Commercial Electrical Panel Upgrades in Burbank

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In Burbank's Media District and bustling Downtown, your business relies on dependable power to keep cameras rolling, edit bays humming, and retail doors open. Shaffer Construction, Inc. delivers code-compliant commercial electrical panel upgrades that match the city's pace—fast, precise, and built for growth. From Magnolia Park storefronts to production stages near Warner Bros. and Disney, we expand capacity, streamline distribution, and reduce downtime. Our team coordinates with Burbank Water and Power and the City of Burbank to fast-track permits and complete most standard upgrades in 1–2 days, so you can stay focused on operations, not outages.

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Our Work

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Benefits

Future-Ready Electrical Solutions

We design panel and switchboard upgrades that anticipate growth—scalable 200–400A panelboards for small commercial suites up to 800–2000A switchboards for campuses. Our solutions can include smart metering, branch-circuit monitoring, networked power meters (Modbus/BACnet), and surge protection. For studios and offices, we plan isolated grounds and clean power paths for sensitive equipment. If solar, battery storage, or EV charging expansion is on the horizon, we maintain space, bus capacity, and conduit pathways to integrate those systems later without costly rework.

Guaranteed Compliance & Safety

Shaffer Construction manages permitting and inspections end-to-end. We produce NEC/California Electrical Code-compliant load calculations (Article 220), short-circuit and coordination studies matched to BWP available fault current, and one-line diagrams for plan check. All gear is UL-listed (UL 67 panelboards/UL 891 switchboards). We label equipment, arc-flash boundaries, and disconnects per NFPA 70/70E and provide as-builts for your records. Our familiarity with the City of Burbank Building and Safety Division and BWP service standards keeps approvals predictable and fast.

Expert Workmanship Every Time

We specify commercial-grade equipment from trusted manufacturers like Eaton, Siemens, and Schneider Electric. Copper bus, bolt-on breakers, and proper AIC ratings are standard, with NEMA 1 or 3R enclosures as conditions require. Our crews torque terminations to spec, perform insulation and continuity checks, and complete thermal imaging after energization to confirm healthy connections. From labeling to grounding electrode upgrades (Ufer, building steel), we build clean, accessible systems that are safe, reliable, and easy to maintain.

Customized Assessment & Planning

Every site begins with an in-depth assessment: existing panel condition, feeder sizes, available fault current, and future loads. We log demand when beneficial (Fluke metering) and coordinate with your facility schedule to plan cutovers during off-hours. Our engineered one-line drawings detail breakers, feeders, grounding, and required clearances. We also address special needs—cam-lock tie-ins for temporary power, isolated grounds for audio suites, or dedicated 277/480V lighting panels—so your system fits your exact operations.

What We Offer

200A–1200A commercial panelboard replacements (120/208V or 277/480V)

Main switchboard upgrades with copper bus and high AIC ratings

BWP service coordination, meter sections, and CT cabinet installations

Load calculations, short-circuit and selective coordination studies

Grounding electrode upgrades (Ufer, building steel) and bonding

Surge protection devices (SPD) and transient mitigation

Isolated-ground and clean-power solutions for studios/post-production

Cam-lock generator tie-ins and temporary power for productions

EV charger feeder additions and spare capacity planning

Reworking feeders/conduits, gutter space, and code-compliant clearances

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will my business be without power during a commercial panel upgrade in Burbank?+

For standard panel replacements, we plan a single cutover window, often 2–8 hours, scheduled during off-hours or weekends. Larger service changes may require a full day. We coordinate with Burbank Water and Power for any necessary shutdowns and provide temporary power options when feasible to keep critical loads running.

Do I need special permits for a 277/480V service or larger switchboard?+

Yes. The City of Burbank Building and Safety Division will review plans, and Burbank Water and Power will confirm service availability and metering requirements. Higher-amperage gear and service relocations typically undergo plan check. We prepare one-lines, load calcs, and coordination studies to streamline approvals and inspections.

Can you add capacity for EV chargers at our commercial property?+

Absolutely. We evaluate your existing service, perform load calculations, and right-size the main panel or switchboard to support EVSE expansion. We plan feeders, spare breakers, and conduit pathways to minimize future disruption. Our team includes EVITP-certified installers and coordinates with BWP on service capacity and metering.

Our building has an older Zinsco/FPE panel—should we replace it?+

In most commercial settings, Zinsco and Federal Pacific panels are recommended for replacement due to documented reliability and safety concerns. Breakers may fail to trip as designed. We assess fault current, verify grounding/bonding, and propose a modern, properly rated panel or switchboard that meets current code and your load requirements.