Electrical equipment that is not regularly maintained is one of the leading causes of unplanned downtime, equipment failure, and workplace fires in Georgia industrial and commercial facilities. Yet many facility managers only think about electrical maintenance after something goes wrong. If you are searching for a qualified provider of electrical maintenance and testing services in Georgia, Bowtie Engineering — headquartered in Cumming, GA in the Atlanta metro area — delivers a comprehensive, NETA-compliant approach that keeps your systems safe, reliable, and code-compliant.
What Is Electrical Maintenance and Why Is It Required?
NFPA 70B, the Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, provides the national standard for maintaining electrical systems in commercial and industrial facilities. Regular maintenance is not just best practice — it is a compliance expectation under OSHA and NFPA standards. Poorly maintained electrical systems increase the risk of arc flash incidents, equipment failures, and regulatory citations.
Key maintenance activities include:
- Circuit breaker testing and injection testing
- Infrared thermography (thermal imaging) to detect hot spots
- Insulation resistance testing (Megger testing)
- Switchgear and panelboard inspections
- Ground fault and continuity testing
- Power quality analysis
- Battery system testing for UPS and backup systems
What Is NETA Testing and Why Does It Matter for Georgia Facilities?
NETA stands for the InterNational Electrical Testing Association. NETA testing refers to acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical equipment performed in accordance with NETA standards. These standards define testing procedures and acceptance criteria for electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, breakers, and cables. For Georgia facilities, having a NETA-compliant provider means your testing is documented, standardized, and defensible in the event of an OSHA inspection or insurance audit.
Bowtie Engineering is a NETA-compliant electrical maintenance provider serving Georgia facilities across multiple industries including manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, and commercial real estate.
What Electrical Maintenance Services Does Bowtie Engineering Offer in Georgia?
Bowtie Engineering takes a true systems approach to electrical maintenance, treating your facility’s electrical infrastructure as an integrated whole rather than isolated components.
Their full suite of Georgia maintenance services is detailed on their electrical maintenance service page and includes:
- Breaker injection testing — validates breaker trip timing and operation
- Infrared thermography — identifies thermal anomalies before they become failures
- Insulation resistance testing — detects degradation in cables, motors, and transformers
- Switchgear maintenance and cleaning
- Arc flash study integration — ensures maintenance findings align with your arc flash labels
- NFPA 70B compliance documentation for audits and insurance
- Emergency diagnostic services for unplanned outages
To schedule a maintenance assessment for your Georgia facility, contact Bowtie Engineering at Sales@bowtie8.com or 866-730-6620.
How Often Should Georgia Facilities Conduct Electrical Maintenance?
NFPA 70B recommends maintenance intervals based on equipment type, age, operating environment, and criticality. As a general guideline, critical electrical equipment such as main switchgear and transformers should be inspected annually, while distribution panels and branch circuits may be assessed on a 1-3 year cycle. Georgia facilities operating in high-humidity, high-temperature, or dusty environments — common in poultry processing, paper mills, and chemical plants — should increase maintenance frequency accordingly.
The BowVue Advantage: Managing Maintenance Records in Real Time
Bowtie Engineering clients have access to BowVue. BowVue centralizes all maintenance records, inspection logs, test results, and compliance documentation in one place. For Georgia facility managers overseeing multiple buildings or production lines, it provides real-time visibility into the health of your electrical systems and ensures nothing falls through the cracks at audit time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NFPA 70B and NETA testing?
NFPA 70B is the recommended practice standard condition assessment that guides how electrical equipment should be maintained over its lifecycle. NETA defines the specific test procedures and acceptance criteria for electrical equipment testing. Bowtie Engineering uses both frameworks to deliver a complete maintenance program for Georgia facilities.
How do I know if my Georgia facility’s electrical equipment is overdue for maintenance?
Common warning signs include tripped breakers, flickering lights, unusual equipment heat, burning smells, or repeated power quality issues. Another way is to visually look and see if there is a sticker on the front of gear the last time it was cleaned, tested and inspected. Bowtie Engineering can conduct an initial assessment to determine your maintenance baseline and build a forward-looking maintenance schedule.
Does Bowtie Engineering offer emergency electrical diagnostic services in Georgia?
Yes. Bowtie Engineering provides emergency diagnostic services for clients in Georgia facilities experiencing unplanned electrical failures. Their team of licensed engineers and field technicians can assess the situation, identify root causes, and provide a path to restoration.
What documentation will I receive after an electrical maintenance visit from Bowtie Engineering?
Bowtie Engineering provides comprehensive written reports including test results, thermal images, equipment condition ratings, and recommended corrective actions. All records are also stored in the BowVue platform for easy access during audits or insurance reviews.
Can Bowtie Engineering provide ongoing maintenance contracts for Georgia facilities?
Yes. Bowtie offers both one-time assessments and recurring maintenance contracts. A structured maintenance agreement ensures your equipment is tested on schedule, your records stay current, and your team is never caught off guard during an OSHA inspection.