Electrical Preventive Maintenance (EPM) Program

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5.5

ELECTRICAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (EPM) PROGRAM

Performance Objective:

Establish an electrical preventative maintenance program to ensure safe and reliable operation of

electrical wiring, protection devices, and operating equipment such as switches, circuit breakers,

utilization equipment, and appliances.

Managers will ensure that adequate resources are available to provide for compliance with applicable

codes and standards. In addition, they will ensure that:

procedures are established for EPM intervals, inspections, tests, and servicing requirements;

records are maintained of all tests, inspections, servicing, and inventories;

documentation, tests, test intervals, and procedures are guided by the recommendations of

NFPA 70B, manufacturer's recommendations, industry standards, or DOE-adopted standards

or regulations;

copies of all manufacturer's installation, operating, and maintenance instructions are maintained

in a department file; and

EPM work is performed only by qualified personnel.

5.6

CODE COMPLIANCE

Performance Objective:

Ensure compliance with all applicable electrical requirements of DOE Orders, the NFPA, ANSI C2,

and the respective parts of 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926.

All electrical installations and equipment are subject to inspection and the approval of the AHJ.

5.6.1

CODE AND REGULATION INSPECTORS

Inspectors representing the AHJ will be qualified as required by the AHJ in:

National Electrical Code (NFPA 70);

29 CFR 1910, Subpart S; and

29 CFR 1926, Subparts K and V.

Managers will ensure that adequate resources are available to provide for compliance with applicable

codes and standards. In addition, they will ensure that:

Inspections are performed by qualified personnel on all new electrical work and equipment,

including utilization equipment. These inspections will be in accordance with 29 CFR 1910,

Subpart S.

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