Do you handle plan check?

Yes. We submit plans to LADBS or the appropriate AHJ, respond to comments, and get the permit issued. This typically adds 2–4 weeks to a project.

Can you work after hours?

Yes. For occupied spaces we regularly work nights and weekends to minimize disruption. Rates may reflect the schedule.

Do you work as a subcontractor under a GC?

Yes. We regularly sub under LA commercial general contractors. We work the GC schedule and coordinate with trades.

What size projects do you take?

Small TIs up to full buildouts around 10,000 sq ft. Above that we partner with larger commercial shops.

Do you offer maintenance contracts?

Yes. Quarterly and annual maintenance available for commercial clients.

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Tenant improvements. Office buildouts. Retail, restaurant, medical, gym. Inspection-clean work. After-hours scheduling. Landlord coordination.

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How does a commercial tenant improvement electrical project work?

Typical timeline is 6–12 weeks total: pre-lease assessment, plan design, LADBS plan check (2–4 weeks), permit, construction, rough inspection, final inspection, occupancy.

We meet with you before you sign the lease to scope what the space needs. That number often influences lease negotiation. Plan check timelines vary by jurisdiction — LADBS, Burbank, Glendale, and Simi each have their own queues.

Business types we wire

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Restaurant buildout

We do

Hood interlocks, kitchen equipment circuits, lighting design.

If you have

Office TI

We do

Workstation power, data drops, lighting, emergency egress.

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Retail space

We do

Track and accent lighting, POS circuits, security.

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Medical office

We do

Dedicated circuits per treatment room, UPS-ready, compliant.

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Gym buildout

We do

Heavy machine circuits, 277V lighting, HVAC tie-ins.

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Warehouse retrofit

We do

LED conversion, motion sensors, 3-phase.

Typical commercial electrical specs by use

Ballpark service sizing for different commercial tenant types. Real numbers come from your load calc.

Application	Amperage	Voltage	Notes
Office	200–400A	120/208V	Cubicle power, data, lighting.
Retail	100–200A	120/208V	Accent lighting, POS, security.
Restaurant	400–800A	120/208V or 277/480V	Kitchen equipment, hood, bar.
Medical	200–400A	120/208V	Per-treatment circuits, UPS-ready.
Gym	400A+	277/480V	Heavy equipment, LED, HVAC.
Warehouse	400A+	277/480V	Lighting, 3-phase motors, EV fleet.

TI timeline: pre-lease to CO

Commercial electrical is a plan-check-driven process. Budget 6–12 weeks from signed lease to Certificate of Occupancy.

1
Pre-lease walkthrough
Assess the space before you sign. Free for commercial tenants.
2
Plan design
Drawings prepared for plan check by our engineer or yours.
3
Plan check + permit
2–4 weeks
LADBS submission, comments, approval.
4
Construction
Rough, finish, low voltage. Work around your opening date.
5
Rough + final inspection
We meet inspectors on-site at both stages.

Commercial electrical terms

Electrical work uses specific terms. Here is what the jargon means in plain English.

277V lighting: Standard commercial lighting voltage in three-phase 480Y/277V systems — more efficient for large spaces.
Hood interlock: Required system tying restaurant cooking equipment power to exhaust hood/make-up air operation.
Certificate of Occupancy (CO): Document issued by the jurisdiction certifying the space is safe and legal to occupy.

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