NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (2027 Edition) by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, can help prevent injuries from electric shock and arc flash incidents, regulatory violations, and downtime—helping preserve the bottom line of your business. Everyone, from maintenance technicians and electricians to safety managers and facility owners, has a role to play in electrical safety. Proper training must be provided, hazard analyses must be conducted, and the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used. NFPA 70E® provides clear, actionable guidance to meet that responsibility with confidence. Key Features: Enhanced Requirements for Energized Work: Article 130 adds a requirement for an additional person to be present when justified energized work is performed under an energized electrical work permit, strengthening jobsite support and risk controls during high-risk tasks. Expanded dc and Battery Safety Guidance: Direct-current (dc) and battery-related requirements were clarified, revised, and expanded across Chapters 1 and 3. New Article 360 introduces battery risk assessment requirements, including contact, thermal, and chemical considerations, while Section 360.4 addresses establishing a lower risk condition for batteries, including guidance on battery sectionalizing. Read more