Dedicated Equipment Circuits in Glendale
Glendale's commercial corridors—from Brand Boulevard near the Americana at Brand and Glendale Galleria to the San Fernando Road industrial strip—depend on reliable power for uptime and safety. Shaffer Construction, Inc. designs and installs dedicated equipment circuits that match your equipment's exact electrical requirements, reduce nuisance trips, and protect sensitive systems. Whether you run a restaurant in Montrose Shopping Park, a medical office near Adventist Health Glendale, or a creative studio by the railroad tracks, we deliver clean, code-compliant power without disrupting your operations. Our team handles assessment, design, permits, and installation end to end. Expect clear communication, meticulous labeling, and future-ready capacity planning so your circuit additions today won't limit tomorrow's growth.
Our Work
Benefits
Built for Business Growth
We design dedicated circuits with scalability in mind. Shaffer Construction provisions spare capacity at panels, designs EMT pathways with room for future pulls, and can integrate circuit-level metering for energy tracking. For IT and production spaces, we provide redundant circuits, isolated grounds where appropriate, and UPS-ready receptacle layouts. Our team deploys smart panels and power monitoring (Eaton/Schneider platforms) so you can visualize loads, spot trends, and plan expansions—without surprise shutdowns.
Permits and Full Compliance
We navigate Glendale’s permitting process for you, aligning every circuit with the California Electrical Code and applicable NEC articles (210, 215, 220, 240, 250, 300, 430, 440). We prepare clear load calculations, update panel schedules, and coordinate inspections around your business hours. For healthcare suites and assembly occupancies, we follow stricter grounding, receptacle, and equipment labeling protocols. Our documentation makes approvals predictable and keeps your project on schedule.
Expert Workmanship Guaranteed
From copper THHN/THWN-2 conductors pulled in EMT to stainless and liquidtight fittings in wet or kitchen areas, we select materials for durability and compliance. Breakers are torqued to manufacturer specs with logs retained. We color-code phases, label home runs, and provide engraved receptacle plates with circuit IDs. Where inrush is high, we right-size breakers and conductors and specify HACR-rated or motor-circuit protection. Pre-start IR scans and voltage-drop checks ensure clean power under load.
Customized Electrical Solutions
Every dedicated circuit starts with understanding your equipment. We review nameplate ratings, inrush characteristics, receptacle types (NEMA configurations), and site layout. Our design balances the shortest code-compliant pathway with minimal tenant disruption—routing above corridors, using existing shafts, or core-drilling where needed. We verify panel capacity, consider derating for rooftop runs, and plan shutoffs in off-hours. Subpanels or transformers are incorporated when voltage or capacity requires it.
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit in Glendale for adding a dedicated circuit to commercial equipment?+
Yes. The City of Glendale Building and Safety Division requires an electrical permit for new dedicated circuits. We submit load calculations, update panel schedules, and coordinate inspections. Simple single-circuit additions may be over-the-counter; more complex work or sensitive occupancies can require plan check. We handle the process end to end.
How long will my business be without power during installation?+
Most dedicated circuit installs require only a brief panel shutdown—typically 30–90 minutes—to land the breaker and make safe terminations. We schedule this during off-hours or early morning. The remainder of the work can often be completed with normal operations continuing, especially for conduit runs and device installation.
What factors affect the cost of a dedicated circuit in Glendale?+
Costs per circuit) depend on amperage, voltage, run length, routing complexity, rooftop/penetration work, receptacle type (e.g., L6-30R, 14-50), and whether a subpanel is needed. Kitchen and rooftop environments, coring through slabs, and after-hours work can also impact price. We provide a fixed, itemized proposal after site assessment.
Can my existing panel handle another dedicated circuit, or will I need an upgrade?+
We verify available capacity, spare breaker space, and calculated load. If your panel is near its limit or lacks spaces, we can sometimes add a subpanel near the load to avoid a full upgrade. For service-limited buildings, we may coordinate with Glendale Water & Power to plan a service upgrade when necessary.
Will high rooftop temperatures in Glendale affect my circuit installation?+
Yes, heat impacts conductor ampacity. We account for temperature correction and conduit fill when sizing conductors for rooftop runs. We also use proper supports, UV-rated fittings, and sealed penetrations to maintain performance and pass inspection under Glendale’s summer conditions.
Can you work around mall or mixed-use building rules near the Americana or Galleria?+
Absolutely. We coordinate with property management for access windows, loading dock use, and after-hours work requirements. Our team is experienced with security check-ins, noise restrictions, and protection of public areas so your project proceeds smoothly without tenant or customer disruption.
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