Electrical Preventive Maintenance

Infrared Thermography Testing & Electrical Thermal Imaging Inspections (NFPA 70B Compliant)

Infrared thermography is one of the primary NFPA 70B–recommended condition-based maintenance tools for identifying electrical and mechanical issues before they fail. Because almost every power-carrying component generates excess heat prior to breakdown, thermal imaging has become essential for maintaining safe, reliable, and fully compliant facility operations.

If you’re searching for infrared thermography testing, electrical thermal imaging inspections, or NFPA 70B preventive maintenance services, you’re in the right place.

Why Infrared Thermography Testing Matters Under NFPA 70B

NFPA 70B now expects facilities to perform routine electrical maintenance, including thermal inspections of energized equipment. Infrared testing helps you discover:

Loose or deteriorating electrical connections
Overloaded circuits or breakers
Switchgear and MCC hot spots
Transformer insulation issues
Motor and mechanical component heating
Load imbalances
Early-stage failure indicators and fire hazards

Under NFPA 70B, thermal anomalies are a key trigger for corrective action — and catching them early keeps you compliant and keeps your plant running.

Prevent Downtime with NFPA 70B–Aligned Infrared Thermal Imaging

A professional infrared inspection program supports NFPA 70B’s requirements for documented, condition-based maintenance by providing:

Instant thermal images showing hidden defects
Accurate, non-contact temperature measurements
Clear, NFPA 70B–style documentation for maintenance records
Actionable repair recommendations prioritized by severity

One overheated electrical connection eliminated today can save thousands in downtime, repairs, and production losses tomorrow — exactly what NFPA 70B’s maintenance framework is designed to prevent.

Trusted Thermographers for NFPA 70B Compliance

Our certified thermographers understand how IR fits into NFPA 70B’s maintenance schedules, inspection methods, and required documentation. We help facilities:

Improve electrical system reliability
Meet NFPA 70B preventive maintenance expectations
Reduce unplanned outages
Avoid insurance issues tied to neglected maintenance
Strengthen safety and predictive maintenance programs

We’re here to make sure your electrical equipment stays safe, reliable, and fully aligned with today’s maintenance standards.

Nationwide Infrared Thermography Services

Ready to improve reliability, reduce risk, and stay compliant with NFPA 70B?
Call 888-762-0090 or fill out our online form to schedule an infrared thermography inspection anywhere in the U.S.

Like our Arc Flash training programs, our electrical preventive maintenance programs are completely designed to fit your team’s needs. Our expert staff will work closely with your site supervisors to ensure that you get the program you need to stay up to date and safe.

We’ll determine whether you need a scheduled or predictive electrical preventive maintenance program and help you set one up for your facility. We can also help you determine whether your team would benefit from NFPA 70E training or one of our Arc Flash training programs.

Additionally, we can teach you about our Arc Flash data collection software if you choose to implement it on your team. Facility Results is your one-stop shop for electrical preventative maintenance, arc flash data collection, and compliance training!

INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY

Infrared Thermography Performed by Facility Results

Thermography detects thermal (i.e., infrared) energy not visible to the human eye. Facility Results’ Infrared Thermographer is Certified Level III and specializes in detecting thermal energy in electrical equipment.

Using a state-of-the-art infrared camera combined with a visual inspection for discoloration, webbing/tracking, and burned insulation, our Thermographer can successfully locate bad connections, overloaded circuits, and overheating equipment before these can cause outages.

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ULTRASONIC TESTING

Ultrasonic Testing Performed by Facility Results

Ultrasonic testing enables our technician to hear arcing, tracking, or corona before these become severe enough for even an infrared camera to pick up.

Our ultrasonic testing equipment can detect anomalies between 15‒25 kHz. As an analysis method, ultrasonic testing is desirable for its non-destructive and non-contact qualities in energized maintenance and testing.

Electrical Arcing Video

TRANSFORMER OIL GAS ANALYSIS

Transformer Oil Gas Analysis Performed by Facility Results

Transformer Oil Gas Analysis (TOGA) is imperative for maintaining the internal health of transformers within your electrical system. By examining gases in transformer oil, we can first determine a baseline and then regularly test to detect combustible gases before they lead to a catastrophic failure. TOGA testing does not necessarily require de-energizing the transformer.

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Scheduled Electrical Maintenance

Scheduled Electrical Maintenance: To ensure maximum performance and prevent unexpected production delays or extended downtimes, you want to ensure your electrical equipment is maintained correctly. Regularly scheduled electrical maintenance and testing, whether based on equipment manufacturer recommendations or historical site experience, can save you dollars and headaches in the long run. We create a customized plan for electrical maintenance frequency based on your budget.

