Electrical Resources
American National Standards Institute
http://www.ansi.org
ANSI online provides convenient access to timely and relevant information on the ANSI Federation and the latest national and international standards - related activities.
American Society of Safety Engineers - ASSE
www.asse.org
Founded in 1911, this is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its members manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.
American Society for Testing and Materials - ASTM
www.astm.org
ASTM standards serve as the basis for manufacturing, procurement, and regulatory activities. They provide standards that are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems and commercial transactions around the world.
Canena - Council for Harmonization of Electrotechnical Standardization
http://www.canena.org
The goal of Canena is to foster the harmonization of electrotechnical product standards conformity assessment test requirements and electrical codes between all democracies of the Western Hemisphere.
Construction Web Links
www.constructionweblinks.com
This site offers links to thousands of Web sites relevant to the construction and facility management industries. It is organized into three primary sections: organizations, government agencies and private businesses. All links are annotated with a brief description.
Consumer Product Safety Commission - CPSC
www.cpsc.gov
CPSC protects the public against unreasonable risks of injuries associated with consumer products. Search recalls, report unsafe products.
Electrical Generating Systems Association
www.egsa.org
The association provides many services to the onsite power industry. Source of information on education and training, promotes professionalism, communication and international cooperation. Also develops performance standards for onsite power technology.
Electronic Industries Association
http://www.eia.org
National trade organization that includes the full spectrum of U.S. manufacturers representing more than 80% of the electronics industry.
Environmental Protection Agency - EPA
www.epa.gov
The EPA is responsible for protecting human health and to safeguard the natural environment. Browse site to find info on laws and regulations, educational resources, and programs.
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association - GAMA
www.gamanet.org
National trade association which members manufacture appliances, components and related products used in connection with space heating and water heating. Also deals with oil fired, electrical appliances and commercial food service.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
http://www.ieee.org/portal/index.jsp
IEEE is a leading authority in technical areas ranging from computers, telecommunications, biomedical technology, to electric power, aerospace and consumer electronics.
International Association of Electrical Inspectors
http://www.iaei.org/
This not-for-profit educational organization which cooperates in the formulation and uniform application of standards for the safe installation and use of electricity and collecting and dissemating relative information.
International Electrotechnical Commission
http://www.iec.ch
This is the international standards and conformity assessment body for all fields of electrotechnology.
National Electrical Contractors Association - NECA
www.necanet.org
Voice of the electrical contracting industry working to promote higher standards, quality workmanship and a skilled workforce through continuing education, labor relations, labor relations, promotional activities.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association - NEMA
www.nema.org
Provides a forum for the standardization of electrical equipment, enabling consumers to select from a range of safe, effective and compatible electrical products.
