Pierce County · IBEW Local 76
Commercial electrical contractor in Tacoma, WA
Tapps Electric is a union commercial electrical contractor based in Sumner, a short drive from downtown Tacoma. We build electrical systems for Tacoma hospitals, industrial facilities, offices and public buildings.
Our Tacoma work includes electrical construction inside St. Joseph Medical Center, an operating hospital, for Sellen Construction. We are signatory to IBEW Local 76, which covers Pierce County, so our crews are local.
Permits and utility in Tacoma
Inside the City of Tacoma, electrical permits and inspections are handled by the city through Tacoma Power rather than Washington L&I, and Tacoma Power is the serving utility. We work with both regularly and coordinate service requirements as part of our scope.
Communities we serve around Tacoma
- Tacoma
- Lakewood
- University Place
- Fife
- Parkland
- Spanaway
- Port of Tacoma
Commercial electrical services in Tacoma
- Tenant improvementsOffice, lab, retail and fitness TIs from shell to occupancy: power, lighting, controls and coordination with every trade on the ceiling.
- New constructionGround-up commercial and public buildings, from underground and service entrance through branch wiring, fixtures and final inspection.
- Healthcare electricalEmergency departments, imaging suites and clinic build-outs, including work inside occupied hospitals with phasing, shutdown planning and infection control.
- Switchgear, generators and critical powerService upgrades, distribution, standby generators, automatic transfer switches and UPS systems for facilities that cannot lose power.
- Industrial electricalWarehouses, plants and process facilities: rigid conduit, motor control, equipment connections and high-bay lighting.
- Warehouse electricalElectrical work for warehouses and industrial buildings: lighting, dock and equipment power, chargers, panels and repairs.
- Restaurant and retail electricalKitchen equipment power, new services, panel upgrades, lighting and full build-outs for restaurants and shops.
- EV chargingCommercial and fleet EV charging, including DC fast charging and the gear behind it, from utility service to the last stall.
- Lighting and controlsLED lighting, networked lighting controls and retrofits that meet the Washington State Energy Code.
- Design-build electricalBudgets, engineered drawings, permits and construction from one accountable electrical team.
- Commercial electrical serviceTroubleshooting, repairs and small projects for commercial buildings, facilities teams and property managers.
Our electrical projects in and around Tacoma
- 01
St. Joseph Medical Center
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Questions about working with us in Tacoma
Is Tapps Electric a union electrical contractor in Tacoma?
Yes. Tapps Electric is signatory to IBEW Local 76, which covers Pierce County, and is a member of the NECA Southwest Washington Chapter.
What commercial electrical work does Tapps Electric do in Tacoma?
Tenant improvements, new construction, healthcare, switchgear and generators, industrial work, commercial EV charging, lighting and controls, design-build and commercial service.
Does Tapps Electric do residential work in Tacoma?
No. Tapps Electric works only on commercial and industrial projects.
Bidding a project in Tacoma?
Send plans, specs and the due date. We read every sheet and tell you quickly whether we are in.
Not a contractor? If you own or run a warehouse or business, just call. A person answers the phone.