NFPA 79 2018 - 2020 Update

NFPA 79 2018: Chapter 4 – Power Conversion Equipment Excerpt from NFPA 79 - 2018 Edition

 All LAPP VFDs comply with the NFPA 79 2018 edition  1XL series - XHHW-2 and 2XL series – RHW-2  SLIM series including FD VFD – Specified based on equipment manufacturers instructions (project engineers, consultants, contractors, integrators, drive specialists, etc.)

Upcoming Chapter 4, paragraph 4.4.2.8 changes in the NFPA 79 2021 edition  Removal of specific cable markings (RHH, RHW, RHW-2, XHH, XHHW or XHHW-2)  Instead, cable and conductors selection to be in accordance with:  Equipment manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions  Chapter 12 – Conductors, Cables and Flexible Cords  All LAPP VFD products will continue to comply with the NFPA 79 2021 edition

“LAPP’s UL CTDP and CSA SMTC laboratory validates our VFD products for compliance to UL/CSA design and safety standards referenced in NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 79” and the CEC.” LAPP is an active NFPA member

July 1, 2020