Category: 3rd Party Field Labels

Field Evaluation Services in Oregon: Why Lewis Bass Is Approved to Help

Field Evaluation Services in Oregon: Why Lewis Bass Is Approved to Help

If your company has unlisted electrical equipment in Oregon, there is good news. Lewis Bass International Engineering Services is approved by the State of Oregon to perform field evaluations and field labeling services on qualifying equipment. That may sound like a small administrative detail, but for manufacturers, semiconductor facilities, research laboratories, machine builders, integrators, and [...]
Spot the Non-Compliant Machine

Spot the Non-Compliant Machine

Walk through enough factories and you start to notice something strange about electrical safety problems: the dangerous machines rarely look dangerous. Most of the time, the issue is subtle. A missing field evaluation label.An incorrect disconnect.A blocked emergency stop.A mystery SCCR rating nobody can explain during the inspection. And suddenly an entire production schedule is [...]
The Lewis Bass Field Evaluation Walk-through Experience

The Lewis Bass Field Evaluation Walk-through Experience

Before you jump into the quiz, take a moment to imagine you’ve just stepped onto a facility floor where a brand-new piece of equipment is waiting for a field evaluation.   The customer is counting on you. The AHJ expects clarity and competency. And the machine? Well, it’s not going to tell you what’s wrong! [...]
Beyond AHJ Compliance: Field Evaluations Ensure Machine and Facility Safety

Beyond AHJ Compliance: Field Evaluations Ensure Machine and Facility Safety

When companies reach out to Lewis Bass International Engineering Services, it’s often because their equipment needs to meet local code requirements. A third-party field evaluation satisfies an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) that the equipment is electrically safe to operate. But what’s often overlooked, and is arguably just as important, is what comes after that compliance [...]
When the Answer is “No”: Where Lewis Bass Can’t Perform Field Labeling (And Why)

When the Answer is “No”: Where Lewis Bass Can’t Perform Field Labeling (And Why)

At Lewis Bass International Engineering Services, we pride ourselves on our flexibility, responsiveness, and ability to deliver thorough, code-compliant field evaluations across the United States. As an IAS Accredited Field Evaluation Body (FEB), we’re authorized to field label non-listed equipment in a wide range of jurisdictions: from tech-heavy R&D installations in the Bay Area to [...]
How Lewis Bass Field Evaluates Non-Listed Electrical Equipment in San Jose, California

How Lewis Bass Field Evaluates Non-Listed Electrical Equipment in San Jose, California

If you’ve ever tried to bring a new piece of machinery into operation in San Jose, California, there’s a good chance you’ve run into a very specific and very important phrase: Non-Listed Electrical Equipment. It’s not exactly the most exciting topic over coffee, but if you’re an OEM, facilities manager, or installer dealing with custom [...]
The Unsung Hero of Industrial Safety: Three Times NFPA 79 Standards Saved the Day

The Unsung Hero of Industrial Safety: Three Times NFPA 79 Standards Saved the Day

At Lewis Bass International Engineering Services, we’ve seen it all: fires, floods, exploding panels, and plenty of "uh-oh" moments that could’ve been "uh-oh no-no-no" moments if it weren’t for one critical thing: NFPA 79 Standards. If you’re not familiar, NFPA 79 is the Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery, and it’s become the go-to playbook for [...]
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