Category: 3rd Party Field Labels

Lewis Bass International Engineering Services (LBIES) Achieves IAS FEB Accreditation

Lewis Bass International Engineering Services (LBIES) Achieves IAS FEB Accreditation

March 25, 2025 — San Jose, California — Lewis Bass International Engineering Services (LBIES), a leading provider of third-party engineering and regulatory compliance services, is proud to announce that it has been officially accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) as a Field Evaluation Body (FEB), effective March 25, 2025. This accreditation further solidifies LBIES’s [...]
NRTL vs. FEB: How They Achieve the Same Goal for Field Labeling Unlisted Equipment

NRTL vs. FEB: How They Achieve the Same Goal for Field Labeling Unlisted Equipment

When it comes to ensuring electrical equipment is safe and up to code in the United States... ...two key players often come into the spotlight: Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) and Field Evaluation Bodies (FEBs). While their names might sound technical and their roles a bit intimidating, they both serve a similar purpose — making [...]
Ask Lewis Bass: NFPA 79 Compliance for Industrial Automation Systems

Ask Lewis Bass: NFPA 79 Compliance for Industrial Automation Systems

Welcome to another blog in our ongoing series, Ask Lewis Bass! This series features actual submitted questions from companies in the industries we provide engineering safety consulting services to. Topics covered include those associated with our work in 3rd party field labeling, SEMI S2/S8/EMC/F47 testing, CE Marking evaluations, and general engineering questions. Question: Hey Lewis [...]
The Role of the AHJ: Understanding Safety According to the Authority Having Jurisdiction

The Role of the AHJ: Understanding Safety According to the Authority Having Jurisdiction

When it comes to engineering safety, few regulatory bodies hold as much power as the organization spelled with three simple letters: A-H-J. The Authority Having Jurisdiction, or AHJ, is the organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the codes, standards, and safety regulations that keep workplaces, public spaces, and homes secure. Understanding the role of [...]
Just What Exactly is NFPA 791?

Just What Exactly is NFPA 791?

Have you ever walked into a facility, saw a piece of electrical equipment, and wondered, "Is this safe"? You may also have wondered if any person or company has actually checked this piece of equipment to make sure it complies with safety standards. Well, wonder no more! NFPA 791, otherwise formally known as the Recommended [...]
Ask Lewis Bass: A Question About SCCR On Machine Nameplates

Ask Lewis Bass: A Question About SCCR On Machine Nameplates

Welcome to another blog in our ongoing series, Ask Lewis Bass! This series features actual submitted questions from companies in the industries we provide engineering safety consulting services to. Topics covered include those associated with our work in 3rd party field labeling, SEMI S2/S8/EMC/F47 testing, CE Marking evaluations, and general engineering questions. Question: Hi Lewis [...]
The Benefits of Field Labeling Unlisted Equipment (and What Happens if You Don’t!)

The Benefits of Field Labeling Unlisted Equipment (and What Happens if You Don’t!)

If you’ve ever been involved in a commercial or industrial project that required electrical equipment, you’ve probably come across the term “field labeling.” Now, if that phrase didn’t immediately raise a flag in your mind, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Field labeling isn’t exactly the most glamorous part of the job, but it’s a critical one, [...]
Ask Lewis Bass: A Question About Field Evaluation Equipment Non-Compliance

Ask Lewis Bass: A Question About Field Evaluation Equipment Non-Compliance

Welcome to another blog in our ongoing series, Ask Lewis Bass! This series features actual submitted questions from companies in the industries we provide engineering safety consulting services to. Topics covered include those associated with our work in 3rd party field labeling, SEMI S2/S8/EMC/F47 testing, CE Marking evaluations, and general engineering questions. Question: Hi Lewis [...]
Field Evaluation Bodies and Field Labeling in Electrical Work

Field Evaluation Bodies and Field Labeling in Electrical Work

In electrical work that involves the installation of new tools (equipment), most equipment gets the green light from a testing lab before it leaves the manufacturer. But what happens when electricians need to install specialized gear that hasn’t been certified yet? That’s where Field Evaluation Bodies (FEBs) like Lewis Bass come into play. Let’s break [...]
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