Facility Results offers energized and de-energized scheduled maintenance and testing services, including the following:

electrical preventative maintenance Visual and mechanical circuit breaker inspections

electrical preventative maintenance Thermographic inspection of all connections

electrical preventative maintenance Ultrasonic surveys to identify pre-incident arcing, tracking, and corona

electrical preventative maintenance Inspecting and cleaning electrical equipment

electrical preventative maintenance Dielectric insulation certification

electrical preventative maintenance Linkage and lubrication adjustments

How Our Infrared Inspections Work

Our infrared inspection process is designed to be accurate, consistent, and fully aligned with NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, and OSHA requirements. We follow a standardized, repeatable workflow to ensure every thermographic scan delivers reliable, actionable results.

Our Proven Infrared Inspection Process Includes:

Creating a complete asset inventory
Every piece of equipment is logged and documented for ongoing maintenance tracking.
Collecting OEM data
Model numbers, voltage ratings, load information, and other manufacturer details are recorded for accurate analysis.
Capturing digital and thermal images of every asset
Both normal and abnormal conditions are documented with high-resolution imaging.
Documenting thermal anomalies
Any hot spots or failure indicators are imaged separately, with temperature data and severity classification.
Assigning unique identification or barcodes
Ensures precise tracking for future inspections and NFPA 70B maintenance records.
Performing visual inspections for NEC & OSHA violations
We note issues related to wiring methods, labeling, workspace clearance, safety hazards, and improper installations.
Organizing all findings into a clear, easy-to-use digital report
Complete with thermal images, digital photos, temperature deltas, severity levels, and recommended corrective actions.

Our structured approach eliminates guesswork and builds the foundation for safer, more reliable electrical systems.

Why Partner with Facility Results

Facility Results provides a complete framework to increase electrical safety, reduce operational risks, and extend the life of your energized equipment. Our inspections deliver:

Clear visibility into equipment health
Data-driven insights to prioritize repairs
Improved maintenance planning
Compliance with NFPA 70B’s required documentation

No downtime, no disruptions—just clean, professional thermography that helps you stay ahead of failures.

Faults Identified Through Infrared Testing

Infrared electrical testing is one of the most effective ways to detect early-stage issues such as:

High resistance connections (loose, corroded, dirty, or deteriorating)
Overloading and overheating components
Insulation breakdown (thermal or electrical)
Moisture intrusion inside equipment
Bearing and alignment problems in rotating assets
Malfunctioning valves or heat exchangers
Cooling or airflow obstructions

Thermography delivers instant visibility into problems that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Common Electrical and Mechanical Equipment We Scan

Infrared thermography can be performed on virtually any system that carries power, generates heat, or sustains mechanical load. Common equipment includes:

Power distribution systems
High-voltage switchgear & utility lines
Substations & transformers
Switchboards and panelboards
Motor control centers (MCCs)
Circuit breakers & disconnects
Heat and insulated systems
Vessels, pipes, tanks, and ductwork
Hydraulic systems
Rotating machinery & motors
Kilns, ovens, heaters, and furnaces

If it conducts electricity or produces heat, thermal imaging can detect its failure patterns.

Onsite Infrared Thermography Training – Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, OGI & sUAS

We provide onsite infrared thermography training at your facility—anywhere in the United States. Whether you need Level I, II, III, Optical Gas Imaging (OGI), or sUAS thermography courses, we bring certified instructors, proven curriculum, and hands-on training directly to your team.

This is the same industry-recognized certification trusted by electrical, mechanical, and reliability professionals across every major industry. Your team gets real training, with real instructors, on your real equipment.

Professional Infrared Certification Training at Your Facility

Our onsite courses are ideal for:

Electrical maintenance teams
Reliability & predictive maintenance groups
Safety professionals
Energy managers
Facility managers
Thermographers of all skill levels

We tailor the training to your facility, your equipment, and your workflow. No travel. No downtime. No lost productivity.

Level 1 Electrical Thermography – What Your Team Will Learn

Perfect for new camera users or anyone performing electrical inspections. Training includes:

Introduction to thermal imaging & measurement
Electrical safety principles for infrared inspections
Indoor & outdoor electrical equipment inspection methods
Identifying thermal patterns associated with failing components
Understanding emissivity, reflections, distance, and loading
Capturing high-quality thermographic images
Using heat-transfer concepts to interpret thermograms
Severity criteria for electrical inspections
Documenting findings & IR reporting best practices
Avoiding common infrared mistakes in the field

Hands-on labs simulate real-world inspection environments using your own equipment when possible.

