PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (EPM)
Electrical equipment failures account for millions of dollars in damage and lost business every year. As a company’s electrical infrastructure continues to age, this problem is only going to worsen unless active steps are taken to counter the trend. Ironically, more than two-thirds of electrical system failures can be prevented by a routine preventive maintenance program.
The failure rate of electrical equipment is three times higher for components that are not part of a scheduled preventive maintenance program as compared with those that are. In addition, a planned EPM program allows the equipment owner to schedule the system outage at a time of their choosing rather than having to correct major problems resulting from an untimely failure. The purpose of an EPM is to provide the insured with recommended practices and frequencies that would form the core of a regularly scheduled electrical preventive maintenance program. All work shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, work practices and local / national codes.
Our services include:
- Equipment Inspection
- Development of Electrical Preventive Maintenance Program (EPM)
- Perform all necessary maintenance
- Make repairs to deficient items
- Customized additional service option available
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OUR TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
Our Technicians Are NFPA 70E Certified for Electrical Safety
ATEC is proud to announce our participation in the NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training program, aligning with industry-leading safety and maintenance standards. This training equips our technicians with the knowledge and certification required to perform advanced preventive maintenance in accordance with the strictest electrical safety guidelines.
Why It Matters
By joining this nationally recognized program, our team gains direct expertise in electrical predictive and preventative maintenance, ensuring your systems remain compliant, efficient, and safe.
Quarterly Training Dates (2025)
Stay informed about when our technicians receive updated training throughout the year:
- Q1: February 17, 2026
- Q2: May 19, 2026
- Q3: August 18, 2026
- Q4: November 17, 2026
6 steps to NFPA compliance
A structured approach to help organizations meet the standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These steps are commonly cited in fire safety and compliance planning, especially in industrial or commercial environments. Here are the six steps:
1.
Qualified Person (P. 70E-13)
Electrical Safety Training (Employee)
One who has demonstrated skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training to identify the hazards and reduce the associated risk.
Training should be documented and refreshed every 3 years to stay in compliance with codes and standards.
2.
Article 205.4 General Maintenance Requirements. (P. 70E-43)
Perform Maintenance on Electrical Equipment
Electrical equipment shall be maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions or industry consensus standards to reduce the risk associated with failure. The equipment owner or the owner’s designated representative shall be responsible for maintenance of the electrical equipment and documentation.Â
3.
Article 110.3 Electrical Safety Program (A) General. (P. 70E-16)
Electrical Safety Program
The employer shall implement and document an overall electrical safety program that directs activity appropriate to the risk associated with electrical hazards. This must be updated every three years.Â
4.
Article 130.1 Working While Exposed to Electrical Hazards. (P.70E-24)
Identify Electric Shock and Arc Flash Hazards for Employees and Label Equipment Appropriately.
Safety-related work practices shall be used to safeguard employees from injury while they are exposed to electrical hazards from electrical conductors or circuit parts that are or can become energized.
1. Only qualified persons shall be permitted to work on electrical conductors or circuit parts that have not been put into an electrically safe work condition.
2. An energized electrical work permit shall be completed as required by 130.2.
3. An electrical shock risk assessment shall be performed as required by 130.4.
4. An arc flash risk assessment shall be performed as required by 130.5.
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Article 130.7 Personal and Other Protective Equipment. (P. 70E-29) (A) General.
Provide the Appropriate (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment.
Employees exposed to electrical hazards when the risk associated with that hazard is not adequately reduced by the applicable electrical installation requirements shall be provided with, and shall use, protective equipment that is designed and constructed for the specific part of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed.
6.
Article 120.6 Process for Establishing and Verifying an Electrically Safe Work Condition. (P. 70E-23)
Generate and Keep Facility Drawings Updated for Employees and Contractors
(1)Determine all possible sources of electrical supply to the specific equipment. Check applicable up-to-date drawings, diagrams, and identification tags.
Article 205.3 Single-Line Diagram. (P. 70E-43) A single-line diagram, where provided for the electrical system, shall be maintained in a legible condition and shall be kept current.
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