Commercial Data, Network & AV Wiring in Santa Clarita
Your Santa Clarita business depends on fast, reliable, and well-organized connectivity. From structured cabling in Valencia office parks to conference room AV in Old Town Newhall creative studios, Shaffer Construction, Inc. designs and installs commercial-grade data, network, and AV systems that scale as you grow. We handle everything end-to-end, including permitting, testing, and certification, so your team can focus on running the business. Whether you are building out a new suite near Westfield Valencia Town Center or upgrading a warehouse in the Valencia Industrial Center, our engineers and BICSI-certified installers deliver clean, code-compliant installations that support today's 10G networks, VoIP, Wi-Fi 6/6E, AV over IP, and security devices across your facility.
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Benefits
Future-Ready Cabling Solutions
We design cabling plants that support today’s needs and tomorrow’s upgrades. That includes Cat6a for 10G to the desk, OM3 or OM4 multimode or OS2 singlemode fiber backbones, PoE++ for WAPs and cameras, and HDBaseT or AV over IP for conference rooms. We model coverage for Wi-Fi 6/6E, size racks for expansion, and implement standards-based labeling for easy adds, moves, and changes. You get a structured system ready for new technologies without costly rework.
Compliance and Certification Guaranteed
Shaffer Construction manages your low-voltage permits and inspections from start to finish. We follow TIA-568 and TIA-569 pathway standards, NEC Article 800 and 725, and California Building Code firestopping requirements. Our submittals include cable specs, floor plans, riser diagrams, and UL firestop details. We coordinate with the City of Santa Clarita Building and Safety Division and property managers so your installation passes the first time and avoids downtime or re-inspection fees.
Unmatched Professional Expertise
Our crews install plenum-rated Cat6 and Cat6a from leading manufacturers, with ladder rack, J-hooks, and Velcro bundling for optimal support. We maintain bend-radius and fill ratios, keep data away from EMI sources, and terminate to 110-style or modular jacks with certified tools. Every link is tested with a Fluke DSX series tester and documented to TIA performance thresholds. The result is a cleaner rack, lower latency, and consistent performance across your network.
Customized Plan and Design
We start with a site survey, reviewing floor plans, equipment counts, conference room needs, and growth projections. Then we design pathways, IDF locations, and patch panel layouts to minimize cross-talk and future congestion. We coordinate with HVAC, sprinkler, and ceiling trades to avoid conflicts, and we produce labeled floor plans and as-builts. Your design is tailored to your workflows—office cubicles, retail POS, clinic exam rooms, or high-bay warehousing.
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a low-voltage permit for data cabling in Santa Clarita?+
Most commercial data, network, and AV wiring projects require a low-voltage permit through the City of Santa Clarita Building and Safety Division. Smaller scopes may be over-the-counter, while larger tenant improvements can involve plan review. We handle the permit application, coordinate inspections, and provide documented firestop details to streamline approval.
How fast can you complete a typical office cabling project?+
Most small to mid-size suites finish in 1 to 3 days once permits and materials are ready. Larger warehouses or multi-floor buildouts can take 1 to 2 weeks. We often work after hours or weekends to avoid disrupting operations, and we deliver Fluke test results and as-builts at turnover so your IT team can go live immediately.
Should we choose Cat6 or Cat6a for our upgrade?+
Cat6 supports up to 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps at shorter distances, while Cat6a is designed for 10 Gbps to 100 meters and handles PoE++ and high-density Wi-Fi better. In Santa Clarita offices planning for Wi-Fi 6/6E, AV over IP, and growth, Cat6a is usually the best long-term value. We can mix Cat6a to work areas with fiber backbones for maximum performance.
Can you integrate with our existing network gear and AV platforms?+
Yes. We coordinate with your MSP or IT team to match switch port counts, PoE budgets, and VLAN plans. For AV, we support HDMI extenders, HDBaseT, and AV over IP from leading vendors, and we pre-test runs to ensure 4K performance. We also label and document everything to align with your current patching and rack standards.
How do you manage cabling in open ceilings or high-bay warehouses?+
We install J-hooks, cable tray, and ladder rack to maintain bend radius and fill ratios, use plenum-rated cable, and keep data lines separated from power and EMI sources. In high-bay areas, we anchor to structure, apply seismic bracing where required, and position WAPs to ensure coverage around racks and equipment. All penetrations are properly firestopped and inspected.
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