Qualified Examiners of Research and Development (R&D) Equipment

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5.6.9 QUALIFIED EXAMINERS OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D)

EQUIPMENT

R&D managers may appoint at least one person in their organization to examine equipment and

materials for approval prior to use. This person(s) will be knowledgeable in specified code and

regulation requirements for examination and with the NRTL process. This person will contact an

electrical safety staff member for guidance in examination procedures.

NOTE: If an organization does not have a qualified person, an electrical safety staff member

should be contacted for assistance.

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.

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