Commercial Landscape & Outdoor Lighting in Glendale
From Brand Boulevard to the Montrose Shopping Park, Glendale businesses rely on welcoming, safe, and energy-smart exterior lighting to stand out after dark. Shaffer Construction, Inc. designs and installs high-performance commercial landscape and outdoor lighting systems tailored to Glendale's mix of storefronts, offices, hospitality venues, and multi-family communities. We handle everything—from photometric planning and glare control to transformers, low-voltage circuitry, and smart controls—so your property looks great and meets code. Our team understands Glendale's climate, foot traffic patterns, and design expectations, delivering reliable, low-maintenance LED lighting that enhances safety, elevates brand identity, and reduces energy costs.
Our Work
Benefits
Lighting Solutions for Tomorrow
We design systems that evolve with your property: networked LED drivers, 0–10V or DALI-2 dimming, Bluetooth mesh nodes for granular control, astronomical time clocks, and smart photocells. Where façade lighting needs dynamic control, we integrate DMX-enabled fixtures and scalable control gateways. Conduit sizing and junction placement anticipate future signage or EV area expansions, and transformers are specified with headroom so you can add fixtures without rework. Remote dashboards provide schedule, scene, and energy management across multi-property portfolios.
Permits and Local Compliance Experts
Shaffer Construction manages permitting and inspections end to end. We engineer to the 2022 California Electrical Code, California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6), and Glendale Municipal standards—documenting power densities, control zoning, and shutoff requirements. Our team coordinates with the City of Glendale Building and Safety Division, provides photometric studies to address glare/trespass, and performs Title 24 lighting controls acceptance testing through certified personnel, keeping your project compliant and inspection-ready.
Quality Work You Can Trust
Commercial landscapes demand rugged components and clean execution. We use marine-grade brass or architectural aluminum fixtures, 316 stainless fasteners, UV-stable gaskets, and IP67 gel-filled splice kits. Direct-bury 12/2 or 10/2 cable is routed in protective conduit where needed; transformers include multi-tap outputs for voltage balancing. Bollards receive reinforced concrete bases and tamper-resistant hardware. Every run is labeled, mapped, and surge-protected. The result: a system that looks refined on day one and stays reliable for years.
Tailored Lighting Design Process
Our process starts with a night audit to see how your property currently reads from the sidewalk and parking areas. We model sightlines, specify color temperatures by zone (2700K for hospitality, 3000–3500K for retail), and choose optics to highlight trees, signage, and architectural facades. Photometric calculations ensure even path illumination and code-compliant footcandle levels, while shields and beam angles control spill onto neighboring residences. We coordinate with HOAs and brand standards to align aesthetics with your identity.
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit in Glendale for low-voltage landscape lighting at a commercial property?+
If your project adds or modifies electrical infrastructure—transformers, circuits, or panel terminations—an electrical permit through the City of Glendale Building and Safety Division is typically required. We prepare plans, photometrics, and Title 24 documentation and handle the permit and inspection process for you.
Can you work after hours to avoid disrupting customers on Brand Boulevard?+
Yes. We commonly schedule trenching, fixture installation, and programming during early mornings or evenings to keep parking and entries open. Night aiming sessions are standard so we can fine-tune light levels and glare with real-world conditions while minimizing business disruption.
How do you prevent glare and light spill onto nearby residences?+
We use optics with appropriate BUG ratings, shielding, beam control, and precise aiming. Photometric modeling verifies footcandle levels at property lines, and we select warmer color temperatures where needed. The goal is to illuminate walkways and features while keeping light on your site—not into windows or drivers’ eyes.
What kind of maintenance does commercial landscape lighting require?+
LED systems are low-maintenance, but we recommend periodic checks: cleaning lenses, verifying aim, testing timers/photocells, and inspecting connections—especially where irrigation overspray is present. Our maintenance plans include seasonal schedule updates and quick replacement for any damaged fixtures.
Are rebates available through Glendale Water & Power for exterior LED upgrades?+
Glendale Water & Power has offered business incentives for qualifying lighting and controls. Eligibility varies by fixture type, wattage reduction, and controls strategy. We’ll evaluate your project, prepare the necessary documentation, and help you capture available rebates to improve your payback.
How long does a typical project take from start to finish?+
Design and permitting generally take 2–3 weeks in Glendale, and installation usually takes 2–5 days depending on scope. We often run permitting in parallel with procurement to shorten timelines. After installation, programming and final inspection are typically completed within the same week.
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