Commercial Electrical Safety Inspections in Santa Clarita
Keep your Santa Clarita business safe, compliant, and running without interruptions. Shaffer Construction, Inc. provides comprehensive commercial electrical safety inspections tailored to local offices, retail, restaurants, industrial suites, and medical facilities. We understand the demands of Valencia's business parks, Old Town Newhall storefronts, and high-traffic destinations near Westfield Valencia Town Center. Our inspections combine detailed visual reviews, advanced testing, and thermal imaging to uncover risks before they become outages or emergencies. We prioritize findings so you know what to fix first, what can wait, and what will improve efficiency. Whether you're preparing for a fire inspection, expanding operations, or due for a preventive review, our C-10 licensed team delivers actionable insights with minimal disruption to your operations.
Our Work
Benefits
Future-Ready Electrical Solutions
We future‑proof your facility by pairing inspections with data-driven recommendations. Our team uses FLIR thermal imaging, calibrated power quality analyzers, and cloud-based reporting to identify emerging risks and track trends. We’ll advise on smart metering, surge protection, and scalable distribution (panel upgrades, spare capacity, busway) so you can support EV charging, added HVAC, or tenant expansions without surprises. Where appropriate, we recommend Title 24–compliant controls for safer, more efficient operation.
Comprehensive Code Compliance
Shaffer Construction, Inc. manages permitting and coordinates with the City of Santa Clarita Building and Safety Division for corrective work. We inspect against the current California Electrical Code (Title 24, Part 3), California Fire Code, and manufacturer specifications, applying NFPA 70E safe work practices during energized diagnostics. For lighting and egress systems, we verify requirements that local Fire Prevention staff review during annual inspections, helping you avoid violations, fines, or failed reinspections.
Unmatched Expertise & Reliability
Our commercial inspectors are C-10 licensed electricians who use high-quality tools—FLIR thermal cameras, Fluke meters, and torque tools—to manufacturer specs. We verify terminations, clearances, and labeling, and document every finding with photos and heat maps. Recommendations prioritize safety and uptime while using UL-listed components and industry best practices. From switchgear to transformers, rooftop equipment to branch circuits, we deliver reliable, code-compliant results you can trust.
Customized Inspection Process
Every facility is different. We start with a brief discovery to understand your occupancy, operating hours, and system age, then tailor an inspection plan that minimizes downtime—often after-hours or in phases. For multi-tenant sites, we coordinate access with property managers and create a sampling strategy for repetitive spaces. You’ll receive a clear, prioritized report with corrective options, budget ranges, and timelines, plus an updated one-line diagram if needed.
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should a Santa Clarita business schedule an electrical safety inspection?+
Most commercial facilities benefit from annual inspections, with semiannual thermal scans for critical operations (restaurants, medical, data-heavy offices). If your building is older (1980s–1990s), has frequent tenant turnover, or recently added HVAC or EV charging, consider more frequent checks. We can align your schedule with Los Angeles County Fire’s annual inspections to minimize disruptions and keep documentation current.
Will the inspection disrupt my operations or tenants?+
We plan inspections around your schedule, often after-hours or in phases. Many tasks are visual or non-invasive, and thermal imaging is done under normal load. If de-energized checks are needed (for torque verification), we’ll schedule short windows and provide notice. Our goal is to identify issues without interrupting sales, production, or patient care.
Do corrective repairs require a permit from the City of Santa Clarita?+
Inspections do not require permits, but many repairs and upgrades do—especially panel changes, added circuits, service work, or lighting reconfigurations. We prepare and submit the permit package to the City of Santa Clarita Building and Safety Division, coordinate any plan review, and schedule city inspections. Typical permit timelines run 1–3 weeks, depending on scope.
Do you test emergency and exit lighting as part of the inspection?+
Yes. We test egress and exit lighting for functionality and battery runtime, document any failures, and note code references. Because Los Angeles County Fire checks these systems during annual inspections, verifying them ahead of time helps you avoid violations and unscheduled reinspections. We can also replace failed battery packs and lamps as part of corrective work.
Can you help with Title 24 lighting controls and documentation?+
Our inspections verify that required controls (occupancy sensors, time switches, daylight zones) function and are not bypassed. For new installations requiring Title 24 Acceptance Testing, we coordinate with certified Acceptance Test Technicians as needed and address any punch-list items. We also identify low-cost adjustments that can improve compliance and save energy.
Related Services in Santa Clarita
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today for a free consultation and quote on your electrical project!
Contact Us