NFPA 79
NFPA 79
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Hello,
I work for a OEM that produces our products in Japan. I'm looking for answers on NFPA 79 in regards to the feasibility of manufacturing our products in compliance to NFPA 79. From what I understand, this standard can be interperited differently depending on location, and auditors have to observe local codes etc. Also, I understand that the State of Ohio has implemented this Standard into some of their State Laws. Can someone provide me some feed back on these....or point me in the right direction?
I work for a OEM that produces our products in Japan. I'm looking for answers on NFPA 79 in regards to the feasibility of manufacturing our products in compliance to NFPA 79. From what I understand, this standard can be interperited differently depending on location, and auditors have to observe local codes etc. Also, I understand that the State of Ohio has implemented this Standard into some of their State Laws. Can someone provide me some feed back on these....or point me in the right direction?





RE: NFPA 79
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John D
RE: NFPA 79
The NEC, though, is routinely modified by jurisdiction. For example, the NEC is typically adopted by many states as the standard for electrical installations; however, many states "modify" the NEC by amending supplemental regulation.
Here is a link to an example of amendments to the NEC by the State of North Carolina.
RE: NFPA 79
Thanks for the info and the link. I have always heard "but we already comply with the NEC". It sounds like being compliant to the NFPA 79 Standard could be very costly upfront. I've heard horror stories about having to re-wire a machine at installation....but is re-wiring a machine that drastic when 1 in 40 machines sold a customer may or may not demand a NFPA 79 type audit? This expense is usually passed on to the end user right? Or expressed necessary at time of quotation. Any info you have on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
marker
RE: NFPA 79
I appreciate the link to the pdf. I read through it. What I don't get is that NFPA 79 now includes "industrial machines" 600W or less. So all my products are 110.....but it still falls under this NFPA 79 Standard. What I have gathered from all I have read is your best bet (as a manufacturer) is to proceed cautiously and if asked to quote a NFPA 79 compliant machine.....add the additional costs into quotation.