Commercial Smart Automation Systems in Santa Clarita
Bring your Santa Clarita business up to speed with intelligent control, energy efficiency, and seamless user experiences. Shaffer Construction, Inc. designs and installs commercial smart automation systems that unify lighting, HVAC, shades, AV, access control interfaces, and network infrastructure—tuned to how your team and customers use the space. From retail along Town Center Drive and Old Town Newhall storefronts to offices in the Valencia Industrial Center, our solutions reduce energy costs, simplify operations, and create consistent, secure environments. We handle everything—from consultation and design through programming, training, and support—so your automation works flawlessly on day one and scales as you grow.
Our Work
Benefits
Future-Ready Smart Solutions
We design with headroom and open standards so your automation grows with your business. Our projects leverage Cat6A for PoE++ (802.3bt) devices, VLAN-segmented networks, and controller platforms like Crestron, Control4, and Lutron Vive for scalable, code-compliant lighting. Where appropriate, we bridge to BACnet/IP or Modbus for HVAC vendor integration and enable secure remote management through encrypted tunnels. Detailed as‑builts, spare conduits, and labeled home-run terminations make future adds and changes fast and clean.
Permits and Regulatory Compliance
Shaffer Construction handles permitting, submittals, and inspections end-to-end. We design to the current California Electrical Code as adopted by the City of Santa Clarita and meet Title 24 Part 6 lighting control requirements, including occupancy, vacancy, and daylighting zones. We coordinate acceptance testing (Title 24 LCCA/AT) with certified technicians and document NRCC/NRCA forms. All installed equipment is UL/ETL listed, and installations follow NFPA 70 best practices with clear labeling and panel schedules for inspectors and facility staff.
Top-Quality Installation Guaranteed
Commercial environments demand reliability. We use plenum-rated cable where required, shielded Cat6A in high-interference areas, industrial-grade PoE switches, and enterprise Wi‑Fi access points. Every data drop is tested and certified (e.g., Fluke DSX records) and all control panels are neatly dressed, labeled, and surge-protected. Motion, contact, and light sensors are placed using measured coverage maps to ensure accuracy. Our punch lists, QA testing, and client sign-offs ensure your system performs from day one.
Custom-Tailored System Design
Every project begins with a walkthrough and discovery session to map workflows, occupancy patterns, and energy drivers. We generate a system architecture drawing, device schedules, and a network plan with SSID/VLAN strategy. RF heatmaps determine access point counts and locations; daylight and occupancy data inform lighting zones and schedules. We coordinate with your IT, HVAC vendor, and property manager, then produce a phased installation plan that minimizes downtime and respects quiet hours and retail peak periods.
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit in Santa Clarita for lighting controls and low-voltage automation?+
Often, yes. New circuits, service work, and many control system installations require permits through the City of Santa Clarita Building and Safety Division. We handle submittals, Title 24 documentation, and inspections. Some low-voltage-only scopes may qualify for expedited review, but we confirm requirements before work begins to avoid delays.
How long does a typical commercial automation project take?+
Most single-suite projects—such as a 2,000–5,000 sq ft office—install in 2–7 days once materials are on site. Design and permitting can run concurrently, with permits typically 1–3 weeks. We offer phased and after-hours work to minimize downtime for retail and medical offices.
Can you integrate with our existing HVAC or access control systems?+
Yes. We coordinate with your HVAC vendor to exchange schedules or setpoints via BACnet/IP or relay interfaces and can trigger entry/lighting scenes from access control events. Life-safety systems like fire alarms remain under the fire code, but we can interface through approved relays when permitted.
Will wireless controls be reliable in a tilt-up or metal-stud building?+
They can be—if engineered correctly. We perform RF surveys, place enterprise-grade access points strategically, and use hybrid solutions (wired backbones with wireless endpoints) to ensure reliability across concrete, steel, and long corridors typical of Santa Clarita business parks.
What kind of savings can we expect?+
Most clients see 15–30% lighting energy reductions and 5–15% HVAC savings from occupancy-based scheduling and daylighting. Demand charge reductions of 5–10% are common with load shedding. Payback is often 12–36 months, depending on operating hours and utility rates.
Can you work under mall or property management rules at Westfield or master-planned centers?+
Absolutely. We follow tenant coordination manuals, submit required drawings and insurance, and schedule after-hours work as needed. Our team communicates with property managers to ensure deliveries, noise restrictions, and inspection access are handled smoothly.
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