Understanding NFPA 70B Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Join the Chapter and ECA Chicago in a Joint Safety Forum, “Understanding NFPA 70B Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance", on Friday, October 23, 2026. Local #134 IBEW Business Agent, George Mostardini, will be the facilitator.

The Safety Forum is being held at INTECH from 8-10am, with a continental breakfast at 7:45AM. There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required. 

• Understanding NFPA 70B: Learn what this standard is all about and its core purpose.
• The NFPA Trilogy: Discover how NFPA 70B fits in with the NEC (NFPA 70) and Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E).
• The Importance of a Standard: Understand why NFPA 70B becoming a standard is a significant development for electrical maintenance.
• Who Needs to Comply: Identify the types of facilities and personnel that are required to follow NFPA 70B.
• Key Steps to Compliance: Get an overview of the essential actions for establishing and maintaining an effective Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP) under NFPA 70B.
• Benefits of Adherence: Explore the safety, reliability, and efficiency advantages of complying with NFPA 70B.|
• 2026 NFPA 70B Analysis of Changes:  Brief overview of the "significant" changes.