The standard arrangement for NFPA 70E is important for the overall enforcement of NFPA 70E.
NFPA 70E is divided into an introduction with three chapters as follows:
- Chapter 1 Safety Related Work Practices
- Chapter 2 Safety Related Maintenance Requirements
- Chapter 3 Safety Requirements for Special Equipment
NFPA 70E Section 90.4 helps the user of the standard understand the following:
- Chapter 1 applies generally
- Chapter 2 addresses safety-related maintenance requirements
- Chapter 3 supplements or modifies Chapter 1 with safety requirements for special equipment
The Informative Annexes are also highlighted in this section telling the user of this document, much like those who are familiar with NFPA 70 Annex materials, that this information is not part of the requirements of the standard. Annex material is included for informational purposes only.
2024 Changes
The only change to 90.4 as part of the 2024 cycle was in renumbering it from 90.3 to 90.4 due to the addition of new 90.1 Scope.
Impact of changes
Any documents that reference old section 90.3 will have to now point to new 90.4. Such documents could consist of training books and presentations as well as any safety plans. Keep in mind that these changes do not impact the enforcement of NFPA 70E.
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