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Article: NFPA and IEEE Begin Joint Arc-Flash Research Program to Improve Electrical Safety Standards.
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- January 20, 2005
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and IEEE have agreed to collaborate on an initiative to gain deeper insight into arc-flash phenomena and the hazards they pose for those working on or near electrical equipment operating at or above 50 volts. The data and information generated by this research and testing program will go to strengthen electrical safety standards and code processes.
The first phase of the program will result in a plan to define new information needed regarding arc-flash events and what research is required to obtain it. The plan is expected to be delivered by mid 2005. The agreement between the two organizations ...
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