August 12, 2026| Post by: LBIES Staff

Introducing the Lewis Bass AHJ Finder: Find the Right Building Department Contact Faster

If you have ever tried to determine who to contact about an electrical field evaluation, unlisted equipment, permitting question, or inspection requirement, you probably already know the problem: finding the right Authority Having Jurisdiction can sometimes be surprisingly difficult. A city website may have separate pages for building, electrical inspections, permitting, planning, and community development. [...]

ahj, feb, nrtl| July 29, 2026| Post by: LBIES Staff

An Open Invitation to Building Department Officials Regarding Unlisted Equipment in Their Jurisdiction

Every day, building departments and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) across the United States make important decisions that directly impact the safety of workers, facilities, and the public. Those decisions are not easy. They require balancing code compliance, public safety, limited resources, and an ever-growing variety of electrical equipment entering the marketplace. At Lewis Bass International [...]

April 1, 2026| Post by: LBIES Staff

Introducing the Future of Compliance: The Lewis Bass Scan-and-Go Revolution

If you’ve ever stood in front of a piece of unlisted equipment with an inspector looming nearby, you know the feeling. Time slows down. Questions stack up. And suddenly, your project timeline looks a lot less certain. At Lewis Bass, we’ve spent years helping clients navigate that exact moment. But what if that moment could [...]

February 25, 2026| Post by: LBIES Staff

How Cities Vet and Approve Third-Party Evaluators for Unlisted Electrical Equipment

If you have ever installed a piece of industrial, laboratory, or custom-built equipment and been told by an inspector that it needs “third-party approval,” you are not alone. This moment often happens when a machine arrives onsite without a familiar UL or CSA mark. At that point, many owners and contractors ask the same question: [...]

ce certification, ce compliance, ce marking, cemark| December 3, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

Upcoming Changes to Machinery Directive Requirements for CE Marking

If you build, import, or integrate equipment for the EU market, 20 January 2027 is a date you really cannot ignore. On that day, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery becomes fully applicable and replaces Directive 2006/42/EC as the legal basis for CE marking of machinery in the EU. Below is a practical overview of what [...]

field evaluation, field evaluation body| June 18, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

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 [...]

April 1, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

Lewis Bass International Engineering Services, Inc. Announces Corporate Merger with Luis Bass S.A.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 1, 2025 Lewis Bass International Engineering Services, Inc. Announces Corporate Merger with Luis Bass S.A. Milpitas, CA & San Jose del Cabo, BCS, Mexico – Lewis Bass International Engineering Services, Inc. (www.lewisbass.com) is pleased to announce a strategic corporate merger with Luis Bass S.A. (www.luislubina.com.mx), a leading engineering compliance consultancy based in [...]

nrtl, osha| March 12, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

A hypothetical question: What happens to NRTLs if OSHA is dissolved?

It's time to ask Chat GPT a hypothetical question concerning the fate of OSHA and the NRTLS they accredit in the United States. OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is now potentially going to be dissolved this year should H.R.86, otherwise known as the NOSHA Act (introduced to Congress on 1/3/25) get sufficient support [...]

national electric code, NFPA 70E, nfpa 79, regulations, safety| December 4, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

Navigating New Regulatory Changes in Engineering Safety

Let’s be honest—nobody likes hearing the words “new regulatory changes.” For many companies, new regulatory changes sounds like a recipe for headaches, paperwork, and added costs. But here’s the thing: staying ahead of these changes isn’t just about compliance; it’s about keeping your people, your assets, and your reputation safe. And if you’re in the [...]

nfpa, nfpa 79| September 4, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

What is the NFPA 79 standard and how has it changed over time?

When it comes to industrial machinery, NFPA 79 compliance is not just a priority—it's a necessity. Ensuring that your equipment is up to par with the latest safety standards can be a daunting task, especially when the standards you count on for compliance are continuously evolving and changing over time. One such critical standard in [...]

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