3 Special Precautions.
			22.4 Preventive Maintenance Operations.
		Chapter 23 Lighting
			23.1 Introduction.
			23.2 Cleaning.
			23.3 Relamping.
			23.4 Voltage.
			23.5 Lamps and Ballasts.
			23.6 Disposal.
		Chapter 24 Wiring Devices
			24.1 Introduction.
			24.2 Connector and Receptacle.
			24.3 Receptacles.
			24.4 Adapters.
			24.5 General-Use Snap Switches.
			24.6 Cover Plates.
			24.7 Boxes.
			24.8 Pin and Sleeve Devices.
		Chapter 25 Rotating Equipment
			25.1 Introduction.
			25.2 Safety Precautions.
			25.3 Stator and Rotor Windings.
			25.4 Brushes, Collector Rings, and Commutators.
			25.5 Bearings and Lubrication.
			25.6 Cleaning and Drying Insulation Structures.
			25.7 General Overhaul.
			25.8 Records.
			25.9 Testing.
			25.10 Energy Efficiency of Motors.
		Chapter 26 Vibration
			26.1 Introduction.
			26.2 Machine Vibration.
			26.3 Types of Instruments.
			26.4 Resonance.
			26.5 Methods of Balance.
			26.6 Assembly and Installation Guidelines.
			26.7 Baseline Data.
			26.8 Noise.
		Chapter 27 Hazardous (Classified) Location Electrical Equipment
			27.1 Types of Equipment.
			27.2 Maintenance of Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
		Chapter 28 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems
			28.1 Introduction.
			28.2 Types of UPS Systems.
			28.3 UPS System Maintenance Procedures — General.
			28.4 UPS Testing.
			28.5 System Tests.
		Chapter 29 Portable Electrical Tools and Equipment
			29.1 Introduction.
			29.2 Employee Training.
			29.3 Tool Maintenance.
			29.4 Cord and Attachment Plug Care.
			29.5 Extension Cords.
			29.6 Major Overhauls.
			29.7 Leakage Current Testing.
		Chapter 30 Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
			30.1 General.
			30.2 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Documentation.
			30.3 Technical Support.
			30.4 Availability Metric.
		Chapter 31 EPM from Commissioning (Acceptance Testing) Through Maintenance
			31.1 Introduction.
			31.2 Purpose.
			31.3 Requirements.
			31.4 Commissioning Planning Stages.
			31.5 Developing of Functional Performance Tests (FPTs).
			31.6 Testing Implementation.
			31.7 Costs of Commissioning.
		Chapter 32 Electrical Disaster Recovery
			32.1 Introduction.
			32.2 Catastrophic Event Categories.
		Chapter 33 Photovoltaic Systems
			33.1 Introduction.
			33.2 Maintenance of the Photovoltaic System.
			33.3 Markings and Labeling.
		Chapter 34 Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
			34.1 Introduction.
			34.2 Maintenance of the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
		Chapter 35 Wind Power Electric Systems and Associated Equipment
			35.1 Introduction.
			35.2 Towers and Foundations.
			35.3 Yaw Systems.
			35.4 Generators.
			35.5 Pitch Systems.
			35.6 Instrumentation and Controls.
			35.7 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA).
			35.8 Transformers and Converters.
			35.9 Circuit Breakers.
			35.10 Cable Support Systems, Cables, and Terminations.
			35.11 Collector Substations and Switchgear.
			35.12 Associated Electrical Equipment.
			35.13
		Annex A Explanatory Material
		Annex B How to Instruct
		Annex C Bibliography
		Annex D Informational References
		Annex E Suggestions for Inclusion in a Walk-Through Inspection Checklist
		Annex F Symbols
		Annex G Diagrams
		Annex H Forms
		Annex I NEMA Configurations
		Annex J Primary Contact Matrix
		Annex K Long-Term Maintenance Guidelines
		Annex L Maintenance Intervals
		Annex M Equipment Storage and Maintenance During Construction
		Annex N Reliability Centered Maintenance
		Annex O Energy Efficiency of Motors
		Annex P Identification of Transformers by Cooling Class
		Annex Q Case Histories