Commercial Electrical Safety Inspections in Glendale

Keep your Glendale building safe, compliant, and operating at peak performance with a thorough commercial electrical safety inspection from Shaffer Construction, Inc. From Brand Boulevard's office towers to retail suites at The Americana at Brand and Glendale Galleria, we help property owners and facility managers minimize risk and avoid costly downtime. Our team blends deep code knowledge with practical, on-the-ground experience in Glendale's diverse building stock—mid-century structures, mixed-use condos, medical offices, and industrial spaces along San Fernando Road. We deliver clear reports, prioritized recommendations, and a plan to correct issues quickly. Schedule a convenient, minimally disruptive inspection and get the confidence that your electrical system is safe, efficient, and ready for growth.

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Our Work

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Benefits

Future-Proof System Checks

We future-proof your electrical system using smart monitoring, submetering, and scalable design. Our team employs thermal imaging, circuit-level data logging, and power quality analyzers to pinpoint hidden risks and capacity constraints. We update single-line diagrams and arc-flash labels per NFPA 70E guidance and design room for EV charging, solar interconnection, and battery storage. The result is a safer, more data-driven electrical infrastructure that scales as your Glendale facility grows.

Code Compliance and Safety

Shaffer Construction manages permitting and compliance end-to-end. We inspect to the 2022 California Electrical Code (based on NEC), local Glendale amendments, Title 24 lighting requirements, and OSHA/NFPA 70E safety practices. For corrective work, we prepare submittals, coordinate with the City of Glendale Building and Safety Division and Glendale Water & Power, and schedule inspections. Our reports include clear code references so you can demonstrate due diligence to insurers, tenants, and corporate safety auditors.

Expert Electrical Assessments

Our inspectors use calibrated Fluke meters, infrared cameras, insulation resistance testers, and ground testers to verify system integrity. We check torque on accessible terminations per manufacturer specs, examine enclosure ratings for outdoor and parking garage environments, and assess labeling and clearance. Materials and methods meet or exceed CEC/NEC standards, and corrective work—if requested—is completed with UL-listed components from trusted brands like Eaton, Siemens, and Schneider Electric, ensuring long-term reliability.

Tailored Inspection Programs

Every Glendale property is different. We review as-builts, panel schedules, and previous TI drawings, then plan an inspection window that minimizes disruption—often early morning, evenings, or weekends. We coordinate lockout/tagout with your team, secure access to electrical rooms and rooftops, and plan under-load infrared scanning to capture real conditions. When capacity concerns emerge, we perform targeted load studies and provide upgrade paths aligned with your operational goals and budget.

What We Offer

Switchgear and panelboard visual inspection, torque verification, and thermal imaging under load
GFCI testing in kitchens, maintenance areas, rooftops, and garages per CEC 210.8(B)
Grounding and bonding assessment, including building steel, water pipe bonds, and supplemental electrodes
Verification of GFPE on 480Y/277V services and documentation of settings where accessible
Emergency egress and exit lighting test with battery checks and illumination verification
Transformer inspection: ventilation, temperature, lug condition, and vibration/noise assessment
Rooftop equipment circuits: UV damage, conduit integrity, weatherproofing, and disconnect condition
Receptacle and switch testing in representative samples; identification of worn/damaged devices
Labeling and documentation: panel schedules, circuit directories, arc-flash/one-line updates
Load measurements and optional short-term data logging for capacity planning
EV charging readiness review: spare capacity, demand factors, and Article 625 considerations
Parking garage systems: wet-location devices, corrosion checks, and lighting circuit protection
Generator/ATS visual inspection and functional checks (optional load bank coordinated per NFPA 110)
Power quality screening: harmonics/voltage imbalance indicators for sensitive equipment
Compliance review against 2022 California Electrical Code and Glendale amendments

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a commercial electrical safety inspection take in Glendale?+

Small suites (1,500–5,000 sq. ft.) typically take 3–6 hours. Larger offices or light industrial spaces may require a full day. We’ll confirm scope during the initial call and can schedule off-hours to minimize disruption. Reports are usually delivered within 24–48 hours.

Do I need a permit in Glendale for an electrical inspection?+

No permit is needed for the inspection itself. However, if we discover issues requiring repairs—panel replacements, new circuits, or service upgrades—we handle permits with the City of Glendale Building and Safety Division. Plan on roughly 2–3 weeks for review, depending on scope.

Can you inspect emergency and egress lighting systems?+

Yes. We test exit signs and egress lighting, check battery backup operation, and note any fixture failures or coverage gaps. If corrections are needed, we can provide a proposal and coordinate required permits or fire department inspections for life-safety systems.

Our building is considering EV chargers. Can the inspection assess capacity?+

Absolutely. We can include load measurements or short-term logging, review panel schedules, and apply Article 625 demand factors to determine EV charging feasibility. We’ll outline upgrade paths if capacity is limited and coordinate with Glendale Water & Power for service considerations.

What codes and standards do you inspect against?+

We inspect to the 2022 California Electrical Code (based on NEC), Glendale amendments, and reference NFPA 70B/70E best practices. For emergency power systems, we align recommendations with NFPA 110. Our reports cite specific code sections to support corrective actions.

Can you work around busy retail hours near The Americana at Brand?+

Yes. We frequently schedule early-morning, evening, or overnight inspections for retail and hospitality. We coordinate access with property management and security to keep operations running and protect customer experience.

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