When you need commercial electrical services, it’s imperative that you hire a commercial electrician. While residential electricians are skilled professionals with considerable training, you need someone with specific experience doing commercial projects, as these are more complex than most residential projects.
You might wonder what factors separate complex commercial projects from simpler residential ones. Here are several of the differentiating characteristics:
- Voltage – When providing commercial electrical services, electricians work with higher-voltage systems at 208V to 480V compared to 120V to 240V with residential systems. Higher voltage is more dangerous because it allows for the production of higher currents, which may be lethal. Commercial electricians know how to keep themselves safe while working on these systems.
- Tools & Access – Commercial electrical services require different equipment from residential electrical services, and systems are accessed differently. In residential settings, wiring is located in walls and may be accessed relatively easily in attics and crawlspaces. Usually, only standard hand tools are needed. In commercial settings, lifts and scaffolding may be required to access systems, and other heavy-duty tools may be needed as well.
- Codes – Commercial electrical projects have different code requirements than residential ones, and commercial electricians are familiar with them, ensuring compliance, safety, and faster turnarounds.
If you need commercial electrical services, make sure you are hiring the right professionals for the job. You can trust our team at Buckingham Electric Inc. for services in or around Asheville, North Carolina. Contact us today to learn more.