Certification Based on Industry Standards

Our certification programs follow the learning objectives and exam structure defined by:

ANSI/ASNT CP-105
ANSI/ASNT CP-189
SNT-TC-1A (employer-based certification)

Training is structured to support employers in certifying personnel under their written practice.

Camera Operation & Setup

We cover core camera functionality in class.
If your team needs deeper manufacturer-specific training, we can include additional instruction or recommend supplemental online resources.

Prior camera experience is not required — but your team will get more value if cameras are configured ahead of time.

Onsite Training Anywhere in the U.S.

If you want your entire team trained at once, onsite training is the most efficient option.

We come to you.
Your facility. Your equipment. Your schedule.

We conduct onsite infrared courses for groups as small as a few technicians up to full maintenance departments, reliability teams, and multi-site organizations.

Predictive Electrical Maintenance

Predictive electrical maintenance places more emphasis on predicting when repairs are going to be needed rather than repairing equipment on a time-based schedule. Using predictive electrical maintenance practices based on NETA and NFPA 70B standards, the Facility Results team regularly assists our client companies in identifying problem areas before they lead to imminent or catastrophic failure.

Effective predictive electrical maintenance depends on highly trained personnel and state-of-the-art diagnostic monitoring equipment, and Facility Results has both. We use a combination of visual inspection, infrared diagnostic meters, and ultrasonic inspections to perform energized and de-energized testing. We create a customized predictive maintenance plan for each electrical system in your facility, based on equipment condition, environment, the need for reliability, and your budget.

Other Services for Electrical Preventative Maintenance and Testing

Following is a list of other electrical preventative maintenance and testing services offered by Facility Results:

AC/DC High Potential Testing
Battery Load Testing
Calibrating/Testing Protective Relays
Contact Resistance Testing
Control Wiring Modifications and Troubleshooting
Generator Load Testing
Ground Fault Testing
Insulation Resistance Testing
New Construction Acceptance Testing
Power Quality Monitoring
Retrofitting/Reconditioning Circuit Breakers
Switchgear/Switchboard Testing
Transformer Insulating Fluid Filtration
Transformer Turns Ratio Testing
Underground Utility Locations

Optimize Safety and Reliability with Infrared Electrical Scans

Electrical failures don’t give you a warning—they give you heat. Overheating equipment can lead to fires, arc flash events, injuries, unplanned downtime, expensive repairs, and even higher insurance premiums.

Infrared thermography is one of the fastest, most effective ways to detect electrical problems early and keep your facility safe, reliable, and fully compliant with NFPA 70B’s new preventive maintenance requirements.

Protect your people. Protect your equipment. Protect your uptime.

Benefits of Infrared Electrical Inspections

A properly executed infrared inspection helps you:

Detect electrical problems early in the failure cycle
Enhance workplace safety and equipment reliability
Avoid costly service interruptions
Identify energy losses and improve efficiency
Significantly reduce unscheduled power outages
Minimize troubleshooting and reactive maintenance
Support OEM warranty requirements
Lower the risk of insurance claims and reduce premiums

Facility Results infrared scans uncover hidden defects long before they become catastrophic failures, allowing you to proactively mitigate risk—without interrupting daily operations.

NFPA 70E & NFPA 70B Compliant Infrared Thermography

All infrared inspections follow the latest:

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace®
NFPA 70B Electrical Equipment Maintenance Standard
OSHA 1910 Subpart S guidelines
Industry best practices for energized inspections

NFPA 70B now requires documented, condition-based electrical maintenance. Thermal scanning is a key tool in this standard and provides the visual and measurable evidence needed to prioritize repairs and build compliant maintenance records.

Our structured thermographic process ensures every inspection is:

Consistent – standardized methods and procedures
Accurate – high-resolution imagery and temperature data
Actionable – clear recommendations prioritized by severity

Nationwide Infrared Electrical Inspection Coverage

Facility Results travels to your site — anywhere in the United States.
We provide fully compliant NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, and electrical infrared inspection services to facilities across all major cities, industrial regions, and rural markets. If it’s on the map, we go there.

