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OSHA NRTL Recognition Is Not Field Evaluation Body Accreditation
, , , , , | August 26, 2026| Post by: LBIES Staff

OSHA NRTL Recognition Is Not Field Evaluation Body Accreditation

For decades, confusion has surrounded the relationship between OSHA’s Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory program and the field evaluation of unlisted electrical equipment. Some authorities having jurisdiction, equipment owners, and contractors have assumed that an organization recognized by OSHA as an NRTL must also have been evaluated and approved by OSHA to perform field evaluations. That [...]
An Open Invitation to Building Department Officials Regarding Unlisted Equipment in Their Jurisdiction
, , | 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 [...]
NRTL vs. FEB: How They Achieve the Same Goal for Field Labeling Unlisted Equipment
, , , | 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 [...]