NFPA 70E 2014 equipment label content and use of QR code

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Would the use of QR code meet the labeling requirement? Building locations in NY and are in process of labeling equipment with Arc Flash labels. Discussion using label which provides written voltage, arc flash boundary and incident energy or would label containing Arc flash and shock hazard, voltage and QR code. The intent would be only qualified workers would access and could scan QR code for arc flash information. The advantage of the use of QR code would be periodic reviews would immediately update label.
 
I doubt it unless one could insure every potential worker had one and knew the system, had a scanner and how to use it. One would need to provide a scanner to outside contractors/workers and plain signage would need to affixed explaining the use of such a system.

Basically a major PITA and would require pre- approval of your AHJ, which would be doubtful/unlikely IMO.

Just for arc flash you have this:

110.16 Arc-Flash Hazard Warning.
Electrical equipment, such as switchboards, switchgear, panelboards, industrial
control panels, meter socket enclosures, and motor control
centers, that are in other than dwelling units, and are likely
to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or mainte-
nance while energized, shall be field or factory marked to
warn qualified persons of potential electric arc flash haz-
ards. The marking shall meet the requirements in 110.21(B)
and shall be located so as to be clearly visible to qualified
persons before examination, adjustment, servicing, or
maintenance of the equipment.

Informational Note No. 1: NFPA 70E-2012,
Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace,
provides guidance, such
as determining severity of potential exposure, planning safe
work practices, arc flash labeling, and selecting personal
protective equipment.

Informational Note No. 2: ANSI Z535.4-1998,
ProductSafety Signs and Labels,
provides guidelines for the design
of safety signs and labels for application to products.

110.21(B) Field-Applied Hazard Markings.
Where caution, warning, or danger signs or labels are
required by this Code, the labels shall meet the following requirements:

(1) The marking shall adequately warn of the hazard using
effective words and/or colors and/or symbols.

Informational Note: ANSI Z535.4-2011,
Product SafetySigns and Labels, provides guidelines for suitable font
sizes, words, colors, symbols, and location requirements for
labels.
(2) The label shall be permanently affixed to the equipment
or wiring method and shall not be hand written.

Exception to (2): Portions of labels or markings that are
variable, or that could be subject to changes, shall be per-
mitted to be hand written and shall be legible.

(3) The label shall be of sufficient durability to withstand
the environment involved.

Informational Note: ANSI Z535.4-2011,
Product SafetySigns and Labels, provides guidelines for the design and
durability of safety signs and labels for application to electrical equipment.
 
Double check the language in 70E, but I think it requires the actual:
Nominal system voltage
Arc flash boundary
Site specific level of PPE, minimum arc rating of clothing, available incident energy anddistance OR the arc flash PPE category
 
Would the use of QR code meet the labeling requirement? Building locations in NY and are in process of labeling equipment with Arc Flash labels. Discussion using label which provides written voltage, arc flash boundary and incident energy or would label containing Arc flash and shock hazard, voltage and QR code. The intent would be only qualified workers would access and could scan QR code for arc flash information. The advantage of the use of QR code would be periodic reviews would immediately update label.

my thought, unmarred by any research, would be that it would be a good thing
to add to a label, that is already showing the required information. you could, if
you wished, scan the QR for additional information.

but an arc flash listing in QR does me as much good as one in kurdish. yeah,
i can use a phone app to translate, but i speak fluent QR about as well as kurdish.
 
my thought, unmarred by any research, would be that it would be a good thing
to add to a label, that is already showing the required information. you could, if
you wished, scan the QR for additional information.

but an arc flash listing in QR does me as much good as one in kurdish. yeah,
i can use a phone app to translate, but i speak fluent QR about as well as kurdish.

Kurdish is like so yesterday dude, gotta get current with Urdu or Pashtu. Farsi ain't bad either.:D
 
Written language has been in existence for thousands of years. QR codes perhaps ten.
What will replace the QR code, and will it be like 5 1/2" floppies, 8 tracks, cassettes?
 
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