Due to rapid advances in modern technology, many businesses are operating with insufficient electrical wiring for both the quantity and power needs of their equipment. To make matters worse, when buildings are updated or renovated, rather than adding a new electrical panel existing electrical wiring often goes untouched.
The electrical panel provides electricity to your business’s equipment. Power from the utility company flows into your business through this panel, branching out into major electrical branches and then smaller branches in order to distribute power. A properly functioning electrical panel is essential to the safety and productivity of your business.
What’s more, commercial electrical panels are required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to have a “dead front,” which protects live parts from being exposed to a person on the operating side of the equipment preventing electric shock.
Where is the electrical panel in my business?
Your electrical panel can be identified as a painted or gray metal box. It is typically located in an area of your business that is both easily accessible and out of the way in order to prevent it from becoming blocked, a safety violation of OSHA and NFPA codes. Be advised, however, that if you are having trouble locating your electrical panel inside your business, it may be located outside.
Old electrical panels can cause these problems for your business:
Businesses utilize a large variety of electronic equipment, many of which require specialty outlets or dedicated circuits for safe, efficient operation. Installing a new electrical panel ensures this smooth operation, as well as safety code compliance.
The following indicate a need for a new electrical panel:
Installation and maintenance of your new electrical panel is complex and should only be performed by a licensed professional to ensure:
If you reside in an aging building or are concerned your business’s electrical needs aren’t being safely met, contact Mr. Electric® today. Our technicians can install a new electrical panel in your business, protecting your employees and property and preventing electrical issues and emergencies before they occur.
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