With the increased globalization of trade and worldwide electrical product development competition, it has become increasingly important to develop flexible, cooperative, consensus driven harmonized standards that are internationally recognized. However, with the emergence of the European Union and other regional trade organizations, the necessary compliance of American goods and services with local standards requirements and certifications has become challenging. .. The documents examined in this book include standards in electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution in both utilities and residential/ commercial/ industrial facilities. The book also considers the codes and standards used for the wire and cable aspects of power transmission and distribution, along with limited shipboard, communications, and instrumentation cabling codes and standards.