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

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, field evaluation body| August 7, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

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 [...]

electrical panel, field label, switchgear| May 23, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

Introducing the Lewis Bass Switchgear Field Label Pre-Visit Checklist

Ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical installations is crucial in any sector, whether it's solar, residential, or commercial. As city regulations tighten and the demand for efficient third-party field labeling grows, Lewis Bass International Engineering Services (LBIES) has developed a comprehensive pre-visit checklist designed to make your switchgear evaluations seamless and successful. What is [...]

nfpa, nfpa 79, nfpa 790. nfpa 791| September 20, 2021| Post by: LBIES Staff

Ask Lewis Bass: A Question About Field Labeling Reports

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 and design, CE Marking evaluations, and general engineering safety consulting [...]

ask lewis bass, ce certification, ce compliance, ce marking| September 6, 2021| Post by: LBIES Staff

Ask Lewis Bass: A Question About Evaluating CE Marked Equipment

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 and design, CE Marking evaluations, and general engineering safety consulting [...]

flyer, unlisted equipment| August 30, 2021| Post by: LBIES Staff

Introducing the Lewis Bass Unlisted Equipment Survey Flyer

Your plans for opening your facility after a big move to that new city were going so well... Then the electrical inspector showed up at the midnight hour and informed you that 50% of your equipment is not compliant and requires third party electrical certification before the building permit can be signed off. You look [...]

cal osha, electrical safety, field label, osha| July 26, 2021| Post by: LBIES Staff

Ask Lewis Bass: Another Question About Field Labeling

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 and design, CE Marking evaluations, and general engineering safety consulting [...]

field label| July 19, 2021| Post by: LBIES Staff

What to expect when you are expecting a field label evaluation

You've just setup and installed your new custom machine in your facility... and the custom machine is powered on and ready for production. It's in its final install location. You've securely anchored it with seismic bracing because it is over 400lbs, and well, it's just a good thing to do in general because you value [...]

electrical safety, field label, safety| June 28, 2021| Post by: LBIES Staff

Ask Lewis Bass: A Question About Field Labeling

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 and design, CE Marking evaluations, and general engineering safety consulting [...]

ahj, authority having jurisdiction, electrical safety, safety| June 21, 2021| Post by: LBIES Staff

What is an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and why should you care?

What is an Authority Having Jurisdiction? In North America, an AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) acts as the enforcement arm of the NFPA 79/790/791 codes that govern our industry when it comes to electrical evaluations of equipment. While it was not intended to be confusing, the fact of the matter is that the AHJ isn’t just [...]

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