Electrical Equipment Maintenance Protocol

Electrical Equipment Maintenance Protocol

Proactive maintenance of electrical installations extends equipment service life, reduces failure rates, and ensures operational safety. This comprehensive program encompasses scheduled inspections of electrical systems, fire protection equipment, water supply/drainage facilities, and HVAC installations, with objectives to maintain optimal operating conditions and enable prompt issue resolution.

Detailed Scope:

1. Scheduled Inspections:
  • Electrical Systems: Public area luminaires, receptacles, switchgear, conduits, distribution panels, surge arresters, emergency generators
  • Fire Protection: Fire alarm control panel testing, detector verification, fire pump maintenance, smoke evacuation systems
  • Water Management: Potable/effluent pump inspections, lubrication of moving components, sanitary drainage assessments
  • HVAC Systems: Chiller unit evaluations, cooling tower maintenance, chilled/cooling water pump diagnostics
2. Preventive Maintenance:
  • Electrical Systems: Annual de-energized maintenance per NEC/NFPA 70E standards (testing, calibration, cleaning)
  • Fire Protection: Biannual control panel operational tests, detector calibration/replacement, pump performance verification
  • Water Management: Quarterly pump performance optimization and seal integrity checks
  • HVAC Systems: Cooling tower chemical treatment, quarterly pump impeller clearance inspections
3. Safety Protocols:
  • Isolation of utility interface (Taipower demarcation point) with verification of de-energized status
  • Application of three-phase temporary protective grounds during maintenance
  • Installation of insulated barriers/voltage-rated guarding for live part protection
4. Emergency Response:
  • Contingency procedures for unscheduled power/water interruptions
5. Regulatory Compliance:
  • Annual low-voltage equipment inspections per OSHA 1910.303
  • Installation conformity with NEC and IEEE 902 standards
  • Mandatory GFCI protection for >150V portable equipment (OSHA 1910.334)

Conclusion:Systematic electrical maintenance constitutes a critical safeguard for operational continuity and personnel safety, requiring disciplined execution of inspection and preservation activities throughout the equipment lifecycle.