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Commercial electrical planning checklist
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Existing conditions
- Service size, voltage, phase, and available distribution capacity
- Panel schedules, one-line diagrams, and prior electrical reports
- Known shutdown restrictions and critical loads
- Visible water intrusion, corrosion, overheating, or damaged equipment
- Utility account, meter, and transformer information
Project scope
- Final equipment list with manufacturer electrical requirements
- HVAC, cooking, refrigeration, motors, IT, signage, and specialty loads
- Future expansion, EV charging, or backup-power expectations
- Lighting controls, emergency lighting, and life-safety interfaces
- Owner, tenant, landlord, and contractor responsibilities
Schedule and access
- Target opening or completion date
- Allowable work hours and noise restrictions
- Electrical-room, roof, gate, loading, and tenant access
- Planned outages, affected occupants, and temporary-power needs
- Permit, utility, inspection, and long-lead equipment allowances
Maintenance and emergency readiness
- Authorized emergency contacts and spending limits
- Critical-load and generator-maintenance records
- Recurring breaker trips, outages, hot spots, or nuisance complaints
- Clear electrical rooms and accurate equipment labels
- Post-event documentation and a plan for recurring failures
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