B&G Electrical Services is the single-source partner for electrical reliability, compliance, rentals, and construction across the Northeast. With NFPA 70B now mandatory, facilities need a partner who can deliver not just testing and reports, but turnkey solutions across transformers, gear, solar, and medium-voltage distribution. We combine compliance expertise, 24/7 emergency response, and full electrical construction services into one integrated program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to the most common questions from our cold storage, warehouse, food processing, industrial, and hazardous facility clients.
NFPA 70B Compliance & Electrical Preventive Maintenance
Q: What is NFPA 70B and why does it matter?
A: NFPA 70B is the national standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, and as of 2023, it is mandatory. Facilities must maintain written Electrical Maintenance Programs (EMPs) that include infrared scanning, breaker testing, transformer inspections, and documentation. Non-compliance can result in OSHA fines, insurance claim denials, and costly downtime.
Q: How often should electrical testing be performed under NFPA 70B?
A: Infrared thermography and visual inspections must be performed annually. Breaker testing, transformer oil analysis, and insulation testing should be completed every 1–3 years depending on risk. Full acceptance testing and arc-flash studies must be done at least every 5 years or after significant system changes.
Q: Can B&G manage our EMP program across multiple facilities?
A: Yes. B&G specializes in regional programs that standardize testing, reporting, and corrective actions across all sites. We provide audit-ready digital records and one point of contact for multi-site operators.
Infrared Scanning & EPM
Q: How does infrared scanning prevent outages?
A: Infrared thermography detects hot spots, loose connections, and overloaded circuits before they fail. Catching these early helps avoid catastrophic failures in cold storage and food plants where downtime can mean millions in spoiled inventory.
Q: What does an Electrical Preventive Maintenance (EPM) program include?
A: B&G’s EPM program covers infrared scanning, breaker and switchgear testing, transformer maintenance, panel cleaning, and corrective action tracking — all documented to NFPA 70B standards.
Pole Line Work & Private Utility Systems
Q: Does B&G design and maintain private pole line systems?
A: Yes. We design, build, and maintain pole line systems for warehouses, cold storage, and industrial facilities. Our crews handle everything from poles and reclosers to cutouts and cabinets.
Q: Can you integrate pole line work into existing systems?
A: Yes. We specialize in tying private distribution systems into medium-voltage gear and utility-fed substations, ensuring compliance and long-term reliability.
Transformer Testing, Repairs & Sales
Q: Do you provide temporary rental transformers?
A: Yes. We provide padmount and substation transformers for rental and sale. All are tested, maintained, and available for rapid deployment.
Q: Do you handle transformer oil testing and diagnostics?
A: Yes. We provide full oil sampling, dissolved gas analysis (DGA), and insulation resistance testing, performed per NETA acceptance and maintenance standards.
Emergency Service Response
Q: How fast can your team mobilize in an emergency?
A: We maintain regional crews and equipment inventory, allowing us to respond within hours to restore power or install temporary systems.
Q: Do you cover hazardous or industrial environments?
A: Yes. Our technicians are certified for industrial and hazardous facilities, including refineries and chemical plants.
Distribution Equipment Rentals & Sales
Q: What equipment do you rent or sell?
A: We rent and sell transformers, switchgear, panelboards, breakers, and pole line equipment. These are available short- or long-term to bridge construction delays or emergency outages.
Q: Are rentals turnkey?
A: Yes. Rentals include delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning so your operations remain online.
Solar EPC & Installation
Q: Do you provide solar systems for warehouses and cold storage?
A: Yes. We provide full EPC services for rooftop, carport, and large-scale PV systems. These systems help reduce energy costs and meet sustainability goals.
Q: Can you integrate solar with backup power systems?
A: Yes. We design hybrid systems that work with generators, UPS, and switchgear for resilience.
Medium Voltage Distribution
Q: What’s the advantage of testing to NETA standards for MV gear?
A: Performing testing per NETA ATS/MTS standards ensures breakers, relays, and protective devices operate correctly. This prevents arc flash risks and protects critical assets.
Q: What voltage ranges can you service?
A: From 4160V medium-voltage distribution systems to 230KV transmission-fed substations, we design, install, test, and maintain them all following NETA acceptance and maintenance standards.
Industrial & Hazardous Locations
Q: Are your technicians certified for hazardous facilities?
A: Yes. Our crews work in refineries, chemical plants, and pipelines with OSHA, NFPA, and PSM compliance.
Q: How do you ensure safety in hazardous environments?
A: Through FR-rated PPE, intrinsically safe equipment, and strict adherence to NFPA 70E and PSM standards.
Design-Build Services
Q: How does design-build reduce project risk?
A: With design-build, B&G manages engineering, permitting, and installation under one contract, avoiding delays and scope gaps.
Q: Do you handle utility coordination?
A: Yes. We manage utility approvals and coordination as part of our turnkey design-build projects.
Temporary Generator Installation
Q: Can you size and install temporary generators?
A: Yes. We deliver, size, and install temporary generator systems to cover outages or construction delays.
Q: Do you integrate temporary generators with ATS systems?
A: Yes. We provide safe integration into existing automatic transfer systems.
Electrical Building Construction
Q: Do you self-perform electrical scopes?
A: Yes. B&G self-performs electrical construction for warehouses, food plants, and distribution centers.
Q: Can you handle both core & shell and tenant fit-out electrical?
A: Yes. We manage electrical scopes from core building infrastructure to tenant-specific systems.
Why Choose B&G?
B&G combines compliance expertise, emergency response, rentals, and construction into one integrated solution. We deliver NFPA 70B audit-ready programs, 24/7 regional response, and turnkey construction services — keeping your facilities safe, compliant, and reliable.
Contact B&G today to schedule an EMP audit, request a rental, or plan your next project.
