Commercial Security & Motion Lighting in Santa Clarita

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Protect your property, employees, and customers with purpose-built commercial security and motion lighting tailored to Santa Clarita. From Old Town Newhall shopfronts to Valencia Gateway warehouses near Magic Mountain Parkway, we design, permit, and install systems that deter intruders, improve visibility, and save energy. Shaffer Construction, Inc. optimizes placement, beam spread, and controls to illuminate parking lots, loading docks, pathways, and entrances without adding glare to nearby residences. Our licensed team handles everything—from photometric layouts to Title 24 controls—so your business gets code-compliant lighting that works reliably all year long in the SCV climate.

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A, B & C10 Contractor

25+ Years

Experience in LA

1000+ Projects

Successfully Completed

Our Work

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Benefits

Smart Technology for Tomorrow

We deploy modern, networked lighting controls that scale with your site. From 0–10V dimming drivers and bi-level motion sensors to photocells and astronomical time clocks, your lighting responds to real conditions. Wireless mesh controls (Bluetooth/Zigbee) allow grouped zones, remote scheduling, and energy analytics. Dual-technology sensors (PIR + microwave) reduce false triggers, while shielded optics and selectable CCTs support dark-sky goals. As needs grow—new cameras, added parking rows, or EV charging—your system expands without a full redesign.

Safety and Code Compliance

Shaffer Construction manages the permitting and inspection process with the City of Santa Clarita, ensuring your project meets California Title 24 Part 6 nonresidential lighting requirements. We coordinate Acceptance Testing with certified technicians, verify shutoff controls, daylight/occupancy functionality, and prepare as-builts for inspectors. Our installations follow NEC (NFPA 70) and IES-recommended practices for security lighting and parking facilities, blending safety, energy efficiency, and code compliance with your site’s operational needs.

Expertise You Can Trust

We specify commercial-grade LED fixtures with high-temperature drivers, 10kV/20kA surge protection, powder-coated aluminum housings, and IK10 impact-rated lenses. Poles and brackets are 3G vibration rated where needed. Conductors are copper THHN/THWN-2 in EMT or rigid conduit with weatherproof boxes (NEMA 3R/4X). We torque-check anchors, megger-test circuits, seal penetrations, and use tamper-resistant hardware. The result: lighting that withstands SCV heat, wind, and dust—while delivering consistent illumination year after year.

Custom Lighting Design and Planning

Every property gets a customized plan. We begin with a site walk to identify security concerns—blind corners, alleys, crosswalks, loading dock doors—then model light levels with photometric software to target even coverage and uniformity. We coordinate with your CCTV provider to align beam angles with camera fields of view, set motion zones to prevent false triggers from nearby roads, and choose optics/shields to avoid spillover into adjacent homes or streets.

What We Offer

Parking lot LED area lights with motion-driven bi-level dimming

Wall-pack and floodlight upgrades with shielded optics to limit glare

Perimeter and fence-line motion lighting for yards and alleys

Loading dock and roll-up door task lighting with integrated sensors

Stairwell and garage bi-level fixtures meeting Title 24 requirements

Canopy and walkway lighting with photocells and time-based scenes

NEMA twist-lock nodes and networked control gateways for remote management

New pole foundations, anchor bolts, and structural calcs for added fixtures

Trenching, conduit, and panel upgrades to support added lighting loads

Photometric studies and light trespass mitigation for Planning review

Integration with CCTV/VMS and alarm I/O for event-based illumination

Emergency egress lighting upgrades and inverter/battery solutions

Astronomical time clocks and daylight harvesting where applicable

Ongoing maintenance, relamping, aiming, and seasonal reprogramming

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit in Santa Clarita to upgrade my parking lot lights?+

Yes. The City of Santa Clarita typically requires an electrical permit for lighting upgrades, especially when circuits, poles, or controls are added. For new poles, structural calculations and a site plan may be required, and Planning may request a photometric study. We handle submissions, inspections, and coordinate acceptance testing for Title 24 controls.

How do you prevent motion lights from triggering due to traffic near Magic Mountain Parkway or the 5/14 freeways?+

We use dual-technology sensors (PIR + microwave), aim fixtures carefully, and set detection zones to exclude roadways. Shielded optics, lower mounting angles, and grouped zoning with delay times reduce false triggers. During commissioning, we test at dusk and late evening to fine-tune sensitivity under real traffic conditions.

Can you integrate lighting with our existing cameras and alarm system?+

Yes. We coordinate with your security vendor to align lighting with camera fields of view and can provide relay-based or network triggers for event lighting. Bi-level dimming keeps areas at a safe low level, then brightens on motion or alarm events, improving image quality and response without wasting energy.

What color temperature is best to avoid light complaints near homes?+

In mixed-use or adjacent-to-residential areas, we typically specify 3000K–3500K with full cut-off optics and house-side shields to reduce glare and skyglow. In larger lots or industrial yards, 4000K may be used for higher visual acuity. We confirm choices with photometric modeling and, if needed, mock-ups.