G&M Compliance offers expert field evaluation services for equipment that needs installation-level approval in its intended location of operation.
Field evaluations from G&M Compliance are appropriate for many types of equipment that are installed in the field but do not have an active certification from an approved body or a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) report.
While final approval is always subject to the
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), G&M Compliance offers onsite field
evaluations for the following electrical product groups:
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Power distribution equipment,
under 600 volts, including switchboards, panelboards, motor control centers,
transformers, and switches
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Industrial control and utilization
equipment, including industrial control panels, factory automation and
equipment, industrial process equipment, motor-operated tools, and machinery
such as air compressors, pumps, and so forth
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Commercial utilization equipment
and appliances, including commercial cooking equipment, motor operated
commercial cooking equipment, refrigeration and cooling equipment, heating
equipment, laundry and dry-cleaning equipment, HVAC units, and fan units
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Luminaires (lighting fixtures) and
signs, including neon, LED, and messaging-type signs
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Medical and dental equipment
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Information technology equipment,
including UPS systems and electronic control equipment
● Other similar electrical equipment
G&M Compliance can also perform field evaluations for modified switchgear equipment. In these cases, the original switchgear is typically UL listed, but if bus taps are made on the line or load side of the main circuit breaker, this modification will invalidate the original listing; therefore, a field evaluation can bring this equipment back to full compliance without repeating the entire UL listing process.
The veteran field evaluators at G&M Compliance also have experience with highly complex, custom industrial equipment. Large machinery and industrial equipment that are produced in extremely limited quantities may not be NRTL certified due to the high cost of certification for very few units. An inspector may “red-tag” the equipment when it is moved into a new facility, despite being brand-new, and a field evaluation is a great way to demonstrate the equipment is compliant and get the “red tag” removed. If the equipment passes this thorough evaluation successfully, G&M Compliance can apply a field label to the product. This label demonstrates to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), inspectors, facility managers, contractors, and manufacturers that the equipment will perform according to safety and performance standards.
G&M Compliance has successfully met the
applicable requirements of AC354 - IAS
Accreditation Criteria for Field Evaluation of Unlisted Electrical Equipment and
ISO/IEC Standard 17020:2012 - Conformity
assessment - Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies
performing inspection. G&M Compliance meets the expectations set by NFPA 790 - Standard for Competency of
Third-Party Field Evaluation Bodies, and follows the best practices
outlined in NFPA 791 - Recommended
Practice and Procedures for Unlabeled Electrical Equipment Evaluation.
Contact G&M Compliance for a Field Evaluation Today
G&M Compliance has a team of seasoned experts with deep knowledge of the relevant safety specifications and how they should be applied to onsite equipment. We respond quickly to field evaluation and labeling requests, and we can help you determine if a field evaluation is the right fit for your equipment and situation.
Contact
G&M Compliance to learn more about the field evaluation process
for your product, or request a quote today!