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NEWNFPA 70E Art 130, NEC 110.16

Arc Flash Warning Label Template (PDF)

Free download · A4 (210 × 297mm)

Create compliant arc flash warning labels with this print-ready PDF template. Includes all fields required by NFPA 70E Article 130.5(H) and NEC 110.16: equipment identification, flash hazard warning (DANGER/WARNING per severity), incident energy at working distance, arc flash boundary, required PPE category, minimum arc rating, limited and restricted approach boundaries, shock hazard voltage, date of study, and study reference number. Sized for standard 100×150mm weatherproof label stock. Print and affix to every piece of switchgear and panelboard.

What's Included

Front:Equipment ID, DANGER/WARNING header, Incident Energy cal/cm², Arc Flash Boundary mm, PPE Category, Min Arc Rating, Approach Boundaries.
Back:Shock Hazard Voltage, Date of Study, Study Reference Number. Sized 100×150mm for weatherproof label stock.
Size:A4 (210 × 297mm)
Format:PDF, print-ready

How to Print

  • Open in Microsoft Excel 2016+, Google Sheets, or LibreOffice Calc
  • Add your company logo and project details to the header
  • Copy data rows to add more circuits or equipment
  • Print on A4 or A3 landscape for site records
  • Keep completed records for design verification and audit trail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an arc flash warning label?

An arc flash warning label is a safety label affixed to electrical equipment displaying the incident energy level, PPE requirements, and approach boundaries. NEC 110.16 requires labelling and NFPA 70E Article 130.5(H) specifies the required information. Labels must be updated when the electrical system changes.

What information must an arc flash label include?

Per NFPA 70E 130.5(H): nominal system voltage, arc flash boundary, available incident energy at working distance and the corresponding working distance, date of the arc flash study, and at least one of: available incident energy with PPE requirements, minimum arc rating of clothing, or site-specific PPE level.

When must arc flash labels be updated?

Arc flash labels must be updated whenever modifications significantly affect the incident energy level — changes to protective device settings, available fault current (utility upgrade), transformer impedance, or equipment configuration. NFPA 70E recommends reviewing labels whenever the arc flash study is updated, typically every 5 years or after system changes.