NFPA 79 Handbook-2015 PDF Download

The NFPA 79 Handbook-2015 standard provides essential protection against electrical incidents and unplanned shutdowns that could result in injury, damage, or loss. It is an update to the previous edition, incorporating new technologies and aligning with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E standards.

The standard covers a wide range of equipment, from simple drill presses to complex automated manufacturing systems. It addresses industry concerns and includes key changes to companion standards. Some notable updates include aligning requirements with IEC 60204-1, clarifying that arc flash hazard warning is for awareness rather than protection, revising conditions for emergency stops based on different categories, clarifying rules for separate supply sources, revising working space requirements for enclosures with supply conductors, and specifying the opening into the control cabinet for the width of the working space.

The 2015 NFPA 79 Handbook is crucial for ensuring electrical safety in industrial machinery. It is intended for safety managers, electrical designers, engineers, installers, owners, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and industrial machinery manufacturers.