Service · NFPA 70E-2027 · OSHA 29 CFR 1910
NFPA 70E compliance services that close gaps before an inspector finds them
US arc flash studies, PE-reviewed, quoted in 24 hours. Program, field practice and paperwork brought into line.
- PE-reviewed
- Built on current NFPA 70E-2027
- IEEE 1584-2018
- Field engineers travel to every US state
- Written quote in 24 hours
NFPA 70E compliance services are an audit of your electrical safety program, procedures, field practice and records against NFPA 70E-2027, followed by closing every gap found. AFSC covers the whole chain: the written program, the arc flash study and labels behind it, crew training, and the evidence an OSHA inspector or insurer asks to see first.
Why now
Situations that call for a compliance review
An OSHA citation landed
Citations carry abatement dates. A clear plan, started early, keeps the response orderly and the evidence complete.
The insurer wrote a recommendation
Loss-control findings about electrical safety rarely go away on their own. Closing them with documents protects your renewal.
Your program is three years old
NFPA 70E-2027 expects the electrical safety program to be audited at least every 3 years. Many programs have never had one.
What a compliance engagement covers
| Gap we often find | How we close it |
|---|---|
| No current arc flash study | Study to IEEE 1584-2018 with labels installed |
| Labels missing or out of date | Labels printed from current data and installed |
| No documented risk assessment | Task-based assessment with controls and PPE |
| Training records missing | Training delivered and recorded for each worker |
| Energized work without permits | Permit process and procedures written for your site |
| Program never audited | Program and field work audit with a corrective action list |
How we bring you into compliance
Audit
We read the written program and records, then watch real work in the field.
Gap list
Every finding is ranked by risk and tied to the clause it breaks.
Close
Study, labels, procedures and training delivered by one team, in priority order.
Evidence
A closure file you can hand to OSHA, your insurer or your board.
Standards we audit against
| Standard | What we check |
|---|---|
| NFPA 70E-2027 | Program, risk assessment, labels, PPE, training, audits |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S | Electrical safety-related work practices |
| NFPA 70B-2026 | Maintenance of the equipment the program relies on |
Close the finding before the abatement date
Send the citation, the audit finding or the insurer letter. We reply within one business day with a scope and fixed price to close it.
NFPA 70E compliance, what a complete program has
NFPA 70E compliance means a written electrical safety program, a current arc flash and shock risk assessment, labels on equipment, PPE matched to the hazard, trained and qualified workers, energized work permits, and regular audits. Missing any one link weakens the whole program, which is why we audit all of them together.
Electrical safety program audit, step by step
An electrical safety program audit compares your written program with NFPA 70E-2027 and with what crews actually do. We review policies, procedures and records, interview supervisors, and observe energized work. The output is a ranked list of gaps, each tied to a clause, with the fix and the owner who closes it.
NFPA 70E audit of program and field work
An NFPA 70E audit has two parts. The program audit checks the written documents at least every 3 years. The field work audit checks that crews follow those documents, at least once a year. Both must be recorded. Plenty of sites have done neither, and an inspector spots that quickly.
OSHA citation arc flash response plan
An OSHA citation for arc flash usually points to missing hazard assessment, missing labels, or untrained workers. The response plan fixes the root cause, not just the cited item: commission the study, install labels, train the crews, and file the evidence. We build that plan around your abatement dates.
Frequently asked questions
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Is compliance with NFPA 70E mandatory?
Not by statute, but in practice yes. NFPA 70E is a consensus standard, and OSHA uses NFPA 70E-2027 to judge whether employers protect workers from electrical hazards. In practice, inspectors, insurers and courts treat it as the benchmark, so compliance is expected in every US workplace.
What are common NFPA 70E violations?
The common NFPA 70E violations are missing or outdated arc flash studies, missing labels, no documented risk assessment, untrained or undocumented workers, energized work without a permit, PPE that does not match the hazard, and programs that were never audited. A site with one of these gaps often has others nearby.
What should I do after an OSHA citation for arc flash?
First, note the deadline to contest, which is 15 working days from receipt, and the abatement dates. Then plan the fix: study, labels, training and procedures as needed. Keep evidence of each step. Call us the day the citation arrives and we scope the response within one business day.
How often should the program be audited?
NFPA 70E-2027 calls for an audit of the electrical safety program at least every 3 years and an audit of field work at least once a year. Lockout and tagout procedures need an annual audit too. Each audit must be documented, with any corrections recorded and assigned.
Does NFPA 70E compliance include NFPA 70B maintenance?
They connect. NFPA 70E-2027 assumes protective devices work as designed, and NFPA 70B covers the maintenance that keeps them that way. If breakers are not maintained, clearing times grow and incident energy rises above the label. We flag maintenance gaps that would undermine your arc flash numbers.
What does a compliance engagement cost?
It depends on how many gaps exist and which ones we close for you. The audit itself is a fixed price; closing items such as a study, labels or training is quoted line by line. Send what you have and you receive a fixed written proposal within 24 hours (how pricing works).
Get your arc flash study quoted
Tell us about your facility. An engineer replies within one business day with scope, timeline and price.
- IEEE 1584-2018 and NFPA 70E-2027, PE-reviewed
- Labels and training in the same scope
- Field engineers travel to any US state