Tag Archives: field labeling
Top 20 Non-Compliance Findings for Panel & Motor-Operated Equipment
Here at MET Labs, we’ve been product safety testing electrical/electronic equipment in the field for over 55 years. Naturally, we see the same failures over and over again. We hope this list of Top 20 Field Failures for Panel & Motor-Operated Equipment will help inspectors identify and contractors fix the most commonly observed non-compliances. 1.... Read More
2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) Updates Standard for the Safe Installation of Electrical Equipment
The National Electrical Code (NEC) – or NFPA 70 – was updated in 2011, as part of its 3-year change cycle. The NEC is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and is commonly adopted by U.S. state or local political subdivision, and enforced by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Many NEC requirements refer... Read More
U.S. Electrical Product Safety Governed by OSHA and Local Code
Staying compliant with electrical product safety in the United States can be a challenge. Here is a basic primer for contractors and facility owners. Electrical product safety is specified at the federal level and the local level: Federal law governs electrical equipment utilized in the workplace Local building code officials enforce local standards ordinances and... Read More
