Commercial Backup Generator Installation in Santa Clarita
Keep your business powered through outages with commercial-grade backup generator solutions tailored to Santa Clarita's unique mix of retail centers, business parks, and medical offices. From Valencia Industrial Center and Centre Pointe Business Park to Old Town Newhall and Westfield Valencia Town Center, we design and install systems that protect revenue, inventory, and critical operations. Shaffer Construction, Inc. delivers turnkey engineering, permitting, installation, and commissioning for natural gas and diesel standby generators. We take care of utility coordination, noise and placement requirements, and compliance with local codes so you can focus on running your operation—whether that's a restaurant on Town Center Drive, a warehouse off Avenue Stanford, or a clinic near Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.
Our Work
Benefits
Power Security for Tomorrow
We design generator systems that grow with your business. From 30–200 kW natural gas or diesel units to paralleling options for future expansion, our solutions include UL 1008 automatic transfer switches, load-shed controllers, and 4‑pole switching when needed. Remote monitoring (Generac Mobile Link, Kohler OnCue) and Modbus/BACnet allow integration with your building management system. We log real-world loads, simulate growth scenarios, and select right-sized equipment to minimize fuel use while protecting critical operations.
Permitting and Code Compliance
Shaffer Construction handles end-to-end permitting and compliance: City of Santa Clarita Building and Safety, Los Angeles County Fire for fuel systems, SCAQMD emissions for diesel units, and coordination with SCE and SoCalGas. We engineer to the 2022 California Electrical Code, NEC Articles 700/701/702, NFPA 110 for emergency/standby power, and UL 2200 generator and UL 1008 transfer switch standards. Our submittals include single-line diagrams, fault calculations, anchorage details, and noise/screening solutions that clear review efficiently.
Expertise You Can Rely On
We build for reliability and safety. Our installations use copper THHN/THWN‑2 conductors in rigid/IMC conduit where exposed, color-coded and labeled per CEC, and mechanically anchored concrete pads engineered for local seismic requirements. We provide service‑entrance rated or bypass‑isolation ATS as needed, clean terminations, and thermal/IR scans on startup. Every system is function-tested under load, with ventilation, exhaust clearances, and fuel delivery verified for real operating conditions.
Tailored Planning and Design
Our process starts with a site walk to assess service gear, HVAC tonnage, refrigeration, networking, and life safety loads. We record intervals with data loggers, perform utility coordination, size gas service or diesel storage, and analyze noise exposure at property lines. Then we produce stamped one-line diagrams, equipment pads and anchorage, and a phasing plan to avoid business disruption. You get a clear design narrative that aligns with your operations and the City’s permitting requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an air-quality permit for a diesel generator in Santa Clarita?+
Most commercial diesel generators above 50 horsepower require South Coast AQMD permits. We prepare permit applications, help select Tier 4 Final compliant units, and provide runtime/test schedules that meet Rule 1470. If natural gas is a better fit for your load and site constraints, we’ll compare both options and manage the approvals accordingly.
Can a natural gas generator run during PSPS events?+
Yes, natural gas service typically remains available during PSPS electric shutoffs. We confirm gas meter and regulator capacities with SoCalGas and size piping for full-load demand. For critical facilities wanting additional resilience, we can add portable generator cam-locks or hybrid solutions to cover extreme contingencies.
How do you handle noise and placement in business parks?+
We evaluate property line distances, existing walls, and CC&R rules, then specify sound-attenuated enclosures and strategic placement to meet noise limits. We also design screening (fencing or architectural panels) that satisfies the City’s Planning Division. Our submittals include manufacturer noise data and, when needed, additional attenuation measures.
Will installation disrupt my operations?+
We phase work to minimize downtime—most cutovers happen after-hours or early morning. Many projects experience only a brief planned outage (often under 1 hour) during ATS tie-in. We provide a detailed schedule in advance and coordinate with SCE for any necessary service shutdowns.
What size generator does my business need?+
Sizing depends on your critical loads—HVAC tonnage, refrigeration, servers, lighting, and process equipment. Small offices and retail might need 30–60 kW, restaurants 60–100 kW, and warehouses or clinics 80–150+ kW. We perform measured load studies and growth modeling to select a generator that covers operations without wasting fuel.
How often should a commercial generator be maintained?+
We recommend monthly visual checks, quarterly inspections, and annual comprehensive service with load bank testing. Diesel units need fuel quality management and periodic testing; natural gas units require verification of gas pressure and valve integrity. We offer preventive maintenance plans tailored to runtime and manufacturer guidelines.
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