In a move to raise awareness and improve industry standards, BEAMA’s Low Voltage Switchboard and Busbar Systems (LSBS) Group has launched a new safety campaign to educate professionals on the critical importance of product conformity to BS EN IEC 61439-2 throughout the lifecycle of low-voltage (LV) switchboards.
The Consequence of Non-Compliance initiative comes at a time when heightened regulatory scrutiny, increasingly complex system requirements, and rising safety expectations are emphasising the need for full conformance with all relevant standards.
The Group aims to ensure that LV switchboard designers, manufacturers, and installers understand and implement the necessary BS EN IEC 61439-2 conformity assessment protocols at every stage, from concept to commissioning.
Details of the initiative
The campaign is designed to provide clear guidance and access to technical resources, with the central asset being an eye-catching poster which has been designed to support the industry in implementing best practices.
It also highlights the technical resources BEAMA’s LSBS Group has developed, including a Guide to Verification for Low-voltage Power Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies (PSC) in accordance with BS EN IEC 61439-2:2021.
Nick Hayler, CEng MIET, Head of Building Electrical Systems at BEAMA, comments, “Conformity is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s fundamental to safety, reliability, and trust across the supply chain.
“With regulatory scrutiny intensifying, systems becoming more complex, and safety expectations rising, it has never been more critical to ensure that every stage of the switchboard lifecycle – from design and specification through to installation and commissioning – is in full conformance with the relevant standards.
“Through our Consequence of Non-Compliance campaign, we are equipping industry professionals with the clarity and BS EN IEC 61439-2 resources that they need to implement conformity protocols effectively and consistently.
“We aim to raise awareness across the industry, while also providing practical access to guidance through our eye-catching poster and technical documents, which support professionals in embedding best practice.
“By promoting a culture of conformity, we are strengthening the long-term resilience, safety, and quality of low-voltage switchboard systems – outcomes that benefit businesses, their customers, and, ultimately, society as a whole.”
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