Engineering and Inspection

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5.7

ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION

Performance objective:

Provide electrical safety engineering and inspection resources to ensure that this Electrical Safety

Program and all mandatory codes and regulations are implemented.

5.7.1

R&D AND FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

R&D and facility organizations will ensure that their electrical systems are constructed and

maintained in compliance with the electrical safety criteria.

5.7.2

CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS

Certified (AHJ-approved certification) electrical code inspectors will be provided for construction

and maintenance work.

Inspectors

Inspectors will have an AHJ-approved certification in the National Electrical Code and will be

qualified in the electrical safety requirements of 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926. In addition,

inspectors will

have the responsibility of inspecting electrical work performed during both maintenance

projects and construction projects;

provide documentation of electrical inspections of both maintenance projects and construction

projects;

participate in the quality assurance QA process and QA review process;

provide an inspection resource for all organizations;

participate in the QA programs of other organizations as required, and

review and sign off on safe operating procedures with electrical requirements.

5.7.3

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

All persons performing electrical work will be qualified in accordance with the requirements of 29

CFR 1910.331 through 335. Electrical work will be performed by qualified personnel as follows.

Connection to and operation of circuit breakers in building electrical panels may be performed only

by qualified electricians.

NOTE: In an emergency, a knowledgeable employee may operate a circuit breaker in a building

only to disconnect power

Power cords and plugs, rated 15 or 20 A, provided with electrical equipment and intended to

be installed by the user, will be installed by a qualified person. The manufacturer's

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