Commercial Backup Generator Installation in Atwater Village

Yes. LADBS requires electrical permits and may require mechanical/fuel gas permits. Exterior units can involve Planning/Zoning review for placement, and diesel systems may trigger LAFD and South Coast AQMD permits. We prepare drawings, submit applications, and guide you through inspections and testing until final approval.

Natural gas is common and convenient along Glendale and Los Feliz Boulevards, avoiding on-site fuel storage. Propane can work where gas capacity is limited. Diesel is preferred for larger loads or mission-critical runtime but can require LAFD and AQMD permits and acoustic planning. We’ll model runtime, load, and permitting to recommend the best fit.

Often, yes. Rooftop placements save ground space and can reduce noise at the property line, but they require structural review, seismic anchorage, crane logistics, and code-compliant exhaust clearance. We coordinate engineering, rigging, and LADBS approvals to ensure the roof can support the unit safely and meet maintenance access requirements.

Most installations take 2–5 days on site, with the actual utility cutover and transfer switch tie-ins scheduled off-hours. Expect short planned outages—typically a few hours—while we perform final connections and testing. We coordinate with LADWP and your team to choose low-impact times and maintain temporary power where feasible.

It depends on equipment. A small kitchen with refrigeration, a hood, make-up air, POS, and limited HVAC might require 25–60 kW. Larger venues with multiple compressors and air conditioning can exceed 100 kW. We perform detailed load calculations and can back up only critical circuits to reduce system size and cost.