Case Study — Offices & Campuses

Office electrical upgrade — Cambridge, MA

After-hours panel change-out, dedicated circuits and labeling with inspections coordinated and minimal downtime.

After-hoursPermittedLOTO

Client & Goal

Tech office adding IT and HVAC loads.

  • Increase capacity safely
  • Zero disruption during day
  • Clear labeling

Scope

  • Main panel upgrade and subpanel
  • Dedicated circuits for IT racks/HVAC
  • Circuit tracing and labeling
  • Lighting controls adjustments
  • Testing & verification

Constraints

  • Night and weekend windows
  • Lockout/tagout procedures
  • Inspections and shutdown coordination
Process

Plan, shut down, verify

1

Prework & permits

Load calc, panel schedule, AHJ permit and inspection timing.

2

After-hours change-out

LOTO, change-over, new circuits and labeling with QA.

3

Inspection & handoff

Inspection passed; as-built photos and updated directory.

Outcome

Capacity increased; minimal outage time; clear circuit directory.

Services involved

Electrical (licensed), Handyman (patch/trim as needed).

Safety

LOTO, insulated tools, meter-tested verification; zero incidents.

Photos

Panel & circuits

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