March 26, 2020

ROSSLYN, Va.—The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA GD 3-2019 Evaluating Earthquake Damaged Electrical Equipment Guide. This new guide ​provides information on how to evaluate electrical equipment that has been exposed to earthquakes, and it helps determine whether exposed electrical equipment is suitable for use, reconditioning, or repair.

“Earthquake-damaged electrical equipment can be hazardous if reenergized without appropriate evaluation,” says Patrick Hughes, NEMA Vice President of Operations and Strategy. “To determine whether electrical equipment can be safely reenergized, or if it must be repaired or replaced, NEMA published the Evaluating Earthquake-Damaged Electrical Equipment Guide. The guide will provide on-the-ground inspectors and installers with additional information about what impact a seismic event might have on electrical equipment and whether it can be put back into operation.”

This guide is designed for suppliers, installers, inspectors, and users of electrical products.

NEMA GD 3-2019is available as an electronic download at no cost on the NEMA website.