NFPA 70B Infrared Inspections Miami Dade Electrical Systems Thermal Scanning Cost

Starting at $900, Infrared Thermography Building Recertification, Certified Thermographer Level II.

CUSTOM SEVERITY INDEX SYSTEM - PRIORITY LEVELS.

Severity Level 0 - Critical Deficiency. Heat Rise (ΔT) of more than 70ºC/126ºF above Ambient Operating Temperature (AOT). Component Failure is Imminent. Immediately inform the responsible party.

Severity Level 1 - Major Deficiency. Heat Rise (ΔT) between 40ºC/72ºF and 70ºC/126ºF above AOT ... OR ... Temperature Difference (ΔT) more than 15º C (>27ºF) based on comparisons between similar components under similar loading. Component Failure Almost Certain, unless corrected. Repair immediately.

Severity Level 2 - Intermediate Deficiency. Heat Rise (ΔT) between 20ºC/36ºF and 40ºC/72ºF above AOT ... OR ... Temperature Difference (ΔT) between 3.1ºC/5.5ºF – 15ºC/27ºF) based on comparisons between similar components under similar loading. Confirmed deficiency. Component Failure Probable, unless corrected. Schedule repairs as soon as possible.

Severity Level 3 - Minor Deficiency. Heat Rise (ΔT) between 10ºC/18ºF and 20ºC/36ºF above AOT ... OR ... Temperature Difference (ΔT) between 3.1ºC/5.5ºF – 15ºC/27ºF) based on comparisons between similar components under similar loading. Probable deficiency. Component Failure Unlikely. Corrective measures required at the next scheduled routine maintenance period or as scheduling permits.

Severity Level 4 - Slight Deficiency (NON-SIGNIFICANT). Heat Rise (ΔT) between 1ºC/1.8ºF and 10ºC/18ºF above AOT ... AND ... Temperature Difference (ΔT) between 1ºC/1.8ºF – 3ºC/5.4ºF) based on comparisons between similar components under similar loading. Possible Deficiency. This is usually not considered significant enough, but should be investigated. Annual monitoring inspection is required.

Severity Level 5 - Minimal Deficiency (NON-SIGNIFICANT). Heat Rise (ΔT) of less than 1ºC/1.8ºF above AOT ... AND ... Temperature Difference (ΔT) less than 1ºC/1.8ºF based on comparisons between similar components under similar loading. Usually, there is no thermal problem. Not considered significant enough to record. Usually not included in the reports unless the fault temperature is being affected by other factors. Annual monitoring is recommended.

NFPA 70B Infrared Inspections Miami Dade Electrical Systems Thermal Scanning.

The repair priority rating is an objective measure which is based on the severity of the apparent Temperature Rise (ΔT) measured by the Thermographer.

To determine repair schedules, the ratings should be combined with the judgement of the maintenance personnel as to the importance of each potential problem with regard to personnel safety and the consequences of equipment failure.