September 5, 2011—In anticipation of hazards posed by water-damaged electrical equipment in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is offering complimentary copies of Guidelines for Handling Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment.
The guidelines may prove beneficial to facilities teams working hard to ensure water damage caused by Hurricane Irene or other sources does not pose safety issues for those working in or visiting the buildings they attend.
The document provides advice on the safe handling of electrical equipment that has been exposed to water, and outlines which items will require complete replacement or can be reconditioned by a trained professional.
Equipment covered includes electrical distribution equipment, motor circuits, power equipment, transformers, wire, cable and flexible cords, wiring devices, GFCIs and surge protectors, lighting fixtures and ballasts, motors, electronic products including signaling, protection, communication systems, and industrial controls, and cable trays.
