Field Evaluation Body Accreditation Program

The A2LA Field Evaluation Body (FEB) Accreditation Program is for organizations that evaluate electrical equipment that is utilized, modified, one-of-a-kind, or limited production (that is not listed or field-labeled under a certification program) to ensure that it complies with applicable codes or standards.

A2LA has two options for accreditation under the FEB program:

  • Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020, ILAC P15, and NFPA 790 and 791 falls under the A2LA ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) Scope of Recognition and offers global recognition to the FEB.  
  • Accreditation to NFPA 790 and 791 Only: This option is not covered under the ILAC MRA.

Program Requirements

  • NFPA 790 - Standard for Competency of Third-Party Field Evaluation Bodies
  • NFPA 791 - Recommended Practice and Procedures for Unlabeled Electrical Equipment Evaluation.
  • A2LA also offers accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020 Requirements for the Operation of Various Types of Bodies Performing Inspection
  • ILAC P15-Application of ISO/IEC 17020 for the Accreditation of Inspection Bodies, in conjunction with NFPA 790 and 791.

 

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What is the purpose of Field Evaluation Bodies (FEB)?

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