Electrical Preventive Maintenance (EPM) Program

DOE-HDBK-1092-2004

high-voltage equipment is inspected prior to each use according to appropriate recognized

standards and

grounding equipment, cables, clusters, and sticks, are inspected annually and prior to each

use.

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);

Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E);

National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2)

29 CFR 1910, Subpart S; and

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