Arc-Flash, Coordination, Device Evaluations and Fault Studies

Arc Flash is the result of a rapid release of energy due to an arcing fault between an electrical bus bar and another electrical bus bar, neutral  or a ground.  Arc Fault Studies are being required more often by design engineers on new construction and existing projects for the benefit of knowing the capabilities of the Electrical Gear and Equipment before the equipment is installed. Often these studies are required at the time of Submittals for review at the same time of the gear submittal packages. Let us know your specific time requirements and we will work to with you to fit your time needs.  

NEC 240.87 Arc Energy Reduction.  Where the highest continuous current trip setting for which the actual overcurrent device installed in a circuit breaker is rated or can be adjusted is 1200A or higher, 240.87 A and B shall apply. 

(A) Documentation. Documentation shall be available to those authorized to design, install, operate, or inspect the installation as to the location of the circuit breaker. Documentation shall also be provided to demonstrate that the method chosen to reduce the clearing time is set to operate at a value below the available arcing current. 

Coordination Studies are required for Life Safety, Critical Loads and sometimes Optional Standby electrical circuits. Coordination of the Overcurrent Protection Devices are necessary to prevent unwanted Power Loss of essential equipment due to an electrical event elsewhere in the electrical system.

We Provide these Arc Flash Documents, Labels, Reports and Coordination Studies. Our services provide a complete report of our findings based on the information provided to us from your specific project.

1. Provide the Project Electrical One Line showing the work to be completed, a copy of the Specifications for the Project to our email address of  arc-flashstudies@outlook.com
2. We will respond with any questions or an email proposal within 3 business days.
3. If our proposal is accepted, a written Purchase Order will be required for us to begin with a formal "Request For Information" to complete the proposed studies. We do not offer on-site work or jobsite information gathering at this time.
4. Once all of the Information is provide the studies will be completed and provided for approvals.