Subcommittee Name
Switchgear Assemblies Subcommittee
Scope
Treatment of all matters relating to Switchgear Assemblies.
Chairman:
Vice-Chair / Secretary:
What's new in the Switchgear Assemblies Subcommittee?
SA S/C is actively working to revise 5 documents (C37.20.4, C37.20.7, C37.20.9, C37.23 & C37.121) and one new document (C37.20.7.1).
Subcommittee Documents, Working Groups, and Task Forces:
| Document | Title | Chairperson | Activity | Status* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C37.20.4 | IEEE Standard for Indoor AC Switches (1 kV to 52 kV) for Use in Metal-Enclosed Switchgear | Bob Cohn Russell Boyce |
Active | PAR Expires: 12/31/2027 Ballot Date: 5/14/2025 Completion Target: 2027 |
| C37.20.7 | IEEE Recommended Practice for Testing Switchgear Rated Up to 52 kV for Internal Arcing Faults | Dan Hrncir John Kaminski |
Active | PAR Expires: Target 2030 Ballot Date: Target 2027 Completion:Target 2028 |
| C37.20.7.1 | IEEE Draft Guide for the Application of Arc-Resistant Switchgear Rated Up to 52 kV | Mike Lafond Jake Walgenbach |
Active | PAR Expires: 12/31/2028 Ballot Date:Target 2027 Completion: Target 2027 |
| C37.20.9 | IEEE Standard for Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Rated 1 kV to 52 kV Incorporating Gas Insulating Systems | Terry Woodyard Dave Mitchell |
Active | PAR Expires: Target 2030 Ballot Date: Target 2028 Completion: Target 2028 |
| C37.23 | Standard for Metal-Enclosed Bus | Jared Hines Mark Roberson |
Active | PAR Expires: 12/31/2026 Ballot Date: 9/18/2026 Completion: Target 2027 |
| C37.121 | IEEE Guide for Switchgear - Unit Substation - Requirements | John Kaminski Chris French |
Active | PAR Expires: 12/31/2029 Ballot Date: Target 2027 Completion: Target 2028 |
* All future dates are expected dates.
For more information on the SA Subcommittee please see the Minutes of the Meetings.
Updated: October 7, 2026