Does a machine have to meet NFPA -79?
Depending upon your application and if your product is being installed in building, the machine must meet NFPA-79. If you are not sure of the final destination of the machine, it is advisable to comply with NFPA 79 for purposes of compliance and safety and to avoid any unnecessary litigation. 4. If the cable is UL listed is it allowable for use on a machine? No, not necessarily. There are machines that use listed cordage incorrectly as these cable types are only intended for temporary applications. Even if your cables have a UL Listing, the minimum stranding count required by NFPA 79 must be met. 5. Is the NFPA-79 a law? No, it is a standard used by the machinery industry in the USA as the benchmark in safety compliance. 6. What about FD products? Depending on specific flexing applications, there are different types of material blends that meet the NFPA-79 requirements and hold up well in this type environment. 7. Is the industry going to become standardized with the 2007 edition of th
