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Council approves arc-flash assessment update for municipal electric system
Summary
Council approved a task order with DGR Engineering to update the municipal electric system arc-flash assessment; staff said the last assessment was completed in 2015 and that NFPA guidance recommends updates roughly every five years to inform PPE and capital planning.
Council approved task order number 9 with DGR Engineering to update the municipal electric system arc-flash assessment. Staff said the last assessment was done in 2015, that industry guidance recommends updates every five years, and that the review will provide arc-flash ratings at key points to inform appropriate personal protective equipment and to guide engineers designing connections to the system.
The update was described as safety-driven and also important for capital planning tied to recent substation upgrades. Council moved and approved the task order by voice vote; staff said the assessment's findings will inform work priorities and PPE requirements for personnel working on energized equipment.
