Resource Links

Government Agencies

DPD (Seattle Department of Planning and Development)

Washington State Agency that enforces codes relating to buildings and property

U.S. Federal Government Agencies Directory

Starting point when searching for federal government agencies.

WAC (Washington Administrative Code) Rules

Set of rules in Washington State that supplements the National Electrical Code.

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries

Washington State agency that enforces regulations of labor practices

Washington Cities Electrical Code

The Washington Cities Electrical Code is a joint effort between the MyBuildingPermit.com (MBP) EGov portal and the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO).

Electrical Safety & Equipment Training

Arcwear.com

Provides testing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fall protection, arc flash clothing, and flame resistant clothing

Salisbury

Manufacture of personal electrical safety products that comply with ASTM requirements and OSHA regulations

Oberon Company

Manufacture of personal electrical safety products that provide the highest level of protection for the industrial electrician, utility lineman & electrical contractor

Manufacturers & Distributors

Power Smiths International Corp.

Manufacturer of Energy Star Rated and Harmonic Mitigation Transformers

Power Systems Analysis Software Vendors

ETAP

Power Systems Analysis Software Vendor

SKM Systems Analysis

Power Systems Analysis Software Vendor

EasyPower

Power Systems Analysis Software Vendor

Miscellaneous

ElectricNet

A general information center for participants in the electric power industry.

Electrical Standards Associations

ANSI

American National Standards Institute

ASTM

American Society of Testing and Materials

CSA

Canadian Standards Association

ICEA

Insulated Cable Engineers Association

IEC

International Electrotechnical Commission

IEEE

Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers

IES

Illuminating Engineering Society

NEMA

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NETA

International Electric Testing Association

NFPA

National FIre Protection Agency

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Association

UL

Underwritters Laboratories, Inc.