Commercial Exhaust Fan & Ventilation Wiring in Echo Park
Echo Park's restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and creative offices rely on dependable ventilation to keep guests comfortable and staff safe—especially along busy Sunset Boulevard and near Echo Park Lake. Shaffer Construction, Inc. designs and installs code-compliant exhaust fan and ventilation wiring tailored to older buildings and mixed-use spaces throughout the neighborhood. From compact restroom exhausts to rooftop kitchen fans serving bustling eateries, we handle sizing, dedicated circuits, controls, and safe routing through historic structures. Expect minimal downtime, clean workmanship, and full coordination with your HVAC/hood contractor. Call or text (323) 642-8509 or email hello@shaffercon.com to schedule a site visit and get a clear, fixed proposal.
Our Work
Benefits
Future-Ready Ventilation Systems
We design ventilation wiring to be future-ready. From humidity and occupancy-based restroom timers to demand-controlled kitchen and office exhaust, we integrate intelligent controls that reduce energy use and noise while maintaining air quality. Our installations support ECM fan motors, variable-speed drives, and building automation integrations. We label spare conduits and provide capacity for additional fans or control points, so expansions and tenant improvements are simpler and less disruptive down the road.
Permits & Code Compliance
Shaffer Construction manages electrical permitting and coordinates with LADBS inspectors to keep your project moving. Our work follows the Los Angeles Electrical Code (based on NEC/CEC), the Los Angeles Building Code, the California Mechanical Code, Title 24 energy requirements, and NFPA 96 for commercial kitchen exhaust interlocks. We provide as-builts, panel schedules, and load calculations where required, and we coordinate with mechanical and fire suppression vendors to ensure fan shutdown and hood system interlocks are properly wired and tested.
Expert Craftsmanship Every Time
We install copper THHN/THWN-2 conductors in EMT indoors and galvanized RGS or coated systems outdoors, with NEMA 3R/4X weatherproof disconnects located within sight of roof fans. All penetrations are properly flashed and sealed. We use heavy-duty steel boxes, code-compliant supports, vibration-isolating connectors, and clearly labeled circuits. Lugs are torqued to manufacturer specs, terminations are tested, and we perform functional checks under load so your exhaust runs reliably during peak hours.
Custom Solutions That Fit
Every Echo Park building is different. We start with a site walk to document existing panels, grounding, roof access, and duct routes. We calculate fan loads, verify voltage drop, size overcurrent protection, and design dedicated circuits and local disconnects. We coordinate pathways with your GC and HVAC team to minimize visible conduit in historic interiors and maintain ceiling heights. Our design package includes a scope narrative, one-line diagrams, and a schedule aligned to your business hours.
What We Offer
We offer full-scope commercial exhaust fan and ventilation wiring services tailored to Echo Park’s mixed-use and historic buildings. Common tasks include the following:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you coordinate with my hood/fire suppression vendor for a restaurant in Echo Park?+
Yes. We coordinate wiring for hood interlocks, make-up air, and fire suppression micro-switches to meet NFPA 96 and LADBS requirements. We’ll schedule dry runs with your mechanical and fire contractors and verify shutdown/activation sequences during inspection to ensure full compliance and smooth operation.
Can you run new power to a rooftop fan on an older Echo Park building with limited panel space?+
Often, yes. We perform load calculations and explore rebalancing or adding a dedicated subpanel. If capacity is insufficient, we can propose panel upgrades or transformer solutions. We plan rooftop conduit routes, provide weatherproof disconnects, and ensure proper grounding and flashing to protect the roof and meet code.
Will I need to close my business during installation?+
Most restroom or small office exhaust wiring is completed in a half day with minimal disruption. For kitchens, we typically work before or after service hours and can stage temporary protections. We’ll outline a project-specific plan to keep operations running while maintaining safety and cleanliness.
What codes apply to commercial exhaust wiring in Los Angeles?+
We follow the Los Angeles Electrical Code (based on NEC), Los Angeles Building Code, California Mechanical Code, and, for kitchens, NFPA 96. Title 24 may drive control requirements like occupancy or demand-based ventilation. We coordinate with LADBS for permits and inspections and provide as-builts for your records.
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