The NFPA reports that every year in the United States alone, faulty electrical/lighting equipment is the source of more than 45,000 structural fires. On average, these fires kill at least 240 people, injure another 1,200, and inflict more than $1-billion in direct property damage. Infrared Thermal Imaging of electrical equipment has become the most widely recommended method for detecting these critical electrical faults before they cause catastrophic fires.
 
The National Fire Protection Association: Publication NFPA 70-B – “Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance”, in part states:
 

• “Routine infrared inspections of energized electrical systems should be performed annually…”

• “Infrared inspections of electrical systems are beneficial to reduce the number of costly and catastrophic equipment failures and unscheduled plant shutdowns…”

• “Infrared detection can be accurate, reliable, and expedient to use in a variety of electrical installations. More important, it can be relatively inexpensive to use considering the savings often realized by preventing equipment damage and business interruptions…”

• “Many organizations are finding it preferable to obtain these surveys from qualified outside contractors. Because of their more extensive experience, their findings and recommendations are likely to be more accurate, practical, and economical than those of a part-time in-house team…”

Where Can You Contract a NFPA Recommended Thermal Imaging Inspection?
 
Many NACBI members specialize in thermal imaging inspections. Our professional members have prepared Electrical Equipment Thermal Imaging Inspections throughout the United States and Canada. We are ready to answer your questions and guide you through the entire process.