Building A Restaurant? How An Electrical Contractor Can Help

 
Building a restaurant takes a lot of planning and designing. While you can make sketches of how you want the place to look, and how everything should be arranged, it is best to have a commercial electrician look everything over and design the electrical system for you. Here are a few reasons to do so.

Efficiency

A restaurant requires all different types of electrical voltages and lines. The electrician will look over the layout plan for your establishment and make sure that the right voltage goes to each area to prevent circuits from constantly tripping off and reduce the risk of fires. Trying to use the wrong voltage or amperage will keep things from working efficiently.

Efficiency is important for the function of appliances and lighting. When appliances function well, and the proper lighting is planned, you will have lower electrical bills. Trying to keep all the appliances, HVAC system, and lighting a restaurant requires running can be expensive. A good design plan will make sure every electrical wire, every circuit is used to its capacity.

Regulations and Inspections

All new construction has regulations regarding the electrical system. As with most government regulations, there are often changes to them. A licensed electrician stays abreast of any new regulations and makes sure that your system stays within these rules.

Once the electrical wires and system has been put into your restaurant, there will be an inspection before it can be hooked up to the power pole that services the area. Even a small problem will keep you from going forward with the construction. The electrical contractor you hire will make sure you pass the inspection or will make amends at their own expense.

Proper Lighting

A restaurant needs to have different types of lighting in the different areas. You will want to have strong, bright lights in the kitchen so you can see the food as you cook. You may want soft, ambient lighting in the dining are for evenings and yet you may also want to have brighter lighting there during the day. Good design ensures the lights are suited for the different sections.

Outdoor Electricity

Outdoor electricity is a necessity for any business and something you may not have thought about. Signs need to be powered to let everyone know where you are located. It is also a good idea to have an outlet or two in case you need to plug in a tool. If the restaurant is in a strip mall there may already be lighting for vision purposes and perhaps the outlets, but make sure.

Backup Power

It is always a good idea to have some type of generator for backup power to the restaurant. When there is a power outage the food supplies in your refrigerator and freezer can go bad. Not only will you lose money on any spoiled goods, you will also lose business as you wait for new supplies to be delivered.

An outage that lasts more than a few hours or a day will keep you from doing business. However, if you have backup power you may be the only establishment open. It will be beneficial to your bottom line if you are the only one, or one of few, that are able to stay open. Even if you decide against staying open, it is best to have power for food preservation.

We at Circle Electric Inc can help you plan, design, and install the electricity for your restaurant. Contact us to make sure your business will be energy efficient, have adequate lighting, and stays within any regulations for electricity. It will save you a lot of money in the long run.

 
Building a restaurant takes a lot of planning and designing. While you can make sketches of how you want the place to look, and how everything should be arranged, it is best to have a commercial electrician look everything over and design the electrical system for you. Here are a few reasons to do so.

Efficiency

A restaurant requires all different types of electrical voltages and lines. The electrician will look over the layout plan for your establishment and make sure that the right voltage goes to each area to prevent circuits from constantly tripping off and reduce the risk of fires. Trying to use the wrong voltage or amperage will keep things from working efficiently.

Efficiency is important for the function of appliances and lighting. When appliances function well, and the proper lighting is planned, you will have lower electrical bills. Trying to keep all the appliances, HVAC system, and lighting a restaurant requires running can be expensive. A good design plan will make sure every electrical wire, every circuit is used to its capacity.

Regulations and Inspections

All new construction has regulations regarding the electrical system. As with most government regulations, there are often changes to them. A licensed electrician stays abreast of any new regulations and makes sure that your system stays within these rules.

Once the electrical wires and system has been put into your restaurant, there will be an inspection before it can be hooked up to the power pole that services the area. Even a small problem will keep you from going forward with the construction. The electrical contractor you hire will make sure you pass the inspection or will make amends at their own expense.

Proper Lighting

A restaurant needs to have different types of lighting in the different areas. You will want to have strong, bright lights in the kitchen so you can see the food as you cook. You may want soft, ambient lighting in the dining are for evenings and yet you may also want to have brighter lighting there during the day. Good design ensures the lights are suited for the different sections.

Outdoor Electricity

Outdoor electricity is a necessity for any business and something you may not have thought about. Signs need to be powered to let everyone know where you are located. It is also a good idea to have an outlet or two in case you need to plug in a tool. If the restaurant is in a strip mall there may already be lighting for vision purposes and perhaps the outlets, but make sure.

Backup Power

It is always a good idea to have some type of generator for backup power to the restaurant. When there is a power outage the food supplies in your refrigerator and freezer can go bad. Not only will you lose money on any spoiled goods, you will also lose business as you wait for new supplies to be delivered.

An outage that lasts more than a few hours or a day will keep you from doing business. However, if you have backup power you may be the only establishment open. It will be beneficial to your bottom line if you are the only one, or one of few, that are able to stay open. Even if you decide against staying open, it is best to have power for food preservation.

We at Circle Electric Inc can help you plan, design, and install the electricity for your restaurant. Contact us to make sure your business will be energy efficient, have adequate lighting, and stays within any regulations for electricity. It will save you a lot of money in the long run.