'Electrical Emergency Readiness for Restaurants'
"Restaurant Electrical Authority (REA) is a public-facing inspection and certification program operated by Foundation Safety Group LLC. REA is not the legal entity; Foundation Safety Group LLC is the legal, tax, and insurance-bearing entity. (REA) is NOT an inspection authority."
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Our Mission
To establish a national standard for restaurant electrical emergency readiness that improves safety, reduces shutdowns, and supports inspection success—without replacing licensed electrical professionals or regulatory authorities.
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"REA Authority Certification verifies that a restaurant location maintains ongoing electrical emergency readiness through documented standards, annual review, and continued oversight by the Restaurant Electrical Authority."
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**Certification is non-regulatory, time-limited, does not replace required inspections, and may be suspended or
revoked if standards are not maintained. REA does not guarantee inspection success or code compliance.**
WHO WE ARE
Restaurant Electrical Authority™ provides essential compliance and safety solutions tailored specifically for restaurants. Led by a Certified Master Electrician with over 35 years of experience, we ensure that your restaurant operates safely and efficiently.
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Scope of Program:
REA’s scope includes educational guidance related to restaurant electrical emergency readiness, development and administration of non-regulatory readiness standards, certification programs based on documented adherence to published standards, training materials for restaurant managers and operators, and certification review, renewal, and status verification.
What REA Does Not Provide:
REA does not provide electrical installation, repair, or maintenance services; electrical inspections or code enforcement; regulatory or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) functions; engineering approvals or design services; or guarantees of inspection outcomes or compliance results.
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Relationship to Certification:
REA certification indicates that a restaurant has received education and implemented readiness procedures aligned with REA standards at the time of review.
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**Certification is non-regulatory, time-limited, does not replace required inspections, and may be suspended or
revoked if standards are not maintained.**
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Education • Readiness Standards • Certification Only
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​​​“REA certifies that a location meets defined electrical emergency readiness and governance standards, and maintains inspection-ready documentation. Code compliance and remediation remain the responsibility of the operator and licensed professionals.”