Below is a comprehensive list of regions and cities we routinely serve (and yes — all of these are included):

Major U.S. Cities We Serve

Northeast & Mid-Atlantic

New York, NY • Brooklyn, NY • Queens, NY • Manhattan, NY • Bronx, NY • Staten Island, NY • Philadelphia, PA • Pittsburgh, PA • Boston, MA • Baltimore, MD • Washington, DC • Newark, NJ • Jersey City, NJ • Providence, RI • Hartford, CT • Albany, NY • Rochester, NY • Syracuse, NY • Buffalo, NY • Wilmington, DE • Allentown, PA • Harrisburg, PA • Norfolk, VA • Richmond, VA

Southeast

Atlanta, GA • Charlotte, NC • Raleigh, NC • Greensboro, NC • Jacksonville, FL • Orlando, FL • Tampa, FL • Miami, FL • Fort Lauderdale, FL • Nashville, TN • Memphis, TN • Louisville, KY • Birmingham, AL • Huntsville, AL • Charleston, SC • Columbia, SC • Knoxville, TN • Chattanooga, TN • Murfreesboro, TN • Virginia Beach, VA

Midwest

Chicago, IL • Indianapolis, IN • Columbus, OH • Toledo, OH • Detroit, MI • Milwaukee, WI • Madison, WI • Cleveland, OH • Cincinnati, OH • Dayton, OH • Akron, OH • Youngstown, OH • Canton, OH • St. Louis, MO • Kansas City, MO • Des Moines, IA • Minneapolis, MN • Omaha, NE • Wichita, KS • Sioux Falls, SD • Fargo, ND • Cedar Rapids, IA

Michigan

Detroit • Grand Rapids • Ann Arbor • Lansing • Flint • Kalamazoo • Battle Creek • Holland • Muskegon • Saginaw • Bay City • Midland • Farmington Hills • Southfield • Warren • Sterling Heights • Troy • Royal Oak • Novi • Livonia • Canton • Dearborn • Allen Park • Lincoln Park • Taylor • Westland • Plymouth • Northville • Brighton • Howell • Jackson • Port Huron • Mount Pleasant • Traverse City • Petoskey • Gaylord • Alpena • Cadillac • Escanaba • Sault Ste. Marie • Marquette • Monroe • Adrian • Ypsilanti • Grosse Pointe • St. Clair Shores • Roseville • Madison Heights • Auburn Hills • Rochester Hills • Bloomfield Hills • Birmingham • East Lansing • Okemos • Wyoming, MI • Kentwood • Georgetown Township • Walker • Norton Shores • Fruitport • Benton Harbor • St. Joseph • Niles • West Michigan • Southwest MI • Northern MI • Upper Peninsula

Ohio

Columbus • Cleveland • Cincinnati • Toledo • Akron • Dayton • Youngstown • Canton • Lorain • Elyria • Mansfield • Springfield • Parma • Lakewood • Euclid • Strongsville • Mentor • Westerville • Dublin • Gahanna • Grove City • Delaware • Newark • Pickerington • Hilliard • Reynoldsburg • Middletown • Fairfield • Hamilton • Kettering • Beavercreek • Miamisburg • Troy • Lima • Findlay • Sandusky • Bowling Green • Perrysburg • Maumee • Sylvania • Northwood • Oregon (OH) • Fremont • Marion • Defiance • Bryan • Wauseon • Upper Sandusky • Tiffin • Ashland • Wooster • Zanesville • Chillicothe • Lancaster • Portsmouth • Athens • Steubenville • Warren • Northeast Ohio • Northwest Ohio • Central Ohio • Southwest Ohio • Holland, OH

South & Southwest

Dallas, TX • Fort Worth, TX • Houston, TX • Austin, TX • San Antonio, TX • El Paso, TX • Oklahoma City, OK • Tulsa, OK • Phoenix, AZ • Tucson, AZ • Albuquerque, NM • San Diego, CA • San Jose, CA • San Francisco, CA • Fresno, CA • Bakersfield, CA • Shreveport, LA • New Orleans, LA • Las Vegas, NV • TEGG Service Territories

West Coast & Mountain West

Los Angeles, CA • Long Beach, CA • Anaheim, CA • Riverside, CA • Sacramento, CA • Oakland, CA • East San Gabriel Valley, CA • Central Contra Costa, CA • Portland, OR • Seattle, WA • East Seattle, WA • Spokane, WA • Denver, CO • Colorado Springs, CO • Salt Lake City, UT • Boise, ID • Reno, NV

Northern & Pacific Regions

Anchorage, AK • Fairbanks, AK • Honolulu, HI • Maui, HI • Oahu, HI

And Everywhere In Between

If your facility isn’t listed — we still go there.
Facility Results provides nationwide NFPA 70B infrared electrical inspections for industrial plants, commercial buildings, government agencies, utilities, hospitals, automotive, food & beverage, manufacturing, and mission-critical operations across the entire United States.