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Buildings Podcast

NFPA 70B and Electrical Maintenance: ICYMI

NFPA 70B now requires documented electrical maintenance programs. What does that mean for you? This episode of the Buildings Podcast reviews what facility leaders need to know about complying with the standard.
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June 15, 2026
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Key Highlights

  • NFPA 70B now requires documented electrical maintenance programs, shifting expectations across the industry.
  • Proactive maintenance reduces safety risks, downtime, and long-term operational costs.
  • A structured approach to electrical systems supports reliability, compliance, and asset performance.
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Buildings now need to document their electrical maintenance programs to comply with the NFPA 70B standard. An overnight overhaul is not required—but you do need to start implementing some structure. Here’s how to get started.

Read By: Janelle Penny

Written By: Elbert Walters III

Read Article HERE: How to Develop an Electrical Maintenance Program (EMP) That Meets NFPA 70B Standards

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About the Author

Janelle Penny
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Janelle Penny

Editor-in-Chief at BUILDINGS

Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.

Elbert Walters III

Elbert Walters III is the executive director of Powering Chicago, a labor-management partnership between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) of Chicago.

In his role, Elbert leads the organization’s 100+ philanthropic and community impact initiatives each year and plays a key role in its daily operations.

A Local 134 electrician himself, Walters began his career in the trades as an electrical apprentice at the IBEW/NECA Technical Institute, where he received the Apprentice of the Year award during his final year in the program before becoming a journeyman electrician. While working in the field, Walters served as a journeyman wireman and foreman.

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