Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
Lippolis Electric Inc. is a family-owned and operated electrical contractor in Westchester, New York that specializes in comprehensive electrical services for customers throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. We offer top-notch service at an affordable price point, and we’re committed to safety and excellence in everything we do.
To help keep our community safe from electrical hazards, we offer arc flash hazard analysis services. If you’ve never heard of arc flash hazard analysis, continue reading for more information on why this process is critical to ensuring safety around electrical equipment as well as Lippolis Electric’s arc flash hazard analysis capabilities.
When Is An Arc Flash Analysis Required – NFPA 70e-Based Evaluations
An arc flash hazard analysis is the first step to creating your electrical safety program. This is done to increase the safety of the electrical system workers with PPE they need to safely access the equipment as well as the facility and more. This is an OSHA and NFPA 70E requirement but is not enforced until you have a problem.
What Is an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis?
Arc flash hazard analysis is the process of studying a facility’s electrical equipment to determine the incident energy levels at any given part of the electrical system. Performed by an electrical professional, this assessment helps determine whether employees who come into contact with certain parts of an electrical system will be safe during an arc flash event — energy produced during a short circuit event, which results in high heat (in excess of 35,000 deg F), light and explosive force.
An arc flash hazard analysis offers a preventive solution for arc flash incidents. It’s designed to detect the potential for incident energy to turn into a deadly electrical fault, and it provides the first step in mitigating many serious electrical safety hazards.
Why Is Conducting an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Important?
Having a trained professional conduct an arc flash hazard analysis is critical for the safety of anyone who frequents your facility. Arc flash hazard analysis can also help prevent severe structural damage in the event of an explosion or fire from an arc fault event.
Arc flash hazard analysis companies specialize in preventing serious harm to your employees and facilities. Learn more about our arc flash hazard analysis process below.
Our Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Capabilities
Lippolis Electric specializes in complete arc flash hazard analysis services for customers in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Using the NFPA 70E standard for workplace electrical safety, we will come to your location and perform a comprehensive arc flash hazard analysis.
The process for conducting an arc flash hazard analysis typically involves steps in the following order:
- Acquiring as-built documentation if available
- Field verification
- Loading information
- Performing a short circuit study
- Performing a coordination study
- Provide all system data collected by computer modeling of your electrical distribution system
- Provide required equipment labels
- Provide one line drawings with arc flash ratings and coordination study information
- Provide a list of equipment that is under rated and in need of upgrade
- Provide required training of personnel that work on the electrical distribution system
Contact Lippolis Electric for Electrical Arc Flash Safety Services
At Lippolis Electric, our team of experts has the tools and knowledge needed to complete a fast, accurate arc flash analysis in your facility. To learn more about our arc flash analysis process, contact our friendly team today!
If you’re looking for an arc flash study company to assess the electrical safety factor of your facility in the Westchester County and surrounding area, contact Lippolis Electric today and fill out our brief contact form to request an estimate.