If you own a commercial property, you need to make sure the electrical systems in your building are up to code. This will protect your employees and customers from injury, fires and other hazards.
An electrician is the best person to make sure your commercial building’s wiring and equipment meet safety codes. Let Trawicki Electric make your commercial property safe today!
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1. Safety
Electricians face a serious amount of danger on the job, whether they are installing circuits or maintaining them. Burns, collapsed lungs from arc blasts and involuntary muscle contractions are just a few of the hazards they face.
One way that electricians avoid these dangers is by ensuring they have access to the electrical codes and standards they need. This means being able to find information when the subject matter cuts across multiple Articles in the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Getting this kind of code compliance and safety training is a must for any electrical worker, no matter their experience level. It also helps to reduce the risk of injury on the job and lowers the cost of insurance premiums.
2. Save Money
Electricians are tasked with installing or repairing electrical systems found in nearly every building on the planet. The field is estimated to see a healthy 6% growth through 2022, thanks in no small part to new construction and alternative power generation.
Unlike many employees, who work in the same office all day, electricians typically spend most of their time on the job site or traveling to and from clientele. This teleworking style of employment has its perks and its drawbacks, but the benefits outweigh the hazards. The most notable of these is the sheer novelty of being able to travel for the job. The biggest challenge is that you’re out of town for most of your waking hours, but the upside is a well-deserved snooze on the sofa accompanied by a cool brew. The best place to start is with a solid work-life balance plan. Then again, you’ll probably need to get a lot more than one drink if you plan on doing this as your main career.
3. Avoid Violations
Performing electrical work yourself is a great way to save money, but it can also be dangerous. If you’re tinkering with your home’s wiring or working on someone else’s, you’ll need a licensed electrician to get it done properly.
A common violation that many inexperienced DIYers make is cramming too many wires into a single hole. This can cause them to rub against each other, wear away the insulation on one wire and leave them exposed.
This is a violation of residential electrical codes and can be avoided by installing a junction box to run the wires inside. It’s also a code violation to splice two wires together outside of a junction box unless the purpose of the splice is temporary or for troubleshooting.
In addition to ensuring your electrical system is safe, maintaining electrical code compliance helps you avoid violations and costly fines. The National Electrical Code (NEC) is updated every three years to ensure the highest standards of safety for homes and businesses across the country.
4. Save Time
Keeping up with your house’s electrical code can be a big hassle and cost you a lot of money. But it’s a smart investment that will pay off in the long run, by increasing your home’s value and helping you sell faster when you decide to move.
Before an electrician arrives, take time to tidy up any rooms where they’ll be working. This can include removing boxes or storage containers that might be in the way of their work, which will save them time and help to keep your bill down.
Also, try to bundle your electrical projects together as much as possible – this will cut down on travel time and help to reduce your bills.
It’s a good idea to ask the electrician if they use project management software, as this will make their jobs easier and ensure that they have an accurate estimate of costs before they begin. This will help you to avoid paying inflated prices later, after the work is done.
