Electrical maintenance standards have changed — and many facilities haven’t caught up. With the 2023 update to NFPA 70B, infrared thermography inspections are no longer optional best practice — they are a core requirement of condition-based electrical maintenance programs.

Electrical failures remain the leading cause of commercial property fires across the United States. From office buildings and hospitals to manufacturing plants and universities, electrical system breakdowns continue to pose one of the greatest safety and financial risks to commercial facilities. For property owners and facility managers, understanding electrical fire prevention in commercial environments is no longer optional — it is a core responsibility tied to life safet