ask lewis bass, nfpa 791| April 9, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

Ask Lewis Bass: Can a European OEM Design to NFPA 791 for a U.S. Client?

From the Desk of Lewis Bass Welcome back to another edition of ‘Ask Lewis Bass,’ where we tackle your most pressing engineering and compliance questions. For this week's question, we answer a great question from a German OEM about designing a system from the start with NFPA 79/791 US compliance in mind. Having worked with [...]

IAS, international accreditation service, nfpa 790. nfpa 791| March 26, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

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 [...]

feb, field evaluation body, nationally recognized testing laboratories, nrtl| January 15, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

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, automation equipment, industrial machinery, nfpa 79| January 1, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

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 [...]

ahj, authority having jurisdiction| December 18, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

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 [...]

junior field evaluator| October 2, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

Lewis Bass is Hiring for a Junior Field Evaluator Position

As of 1/2/25 this position has been filled and we are not currently accepting applicants. Thank you for your interest! Does starting a career in the engineering safety consulting business excite you? Well, then look no further! Lewis Bass is continuing to expand our operations and we currently looking to fill another Junior Field [...]

nfpa 791| September 25, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

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 [...]

sccr, short circuit current rating| September 18, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

Ask Lewis Bass: A Question About SCCR On Machine Nameplates

field evaluation, field label| September 11, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

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, [...]

field evaluation services, non-compliance, punchlist| August 14, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff