Commercial Landscape & Outdoor Lighting in Atwater Village
From Glendale Boulevard's bustling storefronts to the creative studios off Casitas Avenue, Atwater Village businesses thrive after dark—when lighting does the heavy lifting for safety, branding, and ambiance. Shaffer Construction, Inc. designs and installs efficient, code-compliant outdoor lighting that highlights architecture, guides guests, and deters trespassers while keeping energy costs in check. Whether you operate a boutique near the Hyperion Bridge or manage a mixed-use courtyard by the LA River bike path, our team delivers smart LED systems, discrete fixtures, and reliable controls—typically installed in 2–5 days. We handle permitting with LADBS, ensure Title 24 compliance, and commission every system so your exterior looks spectacular and runs effortlessly all year.
Our Work
Benefits
Innovative Lighting Solutions
We design scalable systems that grow with your property. Astronomical time clocks, photocells, and Wi‑Fi or cellular gateways enable cloud-managed scheduling and zoned dimming. Where branding demands flexibility, we can integrate RGBW accent lighting and DMX control for events. We oversize conduits and plan spare circuits to simplify future additions. Multi-tap transformers mitigate voltage drop as you expand, ensuring uniform light levels across long runs and changing plantings.
Permit-Ready and Fully Compliant
Shaffer Construction handles submittals, plan check, and inspections with LADBS. Our packages include fixture schedules, single-line diagrams, site plans, and photometric summaries. We build to NEC Article 411 (low-voltage lighting), NEC 300.5 (burial), and the 2022 California Energy Code (Title 24) with LA Green Building Code requirements. On inspection day, we meet the inspector, verify labeling, and demonstrate controls so you achieve compliance without delays.
Superior Quality, Trusted Expertise
We specify solid brass or marine‑grade aluminum fixtures with sealed optics, stainless hardware, and UV-stable gaskets. Direct-burial 12/14‑gauge cable, gel-filled connectors, and NEMA 3R/4 enclosures protect connections against irrigation and heat. Multi-tap, UL‑listed transformers are balanced and labeled by zone; we add surge protection and GFCI where required. Every fastener is torqued, every splice tested—so your system stays bright, consistent, and low-maintenance for years.
Tailored Lighting Design Service
Our process starts with a daylight and dusk walk-through to understand circulation, planting, and brand goals. We set foot‑candle targets for paths, entries, signage, and façades; select CCT (2700K–4000K) to match materials; and use shielding to minimize glare, especially near the LA River. Mock-ups confirm effects before full rollout. We coordinate with landscapers and irrigation schedules, and call 811 (DigAlert) prior to trenching to protect underground utilities.
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for commercial low-voltage landscape lighting in Atwater Village?+
Most commercial exterior lighting requires an LADBS electrical permit, even when using 12–24V systems. We confirm scope, prepare Title 24 documentation, and submit plans through ePlanLA. Expect 2–4 weeks for review, followed by an underground inspection (if trenching) and a final inspection. We handle it all.
Can you work after hours to avoid disrupting our customers?+
Yes. We routinely schedule night or early‑morning work on Glendale Boulevard and nearby corridors. For active patios and courtyards, we phase trenching and backfill the same day, maintain safe pedestrian paths, and coordinate with property managers so businesses stay open during installation.
Will new lighting affect LA River wildlife or bother neighbors?+
We use shielding, warmer color temperatures, and precise aiming to reduce glare and light spill—key near the River Improvement Overlay. Photometric planning keeps light on target. For sensitive edges, we select luminaires with controlled optics and BUG ratings that minimize uplight and backlight.
Our building has limited panel capacity and older grounding—can we still add lighting?+
Often yes. Low-voltage LED systems draw minimal power. We evaluate your panel, add dedicated circuits or a subpanel if needed, and correct grounding/bonding issues. Multi‑tap transformers and balanced runs ensure brightness without overloading existing infrastructure.
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