Commercial Whole-Building Surge Protection in Burbank

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Power quality matters in Burbank's Media District and Downtown corridors, where studios, post-production houses, retailers, and Class A offices depend on clean, reliable electricity. Shaffer Construction, Inc. designs and installs commercial-grade whole-building surge protection that shields your facility from damaging transients caused by grid switching, HVAC motors, and valley heat-driven load fluctuations. From Warner Bros. to the Empire Center and along Olive Avenue and San Fernando Boulevard, we help businesses safeguard servers, edit bays, LED walls, POS systems, and life-safety equipment. Our streamlined process, half-day installation window, and local permitting expertise deliver fast, measurable protection without disrupting your operations.

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A, B & C10 Contractor

25+ Years

Experience in LA

1000+ Projects

Successfully Completed

Our Work

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Benefits

Future-Ready Electrical Safeguards

We engineer layered protection using UL 1449 Type 1 and Type 2 SPDs sized for your service—208Y/120V or 480Y/277V—plus distribution-level devices for critical subpanels. We integrate remote alarm contacts into your BMS, specify high kA ratings for campus-style services, and use modular cartridges for rapid replacements. For studios and edit suites, we add point-of-use data/AV line protection to complete a coordinated surge protection architecture that grows with your facility.

Always Code-Compliant and Certified

Shaffer Construction handles the City of Burbank Building and Safety permit, inspection scheduling, and any Burbank Water and Power coordination. Our installations comply with the California Electrical Code, NEC Article 242 (surge protection), NEC Article 250 (grounding/bonding), NFPA 70E safe work practices, and manufacturer installation requirements. We label equipment per UL 1449 and provide submittals, cut sheets, and as-builts so your records are audit-ready.

Expert Workmanship Guaranteed

We specify commercial SPDs with high short-circuit current ratings (SCCR), thermal fusing, real-time status indication, and NEMA Type 1/3R enclosures. Lead lengths are minimized with copper conductors to reduce let-through voltage, and bonding is enhanced using code-compliant clamps and grounding electrodes. Every installation includes torque verification, insulation checks, and phase-by-phase testing, ensuring your protection performs when it counts.

Customized Commercial Solutions

Our assessment documents your service size, fault current, grounding electrode system, and sensitive loads—servers, A/V racks, broadcast gear, VFDs, UPS, and EVSE. We model likely surge sources, select SPD kA ratings, and define protection layers at the service and key subpanels. Plans consider downtime windows, backfeed/solar interconnections, and future expansion, so your system stays compliant and adaptable.

What We Offer

Service-entrance UL 1449 Type 1/2 SPD installation

Distribution-level SPD protection for key subpanels

Grounding electrode testing and enhancement

Water and gas piping bonding verification/upgrades

Short-lead copper conductor terminations to minimize let-through

SPD monitoring with BMS/alarm contact integration

Coordination with UPS, generators, and solar interconnections

Data, coax, and A/V line surge protection options

Thermal imaging and preventive maintenance checks

Labeling, as-builts, and O&M documentation for compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

Will surge protection help with Burbank Water and Power switching and brownouts?+

Yes. Whole-building SPDs clamp fast-rising transients caused by utility switching, motor starts, and internal events. While SPDs don’t raise low voltage during a brownout, they do protect sensitive electronics from the damaging spikes that often accompany sag/restore events and switching operations.

How much downtime should we expect during installation?+

Most installations take about a half day. We coordinate an off-hours or early-morning shutdown, typically 2–3 hours, to safely mount and land the SPD and complete grounding enhancements. We then restore power, perform checks, and arrange inspection with minimal impact on operations.

Do we need protection at subpanels if we install one SPD at the service?+

For many commercial sites, layered protection is best. A service-entrance SPD handles large transients, while subpanel SPDs protect sensitive zones like server rooms, edit bays, or lighting control panels. Layering reduces let-through voltage and protects electronics located far from the main service.

What standards and codes govern surge protection in Burbank?+

We follow the California Electrical Code (based on NEC), including Article 242 for surge protection and Article 250 for grounding and bonding. Devices are UL 1449 listed. We also apply NFPA 70E safe work practices and meet City of Burbank Building and Safety permitting and inspection requirements.

Commercial power events rarely announce themselves—but they can halt editing timelines, crash POS systems, or take down a live room in seconds. Shaffer Construction, Inc. delivers a turnkey surge protection package: assessment, engineering, permitting, installation, and verification. We coordinate with your facilities team to find an off-hours window, arrive prepared, and complete the work—often within a half day—so your business stays on schedule. Every project is custom: we match SPD kA ratings to your service, tighten the grounding network, and add distribution-level protection where it brings the most value. You’ll receive clear documentation and maintenance guidance so your protection stays effective. Ready to fortify your building’s electrical backbone in Burbank? Call or text (323) 642-8509 or email hello@shaffercon.com to schedule a site assessment and proposal.