The EPM program should include the essential elements described in NFPA 70B, Chapter 3, "What is an Effective EPM Program." This includes planning, identifying the main parts, and utilizing available support services for a program. For example:

1. Assigning qualified personnel

2. Surveying and analyzing equipment maintenance requirements

3. Performing routine inspections and tests

4. Analyzing inspection and test reports

5. Prescribing corrective measures

6. Performing necessary work

7. Preparing appropriate records.

3.6 PLANNING AND DEVELOPING AN EPM PROGRAM, AND FUNDAMENTALS OF EPM

The EPM program should be planned and developed to include each of the functions, requirements, and economic considerations described in NFPA 70B, Chapter 4, "Planning and Developing an EPM Program," and NFPA 70B, Chapter 5, "Fundamentals of EPM." Chapter 4 includes surveying the existing electrical system installation, identifying crucial equipment, establishing a systematic program to follow, and developing methods and procedures to plan, analyze, perform, verify, and record.

Electrical drawings should be kept current. A system of recording changes in electrical systems and then integrating those changes into the applicable drawings should be developed and implemented.

NFPA 70B, Chapter 5, includes designing to accommodate maintenance, scheduling maintenance, personnel and equipment safety, circuit protection, and initial acceptance testing.